Please consult the Fair’s official Premium Book for all specie rules/regulations/clarifications.
ENTRY DEADLINES:
MARKET STEERS, PULLETS, HOG ENTRIES
· Market Steers: Entries open August 1; close at 11:59 p.m. on September 9
· Pullets: Entries open September 3; close at 11:59 p.m. on September 30
· Market Hogs: Entries open September 15; close at 11:59 p.m. October 15
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MARKET STEERS/PULLETS/HOG ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION DEADLINES FOR STEERS, PULLETS AND HOGS MUST INCLUDE:
>• Completed buyers’ list with five names and addresses, including two new buyers.
> Submit via Google Docs at https://forms.gle/FmuSaT62MxA5EzPk9. Deadline is Thursday, October 30 by 11:59 p.m.
>• Proof of exhibitor’s school enrollment (latest report card, signed letter from school administrator on school letterhead, and if applies, confirmation of home school by your County.)
>• Completed/signed W-9 form .
PROJECT PHOTOS: MARKET STEERS
>Photo submission deadlines via ShoWorks:
>• Three (3) total photos: Both sides of animal (2 photos) and headshot with exhibitor (1 photo.)
>Submit all three photos (3 JPEG files): Tuesday, September 9 by 11:59 p.m.
PROJECT PHOTOS: MARKET HOGS
>Photo submission deadlines via ShoWorks:
>• Photo of both sides of animal (2 photos): Submit by Wednesday, October 15, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
>• Photo of animal with ear tag clearly visible with exhibitor’s face (1 photo): Submit by Monday, November 11, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
PROJECT PHOTO: PULLETS
>Photo submission deadlines via ShoWorks:
>• One (1) total photo: Headshot of exhibitor with pullets (1 photo.)
>Submit photo (1 JPEG file): Tuesday, September 30 by 11:59 p.m.
STEER WEIGH-IN/TAG-IN (MANDATORY)
• Thursday, September 11, 5-7 p.m., at Okeechobee Livestock Market. Exhibitors bringing steers to the September 11 weigh-in/tag-in/DNA tail hair pull without being properly entered by 11:59 p.m. on September 9, will not be accepted.
MARKET HOG TAG-IN (OPTIONAL)
>• Saturday, October 18, 9-11 a.m., inside Gate 8 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Exhibitors bringing hogs to the October 18 tag-in without being properly entered by 11:59 p.m. on October 15, will not be accepted.
LIVESTOCK, POULTRY AND RABBIT ENTRY DEADLINES (this does not include market steers, pullets, hogs)
>• Entries open for livestock, poultry/rabbits, (other than market steers/pullets and hogs) on Wednesday, October 1 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
YOUTH WORKDAYS (MANDATORY)
>• Saturday, December 13, 2025 and Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9 a.m.-Noon at the Kubota AGZone. Youth Livestock/poultry/rabbit exhibitors from Palm Beach, Broward, Hendry, Martin & Okeechobee Counties must work one of the work days. All other exhibitors must participate in workdays during the Fair.Pre-registration is required. Registration is limited.
SUBSTITUTION DEADLINES: MUST BE EMAILED BEFORE 5 P.M. to adriane@southfloridafair.com
>Substitutions for up to two (2) animals will be accepted on the substitution form, detailing the deleted entries and the substituted animals. See details in specie specific exhibit rules and regulations. This does NOT apply to market animals. If the exhibitor does not complete and return the appropriate paperwork by the specified date/time, the substitutions will not be accepted.
• Rabbits and Poultry (does not include Youth Pullet Project Program) Sunday, January 11, 2026
• Dairy Goats: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
• Dairy Cattle: Monday, January 26, 2026
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
• October 1, 2025, Livestock Camping reservations open online, first come, first served
• Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9 a.m.: Ethics training and Youth Marketing Clinic, at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
• Consult the Fair’s Livestock Calendar for all other check-ins, weigh-ins, show dates/times, and other events on the fair’s website at southfloridafair.com.
FAIR ADMISSION BADGES/PARKING PASSES
• Fair admission badges are issued four (4) per entered/paid exhibitor; one (1) parking hang tag PER FAMILY.
CATTLE LOAD-IN OPERATION PROTOCOL
• All trailers staged/held at Gate 6 (inside gate so it is not blocked) until Livestock Committee approves entry
• Livestock Committee verifies all “manned” gates are manned, closed and secured
• Individuals manning gates are to be standing, not seated at all times
• Exhibitor Parking area to be cleared of all vehicles for every load-in
• 3-7 trailers enter at a time
• Committee greets exhibitor, questions that all stock on the trailer are halter broke and show ring ready
• FDACS performs required inspections
• Cattle approved for off-load, with committee and/or authorized volunteer present
• Cattle are tied into assigned stalling area and mandatory neck rope is to be in place on each animal
Failure to comply with the above rules governing this show and those listed in specie specific sections of this premium book will result in the immediate removal of the exhibitor from the fairgrounds and the forfeiture of all premiums and awards.