Open Beef Show

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2024

Smith County Agriculture Center • Carthage, TN

Show begins at 6:00 p.m. | $5.00 entry fee per animal

All exhibitors must be on grounds by 4:00 p.m. or be subject to gate admission.
Announcements made the night of events supersede all previous announcements.

Prior to the show, showmanship classes will be held for the following divisions:

For more information please call

615-735-1323

or

or 615-735-7637.

Peewee (below 4th grade) — Junior (4th-6th grade) — Junior High (7th-8th grade) — Senior (9th-12th grade) — Old Timer’s (all others) Ribbons will be awarded to all Peewee exhibitors — All other classes will receive $20 for 1st place and $10 for 2nd place.

Commercial heifers

(Commercial heifers will show first — Must be owned by 4-H, FFA, or younger)
(Commercial classes will be split by hip height)

Registered Cattle

* Angus * Charolais * Hereford * Simmental * AOB

Premiums

1st $25.00

2nd $20.00

3rd $15.00

4th $10.00

5th $5.00

HEIFER CLASSES

  1. Lot 1. Jr. Heifer Calf (born after January 1, this year)
  2. Lot 2. Late Sr. Calf (born Nov. 1-Dec. 31, last year)
  3. Lot 3. Early Sr. Calf (born Sept. 1-Oct. 31, last year)
  4. Lot 4. Late summer Yearling (born July 1-Aug. 31, last year)
  5. Lot 5. Early Summer Yearling (born May 1-June 30, last year)
  6. Lot 6. Late Jr. Yearling (born March 1-April 30, last year)
  7. Lot 7. Early Jr. Yearling (born Jan. 1-Feb. 28, last year)
  8. Lot 8. Sr. Yearling (born Sept. 1-Dec. 31, year before last)
  9. Lot 9. Champion Heifer – Trophy & $25.00
  10. Lot 10. Reserve Champion Heifer – Rosette & $20.00

BULL CLASSES

  1. Lot 11. Jr. Bull Calf (born on or after January 1, this year)
  2. Lot 12. Late Sr. Calf (born Nov. 1-Dec. 31, last year)
  3. Lot 13. Early Sr. Calf (born Sept. 1-Oct. 31, last year)
  4. Lot 14. Late Summer Yearling (born July 1-Aug. 31, last year)
  5. Lot 15. Early Summer Yearling (born May 1-June 30, last year)
  6. Lot 16. Late Jr. Yearling (born March 1-April 30, last year)
  7. Lot 17. Early Jr. Yearling (born Jan. 1-Feb. 28, last year)
  8. Lot 18. Sr. Yearling (born July 1-Dec. 31, year before last)
  9. Lot 19. Two Year Old Bull (born Jan. 1-June 30, year before last)
  10. Lot 20. Champion Bull – Trophy & $25.00
  11. Lot 21. Reserve Champion Bull – Rosette & $20.00

Rules

  • If there is a breed, classified in all other breeds, that has two or more farms, and eight or more cattle, they will be taken out of AOB and placed in a class of their own. Percentage heifers will show with their own breed.
  • Fair committee reserves the right to add or delete breed shows based on the number of entries as described in rule 1.
  • The show is open to any registered breeders and to any bonafide 4-H or FFA members.
  • Cattle will only be allowed in the barns on the days of their respective shows.
  • ALL SHOW ANIMALS EXHIBITED IN THE SMITH COUNTY FAIR OPEN BEEF SHOW MUST BRING VALID HEALTH PAPERS.
  • Registration and health papers will be checked by the show chairman when animals enter the fairgrounds.
  • Registration will take place prior to the show. NO ANIMALS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE HAS BEEN PRESENTED.
  • Some bedding provided by the fair – exhibitors may add additional bedding of their own if desired. No straw bedding allowed in the barn.
  • Trucks and trailers shall park in designated areas after unloading.
  • All livestock exhibitors and drivers of vehicles transporting livestock will be admitted free. An exhibitor is defined as the person who attends the animal in the show ring.
  • Unruly animals may be excused from the show ring by the Judge or Show Chairperson.
  • All livestock shall be exhibited at Owner’s risk. Smith County Fair Association will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any animals or equipment, but every precaution will be taken to prevent any such loss or damage.
  • No portable generators allowed in the livestock area.
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