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Jr Livestock Show FAQ

Jr Livestock show, IL state fairgrounds springfield, ages 8-21, entry fees:beef $20, dairy cattle $15, Swine, $15, Sheep $15, Go

FAQ's

2020 Jr. Livestock Expo
Presented by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)

 

The IDOA will be hosting a Jr. Livestock Expo on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on the following dates:

Session 1 (September 11-13)

Session 2 (September 18-20)

Below is a breakout of the eligible species/breeds, show dates and associated entry fees:

 

Session 1 - 9/11 - 9/13   Beef Cattle, Sheep, Dairy Goats, Pygmy Goats, Poultry  & Rabbits

 

 

DATE SPECIE ENTRY FEE
Friday
9/11		 Breeding Sheep
(Natural Color, Southdown, Shropshire & Tunis)		$15

 

Saturday  
9/12		Beef (Females) $20
Breeding Lambs $15
Dairy Goats-Dry $15
Poultry $ 1
 
Sunday
9/13		Steers $20
Market Lambs $15
Milking Goats $15
Pygmy Goats$15
Rabbits $1

 

Session 2 - 9/18 - 9/20    Dairy Cattle, Swine & Meat Goats

 

DATE SPECIE ENTRY FEE
Friday 9/18 All Dairy Move In
 
Saturday 9/19     
 Dairy Cattle (Heifers) $15
CPS & Berkshire Gilts and Barrows   
 $15
Meat Goats (Breeding A.M.) $15
Meat Goats (Weathers P.M)      
 $15
 
Sunday 9/20 Milking Cows $15
NSR & Crossbred Gilts and Barrows       $15


Entry Forms must be received, along with applicable payment, by the following deadlines (Must Be Postmarked By):

Session 1 - August 10th

Session 2 - August 17th

 

Both Credit Cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discovery) & Checks will be accepted. Please make checks out to: Illinois Department of Agriculture

 

  1. ALL exhibitors, family members and general public must abide by the six (6) foot social distancing rule and will also be required to wear a protective mask at all times while on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. These rules will be enforced to insure that everyone remains safe. 
       
  2. Due to IDPH Covid19 guidelines, this competition is being conducted under a “Show & Go” format, therefore, overnight stalling/penning will be prohibited, with limited exceptions.  
      
  3. Please note that overnight camping on the Illinois State Fairgrounds is also being discouraged due to the “Show and Go” format of this competition.    
      
  4. Eligibility requirements to exhibit at this show: Ages 8 - 21 years old. Competition is open to anyone who, at a minimum, will be eight years old at the published entry deadline for their species, up until the age of 21 at their published entry deadline date (Competitors who turn twenty-two (22) prior to the published entry deadline date for their species will NOT be eligible).
    PLEASE NOTE THIS SHOW IS NOT AFFLILIATED WITH EITHER 4-H OR FFA  
      
  5. Competition is open to Illinois residents exclusively.  
      
  6. ALL animals must be pre-entered by post marked deadlines listed above to be eligible for competition.  
      
  7. Premiums will be paid under a “Jackpot” style format based on total entry monies received for each species. Will pay up to five (5) places.  
      
  8. Ribbons will be awarded to Champions, Reserve Champions, Grand Champion and Reserve Grands.  
      
  9. PLEASE BE AWARE that species able to be shown off trailers will be.  
      
  10. What will the check-in process entail? Refer to the Fair Book for specific departmental details. Final check-in process/guidelines will be announced when all entries have been received.

PLEASE GO TO THE ILLINIOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURES WEBSITE (www2.illinois.gov/sites/agr) TO VIEW THE FAIR BOOK, ENTRY FORMS AND ASSOCIATED RULES.


NOTES:

As indicated, the Jr. Livestock Expo is being planned under a "Show & Go" format, and therefore, species with the ability to "show" off of trailers will be asked to do so.  It is the IDOA's responsibility to conduct this event in adherence with any, and all, IDPH-Covid 19 restrictions in place at the time this show is conducted, including allowable event gathering size, PPE requirements, social distancing rules, etc.   

Please note that this planned competition is "fluid" in nature, and therefore, the IDOA has the right to make changes/adjustments for both the well-being of our competitors and their animals. 

Safety has been, and always be, the number one concern and priority of the Department, and will never be compromised.

We here at the IDOA, along with our dedicated Judges and Superintendents, are looking forward to a great Show!