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General Information

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The St. Lucie County Fair is chartered under Florida State Statues, Chapter 616 as a County Fair serving residents of St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. The fair is dedicated to promoting the agricultural, horticultural, industrial, creative arts and sciences, and educational opportunities while providing quality entertainment for the people of the Treasure Coast. The St. Lucie County Fair currently welcomes only 4-H or FFA youth 8-18 to show livestock. Beef Breeding and the Goat show have additional eligibility for "Open Show" youth participants please refer to the livestock premium book for further details.

The Fair welcomes any and all support from individuals and businesses who wish to help the Fair fully realize its goals to serve our residents and to promote our great county.

The Fair Association is recognized as a 501(C)-3 nonprofit educational organization by the Federal Government and the State of Florida.

2024-2025 Livestock Committee

Jason Rivas, Christ Russakis, Dr. Brett Adams, CJ Crouch, Ethan Brooks, Amber McSwain, Ann Green, Cyndi Russakis, Jackie Adams, Audra Macon and Eric Macon, Doug Swartz, Lee Ann Black, Brady Bond, Natasha Rivas, Mary Beth Becton, Danny Baumker, Dalton Hamrick, Joe Payne, Erin Rosskopf, Bill Crawford, Dana Ward, Zach Permann, Dru Thompson, Bernadine Russakis, Lainie Rivas, Johnathon Sheelar and Maria Cerrone.

Online Entries Open Dates:

Online Entries click here

Monday, August 19, 2024

Online entries for STEERS are now CLOSED

Monday, September 16, 2024

Online entries for SMALL ANIMALS are now CLOSED

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Online entries for SWINE are now CLOSED

Friday, November 1, 2024

Online entries open for BEEF BREEDING, GOATS, and HORSES ONLY. Entries will close Monday, December 15^th @ 11:59pm.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Deadline for Swine (pages 23-25) is Nov 1st, @ 11:59pm, 2024

Parent & Exhibitor Agreement for Market Animal Slot (page 47 of the Premium Book)
Acknowledgement Form...(page 48 of the Premium Book)
Official Bill of Sale
Headshot Photo of Exhibitor
ONE Full body photo of animal with SLCF Ear Tag prominently visible
Photo of Official Premise ID Tag

Each Exhibitor must have a valid Code of Ethics Certificate.

Visit https://floridastatefairag.com/ethics/workshop/ for workshop dates & locations!

Market Swine

Swine Record Book COMING SOON

Swine Record Book

Information

Market Swine Shows: a judged event or display where pigs compete to win various titles in each category. Pigs are scored on their market quality which includes muscle, fat, and body structure along with qualities they must possess for their specific breed. Other names for a pig show include swine show and hog show.

*Online entries for Swine will close Friday, November 1^st @ 11:59pm.

Market Steers

Steer Record Book

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Market Steer Shows: a judged event or display where steers compete to win various titles in each category. Steers are scored on their market quality which includes muscle, fat, and body structure along with qualities they must possess for their specific breed.

*Online entries for Steers are now CLOSED

Goats

Record Books COMING SOON

Goat Record Book

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Goat Shows:
*This is an Open Show for exhibitors who reside in St. Lucie County. (No Need to be 4-H or FFA)

Goats need to be a good weight and muscle definition. A lot of times it is necessary to feed your goat more or less in the weeks leading up to the show to get them in prime condition. The goat should have some muscle definition in its back, legs, and flanks. The judge should also be able to feel the goat's ribs. The goat should not have a visible belly. There are various classes of breeds and types please refer to the livestock premium book for further descriptions.

*Online entries for Goats will close Monday, December 15^th @ 11:59pm.

Small Animal Barn (Rabbits, Chickens, Cavies, etc)

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Record Books COMING SOON

Cloverbud Record Book

Poultry Record Book

Rabbit & Cavy Record Book

Small Animal Record Book

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*New exhibitors that would like to enter reptiles in the fair are now being accepted!

Guinea Pigs: are also known as cavies (ka--ve-z), and are known as such in the exhibition arena. Fur and Feather included information on cats, birds, rabbits, poultry, cavies, and mice, indicating that not just cats were popular as pets.

Poultry Show: Every bird will be taken out of the cage to be examined, so it helps if your bird is relaxed and can be handled by the judge. Cage training before the show can help to acclimate your birds to being handled. Most serious fanciers will keep their birds indoors in ‘penning sheds’, especially white feathered breeds to avoid sunlight, grass and mud. Keep male and female birds separately and make sure there is no bullying going on as a few feathers pecked out in the wrong place can spoil the perfect bird.

Rabbit Show: Every rabbit will be displayed and judged with its owner. Awards are according to breeds.

Showmanship: Each exhibitor will be judged on showmanship. This judging is only on the exhibitor, how well the animal is presented to the judge.

*Online entries will for Small Animals ONLY. Entries will close Friday, November 1^st

Small Animal Barn Sponsorship Form - Printable

Sponsorship Form

Horses

Horse Record Books COMING SOON

Horse JR I-II Judged Record Book

Horse JR I-II Non-Judged Record Book

Horse SR I-II Judged Record Book

Horse SR I-II Non-Judged Record Book

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Horse Shows:
A horse show is a judged exhibition of horse and riders. Some shows are categorized by breed or open to all. These events are judged on conformation (the shape or structure of an animal) of a horse as well as performance. Most shows consist of a series of different performances, called classes, wherein a group of horses with similar training or characteristics compete against one another for awards and, often, prize money.

*Online entries for Horses will close Monday, December 15^th @ 11:59pm.

BEEF BREEDING

Record Book COMING SOON

Beef Breeding Record Book

Beef Breeding

Beef Breeding Shows:
*Beef Breeding is an Open Show for exhibitors who reside in St. Lucie County. (No Need to be 4-H or FFA)
Beef Breeding animals are used only for breeding stock. You will see many breeds of bulls, heifers and cows. Many are used locally for breeding purposes. Judges will discuss the pros and cons of the animal according to its breeding standards.
Stop by the show and learn some information on breed animals!

*Online entries for Beef Breeding will close Monday, December 15^th @ 11:59pm.