Livestock General Rules
properly entered . 12 . No animal will be awarded premiums unless exhibited before the judge at the time and place specified by the superintendent . 13 . Decisions of awarding judges will be final . 14 . Where fewer animals are shown than number of premiums offered , the judges may at their discretion , award prize or prizes of such grade as they determine the animal deserves .
15 . Benton County 4-H and FFA , members are eligible to show in the Junior Department . Exhibitors must not be married or have ever been married , pregnant or have conceived a child . They may exhibit no later than the fall after graduating or dropping out of high school . Exhibitors five ( 5 ) to eight ( 8 ) years of age may be eligible to show in the sheep , hog , goat , beef & dairy cattle show , but will not be eligible for the Junior Livestock Auction .
16 . Juniors will be allowed to show in the Open Division if they enter the open division and pay the entry fee .
17 . The superintendent will direct the arrangement of all animals on exhibit in their department . They shall give such instructions to the awarding judges or committee as will result in judicious action and decide all questions which may be presented in accordance with the regulations governing the department ; and shall allow no one except judges and showman in the show ring when exhibits are being judged .
18 . Grooming chutes must be put up in designated areas . One per family . Small animal $ 15 / Large $ 25 .
19 . Bedding : Storage of large quantities of feed or bedding in the building will not be permitted . Extra feed and bedding must be kept in your trucks or trailers in the assigned area .
20 . Benton County Fair Association abides by all Arkansas State Health requirements for ALL livestock entering the fairgrounds . Check your species at www . agriculture . arkansas . gov for current regulations .
21 . All animals will be inspected INSIDE the trailer PRIOR to entering the barn area of the Benton County Fairgrounds , any animal that shows signs or is contagious , infectious , and may have communicable diseases ( erysipelas , atrophic rhinitis , ringworm , fungus , etc .); the ENTIRE trailer will be sent home immediately ! No blankets or covers !
22 . All registered goats entering the fairgrounds must be accompanied by a registration certificate ( in exhibitor ’ s name ) with matching permanent identification .
23 . No parking will be allowed in the livestock area from 8 am until 10 pm . This rule will be strictly enforced , and violators will have their vehicles towed at owner ’ s expense .
24 . Anyone protesting a rule violation should file a written grievance with the superintendent of the show . A protest non-refundable deposit of $ 100.00 should be filed at that time . The protest must be filed within 24 hours of the show in which the violation allegedly occurred . If laboratory tests are necessary to prove the protest accurate and fees incurred , the person proven guilty of the rule violation will be required to pay those fees . Should the testing not prove a rule violation , the protester will be required to pay any fees incurred .
25 . Livestock Committee is responsible for the establishment and enforcement of the general livestock rules and enforcement of the IAFE Code of Show Ring Ethics as well as coordinating the use of space and facilities in the livestock areas .
26 . Any method of drenching is prohibited unless done by a licensed vet for medical reasons .
27 . All livestock must remain within 50 feet of the Livestock building through the ENTIRE fair . NO livestock will be allowed on the midway , concession area , camping area or commercial areas . KEEP YOUR LIVESTOCK IN THE LIVESTOCK AREA ONLY !!
28 . Superintendent has the right to arrange pens as needed , ALL exhibitors MUST use the pens you are assigned , or you will be asked to leave immediately . Check with your superintendent if you have issues with your pen assignment ! 29 . No dogs allowed in the barns , with the exception of service animals .
2024 Benton County Fair 86 120 Years - 1904-2024