Swine Show

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.

4-H/FFA Livestock Complex

Chairperson: Scott Wood, 502-695-2372

Rules

1.    All hogs must be on fairground site by 6:00 p.m .

2.    Weigh-in starts at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 6:15 p.m.

3.    Exhibitors are responsible for getting their hogs to the ring.

4.    All market hogs need to be accompanied by certified veterinarian health papers.

5.    Showmen that are eligible to compete in the youth show must be an enrolled member of either a 4-H or FFA program.

6.    An exhibitor may have no more than 6 entries total in the show – not counting showmanship.

7.    If a youth has more than one hog in a class, the other hog must also be shown by a youth showman.

8.    Franklin County Fair Board, Franklin County and Lakeview Park are not responsible for any loss or accident related to the show.

Classes

1.    Open and Youth Market Classes

Premiums: 1st – $25; 2nd – $20; 3rd – $15; 4th – $10; 5th thru 10th – $5;

Overall Champion – $100; Reserve – $50

●  The market hog show will be broken down into weight classes beginning with 140 lbs.

●  The maximum show weight will be 280 lbs.

●  The classes will be broken on the number of hogs on site and by weight of the hog on that afternoon.

●  There will be no more than 10 hogs in any weight class.

●  Franklin County Class only will receive additional premiums.

2.    Commercial Gilt Class

Premiums: 1st - $25; 2nd - $20; 3rd - $15; 4th - $10; 5th thru 10th - $5

●   The commercial gilt class will be open to any breed of hog, including crossbred.

3.     Showmanship Classes

●  Classes will be broken into the following age groups based upon 4-H and FFA district hog show rules:

           Novice (8 and under as of January 1, 2010)

           Junior (9-13 as of January 1, 2010)

           Senior (14 and up as of January 1, 2010)

●  There will be a 4-H and FFA champion showman selected as well as a Franklin County overall showman.

For additional information, contact the Show Committee:

Scott Wood, 502-695-2372

J. R. Zinner, 502-803-0414