1010 Fairgrounds Road - P.O. Box 309 Riverton, WY 82501 - - - - - Phone (307) 856-6611 - - - - - e-mail - - info@fremontcountyfair.org
2011 Fair and Rodeo Facilities / Fairgrounds 2011 Spring Fair  
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Fremont County Spring Spectacular
Jackpot Prospect Show
Presented by Friends of the Fremont County Fair
June 4th and 5th, 2011
New Breeding Beef Show! Three shows: Three Judges: Two Days!
Market Shows: Two Shows: Two Judges: Two Days!
Entry Rules
  • All Jackpot Show Exhibitors must be 8 to 19 years of age as of January 1,2011.
  • Entry Fees: Fees are per animal per show:
    • $10.00 for Goats, Hogs, and Lambs
    • $20.00 for Beef. (Market and Breeding)
    • $5.00 for Showmanship (Limit of one entry per species per show)
    • $5.00 for Premier Exhibitor (one time fee; limit one entry per species)
  • There will be a $2.00 disposal fee per animal for cleanup and disposal of bedding and animal waste.
  • NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED.
  • All Entry Forms are due at the Fair Office by Tuesday, May 31, 2011. No phone entries accepted.
  • Late Entry Forms will be accepted, by mail postmarked after June 1, with a late processing fee of $20.00 per exhibitor. On site entries will be taken at weigh in only; all on site entries will be charged an additional late fee of $10.00 per head.
  • Entry Forms must be signed by the participant and the parent(s) or guardian, if under 19 years old.
  • Entry Forms not properly completed and signed will not be accepted.
  • Showmanship will be divided into three age groups: as of 01/01/11, Junior8-12, Intermediate 13-15, Senior 16-19
  • You must use your own animal for showmanship classes.
  • Animals must be owned by the exhibitor showing. You cannot show family owned animals.
Health Rules
  • All animals must conform to current State of Wyoming health and brand requirements.
  • All animals must have a current (within 7 days of arrival) Certificate of Veterinary inspection and will be inspected prior to off loading! Note: There will be NO complimentary inspection and NO complimentary certificates written. Absolutely no off loading of any animals after the close of weigh-ins on Saturday.
  • Any animal showing symptoms of a contagious or infectious disease may be removed from the premises at the discretion of the Spring Fair Committee or their designated representative.
  • Any lamb exhibiting an active stage of show lamb fungus or ringworm will not be allowed to unload or will be removed from the grounds.
Classification Rules
  • Beef Cattle will be measured and weighed: goats, hogs and lambs will be weighed.
  • Goats and Lambs must have been slick shorn within the prior week, with no patterns. Goats and Lambs must have their baby teeth in place.
  • All animals will be sorted by a committee at the scales during weigh-in to determine proper classification.
  • Spring Fair Management reserves the right to combine or divide classes as needed.
Exhibitor Policy and Procedures
  • The Wyoming State Fair Youth Livestock Show Policies and Procedures will be followed in general and by species. These guidelines include the National Code of Show Ring Ethics and the Wyoming State Fair Foreign Substance Prevention and Residue Avoidance Program.
  • Consumption of alcoholic beverages by guests and exhibitors is prohibited at all times at Fairplex during Spring Fair.
  • Entry Fees will be used for class premiums; 10 % of each entry fee will be used for species champion and reserve champion (60/40 split) and 80% of each entry will be utilized in a jackpot format for each class; 10% withheld for an office processing fee.
  • Class premiums will be based on the number of animals shown in class with predetermined percentages and places, set as shown:
    • 7 or more shown
      • 1st =35%
      • 2nd = 25%
      • 3rd = 20%
      • 4th = 15%
      • 5th = 05%
    • 6 or less shown
      • 1st = 40%
      • 2nd = 25%
      • 3rd = 20%
      • 4th = 15%
  • Class and Championship Premiums will be paid in cash; premiums will be paid by cash on Saturday, June 4 and on Sunday, June 5. Exhibitors must pickup premiums prior to departure on Sunday as no premiums will be mailed. Exhibitors are fully responsible for premiums.
Exhibitor Notices
  • Exhibitors are responsible for providing their own bedding.
  • Wood Shavings for bedding will be available for purchase from show management at designated times which will be posted.
  • Please clean out your pens or stalls before leaving the show
  • Campground space for campers/trailers with electrical, sewer and water hookups are available for $25.00 per day/night. Please contact the fair office with your request.
  • Concessions will be available near the show area for exhibitor convenience. Concessions provided by Friends of Fair.
Rule Enforcement
  • THE FREMONT COUNTY SPRING FAIR MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE FINAL AND ABSOLUTE RIGHT TO INTERPRET THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND THEIR DECISION WILL BE FINAL
  • If you see rule infractions please notify:
    • First Choice - The Species Superintendent or Species Committee Member
    • Second Choice – Show Management or Fair Staff
    • Third Choice – Fair Board Member
      • Each report of rule violations will be reviewed by the Show Management and appropriate action will be taken. If the matter is not resolved to your satisfaction you may file protest. Instructions for “Protests” are available at the Fair Office
2011 Spring Spectacular Jackpot Prospect Show Rules
  • All Animal Entries
    • Animal Health papers (current within 7 days required for each animal)
  • Hog Show Rules:
    • Classes Determined after weigh in.
    • All breeds/crosses and genders will be shown together.
    • Show Management reserves the right to refuse entries if animal is of questionable health and/or quality.
  • Goat Show Rules:
    • Classes determined after weigh in.
    • All breeds/crosses and genders will be shown together.
    • The Show Management reserves the right to refuse entries if animal is of questionable health and/or quality.
  • Lamb Show Rules
    • Classes determined after weigh in.
    • All breeds/crosses and genders will be shown together.
    • The Show Management reserves the right to refuse entries if animal is of questionable health and/or quality.
  • Beef Cattle Show Rules:
    • Classes determined after weigh in with height measurements used if numbers warrant.
    • English Breeds – Purebreds only for Angus, Herefords (Horned and Polled), Galloway and Shorthorn. Purebred verification required.
    • Continental/Crosses – All other breeds and all crosses in this division.
    • The Show Management reserves the right to refuse entries if animal is of questionable health and/or quality.
 
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  • 2011 Beef Heifer Show Rules
    • Three Shows: Three Judges: Two Days!
    • Classes determined after weigh-in.
    • Exhibitors must check in animal health papers and registration papers.
    • The Show Management reserves the right to refuse entries if animal is of questionable health and/or quality.
    • Commercial Heifer Class (Non-registered Heifers), need breed of sire and dam listed on entry form in lieu of registry name and registration number.
    • Cow/Calf Class with all breeds shown together, cows of any age are eligible. Cow and calf must be halter broke to lead.
    • Breeding Beef Showmanship divisions will be broken as follows:
      • Junior (8-12), Intermediate (13-15), Senior (16-19)
  • Showmanship Rules:
    • Entry Fee $5 per division; one entry per species per show.
    • Animal and exhibitor must compete together in class to be eligible for showmanship.
    • All exhibitors must show their own animals. NO EXCEPTIONS!
    • Beef, Goats, Lambs and Swine showmanship divisions will be broken as follows:
      • Junior (8-12), Intermediate (13-15), Senior (16-19)
PREMIER EXHIBITOR - Sponsored by: STALLION OILFIELD SERVICES, RIVERTON
  • Entry Fee: $5.00 per division; one entry per division/show.

Premier Breeding Beef Exhibitor $500

Premier Market Beef Exhibitor $400

Premier Goat Exhibitor $250

Premier Lamb Exhibitor $250

Premier Swine Exhibitor $250
  • Exhibitors' points accumulated on a designated two head and showmanship, per species for two shows, Breeding Beef will use Show A and Show C for point shows only.
  • NOTE: Exhibitors must enter the Premier Exhibitor competition with a paid entry fee and designate, in advance, the two animals to score.
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Fremont County - Fair and Rodeo1010 Fairgrounds Road - P.O. Box 309 Riverton, WY 82501
Phone (307) 856-6611 - [e-mail] -info@fremontcountyfair.org