Premier Contests & Parade
Animal Contest
Time: Saturday at 10:00AM
Venue: Show Barn
Open to 4-H Youth and Youth shows only
The Premier Animal contest will be comprised of the Grand Champion Animal of each livestock division or the next highest place animal in the absence of the Grand Champion. Animals will be judged in Rabbits, Poultry, Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, Swine, Working Steer and Dogs. All animals will be judged on how it best represents its species.
Awards
1st – $50.00; 2nd – $25.00; 3rd – $15.00; Participant – $10
In addition, the Grand and Reserve Champion will receive trophies
Premier Showmanship Contest
Time: Sunday at 11:00AM
Venue: Show Barn
The Premier Showmanship contest will be comprised of all the first place showmanship winners of each livestock divisions. All individuals will be judged in Rabbits, Poultry, Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, Swine, Oxen, and Dogs. There will be a judge from each livestock division. All participants will be judged individually on showmanship and knowledge of the species being shown.
Awards
1st – $80.00; 2nd – $65.00; 3rd – $50.00; 4th – $45.00; 5th – $40.00; 6th – $35.00; 7th – $30.00; 8th – $25.00; 9th – $20.00 Premier Showman – Director’s chair; Reserve Showman – Trophy
An individual may only win this award twice. Then they will be exempt from the contest.
Animal Parade
Time: Sunday at 9:00AM
Venue: Show Barn
Open to any 4-H or youth whose animal was exhibited in the Youth or 4-H shows at the Fair. Participants will make a costume for their animal to wear during the contest. Judge will be picked by the Washington County Fair Committee.
Awards
$15.00 for most original; $15.00 for cutest; $15.00 for most agricultural; $15.00 for funniest; $15.00 for most artistic; $15.00 for most patriotic.
Contact
Chairman Susanna Camacho
397 New London Turnpike Exeter, RI 02822
scamachocpa@yahoo.com