DEPARTMENT 211 - BEEF CATTLE
CLASS A - ANGUS

NO ANIMALS WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE FAIRGROUNDS
WITHOUT HEALTH PAPERS

OPEN COMPETITION
ENTRY DEADLINE - AUGUST 5
Entry & Exhibitor Ticket Fees must accompany the Entry Form

Judging, Tuesday, August 21, 6:00 p.m.
Premium Offered Appalachian Fair-$7,777  

**A Supreme Beef Champion will be chosen at the conclusion of the show and  BANNERS awarded in both the Female and Bull Classes.  All breed champions will compete

Cattle will be admitted after 12 Noon on Saturday, August 18th, and must be in place by 12 Noon on Monday, August 20th.

Livestock must be washed in the designated wash area.

JACKPOT ADULT SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST
7:00 p.m. Monday, August 20th
Open to adults not eligible for Jr. Show competition.
Entry fee - $10 accepted at time of check in.
Jackpot money goes to  the winner! See rules pg. 2.

1. Application for entry must be made to the Fair Office either on regulation entry forms furnished by the Appalachian Fair or on line at www.appalachianfair.com.  Applications for reservations will be accepted through August 5.
2. Fees: All entries are $7 per head. If space is available additional tie space can be purchased at $7 per space. All exhibitors and herdsmen must purchase exhibitor's tickets. These tickets are limited to one exhibitor's ticket per exhibitor, except exhibitor may purchase
one ticket for each three additional head of cattle entered. These exhibitor tickets are $8 each. If more than the allotted amount of tickets are needed, three day season passes will be available at a charge of $18 each. Fees may be paid by check, cash or credit card and must accompany entry form. Checks should be
made out to the Appalachian Fair. Only one vehicle pass per trailer. Exhibitor must park vehicles in designated area across from Gate 3. Fees are non-refundable.
3. Same lot substitutions will be accepted for an
additional entry fee at time of check in.
4. Animals must be owned by exhibitors and
evidence of registration presented.
5. Space will not be provided for nurse cows.
6. Tie out time will be 9:00 p.m.
7. If possible, premium checks will be handed out Wednesday evening. Otherwise, checks will be mailed.
8. Any livestock breed falling below 15 head with 3 exhibitors, over a three year period of time, will be put on probation and the show evaluated by livestock superintendent and fair management.
 

The American Angus Association will not pay additional premium for 2012 due to the lack of head shown in 2011.

EXHIBITORS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN BEDDING.

PREMIUM SCHEDULE

LOT (PREMIUM SCALE)
Only registered Angus cattle that meet the age requirements listed within this classification are eligible to receive premium participation and be counted in the total number of head shown. Champion and Reserve Champion placings are not counted in number of head shown.

1. Junior Heifer Calves calved March 1, 2012 and after (A)
2. Junior Heifer Calves calved between February 1 and February 29, 2012 (A)
3. Junior Heifer Calves calved between January 1 and January 31, 2012 (A)
4. Junior Heifer Calf Champion (1, 2, 3) ROSETTE
5. Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion ROSETTE
6. Late Senior Heifer Calves calved between November 1 and December 31, 2011 (A)
7. Early Senior Heifer Calves calved between September 1 and October 31, 2011 (A)
8. Senior Heifer Calf Champion (6, 7) ROSETTE
9. Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion ROSETTE
10. Late Summer Yearling Heifers calved between July 1 and August 31, 2011 (A)
11. Early Summer Yearling Heifers calved between May 1 and June 30, 2011 (A)
12. Intermediate Champion (10,11) ROSETTE
13. Reserve Intermediate Champion ROSETTE
14. April Junior Yearling Heifers calved between April 1 and April 30, 2011 (A)
15. March Junior Yearling Heifers calved between March 1 and March 31, 2011 (A)
16. Early Junior Yearling Heifers calved between February 1 and February 28, 2011 (A)
17. Early Junior Yearling Heifers calved between January 1 and January 31, 2011 (A)
18. Junior Champion Female (14,15,16,17) ROSETTE
19. Reserve Junior Champion ROSETTE
20. Late Senior Yearling Heifers calved between November 1 and December 31,
      2010 (A)
21. Early Senior Yearling Heifers calved between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2010 (A)
22. Senior Champion Female (20, 21) ROSETTE
23. Reserve Senior Champion Female ROSETTE
24. GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE BANNER
25. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE ROSETTE
      (Champions and Reserve Champions Competing)

Any female that qualifies for female classes in the Association's standard classifications are not eligible to show in the cow/calf classes. However, the calf at the side of the female is eligible to show in its respective class.
26. Cow/Calf Class-cows three (3) years of age and younger, cows must  be
      born January 1, 2009 through August 31, 2008. Calf must be the cow's most
      recent natural calf and be no more than 280 days of age on the day of the show. (A)
27. Cow/Calf Class-cows four (4) years of age and older, cows must be born
      December 31, 2008 or earlier. Calf must be the cow's most recent natural calf
      and be no more than 280 days of age on the day of the show. (A)
28. Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair (26, 27) BANNER
29. Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair ROSETTE
      Grand and reserve grand champion cow/calf pairs do not show for grand
      champion female and are ineligible to compete in the get-of-sire, junior get-of-sire
      and breeder's six-head classes.
30. Junior Bull Calves calved March 1, 2011 and after (A)
31. Junior Bull Calves calved between Jan. 1, and Feb. 29, 2012 (A)
32. Junior Bull Calf Champion (30,31) ROSETTE
33. Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion ROSETTE
34. Late Senior Bull Calves calved between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2011 (A)
35. Early Senior Bull Calves calved between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2011 (A)
36. Senior Bull Calf Champion (34-35) ROSETTE
37. Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion ROSETTE
38. Late Summer Yearling Bulls calved between July 1 and Aug. 31,2011 (A)
39. Early Summer Yearling Bulls calved between May 1 and June 30, 2011 (A)
40. Intermediate Champion Bull (38-39) ROSETTE
41. Reserve Intermediate Champion Bull ROSETTE
42. April Junior Yearling Bulls calved between April 1 and April 30, 2011 (A)
43. March Junior Yearling Bulls calved between March 1 and March 31, 2011 (A)
44. Early Junior Yearling Bulls calved between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2011 (A)
45. Junior Champion Bull (42, 43, 44) ROSETTE
46. Reserve Junior Champion Bull ROSETTE
47. Senior Yearling Bulls calved between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2010 (A)
48. Summer Senior Yearling Bulls calved between May 1 and Aug. 31,2010 (A)
49. Two Year Old Bulls calved between Jan. 1 and April 30, 2010 (A)
50. Senior Champion Bull (47, 48, 49) ROSETTE
51. Reserve Senior Champion Bull ROSETTE
52. GRAND CHAMPION BULL BANNER
53. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL ROSETTE
      (Champions and Reserve Champions Competing)
54. JUNIOR GET OF SIRE: Three animals by one sire, both sexes represented,
      shown in classes 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11 and 30, 31, 34, 35, 38, 39 (B)
55. GET OF SIRE: Four animals by one sire shown in the above classes,
      both sexes represented  (B)
56. BREEDERS SIX HEAD: The exhibitor of the breeders six head must be breeder
      and first owner, identified by the same member code for the animals exhibited.
      Cattle owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the exhibitor of the
      breeders six head is the breeder and first owner of the included animal(s).
      Animals must be exhibited in individual classes. Cattle bred and owned by a
      junior member(s) may be included if the exhibitor of the breeders six head is
      an individual or married couple and is the parent or legal guardian of the junior
      member(s). (B)
57. PREMIER EXHIBITOR BANNER computed from winnings:
      3 points for first prize;
      2 points for second prize;
      and 1 point for third prize.
      3 points for Grand Champion; 2 points for Reserve Grand Champions.
      No points for Divisional Champions, or Reserve Champions unless in case of
      a tie. No points given for sale animal classes.

EXHIBITORS MAY REMOVE THEIR CATTLE BETWEEN
9:00 P.M. AND 12:00 MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY