DIVISION VI – Livestock Show Schedule Date Time Event Friday, Aug 27 5:30 PM Special Persons Show Friday, Aug 27 6:30 PM Show Friday, Aug 27 – Saturday, Judging: 8/27, 6 PM Show Aug 28 Show: 8/28, 8-5 Saturday, Aug 28 9 AM Goat Show Saturday, Aug 28 11 AM Dairy Show Saturday, Aug 28 Noon Beef Cattle Show Sunday, Aug 29 2 PM Swine Show Sunday, Aug 29 Noon Rabbit Show

HOW TO ENTER: All Junior livestock exhibitors must register online by July 31, 2021. There is no entry fee for youth shows. Show programs will be based on entry forms; one change per species. To register, go to www.smokymountaineventcenter.org. Note parking and exhibitor pass rules when registering. *Online registration does not apply to horses which are registered onsite. AWARDS AND JUDGING: Premiums and trophies will be awarded by the Haywood County Fair, Livestock Chairman Jim Cochran. Additional livestock premiums will be awarded by the Haywood County Cattleman’s Association and by the Haywood County Farm Bureau. *Two animals are required to constitute a class, unless otherwise noted. Classes may be combined at the discretion of the show committee.

GENERAL RULES Barn Space: Every attempt will be made to provide space for all entries. If barn space becomes limited, the barn committee will allocate space according to date entry is received and will limit entries from individual exhibitors to provide for as many different exhibitors as possible. Responsibility for Accident: The Smoky Mountain Event Center and the Haywood County Fair Committee and livestock committees shall not be responsible for any accident which may occur to, or by reason of, any animal or animals being exhibited at the fair. By entering, exhibitors agree to hold the Smoky Mountain Event Center and the Haywood County Fair Committee blameless and indemnify them against any legal proceedings arising from any such actions or accidents. Health Regulations: All livestock must be checked by an accredited veterinarian upon arrival at the livestock barn. EXHIBITOR REQUIREMENTS: Age: All livestock categories are open to youth 19 years of age and under. Age group for showmanship classes (age 8-13 and age 14-19) is determined by the exhibitors age as of show day, except Dairy, which is based on youth age as of Jan. 1, 2021. Animals shown by youths under the age of 8 will not be judged against one another. Responsibilities: All exhibitors will be expected to provide their own feed and equipment. Bedding will be available (sawdust). Exhibitors will be responsible for bedding their animals and keeping their areas neat and clean. Check-In: Swine must be checked in from noon to 2 PM Sunday, August 29. All other livestock will be checked in from 2-5 PM on Friday, August 27th. Release from Show: Livestock are released the day of their respective show following the last class of animals of their respective show that day. Exhibitors removing their livestock from the livestock barn prior to release time will forfeit their premiums. Safety: Exhibitors with unruly/unmanageable livestock that endanger the safety of exhibitors and spectators will be required to remove their livestock from the fairgrounds at the discretion of the check-in and rules enforcement committee. Exhibitors must follow posted traffic signs and park in designated areas during check-in and show hours. The rules enforcement committees’ decisions shall be final.

DEPARTMENT A – JUNIOR MARKET SWINE SHOW Only barrows and gilts are eligible for show.

Showmanship 5100 Non-Competitive Market Hog show for under age 8 5110 Junior Market Hog Showmanship, ages 8-13 5120 Senior Market Hog Showmanship, ages 14-19

Jr Market Swine Classes 5130 Market Swine (by weight)

DEPARTMENT B - DAIRY CATTLE SHOW

 Only Dairy Heifers and Cows are eligible for show. Dairy Heifers and Cows must be shown at halter.

Please select the appropriate class and the breed code for your individual animals.

Breed Codes: Ayrshire – AY Guernsey – GU Jersey – JE Brown Swiss – BS Holstein - HO

5210 Baby Calf (born after 5/31/21) 5240 Fall Calf (born between 9/01/20 - 5220 Spring Calf (born between 3/01/21 - 11/30/20) 5/31/21) 5250 Yearling Heifer (born between 5230 Winter Calf (born between 12/01/20 9/01/19 - 8/31/20) - 2/28/21) 5260 Milking Cow (born before 9/01/19)

Showmanship 5340 Non-Competitive Showmanship, under 8 5350 Junior Dairy Showmanship, ages 8-11 5360 Intermediate Dairy Showmanship, ages 12-14 5370 Senior Dairy Showmanship, ages 15-19 *Showmanship champions will receive halters donated by Smoky Mountain Farmer’s Cooperative, Waynesville.

DEPARTMENT C - MEAT GOAT SHOW  Only wethers and does are eligible for show. Goats must be shown at halter. Breeding doe classes will be shown by breed. Market classes will be determined based on the weight of the animal. Animals will be weighed during check-in.

5410 Market Meat Goat – Wethers Only 5420 Commercial Doe Meat Goat Kid (with all baby teeth) 5430 Commercial Doe (missing at least one baby tooth and older)

Showmanship 5550 Meat Goat and Breeding Doe Show 5570 Senior Goat Showmanship, ages 14- for under age 8 19 5560 Junior Goat Showmanship, ages 8-13

DEPARTMENT D - SHEEP SHOW  Only wethers and ewes are eligible for show. Market Lamb Classes will be broken according to number of entries. Breeding Ewe classes will be shown by breed. Market classes will be determined based on the weight of the animal. Animals will be weighed during check-in.

MARKET LAMB SHOW 5620 Market Lamb Youth

COMMERCIAL EWE SHOW 5640 Spring Ewe Lambs comm. (born 5660 Yearling Ewes comm. (born 9/01/19 after 1/01/21) - 8/31/20) 5650 Fall Ewe Lambs comm. (born 5670 Ewes comm. (born before 9/01/19) 9/01/20 - 12/31/20)

BREED EWE SHOW Please choose both the class and the breed code of your animals.

Breed Codes: Dorset – DO Hampshire – HA Southdown – SO Katahdin – KA Other Purebred – OP

5690 Spring Ewe Lambs (born after 5710 Yearling Ewes (born 9/01/19 - 1/01/21) 8/31/20) 5700 Fall Ewe Lambs (born 9/01/20 - 5720 Ewes, (born before 9/01/19) 12/31/20)

Showmanship 5730 Market Lamb and Ewe Show for under age 8 5740 Junior Sheep Showmanship, ages 8-13 5750 Senior Sheep Showmanship, 14-19

DEPARTMENT E - BEEF CATTLE SHOW GENERAL RULES: Beef cattle must be shown at halter. Calves in cow/calf class must be 205 days old or younger. Steers and heifers must be home grown with 750 lb. maximum weight each. Animals will be weighed during check-in. -Pen of three feeder calves: may be shown at halter by juniors in correct class entered. Feeder calves must be dehorned, castrated and healed. -Heifers: shown by breed -Market Steers: open to the Western Showmanship Circuit counties (Haywood, Buncombe, Caldwell, Catawba, Macon & Madison). Market steer classes will be broken according to number of entries. Market classes will be determined based on the weight of the animal. FEEDER CALF/STEER SHOW 5830 Feeder Steers 350-750 lbs. 5850 Market Steer 5840 WNC Dairy Beef Steer Project BREEDING HEIFER SHOW Please choose both the correct class and the breed code for your animal. Breed Codes: Angus – AN Brahman – BR Charolais – CH Gelbvieh – GB Hereford – HF %Simmental – PS Red Angus – RA Shorthorn – SH Simmental – SM All Other Breeds – AOB 5860 Heifers (born March 21 or after) 5910 Heifers (born May-June 20) 5920 Heifers (born March-April 20) 5870 Heifers (born Jan-Feb 21) 5930 Heifers (born Jan-Feb 20) 5880 Heifers (born Nov-Dec 20) 5940 Heifers (born Nov-Dec 19) 5950 Heifers (born Sept-Oct 19) 5890 Heifers (born Sept-Oct 20) 5960 Cow/Calf Pair 5900 Heifers (born July-Aug 20)

COMMERCIAL HEIFER SHOW 5980 Heifers (born March-April 21) 6140 Heifers (born March-April 20) 5990 Heifers (born Jan-Feb 21) 6150 Heifers (born Jan-Feb 20) 6100 Heifers (born Nov-Dec 20) 6160 Heifers (born Nov-Dec 19) 6110 Heifers (born Sept-Oct 20) 6170 Heifers (born Sept-Oct 19) 6120 Heifers (born July-Aug 20) 6180 Cow/Calf Pair 6130 Heifers (born May-June 20)

Showmanship 6200 Feeder Steer and Heifer Show for 6240 Senior Beef Cattle Showmanship, Under age 8 ages 15-19 6210 Market Steer Western Showmanship, 6260 Int. Dairy Beef Steer Showmanship, Circuit Counties ages 12-14 6220 Junior Beef Cattle Showmanship, 6270 Senior Dairy Beef Steer ages 9-11 Showmanship, ages 15-19 6230 Int. Beef Cattle Showmanship, ages 12-14 *Showmanship Champions will receive halters donated by Smoky Mountain

Farmers Coop, Waynesville.

DEPARTMENT F – SPECIAL PERSONS SHOWMANSHIP SHOW Friday, August 27th 5:30 PM Sponsored by the McLeod Family, and Pisgah High School FFA.

6300 Special Persons Sheep Show

DEPARTMENT H – OPEN HORSE SHOW Saturday, August 21st, 2021 9 AM Entry Fees: $5 Admin Fee per rider Classes are $5 each, 5 for $20 Costume Class, $10 (fees from this class benefit Clothes to Kids) Vendor Booths $50 ($30 to Habitat for Humanity - Women Build, $20 HCFG) Stalls $20 Pony Rides $5 (benefits Clothes to Kids)

*Reserve the right to consolidate or cancel classes with less than five entries. *Registration will be held on-site 8/21 beginning at 8 AM.*

Classes / Schedule English Classes  Lead Line  Ground Poles 12 and Under  Walk Only  Ground Poles 13-17  Walk/Trot with Assistance  Ground Poles 18+  Walk Trot 12 and Under  Cross Rails 12 and Under  Walk Trot 13-17  Cross Rails 13-17  Walk Trot 18+  Cross Rails 18+  Walk Trot Canter 12 and Under  Go As You Please 12 and Under  Walk Trot Canter 13-17  Go As You Please 12-17  Walk Trot Canter 18+  Go As You Please 18+

Fun Classes  Bloomers Race  Costume Class  Egg & Spoon  Driving

Gaited Classes  Trail 12 and Under  Go As You Please 18+  Trail 13-17  Flat Shod 12 and Under  Trail 18+  Flat Shod 13-17  Go As You Please 12 and Under  Flat Shod 18+  Go As You Please 13-17

Western Classes  Lead Line  Walk Jog 18+  Walk Only  Walk Jog Lope 12 and Under  Walk Jog with Assistance  Walk Jog Lope 13-17  Walk Jog 12 and Under  Walk Jog Lope 18+  Walk Jog 13-17  Go As You Please 12 and Under  Go As You Please 12-17  Ranch 12 and Under  Go As You Please 18+  Ranch 13-17  Trail Pleasure 12 and Under  Ranch 18+  Trail Pleasure 13-17  Halter / In-Hand  Trail Pleasure 18+

Speed Classes

 Fastest Around the Track  Barrels 12 and Under  Buddy Pick Up  Barrels 13 and Up  Poles

DEPARTMENT I - POULTRY SHOW STANDARD, BANTAM, DUCK, GEESE, GUINEA, AND TURKEY SHOW Superintendent: Joshua Justice ([email protected]) Entry Deadline: July 31st, 2021 Check-in and Blood Test: Thursday, Aug. 26th 10 AM – 12 PM Release: Saturday, Aug. 28th 5 PM

GENERAL RULES FOR POULTRY SHOW 1. Birds will be entered in single classes only. 2. Birds will be judged in class listed on entry form. No class changes during check‐in. 3. All birds will be cared for and fed by the fair. 4. The fair will furnish cages and cups for food and water. 5. The fair management reserves the right to interpret, amend, or add to these rules. 6. All birds must be entered in the name of the bona fide owner, who must have owned the birds for at least 60 days prior to deadline. 7. All birds are entered at the risk of the owner, and the Haywood County Fair will not be responsible for any loss or damage, but will exercise all possible vigilance in the care of the birds. No one will be allowed to handle birds on display except the owners and officials of the show. 8. The American Standard of Perfection will be the guide of the judges in awarding premiums. The premiums will be paid on standard varieties listed in this show catalog, and then only to worthy specimens. 9. Decision of the judges will be final, and no appeal will be considered 10. No exhibitor may accompany judges during their deliberations except such attendants as are necessary to handle and show livestock and other such exhibits. Any exhibitor attempting to interfere with adjudication, or who publicly expresses disapproval of the decision of the judges, will be excluded from further competition and any premiums previously won will be forfeited. 11. No single-entry class will be judged. Single entry classes will be moved to the “Any Other” breed Class. 12. Fraud or deception as to breeding, or in any other form, will be exposed and exhibitor guilty of such violation will be excluded from further participation in the fair and all premiums previously won will be forfeited. 13. The right is reserved and will be used to reject entries received after all available space is taken, even if this occurs before specified time for closing entries. 14. Production breeds can be shown, but will not be judged. 15. This is an exhibition show and is NOT a sanctioned APA or ABA event. 16. Classes may be combined or separated at the discretion of the Department Committee. Judging assignments are not made until the day of the show.

Judging 1. Judges will use the latest American Standard of Perfection. Judges may withhold prizes if birds are not of sufficient merit. 2. Any person who interferes with judges will forfeit all premiums. The decision of the judges will be final. 3. After the judging, exhibitors can place any advertising material, by the exhibitor, with his coop.

Health Regulations 1. All bird entries will be presented for examination (including blood test and swabs) to a representative of the NCDA & CS Veterinary Division before being placed in the show. 2. All entries will originate from U.S. pullorum‐typhoid clean or equivalent flocks or have a negative pullorum‐typhoid test within 90 days of admission to the fair. The test requirements may be satisfied by a negative test conducted by a representative of the NCDA & CS Veterinarian Division at the time birds are brought to the fair. 3. All birds must be identified with numbered tamper‐proof bands. Bands placed on birds tested at the fairgrounds by a representative of the NCDA & CS Veterinarian Division will satisfy the requirement. The Health Regulations of the Veterinary Division of the N.C. Department of Agriculture will be strictly enforced. Be sure to read these under “Rules & Regulations of the Livestock Division” before entering. Animals cannot be unloaded until checked in. 4. No poultry shall have received a live virus vaccine within 45 days prior to entering the fair. It is recommended that all birds be vaccinated for laryngotracheitis with a modified live virus vaccine at least 45 days and not more than one year before the show. 5. Birds will not be accepted which are showing any clinical signs of an infectious or communicable disease or are infected with lice and/or mites. 6. All poultry exhibited at the Haywood County Fair shall have been in the possession of the exhibitor for 60 days prior to the deadline. Exhibitors will fill out the entry form completely. 7. Coops used in transporting live birds to the fair shall not be allowed inside the exhibit tent. A Champion and a Reserve Champion will be awarded for Standard Chicken, Bantam Chicken, Duck, Geese, Guinea, and Turkey. Rules and Regulations 1. Competition is open to all North Carolina residents. 2. Youth that are 5 and under can exhibit as non-competitive. They will receive ribbons only, no premium payout. 3. Entries are limited to 5 chicken per breed per exhibitor. Premiums: TBD

Class A - Standard Breeds Class B - Bantam Breeds 001-American 007-Game Plymouth Rock Dominiques Old English Games Wyandottes Any Other Game Rhode Island Red Buckeyes 008-Single Comb Clean Legged not Game New Hampshires Dorking Any Other American Dutch Frizzles 002-Asiatic Japanese Brahmas Naked Neck Cochins New Hampshire Any Other Asiatic Welsumers Any Other Single Comb Clean Legged not 003-English Game Cornish Orpingtons 009-Rose Comb Clean Legged Australorps Dominiques Any Other English Sebrights Wyandottes 004-Mediterranean Any Other Rose Comb Clean Legged Leghorn White-Faced Black Spanish 010-All Other Combs Clean Legged Sicilian Buttercups Cornish Any Other Mediterranean Polish Any Other Combs Clean Legged 005-Continental Lakenvelders 011-Feather Legged Welsumers Belgian Bearded D’Uccle Polish Faverolles Faverolles Silkies Any Other Continental Any Other Feather Legged

006-All Other Standard Breeds Modern game Old English Frizzles Naked Necks Araucanas Ameraucanas Any Other Standard

Class C - DUCK BREEDS Class D - GEESE BREEDS 012-Heavy Weight Class 016-Heavy Class Pekin Toulouse Rouen Embden Muscovy African Any Other Heavy Weight Any Other Heavy

013-Medium Weight Class 017-Medium Class Crested Sebastopol Blue Swedish Any Other Medium Buff Any Other Medium Weight 018-Light Class Chinese 014-Light Weight Class Tufted Roman Runner Egyptian Khaki Campbell Any Other Light Magpie Any Other Light Weight Class E – GUINEA 019-Guinea 015-Bantam Ducks Call Duck Class F - TURKEY BREED Mallard 020-Turkey Any Other Bantam Royal Palm Broad Breasted Bronze Bourbon Red Black Spanish Narragansett Any Other Turkey

DEPARTMENT J – JUNIOR RABBIT SHOW GENERAL RULES FOR RABBIT SHOW **IMPORTANT NOTE: IF THERE IS AN OUTBREAK OF THE RHD VIRUS IN NORTH CAROLINA PRIOR TO THE SHOW, THE SHOW WILL BE CANCELLED. THIS DISEASE CAN BE DETRIMENTAL, SO OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THIS WILL BE DETERMINED IN EARLY AUGUST.** Superintendent: Courtney Smith ([email protected]) 1. Rabbits must be registered online by July 31st, 2021 2. Ribbons will be awarded for winners, with premiums TBD. 3. This show is held in accordance with the Show Rules of the American Rabbit Breeders Association. However, the is a fun show and not a sanctioned ARBA show, so there are no legs that will be recorded. 4. Exhibitors must have entries under control at all times. Rabbit tattoo in the ear is recommended but not required at this time. If rabbit has a tattoo, the number is to be recorded on the entry form. 5. Rabbits exhibited must be clean, free of parasites and in good health. The superintendent may send any animal home at their discretion. 6. Check-in for rabbits will be Sunday, August 29th 8AM – 9 AM. Show will be Sunday, August 29th at 12:00 noon. Rabbits will be released at the conclusion of the show.

JUDGING: Each exhibitor is responsible for carrying his or her rabbit to the judging table at the proper time when called. A judging schedule will be posted the day of the show, but posted schedules are subject to change. Watch carefully so that you do not miss your class. Classes may be combined or separated at the discretion of the department committee. Judging assignments are not made until the day of the show. AWARDS: Ribbons will be awarded as prizes. Meat Rabbit/Cross Breeds 1. Rabbits in this class may be either crossbred or purebred, but may NOT have been shown in any other class. Classes are as follows: a. Roaster Class: Under 6 months of age; max weight 8 lbs., minimum weight 5.5 lbs. b. Stewer Class: 6 months of age and older; minimum weight 8 lbs. c. Single Fryer Class: not over 10 weeks of age; max weight 5 lbs. d. Meat Pen Class: consists of 3 rabbits – all the same breed and variety. Rabbits do not have to come from the same litter. Rabbits cannot be over 10 weeks and each rabbit cannot weigh over 5 lbs. Standard Bred Rabbits (Commercial – Six Class rule applies) Six class rabbits are divided into the following six classes: Senior bucks or does (ages 8 months or older) Intermediate bucks or does (6-8 months old) Junior bucks or does (under 6 months) Ages based on the rabbits age on the date of the show. 1. Entries in these divisions are limited to purebred rabbits of A.R.B.A. recognized breeds and varieties. 2. Rabbits will be judged following the current A.R.B.A. standards and rules. Classes for Standard Bred/Commercial Rabbits 27100 Junior Buck 27103 Intermediate Doe 27101 Junior Doe 27104 Senior Buck 27102 Intermediate Buck 27105 Senior Doe

Sub Classes for Standard/Commercial Breeds American – 001 Crème D’argent – 010 Angora (Giant) – 002 Flemish Giant – 011 Beveren – 003 Hotot – 012 Californian – 004 Lop (English) – 013 Champagne D’argent – 005 Lop (French) – 014 Checkered Giant – 006 New Zealand – 015 Chinchilla (American) – 007 Palomino – 016 Chinchilla Giant – 008 Satin – 017 Cinnamon – 009 Silver Fox – 018

Standard Bred Rabbits (Fancy – Four Class Rule applies) Four class rabbits are divided into the following four classes: Senior bucks or does (ages 6 months or older) Junior bucks or does (under 6 months) Ages based on the rabbits age on the date of the show. 1. Entries in these divisions are limited to purebred rabbits of A.R.B.A. recognized breeds and varieties. 2. Rabbits will be judged following the current A.R.B.A. standards and rules. Classes for Fancy Rabbits 27200 Junior Buck 27202 Senior Buck 27201 Junior Doe 27203 Senior Doe Sub Classes for Fancy Breed American Fuzzy Lop – 001 Jersey Wooly – 017 American Sable – 002 Lilac – 018 Angora (English) – 003 Lion Head – 019 Angora (French) – 004 Lop (Holland) – 020 Angora (Satin) – 005 Mini (Lop) – 021 Belgin Hare – 006 Mini Rex – 022 Britannia Petite – 007 Mini Satin – 023 Chinchilla (Standard) – 008 Netherland Dwarf – 024 Dutch – 009 Polish – 025 Dwarf Hotot – 010 Rex – 026 English Spot – 011 Rhinelander – 027 Florida White – 012 Silver – 028 Harlequin (Japanese) – 013 Silver Marten – 029 Harlequin (Magpie) – 014 Tan – 030 Havana – 015 Thrianta – 031 Himalayan – 016

Youth Rabbit Showmanship 1. Showmanship will be judged on the rabbit show day. 2. Age divisions are by age on the day of the show: a. Novice – Age 8 and under b. Junior – 9-11 years old c. Intermediate – 12-14 years old d. Senior – 15-18 years old 3. Judging will be done according to the following guidelines: a. Exhibitor: appearance, attitude, interest b. Animal: condition, cleanliness, grooming/nails c. Presentation: posing, knowledge, control of animals SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES 27300 Novice 27301 Junior 27302 Intermediate 27304 Senior

*The committee will take every precaution against loss or mishap, but will not be held responsible should any occur. Your participation constitutes your agreement to hold harmless the Haywood County Fairgrounds, Haywood County Fair Livestock Committee and the Haywood Fair Poultry/Rabbit Committee from claims and losses.