BEEF DEPARTMENT
Beef Section 1: Open Breeding Beef Superintendent: Tim Rojas 479-215-6808 Assistant: Chad Amos 479-790-7807
OWNERSHIP DATE: July 1, 2025 Enter at: https:// bentonar. fairwire. com by July 1 ** NO LATE ENTRY ACCEPTED ** $ 15 PER HEAD ENTRY FEE Grooming Chute fee $ 25 one per family Free Tie outs are available on a first come basis Arrive Sunday, Sept. 21 from 3-5pm or Monday Sept. 22 from 7am-10am
All general livestock rules apply, along with these additional regulations:
1. All animals must be registered beef breeds. 2. Exhibitors must reside in Benton County at nomination, entry, and fair time.
Exhibiting in another county fair in the same year is prohibited. 3. Owners must present sole ownership registration papers at check-in; pending papers are not accepted. 4. Breeds will not be judged against each other. 5. All animals shown must be halter broke and the exhibitor should be able to maintain control of the animal. 6. Only listed classes are eligible. 7. At least three animals from two exhibitors are required for Champion Rosettes. 8. Junior breed shows will be followed by Open Shows of the same breed. 9. Breed show order will be posted by superintendents before the fair begins. 10. Exhibitors receive one stall per animal; extra stalls cannot be purchased. Tack aisles are available for storage. Notify the superintendent if bringing fewer cattle than entered. 11. No aisle or butt fans allowed. 12. Bulls 12 + months must have nose control or a nose clip. 13. Cattle must be in the barn by 9:00 AM. 14. No community water buckets. 15. All animals will be inspected inside the trailer before entering the barn.
If any are contagious, the entire trailer will be sent home.
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Classes |
Birthdate |
1. |
Junior Bull Calves |
Born After Jan. 1, 2025 |
2. Winter Bull Calves |
11 / 01 / 2024- 12 / 31 / 2024 |
3. Sr. Bull Calves |
9 / 01 / 2024- 10 / 31 / 2024 |
4. Summer Yearling Bulls |
5 / 01 / 2024- 8 / 31 / 2024 |
5. Jr Yearling Bulls |
1 / 01 / 2024- 4 / 30 / 2024 |
6. Sr Yearling Bulls |
9 / 01 / 2023- 12 / 31 / 2023 |
7. |
2-Year-old Bulls |
1 / 01 / 2023- 9 / 30 / 2023 |
Grand Champion Bull |
Reserve Grand Champion Bull |
8. Jr. Heifer Calves |
Born After Jan. 1, 2025 |
9. Winter Heifer Calves |
11 / 01 / 2024- 12 / 31 / 2024 |
10. Sr. Heifer Calves |
9 / 01 / 2024- 10 / 31 / 2024 |
11. Summer Yearling Calves |
5 / 01 / 2024- 8 / 31 / 2024 |
12. Spring Yearling Heifer |
3 / 01 / 2024- 4 / 30 / 2024 |
13. Jr. Yearling Heifer |
1 / 01 / 2024- 2 / 28 / 2024 |
14. Sr. Yearling Heifer |
9 / 01 / 2023- 12 / 31 / 2023 |
15. Cows, 2-Year-Old |
1 / 01 / 2023- 9 / 30 / 2023 |
2025 BENTON COUNTY FAIR 87 121 Years • 1904-2025