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National Peanut Festival and Fair

2009

Prospect, Market, Junior & Open

HOG SHOWS

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

State Aid to Fair

Through enabling act 1122, passed during the regular session of the 1969 Legislature, the Agriculture Center Board is co-sponsor of this year’s National Peanut Festival and Fair and pays a portion of the premiums, prizes and awards listed in this program.

RON SPARKS

Commissioner of Agriculture

Chairman, Agriculture Center Board

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MARKET HOG SHOW

Superintendent – Thomas Andress    (334) 790-0858

Begin Receiving: Tuesday, November 3^rd at 8:00 a.m.

Arrival Deadline: Tuesday, November 3^rd at 3:00 p.m.

Weigh Market Hogs: 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

(NO EXCEPTIONS)

Show Schedule

Showmanship: Tuesday, November 3^rd at 4:00 P.M.

Prospect Show:  Tuesday, November 3^rd – to follow Showmanship

Weight Classes for Market Barrows: Wednesday, November 4^th at 6:00 P.M.

Market Gilt Show:  Wednesday, November 4^th – to follow Barrow Show

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 PER HEAD

Weight Limit up to 200 to 290 lbs.

GENERAL RULES

SPECIAL NOTES:  Only pigs with veterinary inspection certificates will be allowed in the barns.  Once hogs are unloaded, all trailers must be moved immediately to designated area.  Those left unattended will be towed.

1. Any one over age 5 as of the date of the show will be eligible to exhibit.
2. All show animals are required to be owned by the exhibitor in whose name the entry is made.  If an exhibitor has  more than one entry per class, another exhibitor must show it.  The superintendent must approve exceptions to this rule (in case of emergency) by 5:00 p.m. on the show date.  Ownership Date Deadline is October 3, 2009.
3. Entries for all classes will close at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3^rd.  (NO EXCEPTIONS!)
4. The show is open to either barrows or gilts. 
5. Barrows and Gilts will show separately provided numbers accommodate a separate Barrow Show.
6. Exhibitors will have access to the show grounds no earlier than Tuesday, November 3^rd at 8:00 AM.  Any exhibitor, upon whom this rule would work a hardship, may apply to the superintendent of the show for special consideration.
7. Weight classes will be broken by weight, with approximately 8-10 animals in each class depending on the number of entries.
8. Owners will furnish all feed for hogs. 
9. The National Peanut Festival committee and show organizers will not be responsible for losses, injuries or mishaps that may befall animals during the show.  All reasonable precautions will be taken to prevent losses or injuries.
10. No animals are to be carried, restrained or harassed in any way to cause undue stress on the animal.  Anyone not abiding by this rule will be asked to leave the barn immediately.
11. The Committee will interpret all rules not covered in the general rules.
12. All premiums will be paid directly to the exhibitor from the National Peanut Festival.  A Social Security Number will be required.
13. All entries will be weighted, tagged and numbered by 3:00 PM CST, Tuesday, November 3^rd.  One reweigh will be allowed only on light or heavy entries.  (NO EXCEPTIONS ON WEIGH-IN CUT OFF TIME!)
14. No water hoses will be allowed in the barns.  You will be required to keep your aisles cleaned.
15. Shavings MUST be removed from exhibitor’s assigned pens by the exhibitor before leaving fairgrounds.  Premiums will be withheld from exhibitors who do not abide by this rule.

PREMIUMS OF WEIGHT CLASSES

GRAND CHAMPION … $150                      RESERVE CHAMPION … $100

                                                                  1^ST ……………………. $50                                    6^TH ……………………… $10

                                                                  2^ND …………………… $40                                     7^TH ……………………….. $5

                                                                  3^RD …………………… $30                                     8^TH ……………………….. $5

                                                                  4^TH …………………… $20                                     9^TH ……………………….. $5

                                                                  5^TH …………………… $15                                    10^TH ………………………. $5

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PROSPECT PIG SHOW

ENTRY FEE:  $5.00 PER HEAD

Weight Limit:  50 lbs. – 199 lbs.

GENERAL RULES

SPECIAL NOTES: Only pigs with veterinary inspection certificates will be allowed in the barns.  Once hogs are unloaded, all trailers must be moved immediately to designated area.  Those left unattended will be towed.

       1.  Any one over age 5 as of the date of the show will be eligible to exhibit.

       2.  All show animals are required to be owned by the exhibitor in whose name the entry is made, except in the case of 

            more than one entry per class.  If an exhibitor has more than one entry in a class, another exhibitor must show it. 

            The superintendent must approve exceptions to this rule (in case of emergency) by 5:00 PM on the show date.

       3.  Entries for all classes will close at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3^rd.  (NO EXCEPTIONS).

       4.  The show is open to either barrows or gilts.

       5.  Barrows and gilts will show together.

       6.  Exhibitors will have access to the show grounds no earlier than Tuesday, November 3^rd at 8:00 AM.  Any exhibitor,

            upon whom this rule would work a hardship, may apply to the superintendent of the show for special consideration.

       7.  Weight classes will be broken by weight, with approximately 8-10 animals in each class depending on the number of

             entries.

       8.  Owners will furnish all feed for hogs.

       9.  The National Peanut Festival committee and show organizers will not be responsible for losses, injuries or mishaps

             that may befall animals during the show.  All reasonable precautions will be taken to prevent losses or injuries.

      10.  No animals are to be carried, restrained or harassed in any way to cause undue stress to the animal.  Anyone not

              abiding by this rule will be asked to leave the barn immediately.

      11.  The Committee will interpret all rules not covered in the general rules.

      12.  There is a limit of three (3) head per exhibitor of prospect.

      13.  All premiums will be paid directly to the owner from the National Peanut Festival.  A Social Security Number will be

              required.

      14.  All entries will be weighted, tagged and numbered by 3:00 PM CST, Tuesday, November 3^rd.

      15.  No water hoses will be allowed in the barns.  You will be required to keep your aisles cleaned.

      16.  Shavings MUST be removed from exhibitor’s assigned pens by the exhibitor before leaving fairgrounds. 

              Premiums will be withheld from exhibitors who do not abide by this rule.

PREMIUMS OF WEIGHT CLASSES

                                    GRAND CHAMPION ……. $150                     RESERVE CHAMPION …… $100

                                                                1^ST …..………………. $50                                      6^TH …………………... $10

                                                                2^ND ………………….. $40                                       7^TH ……………………. $5

                                                                3^RD ………………….. $30                                       8^TH ……………………. $5

                                                                4^TH ………………….. $20                                       9^TH ……………………. $5

                                                                5^TH ………………….. $15                                    10^TH …………………… $5

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SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST

Tuesday, November 3 – 6:00 p.m.

Registration will be required at the time of weigh-in.

Youngest classes will show first.

GENERAL RULES

1. The contest will have four age divisions with ages based on the date of the contest.

NOVICE: AGES 5 – 9                        INTERMEDIATE: AGES 14 – 17

JUNIOR: AGES 10 – 13                    SENIOR: AGES 18 – 21

         Please list your birth date on the livestock entry form when you enter your market hogs or prospect pig.  No entry fee

        is required for showmanship contest.

2. This contest is open only to show exhibitors. 

3. All contestants must supply their own equipment.

4. The advisory committee will interpret all rules and any questions not covered in the general rules.  The decision of the advisory committee is final and no further consideration will be taken.

PREMIUMS OF SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES

1^st …………………………. $50

2^nd …………………………. $40

3^rd ………………………….. $30

4^th ………………………..… $20

5^th ………………………….. $15

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JUNIOR HOG SHOW

Department Chairmen

Don Spivey … (334) 886-2802

Joe Snell … (334) 762-2371 or 677-5047

Charles Thomley … (334) 588-3544

Thursday, November 5, 2009 -- 8:30 A.M.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

SPECIAL NOTE: ONCE ANIMALS ARE UNLOADED, ALL TRAILERS MUST BE MOVED IMMEDIATELY TO THE DESIGNATED AREA.  THOSE LEFT UNATTENDED WILL BE TOWED.

1. Each exhibitor must be a member of a 4-H, FFA or FCCLA club and owner of exhibit.

2. Each exhibitor will show animals at own risk and must furnish own feed and care.

3. Health requirements are the same as the Open Hog Show.

4. Registration papers must be presented at the time of entry.

5. Exhibitor may enter only 2 animals per class.

6. Only animals placing in Junior Show will be allowed to enter in the Open Show.

7. Entries are on a first come, first serve basis.  State number of pens needed on entry form.

8. Prize money will be mailed the week following the festival.  Please put a complete mailing address on your entry form.

9. No dogs allowed in the barns

10. Entry fee is $1.00 per animal, per show.

11. Pens must be cleaned before leaving fairgrounds.

12. Gilts may be shown in Market Hog Show.  (See rules for Market Hog Show).

PREMIUMS

The following premiums will be paid for comparative classes in each of the breeds having 40 or more animals.  20 to 39 animals will pay 5 premiums per class.  Breeds with less than 20 entries compete in a Mixed Breed Show.

PRIZE MONEY

Places:        1                    2                       3                    4                     5                     6                   7 – 10

$15              $12               $10               $8                $6                 $4                   $3

CLASSES

                                                1.  January Boar                                                                                5.  January Gilt

                                                2.  February Boar                                                              6.  February Gilt

                                                3.  March Boar                                                                   7.  March Gilt

                                                4.  April Boar                                                                       8.  April Gilt

                                                9.  Grand Champion Boar ……………………………... $25.00 & Rosette

                             10.  Reserve Champion Boar …………………………… $15.00 & Rosette

                             11.  Grand Champion Gilt ……………………………… $25.00 & Rosette

                           12.  Reserve Champion Gilt ……………………………. $15.00 & Rosette

                          13.  *Commercial Gilts (Shown by weight) – minimum 200 lbs.

*Gilts shown in Purebred Show will not be eligible for Commercial Gilt Show.

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OPEN HOG SHOW

Thursday, November 5^th

Judging – following Junior Show

SPECIAL NOTE:  ONCE ANIMALS ARE UNLOADED, ALL TRAILERS MUST BE MOVED IMMEDIATELY TO THE DESINATED ARE.  THOSE LEFT UNATTENDED WILL BE TOWED.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Entries are open to all breeders of purebred swine.  Any breed will have at least 15 animals to show as a breed.  Breeds with less than 15 entries will be grouped and shown as mixed breed.

2. Entries will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.  State number of pens needed when sending in your entries.

3. All entries must be in place by 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 4.  All hogs will be required to remain at the show until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5.

4. Prize money will be mailed the week following the festival.  Please be sure to put a complete mailing address on your entry forms.

5. Registration certificate will be required for each animal entered.

6. Each exhibitor will show animals at own risk and must furnish own feed and care.

7. All swine exhibited must be accompanied by an official health certificate indicating that they are free from all contagious and infectious diseases.  The certificate must be signed by an accredited veterinarian.

All breeding animals must have tested negative in all dilutions to Brucellosis or originate from a validated herd.  This information must be recorded on the official health certificate and, in the case of having originated from a validated herd, the certificate number and the expiration date must be recorded.

All swine exhibited must have tested negative for Pseudo-rabies within 30 days of the show and must                                                       

Originate from a herd that had no signs of Pseudo-rabies within the previous 12 months or a qualified free herd.

8. Any exhibitor in any way involved in showing a fraudulent entry will automatically forfeit all prize money won by himself or his farm and will be barred from future participation in this show.

9. Each exhibitor can be paid a maximum of only two prizes per class.

10. Breeds with the most entries will be shown first and in descending order.

Definition of Ages: ………………. Breeding Class

January Boar or Gilt                                         Farrowed during January 2009

February Boar or Gilt                                      Farrowed during February 2009

March Boar or Gilt                                           Farrowed during March 2009

April Boar or Gilt                                               Farrowed during April 2009

GRAND CHAMPION … 1^st Place January, February, March & April pigs are eligible to show.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION … animals eligible for Grand Champion and animals standing second to Grand Champion in class are eligible to show.

11. No dogs allowed in the barns.

12. Entry fee is $1.00 per animal, per show.

13. Pens must be cleaned before leaving fairgrounds.

PREMIUMS OFFERED

The following premiums will be paid to comparative classes in each of the breeds having 25 or more animals.  Breeds with 15-24 animals will pay only 5 premiums per class.

CLASS         1            2           3         4         5        6        7        8         9      10

                                                  $20      $18      $15     $12    $10     $8      $5      $5      $5     $5

 1.  January Boar                                                               5.  January Gilt

 2.  February Boar                                                             6.  February Gilt

 3.  March Boar                                                                  7.  March Gilt

 4.  April Boar                                                                      8.  April Gilt

 9.  Grand Champion Boar …………………………... $25.00 & Rosette

10.  Reserve Grand Champion Boar …………….. $15.00 & Rosette

11.  Grand Champion Gilt ……………………………. $25.00 & Rosette

12.  Reserve Grand Champion Boar …………….. $15.00 & Rosette

13.  *Commercial Gilts (Shown by weight) – minimum 200 lbs.

        *Gilts shown in Purebred Show will not be eligible for Commercial Gilt Show.

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SPECIAL NOTE:  If you have any complaints, please submit the complaints verbally within four (4) days and in writing within ten (10) days to the superintendent.

DIANNE BRANNON SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION

This competition, in memory of Dianne Brannon of Malvern, AL is held each year to promote interest in hogs, quality showmanship and for entertainment.

1. Open to all ages, toddlers through adults.

2. Competition will be held during the swine show.

3. No requirements for entry.

4. Only gilts (of any breed) are allowed to be used in this contest.

5. The judge evaluates the performance of the person and his/her efforts in preparing the hog for the show, and not the hog.

CLASSES

                                                                Preschool:                           Kindergarten & Below

                                                                Elementary:                       Grades 1 – 6

                                                                Junior:                                  Grades 7 – 9

                                                                Senior:                                  Grades 10 – 12

                                                                “Old Timers”:                     All Others

PREMIUMS

These will be paid in each class and there will not be competition between classes.

1^st Place ………… $20.00                   2^nd Place ………… $10.00

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