LIVESTOCK years of age by December 31st of the prior year and may exhibit until the end of the calendar year in which they become 19. Independent exhibitors 9 - 13 years old by December 31st of the prior year, will be combined with 4-H. Independent exhibitors 14-19 years old and not older than 19 will be combined with FFA. Independent junior exhibitors must own all exhibits entered 60 consecutive days (120 consecutive days for market beef or horse; 30 days for rabbit or poultry) prior to the opening date of the Fair. If, during the preparation of an exhibit, an independent junior exhibitor terminates membership in a recognized junior organization, the exhibitor may not show the same type of exhibit within 60 consecutive days (120 consecutive days for market beef or horse) of the terminated membership. Independent exhibitors of market animals must comply with State Rule VII number 19. Independent exhibitors entering breeding animals must notify the Fair of their intent 60 days prior to opening day of the Fair. An independent junior exhibitor can show only in divisions/ classes of one recognized organization in a calendar year to the extent that such divisions/classes are available. 5. INSURANCE: It is strongly recommended that ALL junior exhibitors take out a liability insurance policy in order to cover themselves and their exhibits. Liability insurance is the responsibility and at the discretion of the junior exhibitor. This insurance may be purchased from the Fair Office for $35 per family for large animals. This coverage may also be available as part of your ranch insurance. 6. ATTIRE FFA: The official FFA show uniform to be worn by all FFA exhibitors and by helpers in individual and chapter groups while showing at fairs and livestock shows shall consist of white trousers, white dress shirt (short or long sleeved) with the FFA emblem attached to the left pocket and the official FFA four-in-hand necktie. The official FFA jacket is optional; if worn, the shirt emblem is not required. Hats or headgear of any kind shall not be worn with the official show uniform while showing. NO SANDALS. 4-H: The official 4-H show uniform consists of white trousers, white shirt, green 4-H tie, 4-H cap for boys; white dress or white shirt and white slacks with green collar, 4-H cap for girls. Shoes or boots should enclose the foot. NO SANDALS. INDEPENDENT: The official Independent show uniform consists of white trousers, white shirt. Shoes or boots should enclose the foot. NO SANDALS. 7. ANIMAL HEALTH: No Animal shall be admitted or remain on the grounds that shows any evidence of any communicable disease or unsightly condition. All animals may be subject to a veterinarian inspection at weigh in or at any time during the fair at the discretion of fair management. If an entry is removed without a release form, that exhibitor will forfeit all premiums and sale proceeds and subject to further disciplinary action. 8. ENTRY and RELEASE: All exhibits must remain on display for the duration of the fair and may be removed only with written permission of the Fair management. Junior livestock will be released on Sunday, September 13th, after Livestock Auction trucks have left the barns. 9. CLEANING OF BARN AREA: Feeding and barn cleaning must be completed by 8:00 AM daily. Clean out on Sunday, September 13th. Animals, pens, and stalls must be kept groomed and in show condition at all times or they will be ineligible for consideration for premiums or special awards. (Judges please note). Due to the presence of drought conditions, use of water may be greatly curtailed by Fair management. Including but not limited to washing, cooling and other water uses in the Livestock area. Nozzles are required on all hoses. 10. PASSES: All passes for livestock exhibitors will be is sued at the livestock office after entry forms are checked and/or official weigh-in. 11. LIMIT OF ENTRIES: An exhibitor will be allowed to enter two market animals (beef, goat, sheep, swine, rab bit or poultry) of any combination. However, only one animal may be sold at the auction. See Auction Rule (1) for exceptions. 12. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENTRIES: An individual ex hibitor may not enter more than 18 animals total (large animals). Poultry, Dairy Goats, Pygmy Goats, Rabbits and Cavy - no limit on total number of breeding entries. See division for class limits. 13. WEIGH-IN: There will be no pre- weighing, In case of a disputed weight, exhibitor must immediately ask for reweigh. At no time will the animal in question be allowed to leave the scale area. Predominant breeds will be determined at the scale. All market animal exhibitors must complete and sign a certificate of animal medica tion at official weigh in at the scale. If a dispute over weight or breed is established by the exhibitor, exhibi tor's parent, or exhibitors legal representative they must immediately file a written protest and attach a $500 dollar protest fee in the livestock office. All protests must follow the CDFA 2026 protest guidelines ( pg. 10, paragraph V. of 2026 State Rules for California Fairs ) 14. MARKET ANIMALS: A. Beef and Horse Exhibitor Intent to Show form due May 7, 2026, All Other Livestock Market Exhibitors must submit an Intent to Show form on or before July 7th, 2026 Submit online at maderafair.com/livestock. Tags will be issued to Leaders/Instructors upon receipt of submitted Intent to Show and in time for the Livestock Market Entry due date, August 7, 2026 online at maderafair.com B. Market animals exceeding the maximum weights printed in the premium book will be allowed to exhibit in a super heavyweight class. If qualified these animals may sell at the pay maximum listed for their species. The maximum pay weights for the auction are as follows: Beef 1,500lbs, Swine 280lbs, Sheep 150lbs, Goats 150lbs. Small animals will be sold by the head or pen. Exception: Market Swine will have a maximum weight of 300 pounds sifted at the scale but will be eligible for non sale division and showmanship. 48
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