OPEN BEEF SHOW

Includes Angus, Herefords polled and horned, Shorthorns, Shorthorn Plus, Charolais, Red Angus, Commercial heifers (4-H/FFA only) and AOB (Any other breed with 5 head and 2 exhibitors or at discretion of show manager.) 

Premiums - 1st - $20     2nd - $18     3rd - $15     4th - $8     5th - $5

1.   Spring Heifer Calf (born on or after March 1 of current year)

2.   Jr. Heifer Calf (born January 1—February 28 of current year)

3.   Late Sr. Calf (born November 1—December 31 prior year)

4.   Early Sr. Calf (born September 1—October 31 prior year)

5.   Summer Yearling (born July 1—August 31 prior year)

6.   Late Spring Yearling (born May 1—June 30 prior year)

7.   Spring Yearling (born March 1—April 30 prior year)

8.   Jr. Yearling (born January 1—February 28 prior year)

9.   Sr. Yearling (born September 1—December 31 prior year)

                   Champion Heifer—Rosette

                   Reserve Champion Heifer—Rosette

                  Supreme Heifer of all Breed Champions will be selected and will receive a $50 premium

13.   Spring Bull (on or after March 1 of current year)

14.    Jr. Bull Calf (born January 1—February 28 of current year)

15.   Late Sr. Bull Calf (born November 1—December 31 prior year)

16.   Early Sr. Bull Calf (born September 1—October 31 prior year)

17.   Summer Yearling Bull (born July 1—August 31 prior year)

18.   Late Spring Yearling Bull (born May 1—June 30 prior year)

19.   Spring Yearling Bull (born March 1—April 30 prior year)

20.   Jr. Yearling Bull (born January 1—February 28 prior year)

21.   Sr. Yearling Bull (born July 1—December 31 prior year)

22.   Two Year Old Bull (born January 1—June 30 prior year)

                Champion Bull—Rosette

                Reserve Champion Bull—Rosette

                Supreme Bull of all Breed Champions will be selected and will receive a $50.00 premium

1.   All Open Beef Show classes open to the world.

2.   All livestock shall be exhibited at owner’s risk. Bedford County Fair Association will not be responsible for any loss or damage or injury to any persons, animals or equipment, but every precaution will be taken to prevent any such loss or damage or injury to any persons, animals or equipment.

3.   All animals must be entered in the owner’s name and NO ANIMALS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE HAS BEEN PRESENTED. Commercial heifer class does not concur with this rule, as it does not apply.

4.   ALL SHOW ANIMALS EXHIBITED IN THE BEDFORD COUNTY FAIR OPEN BEEF SHOW MUST HAVE VALID HEALTH PAPERS.

5.   Entry Fee—$5.00 per head.

6.   All cattle must be in place and entered by 4:00 p.m. each day. Cattle will be released after the show is  completed or 8:00 p.m., whichever is later.