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at the Fair Award Ceremony will be available from the Grand Showman of All Showmen

OSU Extension Offi ce after the fair. Coordinators: Amy Darner & Karen Hiltbrand-Bockenstedt
J. Skillathon kits may be used at educational meetings Show: Friday July 31st @ 6:00pm @ The Morris Van-
and workshops and may be checked out from the OSU Gorden Show Arena
Extension Offi ce. Sponsored By: “ Lou Hoelle Hamilton Kiwanis Award”

Rules:
JR FAIR SKILLATHON DONORS 2026 A. The contest will be divided into six parts (beef, swine,
sheep, dairy, horses & goats) with a diff erent judge for
Agri-Pet Veterinary Service each of the six livestock departments represented.
Barbara Schick B. Members will show six species using correct showman-
Beck's Hybrids ship techniques. The showmanship winner from each
Butler County Pork Producers species will demonstrate using own animal for the
Butler County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol species. They will not be judged for that species.

Doug & Debbie Bolton C. Five animals in each species will be shown in each
Kevin & Anita Blakey class when available.
Rebecca Lee D. Each judge will place the participants on a scale of
Rita Beiser one to fi ve with one being fi rst and fi ve being the most
Sally Ruskaup improvement needed. Members with the fewest total
The Jacquemin Family points in the six departments will be the winner.
Union Busy Fingers 4-H Club E. At the end of the show all participants will be placed.
Vision Source Hamilton F. In case of tie, all participants will be asked an indus-
Warren County Kennel Club of Ohio Inc. try-specifi c question on the mic. Judges will serve as a
Watson Gravel, Inc. committee to rank participants from one to six.
Wayne Town & Country 4-H Club G. Grand Showman of Showmen participants must be 14
years of age or older
H. A trophy will be presented to the fi rst place winner
Butler County Junior Fair Showmanship donated by the Hamilton Kiwanis Club. Reserve-fi fth
A. Rules are for the Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy & Goat place will receive a plaque.
areas. Each individual species Jr Fairboard determines I. A participant may win Grand Showman of Showmen
how their representative qualifi es (see each depart- only once.
ment for details) J. Results and critiques will be posted for participants to
B. The showmanship contest shall be open to any Junior view after show at the podium, afterward results will be

Fair exhibitor in his or her area posted in the Senior Fairboard Offi ce until the conclu-
C. Age groups will be broken down as designated in each sion of the Jr Fair Livestock Sale.
area. K. Participants should dress appropriately to refl ect their
D. Class winners must compete in their age group each species. The equine representative is not required to
year. wear traditional equine attire they may wear jeans, a
E. Winners from all age classes may compete for “Show- collared shirt/button-up with close-toed boots.
man of Showmen” in their area. (Current year’s winners
only)
F. Exhibitors must show their own animals.
G. Grand Showman of all Showmen Contestants will be
the highest placing individual and must be 14 yr. 4-H
age at minimum
H. Exhibitors will participate in their age group as of Janu-
ary 1st.
I. Exhibitors may decline their privilege of participation in
the Showman of Showman Contest upon doing so, the
next highest placing 14 year-old or older will be eligible
J. Showmanship winner must declare or decline participa-
tion in Grand Showman of Showmen within 24 hours of
being named Department Showmanship Winner