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Livestock

Livestock Exhibits

Livestock is the heart of the Houlton Agricultural Fair and we are proud to showcase a variety of animals year after year.

This amazing educational opportunity allows our community members and visitors a chance to learn more about the traditions of raising and caring for our beloved farm animals.

Rules & Regulations

Premium Book

Download the 2024 Premium Book for information on all exhibit hall and livestock contests. If you have any questions, please contact the fair board at [email protected].

2024 Premium Book

Contents:

Exhibit Hall Sign-Up Form
Department Information (Including Livestock)
Contest Rules

Departments

From alpaca herds to dairy shows…there is something for all animal lovers at the fair!

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Dairy Department

Dairy Premiums
1st: $500
2nd: $400
3rd: $300
4th:  $200
5th: $100

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Beef Department

Beef Premiums
1st: $500
2nd: $400
3rd: $300
4th:  $200
5th: $100

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Sheep Department

Sheep Premiums

1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
4th:  $75
5th: $50

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Goat Department

Goat Premiums

1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
4th:  $75
5th: $50

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Alpaca Department

Alpaca Premiums

1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
4th:  $75
5th: $50

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Draft & Working Horse

Horses must have current Coggins in order to enter fairgrounds, (proof of test must be available upon request). Must also have proof of liability insurance. Canadian horses will need coggins and an endorsed health certificate to cross the border on a 72-hour pass.

ANYONE WHO SHOWS A HORSE MUST REGISTER UNDER HIS NAME

Horses may stay on the grounds overnight for 1 night only.
For public health reasons you will be asked to clean up after your horse during your stay on the fairgrounds. A
convenient disposal site will be provided. In the event of an extra large turn-out we may be forced to limit the number
of horses that one person may enter into the single horse event. (This will allow for the event to proceed at a
reasonable pace.)

Halter Classes

Pony Halter

1st: $45
2nd: $35
3rd: $30
4th:  $20

Horse Halter

1st: $50
2nd: $40
3rd: $30
4th:  $20

Mare Over 3

1st: $50
2nd: $40
3rd: $30
4th:  $20

Mare Under 3

1st: $45
2nd: $35
3rd: $30
4th:  $20

Youth Halter

1st: $35
2nd: $30
3rd: $25
4th:  $20

Gelding

1st: $50
2nd: $40
3rd: $35
4th:  $20

Hitch

Single Pony Cart

1st: $45
2nd: $35
3rd: $30
4th:  $20

Single Horse Cart

1st: $50
2nd: $40
3rd: $35
4th:  $30

Single Horse Cart (Ladies)

1st: $50
2nd: $40
3rd: $35
4th:  $30

Pony Tandem Wagon

1st: $45
2nd: $35
3rd: $30
4th:  $20

Horse Tandem Wagon

1st: $50
2nd: $40
3rd: $30
4th:  $20

Junior Pair Wagon

1st: $50
2nd: $45
3rd: $30
4th:  $20

4 Pony Hitch

1st: $60
2nd: $50
3rd: $40
4th:  $30

4 Horse Hitch

1st: $100
2nd: $90
3rd: $80
4th:  $70

Mail Route (Wagon Obstacle Course)

1st: $60
2nd: $50
3rd: $40
4th:  $30

Draft

Draft Riding

1st: $50
2nd: $40
3rd: $30
4th:  $20

Twitch

Single Draft Horse Log Twitch

1st: $100
2nd: $90
3rd: $80
4th: $50

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Youth Market Hog

Rules:
1. Members 9 years and older may show on (1) Auction Market Hog.
2. Commercial animals are shown separately from Market Hogs and are not eligible for
Grand Champion classes.
3. All animals should be between 180 and 280 lbs.
4. Animals must be kept under control.
5. Stall areas must be kept continuously clean.
6. Required dress: White shirt, tan pants and hard shoes or boots.

Premiums

Houlton Grand Champion: $20
1st: $10
2nd: $8
3rd: $7
4th: $6
5th and 6th: Ribbons only

Market Hog Classes

001 Senior Showmanship and Fitting
002 Junior Showmanship and Fitting
003 Grand Champion
004 Worthy Exhibitor
Commercial Hog Class
01 Senior Showmanship and Fitting
02 Junior Showmanship and Fitting

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Other Livestock & Education Displays

Large Herd Educational Display

The display must consist of a display informing and educating the public about any agricultural topic of your choice. The display may include pictures, games and handouts. Display should be neat and well made.

Being available to answer questions are always a good thing.

You must be in the Large Herdsman Competition to compete.

Premiums for Educational Display For All Species of Animals:

1st: $300
2nd: $250
3rd: $200
4th:  $100
5th: $50

Small Herdsman Award Competition

Any exhibitor with less than 6 animals in beef or dairy and less than 5 animals in sheep and goats may compete in the Small Herdsman Competition. 

Will Be Judged as the open. 

Premiums For One Animal:

1st: $60
2nd: $50
3rd: $40
4th: $30
5th: $20

Each additional animal you bring will be an additional $20.00

Small Herd Educational Display

You need to be in a Herdsmanship competition to compete.

All exhibitors will compete together in the Educational Display Contest.

Premiums Are as Follows:

1st: $60
2nd: $50
3rd: $40
4th: $30
5th: $20

Youth Shows

Classes will be determined by fair officials based on number of exhibitors, species of animals and time
availability of the facilities.