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120 2026 BUTLER COUNTY
Department 400: Sheep Pen Rules:
Jr. Fair Board in Charge:Remmi Hamilton, Colt A. Pens assignments are done by the Jr. Fair Adult Advisors. It
Hamilton, Bennet Bonham, Aleah Smith, Diesel is prohibited to change pen assignments without permission
from this Jr. Fair Sheep Barn.
Lyons B. NO ONE is permitted in the Barn until Thursday (before Fair)
Superintendents:Reighllyn Smith, Emily Lykins, @ 7:30pm
Cayden Petrie & Steele Lyons C. Pens may be no larger than 10 foot by 10 foot.
Adult Advisors: Linda Bonham, Peggy Jenkins & D. Retention boards MUST be placed on aisle panels so that
Robbie Casey bedding stay in pens.1”x 6”x 4’8” kickboards are required on
Rules Governing This Department: all pens along aisle.
Please Read All Rules Carefully E. Exhibitors must furnish own bedding (straw, shavings or
A. Livestock entries are due to the Senior Fair Board Offi ce mulch).
by June 13th 2026. ALL Exhibitors will be charged a one F. Exhibitor signage may only be displayed. Pen decorations
time $2.00 exhibitor fee each year, regardless of online or in are discouraged will be subject to removal based on the
person entries. discretion of the Jr. & Sr. Fair Board members.
B. To be eligible to participate in the fair, the exhibitor must be a G. Exhibitors are required to provide a 2-gal. and no larger than
current 4-H member in Butler County. 5 gal. bucket container of fresh water and must be accessible
C. Market lambs must weigh at least 85 lbs.to sell at the Junior to sheep at all times.
Fair Auction ideal birth for market lambs to achieve weight H. No muzzles are allowed.
requirement is 1/1-2/28 of current year. I. No forced feeding is allowed; no feeding with syringes and
D. Per the Ohio Department of Agriculture rules, the application bottles or drench gear.
of ice, ice packs, cold packs, or cold compresses on market J. Jr. Fair Sheep must stay within a restricted walking area.
animals is prohibited, except when specifi cally prescribed by Animals are prohibited on the midway, campground areas
the offi cial fair veterinarian to treat heat stress or a diagnosed and in-fi eld.
medical condition. Using these items for other purposes is K. All exhibitors must put their lambs on the packer truck after
considered an unacceptable practice. The use of these treat- they sell.
ments will make the market animal ineligible for competition General Show Rules and Showmanship Rules:
E. Mandatory Tag-In May 8th 6pm-8pm and May 9th 10am- A. Exhibitor Dress Code: jeans, sleeved shirt, hard-soled shoes
12pm at the Fairgrounds. B. A member may exhibit a maximum of two market lambs, as a
F. Market Lambs will be weighed in to fair from 5pm-6:30pm on pen of two, and/or as individuals.
Saturday July 25th 2026 and will be weighed only once. This C. In the Jr. Fair Market lamb show there will be only ONE
follows the 5:00pm barn meeting for the sheep. person per sheep in the showring. Exception: if exhibitor is
G. All lambs must have a USDA approved scrapie tag. handicapped in any way.
H. All lambs must be docked and tagged. All male market lambs D. Market lambs entered in Pen of 2 should have a suggested
must be castrated by May 1st of current year. spread of not more than 10 lbs. between lambs. Lambs in the
I. All Market Lambs must be slick shorn uniform in cover, Pen of 2 Show will be divided into two equal weight class-
washed and trimmed before entering fairgrounds. Touch up es. With approximately 8-16 lambs per class. Light weight
shearing is permitted in the sheep barn. The owner is respon- class-total of 2 lambs weighing 235 lbs. or lower. Heavy
sible for cleanup. weight class- total of 2 lambs weighing 235 lbs. and higher.
J. Altering or enhancing the natural color of a lamb shall be (This is approximate weight break down) First and Second
considered fraud and deception. Neutral coloring (clear) only place winners will go into the fi nal drive to determine the
may be used. Painting of hoofs is prohibited. All animals Grand and Reserve winners.
giving evidence of such treatment will be barred from compe- E. Exhibitors have 11/2 hrs after completion of livestock show to
tition at the Butler County Jr. Fair pull animal from sale. Sale Representatives will be at podium
K. Professional groomers are Prohibited to fi t and/or groom Jr. in show ring. If not pulled by this time, all remaining projects
Fair Sheep. Only 4-H club members, family members, 4-H will be required to be sold through the Junior Fair Livestock
advisors are permitted to help groom and/or fi t Jr. Fair Sheep. Sale. Both the exhibitor and the parent/guardian must sign
L. The Jr. Fair Grand and Reserve Champion Market Lambs the Livestock Auction Removal Agreement.
are subject to drug testing, performed by the veterinarian,
immediately following the show.
M. The Grand and Reserve Champion Market Lambs are con-
sidered terminal and must be sold at the Junior Fair Livestock
Sale.