Any questions about this Department should be directed to the chairman
with the Contact Us Form: Attention Beef Dept.

Department Guidelines:

1.  Animals shown in Beef Department must be registered in the name of the exhibitor or have a written consent form.
2. Exhibitors must follow these and all guidelines in General Regulations.
3. Provisions will be made for light and heavy classes if the number of entries warrants division.
4. Provisions will be made for showing breeding animals.
5. Exhibitor ages for Fitting & Showmanship classes (as of January 1 of current year):  Junior 10 years old and under, Intermediate 11 through 13 years, Senior 14 through 21 years. 

Section A: Showmanship
(Please pre- register for appropriate age group for showmanship classes)

Classes:
Novice	JR	INT	SR
04601	04701	04801	04901	Showmanship

Note:  Weight classes will be determined after weigh-in for each breed of Market Steers

Section B:  Registered Market Steers
Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn, Simmental, Other
(Registration papers from the Breed Association must be available for review)
Class:
04502  Market Steer

Section C:  Crossbred Market Steers
Class:
04503  Market Steer

Section D: Beef Heifers
Beef Heifers are shown by breed: Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn, Simmental, Other
(Registration papers from the Breed Association must be available for review.)

Classes:
04504	Junior calf born 1/1 of current year or after
04505	Late senior calf born between 11/1 and 12/31 of previous year
04506	Early senior calf born between 9/1 and 10/31 previous year
04507	Late summer yearling born between 7/1 and  8/31 of previous year
04508	Early summer yearling born between 5/1 and 6/30 previous year
04509	April junior yearling born between 4/1 and 4/30 previous year
04510	March junior yearling born between 3/1 and 3/31 previous year
04511	January yearling born between 1/1 and 2/28 previous year
04512	Cow with natural calf at side, calf born after 1/1 current year

Section F:  Commercial Beef Heifers

Class:
04513  Classes will be divided by weight

Section G:  Bull Calves

Class:
04514  Bull Calf (calved after May 1 current year)

Any questions about this Department should be directed to the chairman
with the Contact Us Form: Attention Dairy Goat Department

Department Guidelines:

1. Animals shown in this department must be registered in the name of the exhibitor or have a written consent/leasing form.
2. Exhibitors may enter two animals per class for Sections B & C. 
3. Exhibitors must follow these and all guidelines in General Regulations.
4. Exhibitor ages for Fitting & Showmanship classes (as of January 1 of current year):  Junior 10 years old and under, Intermediate 11 through 13 years, Senior 14 through 21 years. 

Section A: Fitting and Showmanship
(Please pre- register for appropriate age group for fitting & showmanship classes)

Classes:
Novice	JR	INT	SR	Class
3601	3701	3801	3901	Fitting & Showing

Section B:  Kids and Dry Yearlings

Classes:
3502	Junior Kid – Born  between April 1 and June 1 of current year
3503	Senior Kid – Born between Jan 1 and Mar 31 of current year
3504	Dry Yearling – Born between Jan 1 and Dec. 31 of previous year

Section C:  Goats in Milk

Classes:
3505	Milking Yearling, Born between Jan 1 and Dec 31 of previous year
3506	Doe in Milk, 2 years old
3507	Doe in Milk, 3 years old
3508	Doe in Milk, 4 and 5 years old
3509	Doe in Milk, over 5 years old

Any questions about this Department should be directed to the chairman
with the Contact us Form: Attention Dairy Heifer & Cow Dept.

Department Guidelines:

1.  Refer to Outdoor Department Regulation # 2 regarding animal ownership.  Consent forms must be sent in with entry forms.
2. Exhibitors are required to provide animals for spectator classes
3. Exhibitors must follow these and all guidelines in General Regulations.
4. Exhibitor ages for Fitting & Showmanship classes (as of January 1 of current year):  Junior 10 years old and under, Intermediate 11 through 13 years, Senior 14 through 21 years.
5. Proper dress for exhibitors is white slacks or skirt and white shirt. Proper dress will be considered in showmanship.

Section A: Fitting and Showmanship
(Please pre- register for appropriate age group for fitting & showmanship classes)

Classes:
JR	INT	SR
1701	1801	1901	Fitting
1702	1802	1902	Showmanship
1601	-	-	First Year Showmanship regardless of age
01002			Spectator Showman ship under 21 years old
01003			Spectator Showmanship 21 years old and older

 

Section B: Breed Classes
Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Lineback, Milking Shorthorn

Classes:
01501  Heifer, Spring Calf, Born March 1, 2017 through April 30, 2017
01502  Heifer, Winter Calf, Born December 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017
01503  Heifer, Fall Calf, Born September 1, 2016 through November 30, 2016
01504  Heifer, Summer Yearling, Born June 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016
01505  Heifer, Spring Yearling, Born March 1, 2016 through April 30, 2016
01506  Heifer, Winter Yearling, Born December 1, 2015 through February 28, 2016
01507  Heifer, Fall Yearling, Born September 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015
01508  Cow, Junior 2 Year old, Born March 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015
01509  Cow, Senior 2 Year old, Born September 1, 2014 through February 29, 2015
01510  Cow, 3 Year old, Born September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014
01511  Cow, 4 Year old and older, Born before September 1, 2013
01512  Cow, Dry (any age)
01513  Dam & Daughter (any age)

 

Any questions about this Department should be directed to the chairman
with the Contact Us Form: Attention Dairy Steer Dept.

Department Guidelines: 

1. Animals shown in the Dairy Steer Department must be registered in the name of the exhibitor or have a valid lease agreement.
2. Exhibitors must follow these and all guidelines in General Regulations.
3. Exhibitor ages for Fitting & Showmanship classes (as of January 1 of current year):  Junior 10 years old and under, Intermediate 11 through 13 years, Senior 14 through 21 years. 

Section A: Fitting and Showmanship
(Please pre- register for appropriate age group for fitting & showmanship classes)

Classes:
JR	INT	SR	Class
2701	2801	2901	Fitting
2702	2802	2902	Showmanship
2601	-	-	First Year Showmanship regardless of age

Section B: Market Dairy Steers
Class:
02001 Classes will be broken down at the show.

Any questions about this Department should be directed to the chairman
with the Contact Us Form: Attention Pet Dept.

Department Guidelines:

1. There is NO pre-registration for this event.
2. The Pet Show will be held Friday evening, on the grounds of the Baltimore County Center for Maryland Agriculture.  A special show ring will be in place for the show.
3. The show will begin at 6:30pm
4. This is a NON-Premium show so there are no monetary premiums associated with this show.  Only Rosettes will be awarded the winners in each of the categories. 
5. The judge reserves the right to add or delete categories based on the entries present at the show.

Bring your pets and compete in this fun activity!

Categories for showing:

• Best Dressed
• Most Original
• Prettiest
• Best Performance
• Friendliest
• Best Handled
• Most Conspicuous
• Largest
• Best Behaved
• Smallest

Any questions about this Department should be directed to the chairman
with the Contact Us Form: Attention Poultry Department

Download Breed Code List to the Right

Department Guidelines:

1. Animals shown in the Poultry Department must be registered in the name of the exhibitor.
2. Exhibitors must follow these and all guidelines in General and Outdoor Rules and Regulations.
3. All poultry exhibitors must comply with regulations set forth by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Specific requirements for poultry are outlined in the following document. All birds must be identified. Premises number is required on the entry form and must be identified upon arrival to the Fair. Self-certification should be made available upon arrival.
4. Poultry flock must be registered with the National Animal Identification system. The Premises Identification number is required.
5. All poultry exhibitors must complete Self Certification of Poultry health form prior to loading birds and shall present it upon request to designated fair agent.
6. All poultry, regardless of age, must be tested as required by the MD Department of Agriculture. See health regulations for livestock exhibited in Maryland. All exhibitors must show proof of negative testing at the time the birds are entered.
7. Exhibitors may enter one (1) bird per class unless noted in class guidelines. Each bird should be entered separately on the entry form. The maximum number of entries per department is seven (7).
8. Exhibitors are NOT allowed to substitute birds on the day of the show, they must show what was preregistered.
9. Minimum age for entry is five months.
10. Birds in Purebred and Crossbred Classes will be judged according to breed characteristics, e.g. feathers, coloring, combs, etc.
11. Exhibitors must provide cages for their birds for the show. Each bird entered must be stored in a separate cage.
12. Poultry are to be kept in their pens at all times except during judging, for the safety of the General Public, exhibitors, and all birds.

Section 1: Chickens
The breed of the chicken should be specified on the registration form. See Breed List for all breed codes. All Breeds are varieties that are officially recognized by the American Poultry Association, Inc.

Classes:
09501	Pullet (female bird hatched after Dec. 31 of previous year)
09502	Laying Hen (female bird hatched before Jan. 1 of current year)
09503	Cockerel (male bird hatched after Dec. 31 of previous year)
09504	Cock (male bird hatched before Jan 1 of current year)

Section 2: Other Fowl
Limit one entry per class except where noted. The breed of each bird should be noted on the registration form. See Breed List for all breed codes.

Classes:
09505	Pigeons
09506	Meat Birds (pen of 2)
09507	Ducks
09508	Geese
09509	Turkey
09510	Quail

 Any questions about this Department should be directed to the chairman
with the Contact Us Form: Attention Rabbit and Cavy Dept.

Department Guidelines:

1. Animals shown in Rabbit and Cavy Department must be registered in the name of the exhibitor.
2. Exhibitors must follow these and all guidelines in General Regulations.
3. All animals must have a readable tattoo in their left ear at time of entry.
4. We request that all entrants provide their own carriers, food containers, food, and water containers.  Department chairman have the right to deny premiums to those who fail to comply.
5. There will be no changes or substitutions unless in the same breed, class, sex, age, and variety.  Only ONE change per exhibitor.
6. Rabbits and Cavies will be judged Saturday morning beginning at 10:00am. Everyone is invited to watch.
7. Any animal showing signs of illness or disease will be refused entry.  The decision of the department chairman will be final.
8. Pet Class will be judged according to the condition of fur, general health, overall balance, and appearance.  Hutch stains, broken teeth, and animal’s ability to pose may be considered to break ties.
9. Do NOT fill in coop column on the entry blank.
10. Rabbits and Cavies will be awarded class ribbons 1^st through 6^th places.  Premiums of $4.00 per entry up to 7 entries per exhibitor.  More entries may be shown, but no premiums will be paid. 

Section A:  Rabbits

Classes:
7501	Breed Class – any breed accepted by A.R.B.A., if breed is not purebred, enter in Pet class.
7502	Meat Pen. (3 of any sex, not over 5 lbs. per rabbits, not over 10 weeks old.
7503	Pet Class
7504	Fun Class- Jumping

Section B:  Cavies

Class:
7505	Breed Class – if there are not enough cavies entered in separate breeds, they will be judged together.

Any questions about this Department should be directed to the chairman
with the Contact Us Form: Attention Sheep Department

Department Guidelines:

1.  Animals shown in the Sheep Department must be registered in the name of the exhibitor or have a written consent form.
2. Exhibitors must follow these and all guidelines in General Regulations.
3. All animals must be identified by ear tag or tattoo, registration papers will be checked.
4. Exhibitors will be limited to no more than two entries per class in the breed classes.
5. Ewes exhibited in a market class may not be exhibited in a breed class.
6. No Sheep will be permitted in the ring unless properly cleaned and blocked.
7. Substitutions:  Exhibitors are permitted to make one substitution, one animal for another of the same breed in the same class meeting all other show criteria.
8. Exhibitor ages for Showmanship classes (as of January 1 of current year):  Junior 10 years old and under, Intermediate 11 through 13 years, Senior 14 through 21 years. 

Section A: Fitting and Showing
(Please pre- register for appropriate age group for showmanship classes)

Classes:
Novice	JR	INT	SR
5601	5701	5801	5901	Fitting and Showing – Wool Sheep

 

Wool Sheep

Section B:  Wool Sheep – Natural Colored Wool Show

Classes:
5502	Yearling ram – ram under 2 years
5503	Ram lamb
5504	Pair of ram lambs
5505	Aged ewe – ewe over 2 years
5506	Yearling ewe – ewe under 2 years
5507	Pair of yearling ewes
5508	Ewe lamb
5509	Pair of ewe lambs

Section C:  Wool Sheep – White Wool Show

Classes:
5510	Yearling ram – ram under 2 years of age
5511	Ram lamb
5512	Pair of ram lambs
5513	Aged ewe – ewe over 2 years
5514	Yearling ewe – ewe under 2 years
5515	Pair of yearling ewes
5516	Ewe Lamb
5517	Pair of ewe lambs

Section D:  Wool Show Group Classes

Class:
5518	Young purebred flock, to consist of 1 ram, yearling or lamb, 1 ewe, aged or
	yearling – 1 ewe lamb – white or natural colored, all owned by one exhibitor.

 

Market Lambs & Breeding Sheep

Section E:  Showmanship
(Please pre- register for appropriate age group for showmanship classes)

Classes:
Novice	JR	INT	SR
5619	5719	5819	5919	Showmanship – market lambs and Breeding Sheep

Section F:  Breeding Sheep

Classes:
5520	Yearling Ram, over 1 year of age but not over 2 years of age
5521	Fall Ram, Born Sept. 1 to Dec. 31 of previous year
5522	Spring Ram, born after January 1 of current year
5523	Pair of Rams, either Fall or Spring
5524	Yearling Ewe, over 1 year of age but not over 2 years of age
5525	Pair of Yearling Ewes, over 1 year of age but not over two years of age
5526	Fall Ewe, born Sept. 1 to Dec. 31 of previous year
5527	Spring Ewe, born after January 1 of current year
5528	Pair of Ewe Lambs, either Fall or Spring
5529	Breeders Young Flock, Ram (any age), Yearling Ewe, Ewe (Spring or Fall) – total of three animals shown
5530	Best Bred and Owned breeding animal.

Section G:  Market Lamb 

Classes:
5531	Market Lamb
5532	Pair of Market Lambs
5533	Best Bred and Owned Market Lamb

Any questions about this Department should be directed to the chairman
with the Contact Us Form: Attention Swine Dept.

Department Guidelines:

1. Animals shown in the Swine Department must be registered in the name of the exhibitor or have a written consent form.
2. Exhibitors must follow these and all guidelines in General Regulations.
3. Maximum of three (3) market hogs can be shown per exhibitor and not more than two (2) of the three (3) can be shown in the same weight class.  Market hogs will be divided into extra light, light, medium, and heavy weight classes.
4. Exhibitors will be limited to no more than two entries per class in the breed classes.
5. Gilts exhibited in a market class may not be exhibited in a breed class.
6. Exhibitor ages for Showmanship classes (as of January 1 of current year):  Junior 10 years old and under, Intermediate 11 through 13 years, Senior 14 through 21 years. 

Section A: Showmanship
(Please pre- register for appropriate age group for showmanship classes)

Classes:
JR	INT	SR
06701	06801	06901	Showmenship

Section B:  Market Swine
Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Poland China, Spotted, Yorkshire, Other Breeds, Crossbred
Classes:
06502  Market Hogs, shown in weight classes by breed
06503  Pair of Market Hogs
06504  Feeder Pig – 1 pig 40-80 lbs, males must be castrated and healed

Section C:  Breeding Swine
Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Poland China, Spotted, Yorkshire, Other Breeds, Crossbred
Classes:
06505  Pure Bred Gilt
06506  Pure Crossbred Gilt