JUNIOR BEEF CATTLE
DEPARTMENT 241 CLASS A - ANGUS
DEPARTMENT 243 CLASS C - HORNED/POLLED HEREFORD
DEPARTMENT 244 CLASS D - SALERS
DEPARTMENT 245 CLASS E - CHAROLAIS
DEPARTMENT 246 CLASS F - SIMMENTAL
DEPARTMENT 247 CLASS G - LIMOUSIN
DEPARTMENT 248 CLASS H - OTHER BREEDS

NO ANIMALS WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE FAIRGROUNDS
WITHOUT HEALTH PAPERS

THIS SHOW ALSO OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE JUNIORS

Junior show will now include ages under 4th grade & 9 years of age.  The child MUST be able to lead the animal & control the animal in the ring WITHOUT any assistance.

All Entries must be on regulation Entry Forms provided by Appalachian Fair or completed on line at appalachianfair.com
(Entry form may be copied)

If mailing entry form send to:
Appalachian Fair
P.O. Box 8218
Gray, Tennessee 37615
Fax: 423-477-3853

Livestock must be washed in the designated wash area.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Competition open to any 4-H or FFA member.  Also, Jr. show will now include ages below 4th grade and nine years of age.  CHILDREN UNDER NINE MUST BE ABLE TO LEAD THE ANIMAL AND CONTROL THE ANIMAL IN THE RING WITH OUT ANY ASSISTANCE. 4-H members are required to have been enrolled in the fourth school grade on January 1 of the current calendar year in order to be eligible to exhibit their animals in this show and will become ineligible at the end of the calendar year following graduation from high school. If question arises junior exhibitors must show proof of age, such as a driver's license.
Exhibitors must be under the supervision of an Extension Leader or Agent, or a leader of Vocational Agriculture and shall be required to comply with all rules of the show.
2. Entry forms for the Junior Beef Show are available in the center of the fair catalog or From the Appalachian Fair Office.
Entry forms must be filled out completely and signed by the exhibitor and/or his Extension Agent , Vocational Agricultural Teacher, or Parent/Guardian as to the eligibility of both animals and exhibitors.
3. Exhibitor must show his/her animal unless the exhibitor has more than one animal in the same class or has approved absence by committee chairperson. Substitute show  person must be a 4-H or FFA member.
4. All animals entered in the Junior Beef Breeding Show must be registered in the name of the Junior Exhibitor, or transferred to the boy or girl in whose name the entry is made by July 1 prior to the show. Registration papers or transfer certificate, properly executed, must be presented to the Chairperson of the Show when cattle arrive at the Fair Grounds. Lease contracts will be accepted provided they are presented at the time of entry, and providing they were legally entered into on or before July 1 prior to show. Leased animal will not be eligible to show in the Senior Showmanship events.
5. Same lot substitutions will be accepted for an additional entry fee at time of check in.
6. All cattle to be exhibited in the Junior Division must conform to the health rules and regulations as outlined and required by the Division of Animal Disease Control.
7. Cattle must be in place and registered with the Livestock Secretary by 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 19th.
8. Feed and bedding must be furnished by the exhibitors and the animals kept in place assigned.
9. Space will not be provided for nurse cows for beef cattle.
10. Exhibitors must comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and to our General Rules.

11. Only one person at a time shall lead animals into the show ring.

The following rules apply to Junior Angus Exhibitors:
The American Angus Association, 3201 Frederick Boulevard, St. Joseph, Missouri will participate in premiums offered in individual classes for junior Angus heifers as included in its standard show classifications, according to the premium schedule based on the previous year number of head shown. The premium assistance provided by the American Angus Association for participation in this show is in addition to the premiums offered by the show itself. The premium assistance shall be included in the premium payments distributed by the show to the exhibitors. The $100 provided by the Angus Association will be distributed equally and added to winners premium money.
A minimum of fifteen (15) head must be shown in the junior Angus heifer classes to receive American Angus Association premium participation. The show is not required to have all classes to be eligible for premiums.
Separate classes for bred and owned heifers may be held if the size of the show merits a separate class.
To be eligible for Association premiums, the entries must be recorded in the sole name of the junior exhibitor and the issue date on the registration certificate must conform to the individual show's requirements regarding ownership. The Association's contribution is included in the total premiums listed in each Class.
Premiums from the Association are paid only to registered Angus cattle and only if the registration number is a part of the show report provided to the Association. Therefore, all cattle should be registered at the time of entry to make certain they receive the Association's portion of premiums. The Association does not pay percentage on premiums offered in Championship Classes. An animal may only be counted one time toward the total count for premium participation by the Association.
Exhibitors must have the original registration certificate on each animal available for inspection at the show. Electronically stored registration certificates are NOT accepted - only the original certificates issued by the American Angus Association.
Any animal, upon check-in, which does not have a legible permanent identification mark (ear tattoo marks, freeze-branded marks or hot-branded marks) corresponding to the permanent identification mark on the registration certificate, is ineligible to show. Once disqualified due to an incorrect or illegible permanent identification mark, animals cannot be re-identified (tattooed/branded) and rechecked at the show.
Any female shown with a calf at side, the calf must be the cow's most recent natural calf and the calf must be registered by show date and have the proof of registration  at check in.
Only one person at a time shall lead animals into the show ring.
Exhibitors who participate in shows that accept premium monies contributed by the American Angus Association are subject to the Association Rules as found in the Breeders Reference Guide of the Association. These rules are found in Part 2; Association Rules. The rules relating directly with the exhibition of Angus cattle are Part 2: Association Rules; Rule 800 Series; including Rule 800-811. These rules can be found at www.angus.org.
Altering the conformation and/or appearance of an animal for exhibition is prohibited.  This Any product administered internally or used externally to alter the conformation and/or appearance of an animal for exhibition is prohibited. This includes the covering of white skin, false tail heads (or use of any false hair), use of graphite, powders, hemp or other similar substances externally and steroids, growth stimulants or artificial filling internally. Any animal found to be in violation will be barred from showing. The exhibition of cattle displaying false hair will not be allowed, with the exception of false tail switches.
At any show for which the American Angus Association appropriates funds toward the payment of premiums, no exhibitors, individuals assisting exhibitors or member owners at such show shall be allowed to use any coloring agents, on any animal exhibited. The Association may adopt and implement various tests designed to monitor this prohibition, including but not limited to a "white towel" or "white glove" test. No aerosol cans or other pressurized containers will be allowed in designated make up areas. All animals exhibited are subject to DNA marker or blood type test to verify accuracy of parentage as covered under the Association Rules and for other testing as required by the individual show.
Authorized representatives of the Association have the authority to enforce the rules set forth herein as well as in the Association Rules, including the barring of a registered animal from a livestock show at which it is to be shown, if there are reasonable grounds to believe a violation has occurred.

Please indicate "Junior Beef Show" on Regulation Entry Forms

DEPT. 241 CLASS A ANGUS
DEPT. 243 CLASS C HORNED/POLLED HEREFORD
DEPT. 244 CLASS D SALERS
DEPT. 245 CLASS E CHAROLAIS
DEPT. 246 CLASS F SIMMENTAL
DEPT. 247 CLASS G LIMOUSIN
DEPT. 248 CLASS H OTHER BREEDS

(Show order will be posted the morning of the show)
Judging, Monday, August 20, 12:30 p.m.
Beginning with Jr. & Jr. High Showmanship Classes
Sr. High Showmanship will be at the conclusion of the Jr. Show

(Cattle will be released after the show)

Premium Offered Appalachian Fair- $1,256.00
Premium Offered American Angus Assoc. - $100
Angus Association Premium will be added to winners premiums

Thanks to Sam and Caroline Preston of Johnson City, TN
for donating Directors Chairs to the Champion of each breed.

FIRST TENNESSEE BANK WILL PRESENT PLAQUES
TO THE GRAND CHAMPION WINNERS IN EACH BREED
AND JR. AND JR. HIGH SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS.

THE WAYLAND CROUCH MEMORIAL AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED BY WASHINGTON CO. 4-H TO THE SR. SHOWMANSHIP WINNER

PREMIUM SCHEDULE