Florida State Fair 4-H Livestock Judging

February 6, 2010
FSF, Tampa

The information below (and linked) was for the 2009 event and has not been updated for 2010. However, many of the details are similar year to year, so this may be used as a reference. Check back here as the event draws closer for more current information.

Pre-registration Form (pdf)

The Florida State Fair will host a 4-H Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the Lykes indoor arena. Check in will begin at 8:00 a.m., the contest begins at 9:00 a.m., and awards will be announced in the arena at 4:00 p.m. Contest rules and a list of classes may be found in the FSF Youth Livestock Catalog. In addition to just placings classes of cattle, hogs, and sheep, the contest will include evaluation of market steers and hogs. Participants will be asked one set of questions on a breeding cattle class with performance data.

Each county may enter one four-member team comprised of youth of any age (8-18). Juniors, Intermediates, and Seniors will compete equally and be eligible for the same overall individual and team awards. The pre-registration form must be signed by your county agent and is due in our office by Friday, January 23.

Teams must enter the fairgrounds through the Martin Luther King Blvd. entrance and parking is free. All 4-H members presenting official 4-H membership cards will be admitted free. The 4-H leader will also be admitted free when accompanying a group of three or more youth. This is typically a very busy day at the fair. Plan your travel to arrive at the fairgrounds well ahead of check-in so you have time to find parking and get through the gates. Try to reach the indoor arena between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. so everyone will have a minute to relax, check in at registration, and get the members situated in their groups. Remember that this is also the qualifier for the Senior FFA State Contest so it will be very crowded.

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