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For information on the Youth Jackpot Show, please
go to Open Swine Division 1615.
DIVISION 500
SWINE
It may be necessary to test swine for sulfa and the
Ohio State Fair reserves the right to do so.
DAVE RUNYAN
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
Fair Telephone Number - 614-644-4500
(July 21 - August 3)
YOUTH RESERVE PROGRAM
There are 10 breed champions and 10 reserve
champions for a total of $5,000 being paid to junior
swine exhibitors. The Youth Reserve premium
money will be pro-rated, based upon the number
shown during the 2013 Ohio State Fair. A Supreme
and Reserve Supreme Champion will be chosen
for each session.
All terms and conditions are subject to change,
including, but not limited to premiums.
DEPARTMENT STAFF
BREEDING SWINE SHOWS
KEVIN KRAMER
Ag. Educator
Superintendent
ENTERING PROCEDURE
All entries close June 20. Entries must include
exhibitor’s name, complete address, social security
number and entry fees. Entry blank need only list breed
and number of animals exhibitor intends to show.
MATT BENNETT
Assistant Superintendent
ROBERT TROUTMAN
Junior Superintendent
JANE RUNYAN
Assistant Superintendent
You may enter online at www.ohiostatefair.com.
Exhibitors should keep their exact login information
(username/password).
MARKET SHOWS
You must provide information online for either your
FFA advisor or 4-H County Extension Professional.
The junior exhibitor’s entry will not be finalized until the
confirmation is received back from either the FFA Advisor,
or 4-H County Extension Professional. This confirmation
will take the place of the required signatures.
KEVIN WENDT
Superintendent
MICHAEL WARD
Assistant Superintendent
All breeding exhibitors, whether you enter online
or mail your entry, must provide required information by
July 14 through July 18, or pay additional fee at time of
check-in at the fair.
TONY NYE
Ag. Educator
Assistant Superintendent
JEFF KARSHNER
United Producers Inc.
Assistant Superintendent
If entering online you may provide the information at
that time. If information is not given at time of entry, then
you must provide updated information by completing the
online form and e-mail to [email protected]
by the require date.
DR. STEVE MOELLER
OSU Swine Extension Specialist
Assistant Superintendent
Must have access to excel for online form in order to
type information onto the form. If you don't have excel,
then required information must be typed and e-mail to
[email protected] by the required date.
SWINE SKILLATHON SUPERINTENDENTS
ANDREA DAUBEMIER
4-H Program Assistant
Assistant Superintendent
Important when submitting updated breeding
information, if name of exhibitor is the same for both
Junior and Open entries, please indicated that on the form.
DALE RICKER
OSU Swine Extension Associate
Assistant Superintendent
Information needed: registration number, session,
breed, donor/bred & own, gender, sire, sire of dam,
birthdate, and ear notch between July 14 and July 18 or
an additional $10 per exhibitor will be changed.
R. WARREN FLOOD
Program Manager, CFAES, OSU
Project/Recordbook Superintendent
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Reserve Champion Gilt will receive $150. Second
session Supremem Champion Gilt will receive $300
and the Supreme Reserve Champion Gilt will receive
$200. Money provided from the Youth Reserve Program.
Must have individual registration papers for each
animal. Registration papers will replace the old entry
card system, therefore, it is mandatory to have registration
papers at check-in, no fax copies will be accepted.
All breeding swine must be ear notched. Registration
papers will be checked with ear notches of animals before
stall cards are issued. All ear notches must be checked
before animals can be shown.
PUREBRED BREEDING SWINE SALES
FIRST SESSION BREED SALE
FRIDAY, JULY 25
Berkshire, Chester White, Poland China, and Spotted
swine breeds will conduct a breeding swine sale following
their open breed shows. Hereford and Tamworth may be
selected for this sale by the sale management.
Breeding animals must list breed and registry number
and must be available prior to show and correspond with
name and birth date. Substitutions may be made within
class at the time of checking registration papers. All
animals exhibited must have been actually owned and
continuously cared for by the individual exhibitor including
all showing rights on and after June 1. Ownership of an
animal will be considered lost if, after June 1 of current
year, the animal has been consigned or sold through an
auction or any other type transaction, even if the exhibitor
“buys back” his animal.
SECOND SESSION BREED SALE
MONDAY, July 28
The Duroc breed will conduct a sale of their breeding
swine following the open class swine shows. The
Yorkshire and Hampshire breeds will hold a combined
sale of their breeding stock following their open class
swine shows.
Definition of ages for Breeding Classes:
Farrow December 1, 2013 or after
Bred AND Owned
Each exhibitor must furnish his own feed troughs,
buckets, etc. Feed and first bedding will not be furnished,
but will be available for purchase.
All gilts must be owned by the exhibitor. Gilts
registered in the family or a farm name will NOT be
accepted. There may be multiple names listed, as long
as the additional names are under the age of 21 and
from the same residence. Exhibitors must have owned
the dam at the time of breeding.
Exhibitors should arrange to feed their animals
between 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Ohio State Fair will follow the Ohio Department of
Agriculture Livestock Exhibition Rules. No oil or oil-like
show dressing will be permitted at the Ohio State Fair
during the barrow show. Powder and whitewash will not
be allowed on Chester White, Landrace and Yorkshire.
Poland China will not be permitted to use paint, powder
or oil at the Ohio State Fair. The use of the above will
result in forfeiture of premiums.
The exhibitor must be listed on the pedigree as both
the breeder and owner of the gilt they are exhibiting.
Exhibitors MUST declare that his or her gilt is eligible
for the bred and owned division at check-in.
Bred and owned gilts will show in their respective
regular classes. There will not be a separate classes
for the Bred and Owned Division. The selection of the
Champion and Reserve Champion Bred and Owned
gilt will be made by the junior gilt judge following the
selection of the Champion and Reserve Champion gilt.
Only the first and second place Bred and Owned gilts in
each class are eligible to return for the Bred and Owned
championship drive.
Any breed failing to exhibit a total of 15 animals
in the breeding classes will be cause for evaluation of
continuing this breed in future shows.
AWARDS
Animals in each class will be placed on a 1-2-3-4
etc. basis and the premiums as listed will be paid on
the numerical placing. The placing premiums will be as
follows: $25; 15; 5; 5; 5 per class. Classes will be divided
by a maximum of 7 head per class, plus or minus 3.
Awards will be given to the top two Bred and Owned
gilts in each class. The Champion and Reserve Champion
Bred and Owned gilt will receive premiums and banners.
The top five overall will be placed, with third, fourth, and
fifth place receiving small premiums.
The Youth Reserve premium money is based on
number of exhibitors at the 2013 Ohio State Fair.
Bred and Owned classes will be for the junior gilt
show only at the Ohio State Fair.
A Champion and Reserve Supreme Gilt will be
chosen from each session shown. First session Supreme
Champion Gilt will receive $250; and the Supreme
2014 Breeds Participation
1 —Hampshire
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BERKSHIRE
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CHESTER WHITE
Arrival Time
After 2:00 p.m. and before 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23
Arrival Time
After 2:00 p.m. and before10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23
Judging
3:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 24
Judging
11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 24
Release Time
Friday, July 25
Release Time
Friday, July 25
Enter all Chester White Gilts in Class 50. The Chester
White Gilt classes will be equalized as evenly as possible
after check-in, at the discretion of Fair Management.
Individual registration papers are mandatory at check-in.
Enter all Berkshire Gilts in Class 50. The Berkshire
gilt classes will be equalized as evenly as possible after check-in, at the discretion of Fair management. All
Berkshire swine must be registered by the American
Berkshire Association and is the only Berkshire swine
registry recognized by the National Association of Swine
Records and the National Pedigreed Livestock Council.
Registration paper must be presented at time of check-in.
1—BERKSHIRE GILTS, December through March
1— CHESTER WHITE GILTS, December through March
2—YRP Chester White Champion
$210 Rosette
3—YRP Chester White Reserve Champion
$100
Rosette
SPECIAL AWARDS
2—YRP Berkshire Champion
$300 Rosette
3—YRP Berkshire Reserve Champion
$140
Rosette
4—Donor Gilts Class - The donor class is for this years
donation gilt and pigs born from past donor gilts.
Champion Chester White Gilt — (Trophy & $75)
The Ohio Chester White Association
Reserve Champion Chester White Gilt —
(Trophy & $25) The Ohio Chester White Association
SPECIAL AWARDS
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DUROC
Champion Berkshire Gilt — Banner
Jeff Wippel and Family
Reserve Champion Berkshire Gilt —
BETTY S. BLAZIER MEMORIAL AWARD
Champion Donor Gilt — $100
Clint High Farms
Champion Donar Gilt Banner
In Memory of Steve Bauer
Reserve Champion Donor Gilt — $50
Ryan Mast
Reserve Champion Donor Gilt Banner
Roger Allen
Arrival Time
After 10:00 a.m.. and before 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 26
Judging
4:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 27
Release Time
Monday, July 28
Enter all Duroc Gilts in Class 50. The Duroc Gilt
Classes will be equalized as evenly as possible after
check in, at the discretion of Fair Management. Individual
registration papers are mandatory at check-in.
1—DUROC GlLTS, December through March
2—YRP Duroc Champion
$310 Rosette
3—YRP Duroc Reserve Champion
$190 Rosette
3
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HEREFORD
SPECIAL AWARDS
The Ohio Duroc Breeders Association in memory
of Howard Hackney, will award the Howard Hackney
Memorial Award banner, plus $100 to the Champion
Duroc Junior Gilt.
Each Gilt Class Winner — (Trophies)
The Ohio Duroc Breeders Association
Champion Duroc Gilt —
The Ohio Duroc Breeders Association
Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt —
The Ohio Duroc Breeders Association
Arrival Time
2:00 p.m. and before 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23
Judging
2:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 24
Release Time
Thursday, July 24
Enter all Hereford Gilts in Class 50. The Hereford
Gilt classes will be equalized as evenly as possible after
check-in, at the discretion of Fair Management. Individual
registration papers are mandatory at check-in.
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HAMPSHIRE
Arrival Time
After 10:00 a.m. and before 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 26
1—HEREFORD GILTS, December through March
2—YRP Hereford Champion
$210 Rosette
3—YRP Hereford Reserve Champion
$100
Rosette
Judging
1:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 27
Release Time
Monday, July 28
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LANDRACE
Enter all Hampshire Gilts in Class 50. The Hampshire
Gilt classes will be equalized as evenly as possible after
check-in, at the discretion of Fair Management. Individual
registration papers are mandatory at check-in.
Arrival Time
After 10:00 a.m. and before 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 26
1 —HAMPSHIRE GILTS, December through March
Judging
3:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 27
2—YRP Hampshire Champion
$280 Rosette
3—YRP Hampshire Reserve Champion
$150
Rosette
Release Time
Monday, July 28
Enter all Landrace Gilts in Class 50. Landrace
swine may not exhibit “excessive” skin pigmentation nor
any hair color. “Excessive”—is defined as over three (3)
pigmentation spots any one of which is greater than the
size/diameter of one U.S. minted quarter. Furthermore,
Landrace registration papers are required for proof of
breed purity.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Champion and Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt will
receive a banner from Jim & Mike McCoy.
In memory of Guy Smith, the Champion Hampshire
Gilt will receive $250 from the Ohio Hampshire Swine
Breeders Association if the gilt's registration paper
shows an Ohio breeder.
The Landrace Gilt classes will be equalized as
evenly as possible after check-in, at the discretion of
Fair Management. Individual registration papers are
mandatory at check-in.
1—LANDRACE GILTS, December through March
The Champion Hampshire Gilt will receive $500 and the
Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt will receive $250
from sponsors.
2 —YRP Landrace Champion
$210 Rosette
3—YRP Landrace Reserve Champion
$120 Rosette
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SPECIAL AWARDS
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SPOTTED
The American Landrace Association will offer $200
to the Grand Champion Landrace Gilt. To be eligible
for this award, the junior exhibitor must submit a picture
of the gilt along with a copy of the animal's registration
paper to the American Landrace Association, attention Brian Arnold, 2639 Yearger Road, West Lafayette,
Indiana 47906. This information must be received by
the American Landrace Association with 30 days of the
Ohio State Fair.
Arrival Time
After 2:00 p.m. and before 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23
Judging
1:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 24
Release Time
Friday, July 25
Champion Landrace Gilt — Banner
"Presidents Banner" Saluting all Landrace Breeders
Past and Present given by Alfred Daum
Reserve Champion Landrace Gilt — Banner
In Memory of Cliff Blazier given by The Blazier Family
Enter all Spotted Gilts in Class 50. The Spotted
Gilt classes will be equalized as evenly as possible after
check-in, at the discretion of Fair Management. Individual
registration papers are mandatory at check-in.
1—SPOTTED GILTS, December through March
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POLAND CHINA
2—YRP Spotted Champion
$280 Rosette
3—YRP Spotted Reserve Champion
$150
Rosette
4—Donor Gilts Class Gilt — Donated for 2013 or daughters of granddaughters of previous donated gilts shown
by the original recipient. Exhibitor must be Junior Fair
age.
Arrival Time
After 2:00 p.m. and before 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23
Judging
11:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 24
Release Time
Friday, July 25
SPECIAL AWARDS
Champion Spotted Gilt — Ohio Spotted Association
Reserve Champion Spotted Gilt —
Ohio Spotted Association
Champion Donor Gilt — Ohio Spotted Association
Enter all Poland China Gilts in Class 50. The Poland
China Gilt classes will be equalized as evenly as possible
after check-in, at the discretion of Fair Management.
Individual registration papers are mandatory at check-in.
1—POLAND CHINA GILTS, December through March
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TAMWORTH
2—YRP Poland China Champion
$210 Rosette
3—YRP Poland China Reserve Champion
$100 Rosette
Arrival Time
After 2:00 p.m. and before 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23
SPECIAL AWARDS
Judging
2:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 24
Champion and Reserve Champion Poland China Gilt
Sponsored by— Norman Howell and Dale McWhinney
Release Time
Thursday, July 24
Enter all Tamworth Gilts in Class 50. The Tamworth
Gilt classes will be equalized as evenly as possible after
check-in. Individual registration papers are mandatory
at check-in.
1—TAMWORTH GILTS, December through March
2—YRP Tamworth Champion
$210 Rosette
3—YRP Tamworth Reserve Champion
$100 Rosette
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DIVISION 511
JUNIOR FAIR BARROW SHOW
SPECIAL AWARDS
Champion Tamworth Gilt —
The Ohio Tamworth Association
Reserve Champion Tamworth Gilt —
The Ohio Tamworth Association
DEPARTMENT STAFF
KEVIN WENDT
Superintendent
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YORKSHIRE
MICHAEL WARD
Assistant Superintendent
Arrival Time
After 10:00 a.m. and before 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 26
JEFF KARSHNER
United Producers Inc.
Assistant Superintendent
Judging
6:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 27
TONY NYE
Ag. Educator
Assistant Superintendent
Release Time
Monday, July 28
DR. STEVE MOELLER
OSU Swine Ext. Specialist
Junior Superintendent
Enter all Yorkshire Gilts in Class 50. The Yorkshire
Gilt classes will be equalized as evenly as possible after
check-in at the discretion of Fair Management. Individual
registration papers are mandatory at check-in.
Arrival Time
11:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m
Tuesday,July 29
and
8:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30
1—YORKSHIRE GILTS, December through March
2—YRP Yorkshire Champion
$430
Rosette
3—YRP Yorkshire Reserve Champion
$300 Rosette
Weigh-In
4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30
SPECIAL AWARDS
Senior Barrow Showmanship
6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 31
Champion Yorkshire Gilt (chair) The Ohio Yorkshire
Club
Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt (chair) The Ohio
Yorkshire Club
Skillathon
Voinovich Mezzanine
8:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 31
The American Yorkshire Club will offer $500 to the
Grand Champion Yorkshire Gilt. To be eligible for this
award, the junior exhibitor must submit a picture of the
gilt along with a copy of the animal's registration paper
to the American Yorkshire Club, attention Brain Arnold,
2639 Yeager Road, West Lafayette, Indiana 47906. This
information must be received by the American Yorkshire
Club within 30 days of the Ohio State Fair.
Intermediate and Junior Showmanship
8:00 a.m.
Friday, August 1
Judging
Performance Barrow Judging
5:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 31
All Purebred Breeds
1:00 p.m.
Friday, August 1
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Crossbreds — 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, August 2
three (3) plug prong fans will be accepted. Once your fans
and cords have been certified to be free of defects they
will be sealed with a band allowing them to be used. Any
fan or cord found in the swine barn without the inspectors
band will have to be removed.
Champion Drive for Overall Grand Champion
Saturday, August 2
All barrows weighed and tattooed must be sold for
harvest by silent auction.
Buckeye Barrow Booster Breed Champion Sale
11:00 a.m.
Sunday, August 3
A sale expense fee of $3.50 per hog will be deducted
from sale proceeds. An additional one quarter of one
percent (.0025) of the market value per barrow will be
deducted to be paid to the National Pork Board.
ORDER OF SHOWING AND WEIGH-IN
Performance
Duroc - Yorkshire
Berkshire - Chester White
Poland China - Hampshire
Landrace - Spotted
Tamworth - Hereford
Dark - Other Crossbreds
All animals exhibited must have been completely and
fully owned (as evidenced by a bill of sale or registration
papers) including all showing rights, and in the complete
possession and continual care of the exhibitor on and
after June 1 or county designated date, whichever comes
first. Ownership will be considered lost if the animal has
been consigned or sold to another person through an
auction or any other type transaction, even if the exhibitor
“buys back” his animal.
ENTER ALL BARROWS IN CLASS 001. Barrows
will be placed in proper classes after weigh-in by breed
and weight.
GROOMING REQUIREMENTS
Only water may be used, any oil or what appears to
be oil or powder will not be permitted.
All barrow classes will be divided after weigh-in with
12 head per class, with plus or minus 5 head for breed
breakdown.
All barrows must have a measurable 1/2" of body hair,
underline included. Ears and tail may be a shorter length.
2014 TELE - AUCTION BUYER
INDIANA PACKERS
All 1st and 2nd place animals will be checked for
hair length at re-weigh. Any other barrow may be
checked during the exhibition. All hogs in violation will be
disqualified. Lower placing animals meeting requirements
will replace these animals in placing order.
Junior Barrow Premiums
Per Class
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2
$16 13 3
4
5
6
7
12 11 10 9
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CLASS BREAKDOWN PROCEDURE
The total number of classes offered in this show per
breed may vary depending upon the total number of
barrows shown in the breed. Classes will be equalized
as evenly as possible after weighing at the discretion
of Fair Management. Individual registration papers for
purebreds are mandatory at check-in and weigh day.
All barrows must weigh between 220 and 280, plus or
minus 10 pounds. A declaration of weight will be allowed.
This weight must be declared in the Swine Office within
one hour of the completion of your breed's weigh-in. All
declared weights and official weights must be within the
220 - 280 limits.
ENTERING PROCEDURE
If a show weight is not declared at the Swine Office,
your official weight will be your show weight.
Each exhibitor need only indicate on their entry form
the total number of barrows they are entering in the
Junior Fair Barrow Show. A maximum of six (6) barrows
per exhibitor may be entered, including open youth gilts.
Pen assignments will be determined by the number of
animals exhibited. After weigh-in, judging sheets will be
printed listing each of the exhibitors' barrows placed in
the proper breed and weight class.
All weigh backs during the show will be plus or minus
15 pounds of the show weight.
All Performance Barrows are exempt from these
guidelines.
All pens are assigned by the Swine Department
personnel. Exhibitors must check for correct pen
assignments before bedding down. Exhibits incorrectly
All fans and cords MUST be inspected by a fair official
in the Swine Department before being plugged in. Only
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exhibitor from being present at the time of judging. This
notice must be on official letterhead of the organization
and given to the department director 24 hours before
show day and must include name, county, birthdate,
home phone number, and complete address of the
exhibitor's, home and work of the person in charge of
the event (i.e. football coach, band director, etc.) Also
include a brief description of the conflict.
located will need to move to assigned area. If exhibitor
fails to follow pen assignments, they will be asked to leave.
Only barrows meeting weight requirements will be
eligible for showing in the Junior Division classes. The
top barrows in each weight class will be re-weighed
and any barrow weighing 15 pounds over, or under the
official weight, on weigh in day will be automatically
disqualified from the show. As in previous years, there
will be a market discount on barrows weighing under or
over standard market weights.
Barrows may be re-weighed only if one of the following
applies: (1) barrow is less than 210 lbs. or (2) barrow is
more than 290 lbs. Re-weigh will take place within one
hour of official weight.
All barrows must be identified by ear notch. The Ohio
State Fair Management reserves the right to further
identify animals. All purebred barrows are required to
have registration papers.
Any breed failing to exhibit a total of 16 animals in the
market classes will be cause for evaluation of continuing
this breed in future shows.
Crossbred barrow will be divided into dark (showing
color pigmentation on skin) or other (showing no red
or black pigmentation on skin) divisions. These divisions
will be considered as breed classes and awarded equally.
Pen space limited to pigs only. NO TACK or FEED
in pens.
Parking permits are available only if you show in open
class. See Open Class Swine Division for procedure
and cost.
Exhibitors are responsible for the health and protection
of their barrows until the conclusion of the open class
barrow show. No payment will be made for barrows that
cannot be loaded in good condition.
AWARDS
The Junior Fair Grand Champion Barrow and Reserve
Grand Champion Barrow must sell in the “Sale of
Champions”. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to feed
and care for his/her animal until the animal is released
on Sunday, August 3 at 2:00 p.m.
Animals in each class will be placed on a 1-2-3-4
etc. basis and the premiums as listed will be paid on the
numerical placing.
The animals sold in the 2014 Ohio State Fair Sale
of Champions will have a top dollar cap as follows:
Grand Champion Barrow $9,000 Reserve Grand Champion Barrow$6,000
All breed Champion Barrows will be tattooed and sold
at a special auction limited to these animals only. Sale
order determined by drawing following selection of Grand
Champions. The auction will be held on Sunday, August
3, at 11:00 a.m., in the Swine Arena. It is the responsibility
of the exhibitor to feed and care for his/her animal until
the animal is released. All sales are final. No bid-ins or
buying back your own animal. These barrows will be
automatically entered in the Junior Barrow Carcass show.
Carcass data will be obtained on each of these animals
and will be published as a part of the total Junior Fair
Educational Program. Carcasses must meet minimum
standards for muscle quality (color, firmness, wetness)
to be eligible for carcass premiums.
Twenty-five percent (25%), or amount over cap listed
above, whichever is greater, will be distributed among
other youth exhibitors. These funds will go to the carcass
contest, scholarships, Outstanding Market Exhibitor
Program, showmanship, skillathons, dairy cattle, breeding
livestock, FFA, 4-H and endowments.
JUNIOR EXHIBITORS MUST SHOW THEIR OWN
ANIMALS. Exceptions will be made only for exhibitors
who may be physically impaired, who have two animals
entered in the same class, or an exhibitor absent on
show day due to other commitments. In case of these
exceptions another boy or girl who is eligible to be an
Ohio Junior Division Exhibitor may exhibit the animal
with the authorization of the Department Director. If a
Junior Fair Livestock Exhibitor cannot be present at the
time of judging the exhibitor will need to present to the
Department Director a written permission notice signed
by the football coach, band director or any other person
in charge of an activity that is in conflict and prevents the
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BUCKEYE BARROW BOOSTER
BREED CHAMPION SALE
A total of $4,500 will be distributed to first through
third places in the Outstanding Market Exhibitor Project,
with first place receiving $2,000 second place receiving
$1,500, third place receiving $1,000.
The Buckeye Barrow Booster Breed Champion Sale
will be handled in the following manner. Ten (10) Division
Champions and ten (10) Reserve Champions and the
Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Muscle Quality
and Performance barrows will be competing to be the
overall Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Barrows.
The champions, and Performance barrow champion will
be sold in the Buckeye Barrow Booster Breed Champion
Sale to be held Sunday, August 3, at 11:00 a.m., in the
Swine Arena. After the sale, the Division Champions will
be harvested for a Carcass Contest. Twelve percent
(12%) of the selling price will be deducted from each
of the animals sold. This money will be redistributed
for Carcass Contest premiums. The overall Grand and
Reserve Grand Champion Barrows will sell in the Sale of
Champions, on Sunday, August 5, therefore, these two
animals will not be competing in the Carcass Contest,
but will receive a premium. Immediately after the fair,
the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion barrows
will be harvested and their carcass data will be listed
with the carcass results of the other Division Champions.
Fourth through thirty places in the Outstanding Market
Exhibitor will be sponsored by the Ohio Swine Youth
Committee.
The non-profit Ohio Swine Youth Committee is a
support group for swine shows at the Ohio State Fair.
Proceeds are generated from sponsorships of swine
shows, the Ohio Crossbred Classic, and the Ohio Youth
Gilt Show.
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BARROW CARCASS CONTEST
The Barrow Carcass Premium Fund will be
redistributed as follows:
1st place
20% 2nd place
15%
3rd place
10%
4th place
7%
5th place
6%
6th place
5%
7th place
4%
8th place
3% 9th place
3%
10th Place 3%
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
11th Place
12th Place
13th Place
14th Place
15th Place
16th Place 17th Place
18th Place
19thPlace
20th Place
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
OUTSTANDING BARROW EXHIBITOR PROGRAM
Breed Champions and Reserve Breed Champions will
be subject to a blood test to determine if any altering
substance has been used. Carcass entries will be disqualified and all monies will be forfeited if cryptorchidism
or altering substances are present. If muscle quality
minimum standards (color, firmness, wetness) are not
met, carcass premiums will be forfeited.
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HEREFORD
40—Hereford, barrow, 220 lbs. to 280 lbs.
41—Champion Barrow........................................Rosette
42—Reserve Champion Barrow.........................Rosette
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BARROW SHOW
ENTER ALL BARROWS IN CLASS 001. Barrows
will be placed in proper classes after weigh-in by breed
and weight.
1—BARROWS — All purebred barrows must have registration papers to show in breed classes.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Champion Hereford Barrow — The Greg Hites
Family
Reserve Champion Hereford Barrow —
The Greg Hites Family
BERKSHIRE
2—Berkshire, Barrow, 220 lbs. to 280 lbs.
3—Champion Barrow..........................................Rosette
4—Reserve Champion Barrow...........................Rosette
LANDRACE
Landrace swine may not exhibit “excessive” skin
pigmentation nor any hair color. “Excessive” — is defined
as over three (3) pigmentation spots any one of which is
greater than the size/diameter of one U.S. minted quarter.
50—Landrace, barrow, 220 lbs. to 280 lbs.
51—Champion Barrow.......................................Rosette
52—Reserve Champion Barrow........................Rosette
SPECIAL AWARDS
Champion Berkshire Barrow — (Banner)
Mapes Livestock Photos
Reserve Champion Berkshire Barrow — (Banner)
William E. Hart & Family
CHESTER WHITE
10—Chester White, barrow, 220 lbs, to 280 lbs.
11—Champion Barrow........................................Rosette
12—Reserve Champion Barrow.........................Rosette
SPECIAL AWARDS
Champion Landrace Barrow — (Banner)
Ohio Landrace Association
Reserve Champion Landrace Barrow — (Banner)
Ohio Landrace Association
SPECIAL AWARDS
Champion Chester White Barrow — (Trophy & $75)
The Ohio Chester White Association
Reserve Champion Chester White Barrow — (Trophy &
$25) The Ohio Chester White Association
POLAND CHINA
60—Poland China, barrow, 220 lbs. to 280 lbs.
61—Champion Barrow.......................................Rosette
62—Reserve Champion Barrow........................Rosette
DUROC
20—Duroc, barrows, 220 lbs to 280 lbs.
21—Champion Barrow........................................Rosette
22—Reserve Champion Barrow.........................Rosette
SPECIAL AWARDS
Champion and Reserve Champion Barrow —
Norman Howell and Dale McWhinney
SPECIAL AWARDS
Champion Duroc Barrow — Ohio Duroc Breeders
Association
Reserve Champion Duroc Barrow —
Ohio Duroc Breeders Association
Banner - Titus Durocs
SPOTTED
70—Spotted, barrow, 220 lbs. to 280 lbs.
71—Champion Barrow.......................................Rosette
72— Reserve Champion Barrow.......................Rosette
SPECIAL AWARDS
Reserve Champion Spotted Barrow — ($50 premium)
Ohio Spotted Association
Each class winner — $25 — Ohio Spotted Association
HAMPSHIRE
31—Hampshire, barrow, 220 lbs. to 280 lbs.
32—Champion Barrow........................................Rosette
33—Reserve Champion Barrow.........................Rosette
TAMWORTH
80—Tamworth, barrow, 220 lbs. to 280 lbs.
81—Champion Barrow.......................................Rosette
82—Reserve Champion Barrow........................Rosette
SPECIAL AWARDS
Champion Hampshire Barrow — Will receive $250 if the
barrow's registration paper show an Ohio Breeder — The Ohio Hampshire Swine Breeders Association
Reserve Champion Hampshire Barrow — The Ohio Hampshire Swine Breeders Association
SPECIAL AWARDS
Champion Tamworth Barrow —
The Ohio Tamworth Association
Reserve Champion Tamworth Barrow —
The Ohio Tamworth Associatlon
Champion and Reserve Champion Banners —
The Wendel Brattain Family
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YORKSHIRE
90—Yorkshire, barrow, 220 lbs. to 280 lbs.
91—Champion Barrow.........................................Rosette
92—Reserve Champion Barrow...........................Rosette
SPECIAL AWARDS
The American Berkshire Association, P.0. Box
2436, West Lafayette, IN 47906 offers a plaque to the
overall Grand Champion Market Barrow live and/or
carcass if the animal is from a recorded Berkshire litter
and the Association is supplied a photo and story within
30 days of the show.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Champion Yorkshire Barrow — (chair) —
Ohio Yorkshire Association
Reserve Champion Yorkshire Barrow — (chair) —
Ohio Yorkshire Association
The Chester White Swine Record Association,
Peoria, IL, offers $100.00 for Grand Champion Barrow
over all breeds provided it is from a litter recorded in this
Association and a picture of the winner and application
for award signed by Fair Management, is received within
30 days following the show.
CROSSBRED
Crossbred barrows will be divided into dark cross and
other cross division. This determination will be made at
weigh-in by the Market Barrow Committee.
The National Swine Registry, Brian Arnold, 2639
Yeager Road, West Lafayette, Indiana 47906, will offer
$1,000 to the Grand Champion Barrow (Overall) and
$500 to the Reserve Grand Champion Barrow (Overall)
of the junior market barrow show (live) at the 2014 Ohio
State Fair if this animal is a registered Duroc, Hampshire,
Landrace, or Yorkshire barrow. The exhibitor must have
a transferred pedigree of the Grand Champion Barrow in
hand at the time of being named Grand Champion. The
exhibitor must submit this animal to DNA verification test
and the animal must meet all registration requirements
to receive this special premium. A representative of the
National Swine Registry must collect the pedigree and
must be present at the time of DNA sampling. This special
premium will be paid directly from the National Swine
Registry. If this animal is disqualified for any reason, the
exhibitor is not eligible for this special premium.
100—Crossbred, barrow, 220 lbs. to 280 lbs.
101—Champion Barrow.....................................Rosette
102—Reserve Champion...................................Rosette
SPECIAL AWARDS
Champion Dark Crossbred Barrow —
Rusty Coe and Family
Reserve Champion Dark Crossbred Barrow —
Kevin Wendt, Auctioneer
Champion Other Crossbred Barrow —
Rusty Coe and Family
Reserve Champion Other Crossbred Barrow —
Kevin Wendt, Auctioneer
SIX CROSSBRED BARROW DIVISION
CHAMPIONS SPECIAL AWARDS
(NOTE: If the Grand Champion Barrow is disqualified,
the Reserve Grand Champion Barrow Overall is eligible
to move up and receive the special premium from the
National Swine Registry, if this animal meets the above
listed conditions. Only the Reserve Grand Champion
Overall will be eligible to move up and collect the special
premium offered by the National Swine Registry. Only
one premium will be paid per animal.)
Jack Fender & Family
Isler Genetics
"The Ohio Show Pig Hall of Fame"
Cloverleaf Cold Storage & Farmers Produce
Thompson Farms
Scott Evans and Family
SIX CROSSBRED BARROW DIVISION RESERVE
CHAMPIONS SPECIAL AWARDS
Through the courtesy of The Ohio Duroc Breeders’
Association $50.00 will be presented to the exhibitor
of the Champion Barrow of the Junior Division if from
registered Duroc sire and dam.
Parrish Farms
Jim McCoy & Family
Labig Show Pigs
Vonstein Farms
Caryol Smith Family
Creager Family
The Poland China Record Association, Inc., P.O.
Box 9758, Peoria, IL, will present a trophy to the exhibitor
of the Grand Champion Barrow over all breeds and a
trophy to the exhibitor of the Grand Champion Carcass
over all breeds providing they are out of a recorded
Poland China litter. A picture of winning animal, barrow
certificate and a certification by an Ohio State Fair official
must be sent to the Poland China Record Association
within 30 days of the show.
123—Grand Champion Barrow — Banner
Ohio State Fair
124—Reserve Grand Champion Barrow — Banner
Ohio State Fair
Trophy — The Ohio Township Association
Banners for places 3rd, 4th, and 5th of Show —
Ohio State Fair
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Through the courtesy of The National Spotted Swine
Record, Inc., Peoria, IL $50.00 will be awarded to the
owner and exhibitor of the Grand Champion Barrow
over all breeds, provided the exhibitor is a member of
the National Record and the barrow is from a verified
litter recorded with the National Record. If a crossbred,
it must be sired by a recorded Spotted Boar. Award will
be made upon receipt of notice by show official.
DIVISION 999
SWINE Skillathon
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 31
Voinovich Mezzanine
All junior fair skillathon age champions (9 through 18)
will receive money from the Youth Reserve Program. This
amount varies from year to year and will be announced
during each skillathon award ceremony. Each age winner and the overall skillathon champion in all nine (9)
skillathons will receive an award sponsored by The Ohio
4-H and FFA Foundations.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Junior entry blank requires specific signatures: exhibitor,
parent and either an County Extension Educator or FFA
advisor. Indicate clearly if the entry is 4-H, or FFA. Complete
animal information and animal count/breed information as
requested on the entry blank.
One entry blank per exhibitor is required. If an exhibitor
has both market and breeding in a species, then, please,
only complete one entry blank.
The Junior entry blank is a different one than the Open.
If you want to enter both Junior and Open, then two blanks
are needed.
For Junior swine, only the section and number of animals
being entered needs listed:
Example: Breed Berkshire 501
Division 50
Number of Animals
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Barrows should be entered in Dvision 511 and
Performance Barrows enter Division 514.
DIVISION 1000
BARROW SHOWMANSHIP
No advance entry is required to enter showmanship
or skillathon.
Senior Showmanship
6:30 p.m.
Thursday,July 31
Entry due date of June 20 means the entry blank and
money must be postmarked by this date. Metered mail is
not acceptable.
Intermediate & Junior Showmanship
8:00 a.m.
Friday, August 1
Checks should be made payable to: Ohio State Fair. It's
permissible to pay for multiple family members with only one
check, provided all entries are sent in the same envelope.
In 2014 junior barrow showmanship first place age
winners will receive $100; 2nd place receiving $75; and
3rd place receiving $50 for a total of $4,500 from the
Youth Reserve Program.
Additional information regarding Skillathons, Showmanships, Outstanding Market Exhibitor Project Finalist,
and Project Book Record Contest can be found under
Showmanship Division listed on the Ohio State Fair
website.
For Scholarship information, please go to the Scholarship Division listed on the Ohio State Fair website.
ONLINE ENTRY INFORMATION
You may enter online at www.ohiostatefair.com.
Exhibitors should keep their exact login information (user
name/password).
You must provide information for either your FFA advisor
or 4-H County Extension Professional. The junior exhibitor’s
entry will not be finalized until the confirmation is received
back from either the FFA Advisor, or 4-H County Extension
Professional. This confirmation will take the place of the
required signatures.
Junior exhibitors may not purchase parking permits. If
you paid for parking permits, your entry will not be completed
until corrected.
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ENTRY REquirements
All exhibitors, whether you enter online or mail your
entry, will be require to email the following information:
Breed, registration number, sex, birthdate, and ear notch
between July 14 and July 18 or an additional $10 per
exhibitor will be changed at check-in.
If you enter online, you will need to log back online
to provide this information. Exhibitors should keep their
exact login information (username/password).
LATE ENTRY
(June 21-July 19) requires a $50.00 late fee per
exhibitor, per species, plus the usual per animal charge.
If entering both Junior and Open, then it would be $50.00
for each area, plus the animal entry fee. An entry may be
made (July 20-Aug. 3) at the rate of $75.00 per exhibitor,
per species and per animal charge.
TICKET INFORMATION
Junior Fair exhibitors are provided a ticket for each day
they are required to participate as a Junior Fair exhibitor.
These tickets are colored coded.
Junior Fair Exhibitors may not purchase parking
permits! Tickets, for family member use, are available
throughout the fair:
$28.00 - 6 day punch ticket (multi person use - example: 3 people, 2 admissions )
$50.00 - 12 day ticket (individual use only)
$ 6.00 - one day ticket (one individual use)
Premium money(amount listed after the class
information) is processed and mailed at the conclusion of
the fair. Any exhibitor who has not received due money by
October 31, 2014, should notify the Entry Department at
717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, Oh 43211, phone 614-6444052, or e-mail [email protected] or Stacey
French, 614-466-8366, [email protected]
All exhibitors must submit with their entry form, a
W-9 and Vendor Information Form. These forms are
required by the State of Ohio in order to process premium
payments over $500. You may find these forms online
under competitions.
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