Beef Show

Judges

Who are this year's judges?

Name

Show Judging

Corrine Malone

Market Beef Showmanship

Miles Shout

Session 1 Junior Showmanship and Session 1 Open Beef Cattle

Mitchell Udell

1st Session Junior Heifers and Supreme Heifer Drive

Kurt Meyer

2nd Session

Exhibitor Letter

Exhibitor letter

Junior Beef Competition Guidelines

Click to view Junior Beef Competition Guidelines.

Open Beef Competition Guidelines

Click to view Open Beef Competition Guidelines.

Open Beef Competition Guidelines

Click to view Open Competition Guidelines.

DIVISION 10: OPEN BEEF

DEPARTMENT STAFF

Erin Alava

Co-Director

erinalavaosf@gmail.com

cell: 937-901-1965

Kim Herman

Co-Director

kimhermanosf@gmail.com

cell: 918-697-2233

PHONE: 614-644-4506

July 26-August 9 ONLY

ONLINE ENTRY

Enter online at www.ohiostatefair.com.

Exhibitors should keep their exact login information (username/password).

LATE ENTRY

OPEN ONLY

If you need to make an entry after June 21 at 1:01 p.m. please contact the entry department at 614-644-4052.

Any entry made June 21 at 1:01 p.m. – July 15 requires a $75.00 late fee per exhibitor, per species, plus the usual animal charge.

ENTRY PROCEDURE

You must enter online at www.ohiostatefair.com.

Exhibitors should keep their exact login information (username/password).

All terms and conditions are subject to change, including, but not limited to premiums.

All entries close June 21 at 1 p.m.

Open Show entry fees are $35 per head.

Late entries are only accepted between June 21 1:01 p.m. to July 15 at 1 p.m.

Late Entries can be made by calling the Entry Department at 614-644-4052.

All late entries require an additional $75 late fee.

All entry Information: breed of animal, division number, class number, name of animal, sire name, registry number, date of birth, EID #, tattoo number and sex of animal.

Failure to provide complete individual animal entry information will result in a penalty fee of $75. Entry and penalty fees are non-refundable.

A program for each breed will be posted, listing animals to be exhibited and appropriate data.

It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure corrections are provided to the office by their requested deadline.

Exhibitors may make as many entries in individual classes as they choose.

Three animals may be shown in an individual class, but only two animals per class can win premiums, ribbons, and placings.

Do not make entries in champion classes.

Entries for group classes will now be available (and are strongly encouraged).

No additional entry fees will be applied, and no premiums are awarded.

Exhibitors will be permitted to show in group classes if not pre-entered, however, will not receive recognition in the show program.

Any animal which is not entered in a single class will not be permitted to show in group classes.

Animals owned in partnership may be shown by only one member of the partnership in group classes.

All animals, regardless of age, must be recorded and appear in the name of the exhibitor on the records of their respective associations by July 26, 2026.

Entries will not be accepted unless animals are registered.

No premiums will be awarded unless the animal corresponds to the description and ownership as shown by registration and transfer certificates.

OPEN BREEDING CATTLE ELIGIBILITY

All registered breeding cattle must have tattoos and EIDs.

Any cattle that are checked in without tattoos matching registration papers will be disqualified.

Exhibitors with registration papers that have been tattoo verified and stamped by their respective breed associations will be accepted.

All Cattle MUST have a scannable electronic RFID tag to be eligible to show, NO EXCEPTIONS (this is to include Prospect Cattle).

The RFID will have a unique 15-digit number beginning with “840” and will be used to confirm identification.

Correct EIDs must be provided during the online entries process.

No EIDs will be available for exhibitors on site.

Exhibitors must present a hard copy of Registration Papers (to include: an original or a printed electronic copy with visual confirmation of electronic copy) of the registration paper at the time of check-in for each animal. Presentation of the registration of the registration paper on an electronic device alone will NOT be accepted. This means the office will not be able to print copies for exhibitors!
The name on the Registration paper MUST match the entries made (ie. Farm name as exhibitor and Farm name on registration paper-not the individual person). Exception in the case of joint ownership where both are permitted to be listed.
Proof of negative BVD status is mandatory at check-in. BVD negative status should be linked with correct EID (ear tag or animal description alone will not be acceptable).
Ownership deadline of all open breeding beef females is July 26, 2026.

STALLING

BREEDING: Stalling Information will be forthcoming

Breed	Heifers	Steers
Angus	Purebred	Purebred
Charolais	Purebred
Charolais Steer		50 %
Chianina	6.25%	Breed minimum
Chiangus	1CA, 2 CA & PCA with 6.25% Chianina or more
Gelbvieh	½	½
Hereford	Purebred	Purebred (must have registration)
Limousin/Lim-Flex	75%-orange papers, purple papers	½
Maine Angus	3/8 to 5/8-Blue papers
Maine-Anjou	¾- Brown papers
MaineTainer	¼ to 5/8- Green papers
Maine-Anjou Steer		1/4
Shorthorn	15/16	15/16
Shorthorn Plus	½	¼
Purebred Simmental	7/8
Percent Simmental	½ to less than 7/8
Simmental Steer		½
AOB	Junior National Eligible	Junior National Eligible

RECOGNIZED BREEDING BEEF BREEDS

Session 1: Angus, Hereford, Simmental, Percentage Simmental

Session 2: AOB, Charolais (Junior Only), Chianina, Chiangus, Crossbred (Junior only), Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Maine Angus, MaineTainer, Shorthorn, ShorthornPlus

Session 3: Santa Gertrudis

BREEDING CATTLE

Maintaining Recognized Breed Participation Rules

Breed is defined as either the purebred or percentage breed recognized by the national breed association. Registered cattle are only eligible to show under a specific breed if it qualifies to be exhibited in their Junior National shows.

Junior Show

Recognized breeds are required to have an average of five (5) head exhibited OR a minimum average of three (3) participating exhibitors using a three-year rolling average in the junior show. For the 2027 Ohio State Fair, data from 2024, 2025, and 2026 will be used. At the culmination of each fair, this number will be evaluated, and breed representatives will be notified of their status in writing no later than September 1st. Should the number of head or exhibitor fall below the required minimums, the breed representative will be notified that the following year the breed is on probation and breed representatives will be able to determine the following result for the subsequent fair: 1.) the breed will show in the AOB division or if eligible 2.) Recognized Parent and Percentage breeds may elect to show as one division.

Eligible breeds include:

Parent breed-Maine-Anjou, Percentage breed-MaineTainer and/or Maine Angus
Parent breed-Chianina, Percentage breed-Chiangus
Parent breed-Simmental, Percentage breed-Percentage Simmental
Parent breed-Shorthorn, Percentage breed-ShorthornPlus.

For probation breeds, the breed association or breed representative must submit decisions of show status in writing to the Beef Directors (email: erinalavaosf@gmail.com and kimhermanosf@gmail.com) by December 1st.

Number of head shown and exhibitor number by breed will also be tracked if exhibiting in the AOB division or as a combined Parent-Percentage breed division for future recognized breed qualification status. A recognized breed on probation may move from AOB or combined division back to a recognized breed show if minimum numbers are met for the subsequent fair.

The AOB division will be composed as necessary of a.) any recognized breed who are determined to be on probation status and/or b.) any registered animals without a recognized breed show.

Open Show

Recognized breeds are required to have an average of fifteen (15) head exhibited OR a minimum average of ten (10) participating exhibitors in the open show using a three-year rolling average. For the 2027 Ohio State Fair, data from 2024, 2025, and 2026 will be used. At the culmination of each fair, this number will be evaluated, and breed representatives will be notified of their status in writing no later than September 1st. Should the number of head or exhibitor fall below the required minimums, the breed representative will be notified that the following year the breed is on probation and breed representatives will be able to determine the following result for the subsequent fair. The breed association or breed representative must submit decisions in writing to the Beef Directors (email: erinalavaosf@gmail.com and kimhermanosf@gmail.com) by December 1st. Payment for sponsorship (if applicable) must be submitted to the Livestock Department by December 1st.

Checks can be made out to “Ohio State Fair”, include in memo of which show is being sponsored

Mail to 717 E 17^th Ave, Columbus, Ohio, 43211, Care of Andrea Hershey

BREED PROBATION

Breeds placed on probation will have the following options:

Recognized Parent and Percentage breeds may elect to show as one division.
- A recognized breed on probation may move from a combined division back to recognized breed status in the subsequent year if the minimum head or exhibitor is attained.
The breed association may elect to sponsor the show and continue as a recognized breed show. Notification and payment of sponsorship must be made by December 1st.
- One check must be remitted to the Livestock Department
- Sponsorship will be $1000 annually and include ribbons, banners, and premiums
- A recognized breed electing to sponsor a breed show during probation, may return to recognized breed status in the subsequent year if the average minimum head or exhibitor is attained.
- The breed association may elect to sponsor the show and remain a recognized breed in perpetua if breed minimums are not attained.
The breed may elect to show in the AOB category the following year.
- A recognized breed electing to show as AOB during probation, may return to recognized breed status in the subsequent year if the minimum head or exhibitor is attained.

Number of head shown and exhibitor number by breed will also be tracked if exhibiting in the AOB division or as a combined Parent-Percentage breed division for future recognized breed qualification status.

Proposing New Breeds

A breed organization may submit a proposal to request addition of new breeds. Requests (open and junior shows) should include the following at a minimum: Statement of support from state or national breed association executive team representative (ie. president) and a strong justification for breed addition (may include data such as number of breeders, petition signatures for addition, recent show data, etc.). A breed request to be added as an exhibition show is at the discretion of the Beef Directors and may be denied for any reason and could include (but is not limited to): lack of space, insufficient justification, etc. Requests should be received in writing to the Beef Directors (email: erinalavaosf@gmail.com and kimhermanosf@gmail.com) no later than November 1st for the following years’ fair.

New breeds will enter a two-year process in which the breed will show in exhibition status.

Junior Division: During the two-year exhibition period a breed must attain a 2 year-average of five (5) head exhibited AND have an average of three (3) or more individual exhibitors.

Open Division: During the two-year exhibition period a breed must attain a 2 year-average of fifteen (15) head exhibited AND an average of ten (10) participating exhibitors.

Exhibition Status is defined as:

The same entry fees shall be paid by all livestock exhibitors regardless of show status.
No premiums, banners or ribbons will be provided (but breeds may elect to provide)
No Outstanding Breeder or Exhibitor will be awarded
Animals are ineligible for Supreme Drives
The Ohio State Fair will provide a judge and coordinate the show

If a breed meets the criteria after the conclusion of the 2-year exhibition period, the breed will be moved to a recognized breed for the subsequent fair. Decisions on status will be sent to breed notice in writing no later than September 1st. Should a breed not meet the criteria to be moved to a recognized show after the two-year period, the breed will show as an AOB.

**Note, it is potentially possible for a breed to qualify for Junior Show, but not Open Show. Exhibitors would be eligible to show as a recognized breed in the Junior Show and AOB for the Open Show.

BREED DECLARATION

Declaration for show division must occur by check-in. Once designated the animal must keep the same designation for both junior and open shows (if applicable) AND if multi-registered, it is only permitted to show under one division for the duration of the Ohio State Fair.

Show division is used to define which show the animal will show under. This includes recognized breeds by the Ohio State Fair, AOB, as well as the crossbred breeding designation. Example: If an animal declares as a Chianina, it must show in both Open and Junior shows as a Chianina and it may not switch to any other designation during the Ohio State Fair, to include any other purebred, percentage, or crossbred breeding show.

**Exception, if a breed is on probation (in Junior, Open, or both) and the showing status for that breed is different between the Junior and Open Divisions the exhibitor may be eligible to show in different show divisions across the Junior and Open Shows. NOT eligible: Crossbred Junior Division, AOB Open Division

Eligible examples include:

Junior Show: shows in Recognized breed show, Open Show: shows in AOB or Exhibition Show due to probation.
Junior Show: shows in AOB, Open Show: Shows in Exhibition Show

RULES

BVD testing will be required for ALL cattle (including Prospect Cattle, and calves from Cow/calf pairs). NO EXCEPTIONS. This will be denoted at the time of entry with a checkbox.

Check the box if you have had a BVD test done on your cattle.BVD tests will not be provided on site.Exhibitors who fail to provide evidence of a negative test at check-in will not be permitted to show and will be dismissed from the fairgrounds.All Cattle MUST have a scannable electronic RFID (EID) tag to be eligible to show, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Exhibitors with registration papers with tattoo verified and stamped by their respective breed associations will be accepted.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture Veterinarians will conduct animal health checks at check-in and through daily barn/viaduct walks.

Animals may be ineligible to show if they display visible illness or disease and exhibitors may be asked to remove animals from the fairgrounds or move to a quarantine location.

Routine evaluation for communicable and/or zoonotic diseases will include but is not limited to the presence of lesions (ie. warts and ring worm).

Official notification and documentation of an ineligible animal will be provided.During vet check all animals are to be in the tie outs and a family member must be present.

Registration papers, negative BVD test, EID, and tattoos will be confirmed at check in.Breed representatives will be expected to assist with the check-in process.

Animals in each class will be placed on a 1-2 basis and the premiums, to be determined, will be paid on the numerical placings. First and second place animals in each class are eligible for championship classes.

Breeding: One entry substitution per exhibitor will be permitted at the time of check-in. This can include within or across breeds, but must be within the same entry division (ie. junior to junior show or open to open show).

No farm tags will be permitted. PLEASE remove prior to check in.

Any farm tags observed at check-in will be removed by staff.

UNETHICAL FITTING - Please read Junior General Rules and Regulations.These can be found in the Junior Beef Guidelines.

Any product which changes, enhances or alters the natural color of an animal will not be permitted.(Including but not limited to - Paint, dye, powder, nonclear adhesive, and foam or shoe polish.)

Equipment, gates, tarps, etc. MAY NOT block the view of cattle front to back in the viaducts on show days. Transparent or mesh shade tarps are permitted if they don’t obstruct view.
Management has the right to request each bay to have a minimum of 14 head, depending on tie-out/space needs. Any bay not holding the minimum of 14 head may be asked to make room for additional animals.
The show management have the right to remove unruly cattle. During the show, a “three strike” policy per class will be implemented. This is to include unruly cattle behavior or animal getting loose during a class, and will be up to the discretion of show management.
Within any breed that has both a "purebred and percentage class" and also includes a cow/calf pair class, if either the cow or calf are less than "purebred standards" the pair will show in the percentage class.
All exhibitors must comply with any Ohio State Highway Patrol regarding viaduct, drives, and barn usage.
All bulls six months of age or more must have a “nose” lead (temporary being acceptable) and any bulls over 12 months must have a permanent nose ring.

JUDGING TIMES

Times listed are approximate start times for each show.

Management reserves the right to alter show times based upon completion of preceding shows in the arena.

BEEF CATTLE SCHEDULE

Session 1: Angus, Hereford, Simmental, Percentage Simmental

Saturday, July 25 After 6 p.m. Breeding Session 1 may begin to arrive.

NO EARLY ARRIVAL of tack or cattle permitted.

Sunday, July 26 All Day: Breeding Session 1 arrival

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Registration paper check

Monday, July 27

8:00-9:00 a.m. Registration paper check

9:00 a.m. All cattle must be in place

Exhibitor Meeting begins

Tattoo, EID and Vet check to follow

10:00 a.m. Showmanship additions and corrections deadline

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Proctored Virtual Breeding Beef Skillathon

4:00 p.m. Session 1 Junior Showmanship

Tuesday, July 28

8:00 a.m. Session 1 Open Breeding Show

Wednesday, July 29

8:00 a.m. Session 1 Junior Breeding Show

2nd Session	AOB, Charolais, Chianina, Chiangus, Crossbred, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine-Anjou,Maine Angus, Mainetainer, Shorthorn, ShorthornPlus
Thursday, July 30	8:00 a.m. Session 2 may begin move-in NO EARLY ARRIVAL of tack or cattle permitted 1:00-3:00 p.m.-Registration paper check 5:00 p.m. Commercial Cattle may begin to arrive
Friday, July 31	Breeding Session 2 8:00- 9:00 a.m. Registration paper check 9:00 a.m. All cattle must be in place, Exhibitor Meeting begins, Crossbred heifer weigh-in, Tattoo, EID, and Vet check to follow 10:00 a.m. Showmanship additions and correction deadline 12:00 p.m. Commercial Cattle in place 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Proctored Virtual Breeding Beef Skillathon 4:00 p.m. Session 2 Junior Showmanship (18-year-olds begin the show)
Saturday, August 1	8:00 a.m. Session 2 Open Breeding Show There will be a picture break prior to the start of a new breed show. Show order: Chianina, Chiangus, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Maine Angus, MaineTainer, ShorthornPlus, Shorthorn, AOB Open Show Cattle released at conclusion of all shows for the day Commercial Cattle (Viaducts) 8:30 a.m. Weigh -in 2:00 p.m. Show begins
2nd Session	AOB, Charolais, Chianina, Chiangus, Crossbred, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine-Anjou,Maine Angus, MaineTainer, Shorthorn, ShorthornPlus
Sunday, August 2	8:00 a.m. Session 2 Junior Breeding Show There will be a picture break prior to start of new show. Show order: Charolais, Chianina, Chiangus, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Maine Angus, Maine Tainer, ShorthornPlus, Shorthorn, AOB, Crossbred After 5:00 p.m. Santa Gertrudis Arrival Junior Show Cattle released at conclusion of all shows for the day
3RD SESSION	Santa Gertrudis
Monday, August 3	8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Registration paper check 10:00 a.m. Session 3 in place and Veterinary Check 3:00 p.m. Unofficial Junior Show
Tuesday, August 4	9:00 a.m. Session 3 Open Breeding Show Show order: Santa Gertrudis Release time to follow show
MARKET AND PROSPECT BEEF SESSION
Tuesday, August 4		After 6:00 p.m. Market Beef and tack are permitted on the grounds. NO EARLY ARRIVALS. Prospect calves can only tie out with Market Beef if space allows.
Wednesday, August 5		All Day: Market Beef Arrival 4:00 p.m. Charity Steer Show
Thursday, August 6		10:00 a.m. Market Beef must be in place 10:00 a.m. Exhibitor Meeting 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Weigh-in 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Market Beef Skillathon 2:00 p.m. Weight declaration must be submitted 6:00 p.m. Breeding Champions and Reserves may begin to arrive
Friday, August 7		8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Prospect Calves Arrive (cattle will be stalled as they arrive) 9:00 a.m. Market Beef Showmanship (18-year-olds will begin show) 12:00 p.m. Prospect late entry deadline 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Prospect Calves Weigh-in
Saturday, August 8		8:00 a.m. Market Beef Show 9:00 a.m. Breeding Champions and Reserves must be in place Market Beef cattle released after show 5:30 p.m. - OBE, OME, and Skillathon Awards; Breeding Heifer and Market Beef Final Drives to follow Release to follow show
Sunday, August 9		8:30 a.m. Pre-4-H Prospect Showmanship Prospect Calf Show immediately to follow

SPECIAL AWARDS

PREMIER EXHIBITOR’S AWARD

This award to be made to the exhibitor winning the most money.No limit on number exhibited but award automatically figured on top ten animals winning the most money.Cannot exceed ten animals shown and exhibited in the open single classes.If a herd is registered in the names of the immediate members of a family (i.e., husband/wife, children or grandchildren) this herd will be considered as a single entry for the premier exhibitor award.Notification including which family members are associated with a herd/farm name must be provided to the show office at the time of check-in.

PREMIER BREEDER’S AWARD

Not to exceed ten animals winning the most money in open single classes, including animals bred by exhibitors but exhibited by others.No limit on number exhibited but award automatically figured on top ten animals winning the most money.

ARRIVAL	Monday, July 27 (In place by 9:00 a.m.)
JUDGING	Tuesday, July 28
RELEASE	Wednesday, July 29 (Open Show Cattle released at conclusion of all shows for the day)

1001: ANGUS

COMPETITION INFORMATION

The American Angus Association, 3201 Fredrick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO, will participate in premiums offered for open class Angus breeding cattle classes according to the premium schedule based on the number of head shown. The premium assistance provided by the American Angus Association for participation in this show is in addition to the premiums offered by the show itself. The premium assistance should not be used to offset show expense and shall be included in the premium payments distributed by the show to the exhibitors.

A minimum of 50 head must be shown in the open class division to receive American Angus Association premium participation for the following year.
Premiums from the Association are paid only to registered Angus cattle and only if the registration number is a part of the show report provided to the Association. Therefore, all cattle should be registered at the time of entry to make certain they receive the Association’s portion of the premiums.
The Association does not pay on championship or any group classes, (i.e., get of sire, junior get of sire or breeder six head.)
Exhibitors must have the original registration certificate issued by the American Angus Association available for inspection at the show for each animal or another current proof of ownership issued by the American Angus Association pedigree look up.
Any female shown with a calf at side: the calf must be the cow’s most recent natural calf, and the calf must be registered by show day and have proof of registration at check-in.
Any bulls 12 months and older must have a permanent nose ring.
Only one person at a time shall lead an animal into the show ring. All animals must be exhibited by a single exhibitor. Management has the right to deny exhibition rights to an exhibitor that cannot exhibit their animal individually.
Exhibitors who participate in shows that accept premium monies contributed by the American Angus Association are subject to the Association rules as found in the Breeders Reference Guide of the Association. These rules are found in Part 2, Association Rules. The rules relating directly with the exhibition of Angus cattle are Part 2, Association Rules; Rule 800 Series, including Rule 800-810. These rules can be found at www.angus.org.
At any shows for which the American Angus Association appropriated funds toward payment of premiums, no exhibitors, individuals assisting exhibitors or member owners at such show shall be allowed to use any coloring agents, on any animal exhibited. The Association may adopt and implement various tests designed to monitor this prohibition, including but not limited to a “white towel” or “white glove” test. No aerosol cans or other pressurized containers will be allowed in designated line up areas.
All animals exhibited are subject to DNA marker or blood type test to verify accuracy of parentage as covered under the Association Rules and for other testing as required by the individual show.
Authorized representatives of the Association have the authority to enforce the rules set forth herein as well asthe Association Rules, including barring of a registered animal from livestock show at which it is shown, if there are reasonable grounds to believe violation has occurred.
Youngest classes will be shown first, with animals being led in, order of age, with the youngest to oldest with individual entry number for each animal.
There will be a cow calf class. No age limit on cows. Calves may also be entered and shown in one class.
Cow/Calf are not allowed to show Grand Champion Female.
Any female that qualifies for female classes in the Association’s standard classifications is not eligible to show in the cow/calf classes. However, the calf at the side of the female is eligible to show in its respective class.

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Cow/Calf Pair-cows three (3) years of age and younger, cows must be born Jan. 1, 2023, through Aug. 31, 2023. Calf must be the cows most recent natural calf and be no more than 280 days of age on the day of the show.
2	Cow/Calf Pair- cows four (4) years of age or older, cows must be born Dec. 31, 2022, or earlier. Calf must be the cows most recent natural calf and be no more than 280 days of age on the day of the show.
3	Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair	Rosette
4	Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair. Grand and Reserve Grand Champion cow/calf pairs do not show for grand champion female.	Rosette
5	Junior Heifer Calf, calved March 1, 2026, and after
6	Junior Heifer Calf, calved Feb. 1- Feb. 28, 2026
7	Junior Heifer Calf, calved between Jan. 1-Jan. 31, 2026
8	Junior Heifer Calf Champion	Rosette
9	Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
10	Late Senior Heifer Calf, calved Nov. 1- Dec. 31, 2025
11	Early Senior Heifer Calf, calved Sep. 1- Oct. 31, 2025
12	Senior Heifer Calf Champion	Rosette
13	Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
14	Late Summer Yearling Heifer, calved July 1 - Aug. 31, 2025
15	Early Summer Yearling Heifer, calved May 1 - June 30, 2025
16	Intermediate Champion	Rosette
17	Intermediate Reserve Champion	Rosette
18	April Junior Yearling Heifer, calved April 1-30, 2025
19	March Junior Yearling Heifer, calved March 1 - 31, 2025
20	Early Junior Yearling Heifer, calved Feb. 1 - 28, 2025
21	Early Junior Yearling Heifer, calved Jan. 1- 31, 2025
Class #	Class	AWARD
22	Junior Champion Female	Rosette
23	Junior Reserve Champion Female	Rosette
24	Late Senior Yearling Heifer, calved Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
25	Early Senior Yearling Heifer, calved Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2024
26	Senior Champion Female	Rosette
27	Senior Reserve Champion Female	Rosette
28	Grand Champion Female	Banner
29	Reserve Grand Champion Female	Banner
30	Junior Bull Calf, calved March 1, 2026, and after
31	Junior Bull Calf, calved Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026
32	Junior Bull Calf Champion	Rosette
33	Reserve Junior Bull Champion	Rosette
34	Late Senior Bull Calf, calved Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
35	Early Senior Bull Calf, calved Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
36	Senior Bull Calf Champion	Rosette
37	Senior Bull Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
38	Late Summer Yearling Bull, calved July 1 - Aug. 21, 2025
39	Early Summer Yearling Bull, calved May 1 - June 30, 2025
40	Intermediate Champion Bull	Rosette
41	Reserve Intermediate Champion Bull	Rosette
42	April Junior Yearling Bull, calved Apr. 1- Apr. 30, 2025
43	March Junior Yearling Bull, calved Mar. 1 - Mar. 31, 2025
44	Early Junior Yearling Bull, calved Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025
45	Junior Champion Bull	Rosette
46	Junior Reserve Champion Bull	Rosette
47	Senior Yearling Bull, calved between Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
48	Summer Yearling Bull, calved May 1 - Aug. 31, 2024
49	Two-Year-Old Bull, calved Jan. 1 - July 31, 2024
50	Champion Senior Bull	Rosette
51	Reserve Champion Senior Bull	Rosette
52	Grand Champion Bull	Banner
53	Reserve Grand Champion Bull	Banner
54	Premier Exhibitor	Banner
55	Premier Breeder	Banner

1002: Charolais

Open Show Charolais is on probation for 2026, and is eligible to exhibit in the AOB Division. See AOB, Division 1019, for information and classes. NOTE: Junior Show will exhibit as Charolais.

ARRIVAL	Friday, July 31 (In place by 9:00 a.m.)
JUDGING	Saturday, August 1
RELEASE	Sunday, August 1, Open Show Cattle will be released at the conclusion of all shows for the day

1003: chiangus

Active adult and junior members of the ACA are eligible to show and/or receive premium monies provided by the ACA. Partial interest owners must be active members of the ACA. Membership may be obtained by writing to theACA, P.O. Box 890, Platte City, MO 64079 or by phone 816- 431-2808. If additional premium is paid, at thediscretion of the Ohio Chianina President for the Open Show, the exhibitor must be a paid current Ohio Chianina member prior to the start of the current year Ohio State Fair.
Animals may be registered (1CA, 2CA, and PCA) and must have at least 6.25% Chianina.
Cattle are to be shown in their natural confirmation.
In order to inspect animals to determine if the animals are polled, scurred, or horned, no altering of the heads or removal of scurs from Chiangus cattle is permitted. If a Chiangus head has been altered in any way, that animal is not eligible to show in the Chiangus division.
All horned Chianina must be dehorned prior to being shown

ARRIVAL	Friday, July 31 (In place by 9:00 a.m.)
JUDGING	Saturday, August 1
RELEASE	Sunday, August 1, Open Show Cattle will be released at the conclusion of all shows for the day

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Heifers born May 2026
2	Heifers born April 2026
3	Heifers born March 2026
4	Champion Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
5	Reserve Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
6	Heifers born February 2026
7	Heifers born January 2026
8	Champion Early Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
9	Reserve Early Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
10	Heifers born November – December 2025
11	Heifers born September – October 2025
12	Champion Senior Heifer Calf	Rosette
13	Reserve Senior Heifer Calf	Rosette
14	Heifers born July – August 2025
15	Champion Late Summer Heifer Calf	Rosette
16	Reserve Late Summer Heifer Calf	Rosette
17	Heifers born June 2025
18	Heifers born May 2025
19	Champion Summer Yearling	Rosette
20	Reserve Summer Yearling	Rosette
Class #	Class	AWARD
21	Heifers born April 2025
22	Heifers born March 2025
23	Champion Early Spring Yearling	Rosette
24	Reserve Early Spring Yearling	Rosette
25	Heifers born February 2025
26	Heifers born January 2025
27	Champion Junior Yearling	Rosette
28	Reserve Junior Yearling	Rosette
29	Heifers born November – December 2024
30	Heifers born September – October 2024
31	Heifers born May- August 2024
32	Champion Senior Yearling	Rosette
33	Reserve Senior Yearling	Rosette
34	Cow/Calf – Calf cannot be entered separately if shown with dam; will show for Champion Female
35	Champion Cow/Calf	Rosette
36	Reserve Cow/Calf	Rosette
37	Grand Champion Female	Banner
38	Reserve Champion Female	Banner
39	Bulls born April – May 2026
40	Bulls born January – March 2026
41	Champion Junior Bull	Rosette
42	Reserve Junior Bull	Rosette
43	Bulls born November – December 2025
44	Champion Winter Bull	Rosette
45	Reserve Winter Bull	Rosette
46	Bulls born September – October 2025
47	Bulls born July – August 2025
48	Champion Fall Yearling Bull	Rosette
49	Reserve Fall Yearling Bull	Rosette
Class #	Class	AWARD
50	Bulls born May – June 2025
51	Bulls born March - April 2025
52	Bulls born January – February 2025
53	Champion Junior Yearling Bull	Rosette
54	Reserve Junior Yearling Bull	Rosette
55	Bulls born November – December 2024
56	Bulls born September – October 2024
57	Bulls born May – August 2024
58	Bulls born January - April 2024
59	Champion Senior Yearling Bull	Rosette
60	Reserve Senior Yearling Bull	Rosette
61	Grand Champion Bull	Banner
62	Reserve Grand Champion Bull	Banner
63	Premier Exhibitor	Banner
64	Premier Breeder	Banner

1004: chianina

Active adult and junior members of the ACA are eligible to show and/or receive premium monies provided by the ACA. Partial interest owners must be active members of the ACA. Membership may be obtained by writing to theACA, P.O. Box 890, Platte City, MO 64079 or by phone 816- 431-2808. If additional premium is paid, at thediscretion of the Ohio Chianina President for the Open Show, the exhibitor must be a paid current Ohio Chianina member prior to the start of the current year Ohio State Fair.
Animals must be registered as Chianina and have at least 6.25% Chianina.
Cattle are to be shown in their natural confirmation.
In order to inspect animals to determine if the animals are polled, scurred, or horned, no altering of the heads or removal of scurs from Chianina cattle is permitted. If a Chianina head has been altered in any way, that animal is not eligible to show in the Chianina division.
All horned Chianina must be dehorned prior to being shown
All cattle will be made available to veterinary examination to determine the presence of altering anddetermination of horns or scurs and to be mouthed. Every exhibitor agrees to abide by the determination of the examining veterinarian(s).

ARRIVAL	Friday, July 31 (In place by 9:00 a.m.)
JUDGING	Saturday, August 1
RELEASE	Sunday, August 1, Open Show Cattle released at the conclusion of all the show for the day

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Heifers born May 2026
2	Heifers born April 2026
3	Heifers born March 2026
4	Champion Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
5	Reserve Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
6	Heifers born February 2026
7	Heifers born January 2026
8	Champion Early Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
9	Reserve Early Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
10	Heifers born November – December 2025
11	Heifers born September – October 2025
12	Champion Senior Heifer Calf	Rosette
13	Reserve Senior Heifer Calf	Rosette
14	Heifers born July – August 2025
15	Champion Late Summer Heifer Calf	Rosette
16	Reserve Late Summer Heifer Calf	Rosette
17	Heifers born June 2025
Class #	Class	AWARD
18	Heifers born May 2025
19	Champion Summer Yearling	Rosette
20	Reserve Summer Yearling	Rosette
21	Heifers born April 2025
22	Heifers born March 2025
23	Champion Early Spring Yearling	Rosette
24	Reserve Early Spring Yearling	Rosette
25	Heifers born February 2025
26	Heifers born January 2025
27	Champion Junior Yearling	Rosette
28	Reserve Junior Yearling	Rosette
29	Heifers born November – December 2024
30	Heifers born September – October 2024
31	Heifers born May- August 2024
32	Champion Senior Yearling	Rosette
33	Reserve Senior Yearling	Rosette
34	Cow/Calf – Calf cannot be entered separately if shown with dam; will show for Champion Female
35	Champion Cow/Calf	Rosette
36	Reserve Cow/Calf	Rosette
37	Grand Champion Female	Banner
38	Reserve Champion Female	Banner
39	Bulls born April – May 2026
40	Bulls born January – March 2026
41	Champion Junior Bull	Rosette
42	Reserve Junior Bull	Rosette
43	Bulls born November – December 2025
44	Champion Winter Bull	Rosette
45	Reserve Winter Bull	Rosette
46	Bulls born September – October 2025
Class #	Class	AWARD
47	Bulls born July – August 2025
48	Champion Fall Yearling Bull	Rosette
49	Reserve Fall Yearling Bull	Rosette
50	Bulls born May – June 2025
51	Bulls born March - April 2025
52	Bulls born January – February 2025
53	Champion Junior Yearling Bull	Rosette
54	Reserve Junior Yearling Bull	Rosette
55	Bulls born November – December 2024
56	Bulls born September – October 2024
57	Bulls born May – August 2024
58	Bulls born January - April 2024
59	Champion Senior Yearling Bull	Rosette
60	Reserve Senior Yearling Bull	Rosette
61	Grand Champion Bull	Banner
62	Reserve Grand Champion Bull	Banner
63	Premier Exhibitor	Banner
64	Premier Breeder	Banner

1005: GELBVIEH

ARRIVAL	Friday, July 31 (In place by 9:00 a.m.)
JUDGING	Saturday, August 1
RELEASE	Sunday, August 1, Open Show Cattle released at conclusion of all shows for the day

Entries for the purebred Gelbvieh show must meet registration requirements of the AGA. Any animal entered in the purebred show must be 75% Gelbvieh or higher percentage. This same percentage applies to both males and females.
All bulls six months of age or more must have a “nose” lead (temporary being acceptable) and all bullsover twelve months must have a permanent nose ring.
The Gelbvieh show superintendent reserves the right to disqualify any animal deemed unmanageable.
No limitations are placed on the color or color pattern of any Gelbvieh entered in the show.
All animals shown in group classes must have shown in individual classes.
The OVGA reserves the right to take blood samples and mouth all cattle.
Heifers born twin to a bull are eligible to show without a registration certificate if accompanied by a copy of the signed veterinary examination report deeming her to be

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Cow/Calf Pair, Cow born in 2024
2	Cow/Calf Pair- cow born in 2023 and before
3	Cow/Calf Pair Champion	Rosette
4	Cow/Calf Pair Reserve Champion	Rosette
5	Late Junior Heifer, born after Mar. 1, 2026
6	Junior Heifer Calf, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026
7	Junior Calf Champion	Rosette
8	Reserve Junior Calf Champion	Rosette
9	Winter Heifer Calf, born Nov. 1- Dec. 31, 2025
10	Senior Heifer Calf, born Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
11	Senior Calf Champion	Rosette
12	Reserve Senior Calf Champion	Rosette
13	Summer Yearling, born May 1- Aug. 31, 2025
14	Champion Intermediate	Rosette
15	Reserve Intermediate Champion	Rosette
16	Junior Yearling, born Mar. 1 - Apr. 30, 2025
17	Junior Yearling, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025
18	Junior Yearling Champion	Rosette
19	Junior Yearling Reserve Champion	Rosette
20	Senior Yearling, born Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
Class #	Class	AWARD
21	Senior Yearling Champion	Rosette
22	Senior Yearling Reserve Champion	Rosette
23	Grand Champion Female	Banner
24	Reserve Grand Champion Female	Banner
25	Late Spring Junior Bull Calf, born Mar. 1, 2026, and after
26	Junior Bull Calf, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026
27	Junior Bull Calf Champion	Rosette
28	Junior Bull Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
29	Senior Calf, born Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
30	Senior Calf Champion	Rosette
31	Senior Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
32	Summer Yearling, born May 1 - Aug. 31, 2025
33	Intermediate Champion	Rosette
34	Intermediate Reserve Champion	Rosette
35	Junior Yearling Bull, born Jan. 1 - Apr. 30, 2025
36	Junior Bull Champion	Rosette
37	Junior Reserve Bull Champion	Rosette
38	Summer Yearling Bull, born Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
39	Two-Year-Old Bull, born Jan. 1 - Aug. 31, 2024
40	Senior Champion	Rosette
41	Senior Reserve Champion	Rosette
42	Grand Champion Bull	Banner
43	Reserve Grand Champion Bull	Banner
44	Premier Exhibitor	Banner
45	Premier Breeder	Banner

1006: Hereford

ARRIVAL	Friday, July 31 (In place by 9:00 a.m.)
JUDGING	Saturday, August 1
RELEASE	Sunday, August 1, Open Show Cattle released at conclusion of all shows for the day

Exhibitors in Hereford classes are subject to the Association’s special rule on class qualification, and any animal without a legible tattoo will not be eligible for show. For state and regional shows, all Hereford animals must beofficially recorded at show time to be eligible to show.
Points for show bull and show female of the year will be based on the Regional Show Point System. Animals donot have to show in a regional show in order to be eligible for show bull or female of the year in the respective four quadrants. An animal may only win show bull or female of the year for one quadrant per year. Ownership percentage followed by ownership succession (breeder, first owner, second owner, etc.) will determine from which quadrant the animal will be recognized.
If there are more than 10 animals in a class, the AHA show committee recommends that the class be split.

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Spring Heifer Calves, born after Mar. 1, 2026
2	Junior Heifer Calves, born Jan. 1- Feb. 28, 2026
3	Junior Heifer Champion	Rosette
4	Junior Heifer Reserve Champion	Rosette
5	Winter Heifer Calves, born Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
6	Senior Heifer Calves, born Aug. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
7	Fall Heifer Champion	Rosette
8	Fall Heifer Reserve Champion	Rosette
9	Late Summer Yearling Heifers, born Jun. 1 - Jul 31, 2025
10	Early Summer Yearling Heifers, born May 1 – May 31, 2025
11	Intermediate Heifer Champion	Rosette
12	Intermediate Heifer Reserve Champion	Rosette
13	Spring Yearling Heifer, born Apr 1- Apr 30, 2025
14	Spring Yearling Heifer, born Mar. 1 - Mar. 31, 2025
15	Spring Yearling Heifer Champion	Rosette
16	Spring Yearling Heifer Reserve Champion	Rosette
17	Junior Yearling Heifer, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025
18	Junior Yearling Heifer Champion	Rosette
19	Junior Yearling Heifer Reserve Champion	Rosette
20	Senior Yearling Heifer, born Aug. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
Class #	Class	AWARD
21	Senior Yearling Heifer Champion	Rosette
22	Senior Yearling heifer Reserve Champion	Rosette
23	Cow/Calf Pair, any female older than the above ages with a calf at side. Calf older than 270 days of age on the show date is not eligible to show in cow/calf class. Calf is eligible for individual classes but must be entered in the appropriate class. Cow/calf does compete for overall champion female.
24	Champion Cow/Calf Pair	Rosette
25	Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair	Rosette
26	Grand Champion Female	Banner
27	Reserve Grand Champion Female	Banner
28	Spring Bull Calf, born after Mar. 1, 2026
29	Junior Bull, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026
30	Junior Bull Calf Champion	Rosette
31	Junior Bull Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
32	Winter Bull Calf, born Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
33	Senior Bull Calf, born Aug. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
34	Fall Bull Calf Champion	Rosette
35	Fall Bull Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
36	Late Summer Yearling Bull, born Jun 1- July 31, 2025
37	Early Summer Yearling Bull, born May 1 – May 31, 2025
38	Intermediate Bull Champion	Rosette
39	Intermediate Bull Reserve Champion	Rosette
40	Spring Yearling Bulls, born Mar. 1 - Apr. 30, 2025
41	Junior Yearling Bull, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025
42	Yearling Bull Champion	Rosette
43	Yearling Bull Reserve Champion	Rosette
44	Senior Yearling Bulls, born Aug. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
45	Two-Year-Old Bull, born Jan. 1 - Jul 31, 2024
46	Senior Bull Champion	Rosette
47	Senior Bull Reserve Champion	Rosette
48	Grand Champion Bull	Banner
49	Reserve Grand Champion Bull	Banner
50	Premier Exhibitor	Banner
51	Premier Breeder	Banner

1007: Limousin

ARRIVAL	Friday, July 31 (In place by 9:00 a.m.)
JUDGING	Saturday, August 1
RELEASE	Sunday, August 1, Open Show Cattle released at conclusion of all shows for the day

No exhibitor shall be permitted to win more than two premiums in any one class. Females will show first followed by bulls. Youngest class will be shown first with animals being led in order of age, with the youngest animal first.

NORTH AMERICAN LIMOUSIN FOUNDATION STANDARD RULES & REGULATIONS

All animals must be registered with the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF).
All cattle shown including calves at the side of the dam must be:
- 75% Limousin (NALF percentage, not actual) or greater as indicated on orange NALF registration certificates
- Purple papered Lim-Flex cattle as indicated by NALF registration certificates Percentage, purebred andLim-Flex cattle shall compete in the same classes and championships
If a show does not abide by the NALF MOE show rules exhibitors will not be awarded points for that show.
All animals must be properly tattooed and will be inspected at the show. Tattoos must be legible and mustproperly match the registration certificate. If an animal’s tattoo is not legible or cannot be read upon initialprocessing, it will be ineligible to show and not be allowed to return with a new or corrected tattoo.
To maintain a high degree of confidence in Limousin shows NALF reserves the right to disqualify any animal that has been fitted in an unethical manner.
Unethical fitting shall include the following:
- Any use of paints, hair coloring, conditioned colored show foam, graphite, colored powders or other substances; animals may be subject to a white towel test.
- The addition of any hair or hairlike substances, including false tail heads and false polls (false tail switches are allowed).
- The cutting, tearing or gluing of the hide or underneath the hide or removal of tissue to alter the shape of the animal or the injection of any gas, solid or liquid under the hide to alter the normal confirmation.
- Any products/solutions/liquids administered internally or externally to alter the confirmation of the animal isprohibited. This includes the use of steroids, growth stimulants and the act of artificially filling animals internally, which would include stomach pumping, drench tubes, or any other method. EXCEPTIONS: In the case of severely sick or dehydrated animals, the exhibitor may have fluids or electrolytes administered by the licensed official show veterinarian with the approval of the show management and/or NALF representative. The exception is not applicable on show day or weigh-in/check- in day.
- All bulls six months of age or more must have a “nose” lead (temporary being acceptable) and all bullsover 12 months of age must have a permanent nose ring.
All protests against exhibitors, individual animals or fitting violations of cattle must be submitted in writing and signed by 5 (5) active members of the NALF and presented within 12 hours of the show’s completion.
NALF reserves the right to collect hair samples from any animal.
Class size shall be to the discretion of the show management and may not contain more than 20 head. The given classes may be split or combined only within their given divisions.
Calves exhibited alongside dams in the cow/calf division are eligible to show as single entry, provided an entry fee has been paid.
Animals shown must be solid red or black above the flanks, excluding birth marks.
The following performance-data-submission requirements must be met by Dec. 1 to receive Medal of Excellence points.
- Birth Weight (bulls and heifers)
- Weaning Weight (bulls and heifers)
- Yearling Weight (bulls and heifers)
- Yearling Scrotal Circumference
- Pregnancy test (females older than 600 days at season’s end)
- Breeding Soundness Exam and Semen Test (bulls older than 400 days)
NOTE: Failure to have performance data on file at NALF by the deadline will result in disqualification from the MOE program, and no points will be awarded. It is the responsibility of the breeder/owner/exhibitor to submit that information without special requests from NALF.
CREDIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To maintain a high degree of integrity and credibility in all Limousin shows, all owners and exhibitors are expected to adhere to all NALF rules regarding the exhibition of Limousin cattle and to adhere to rules and regulations of particular shows, fairs and exhibitions.
MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE POINT DISTRIBUTION
The new point distribution for Medal of Excellence shows will depend on the number of head exhibited at each approved MOE show (other than the four national shows). Points will be awarded as follows: Number of Entries Shown MOE Points; 51 or more entries: 1st- 15 pts, 2nd- 13 pts, 3rd- 11 pts, 4th- 9 pts, 5th- 7 pts, 6th- 5 pts, 7th- 4 pts, 8th- 3 pts, 9th- 2 pts, 10th- 1 pt., Division Champion- 15 pts, Red Division Champion- 12 pts, Grand Champion- 15 pts, Reserve Grand Champion - 12 pts 26 to 50 entries shown: 1st- 10 pts, 2nd- 8 pts, 3rd- 6pts, 4th- 4 pts, 5th- 2pts, Division Champion- 10 pts, Reserve Division Champion- 8 pts, Grand Champion- 10 pts, Reserve Grand Champion- 8 pts 25 or fewer entries: 1st- 5 pts, 2nd- 4 pts, 3rd- 3 pts, 4th- 2 pts, 5th- 1 pt., Division Champion- 5 pts, Reserve Division Champion - 3 pts, Grand Champion- 5 pts, Reserve Grand Champion - 3

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Cow/Calf Pair- Cows must be purple papered Lim-Flex or at least 75% (3/4) Limousin with natural calf at side. Calf must be registered Limousin,percentage Limousin, or Lim-Flex and not more than 250 days old on date of the show. Class may be broken into two or moreclasses/divisions at the discretion of show staff.
2	Champion Cow/Calf Pair	Rosette
3	Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair	Rosette
4	Spring Junior Heifer Calf, born on or after Mar. 1, 2026
5	Junior Heifer Calf, born between Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026
6	Division 1 Champion Female	Rosette
7	Division 1 Reserve Champion Female	Rosette
8	Winter Senior Heifer Calf, born Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
9	Senior Heifer Calf, born Sep. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
10	Division 2 Champion Female	Rosette
11	Division 2 Reserve Champion Female	Rosette
20	Division 4 Reserve Champion Female	Rosette
21	Late Yearling Female, born Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
22	Fall Yearling Female, born Sep. 1 - Oct. 31, 2024
23	Summer Senior Yearling Female, born Jul. 1 - Aug. 31, 2024
24	Division 5 Champion Female	Rosette
25	Division 5 Reserve Champion Female	Rosette
26	Grand Champion Female	Banner
27	Reserve Grand Champion Female	Banner
28	Spring Junior Bull Calf, born on or after Mar. 1, 2026
29	Junior Bull Calf, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026
30	Division 1 Champion	Rosette
31	Division 1 Reserve Champion	Rosette
32	Winter Bull Calf, born Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
33	Senior Bull Calf, born Sep. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
34	Division 2 Champion Bull	Rosette
35	Division 2 Reserve Champion Bull	Rosette
36	Late Summer Yearling Bull, born Jul. 1 - Aug. 31, 2025
37	Summer Yearling Bull, born May 1 - Jun. 30, 2025
38	Division 3 Champion Bull	Rosette
39	Division 3 Reserve Champion Bull	Rosette
40	Spring Yearling Bull, born Mar. 1 - Apr. 30, 2025
41	Junior Yearling Bull, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025
42	Division 4 Champion Bull	Rosette
43	Division 4 Reserve Champion Bull	Rosette
44	Senior Yearling Bull, born Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
45	Summer Senior Yearling Bull, born May 1 - Aug. 31, 2024
46	Two-year-Old Bulls, born Jan. 1 - Apr. 30, 2024
47	Division 5 Champion Bull	Rosette
48	Division 5 Reserve Champion Bull	Rosette
49	Grand Champion Bull	Banner
50	Reserve Grand Champion Bull	Banner

Champions will be selected as follows:
Females
Division 1,2,3,4,5 Champions and Reserve Champions, Grand and Reserve Grand Champion
Bulls
Division 1,2,3,4,5 Champions and Reserve Champions, Grand and Reserve Grand Champion

Group #	Class	AWARD
51	Produce of Dam- Two (2) head shown in individual classes produced byone dam. May be owned by different exhibitors.Both sexes may be represented.
52	Junior Get of Sire- Three (3) head shown in individual classes calved on or after Sep. 1, 2025 Both sexes represented.
53	Senior Get of Sire- Four (4) head shown in individual classes at any age. Both sexes represented.4
54	Breeders Best 5 Head – Five (5) head shown in individual classes any age.Must be bred by and owned or co-owned by a single exhibitor. Both sexes may be represented.
55	Premier Exhibitor	Banner
56	Premier Breeder	Banner

1008: Maine Angus

ARRIVAL	Friday, July 31 (In place by 9:00 a.m.)
JUDGING	Saturday, August 1
RELEASE	Sunday, August 1, Open Show Cattle released at conclusion of all shows for the day

Maine Angus bulls will enter and exhibit as MaineTainer Bulls.

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Heifers born May 2026
2	Heifers born April 2026
3	Heifers born March 2026
4	Champion Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
5	Reserve Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
6	Heifers born February 2026
7	Heifers born January 2026
8	Champion Early Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
9	Reserve Early Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
10	Heifers born November – December 2025
11	Heifers born September – October 2025
12	Champion Senior Heifer Calf	Rosette
13	Reserve Senior Heifer Calf	Rosette
14	Heifers born July – August 2025
15	Champion Late Summer Heifer Calf	Rosette
16	Reserve Late Summer Heifer Calf	Rosette
17	Heifers born June 2025
18	Heifers born May 2025
19	Champion Summer Yearling	Rosette
20	Reserve Summer Yearling	Rosette
21	Heifers born April 2025
22	Heifers born March 2025
23	Champion Early Spring Yearling	Rosette
24	Reserve Early Spring Yearling	Rosette
25	Heifers born February 2025
26	Heifers born January 2025
27	Champion Junior Yearling	Rosette
28	Reserve Junior Yearling	Rosette
29	Heifers born November – December 2024
30	Heifers born September – October 2024
39	Bulls born January – March 2026
40	Champion Junior Bull	Rosette
41	Reserve Junior Bull	Rosette
42	Bulls born November – December 2025
43	Champion Winter Bull	Rosette
44	Reserve Winter Bull	Rosette
45	Bulls born September – October 2025
46	Bulls born July – August 2025
47	Champion Fall Yearling Bull	Rosette
48	Reserve Fall Yearling Bull	Rosette
49	Bulls born May – June 2025
50	Bulls born March - April 2025	Rosette
51	Bulls born January – February 2025
52	Champion Junior Yearling Bull	Rosette
53	Reserve Junior Yearling Bull	Rosette
54	Bulls born November – December 2024
55	Bulls born September – October 2024
56	Bulls born May – August 2024
57	Bulls born January - April 2024
58	Champion Senior Yearling Bull	Rosette
59	Reserve Senior Yearling Bull	Rosette
60	Grand Champion Bull	Banner
61	Reserve Grand Champion Bull	Banner
62	Premier Exhibitor	Banner
63	Premier Breeder	Banner

1009: Maine Anjou

ARRIVAL	Friday, July 31 (In place by 9:00 a.m.)
JUDGING	Saturday, August 1
RELEASE	Sunday, August 1, Open Show Cattle released at conclusion of all shows for the day

Exhibitors are subject to all rules and regulations of the American Maine-Anjou Association. When entry is made, exhibitors agree to abide with the rules and regulations established in the AMAA as well as the rules of the show management. Entries found to be misrepresented, or persons not abiding by the show rules may be disqualified before showing.
The attempted surgical or non-surgical alteration or confirmation of an animal is prohibited, except for dehorning.
All bulls six months of age or more must have a “nose” lead (temporary being acceptable) and any bulls over 12months must have a permanent nose ring.
All registered cattle with brown registration papers will show in the high percentage classes. Maine- Anjou Females and Bulls must be 75% or greater.

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Heifers born May 2026
2	Heifers born April 2026
3	Heifers born March 2026
4	Champion Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
5	Reserve Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
6	Heifers born February 2026
7	Heifers born January 2026
8	Champion Early Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
9	Reserve Early Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
10	Heifers born November – December 2025
11	Heifers born September – October 2025
12	Champion Senior Heifer Calf	Rosette
13	Reserve Senior Heifer Calf	Rosette
14	Heifers born July – August 2025
15	Champion Late Summer Heifer Calf	Rosette
16	Reserve Late Summer Heifer Calf	Rosette
17	Heifers born June 2025
18	Heifers born May 2025
19	Champion Summer Yearling	Rosette
20	Reserve Summer Yearling	Rosette
21	Heifers born April 2025
22	Heifers born March 2025
31	Heifers born May- August 2024
32	Champion Senior Yearling	Rosette
33	Reserve Senior Yearling	Rosette
34	Cow/Calf – Calf cannot be entered separately if shown with dam; will show for Champion Female
35	Champion Cow/Calf	Rosette
36	Reserve Cow/Calf	Rosette
37	Grand Champion Female	Banner
38	Reserve Champion Female	Banner
39	Bulls born April – May 2026
40	Bulls born January – March 2026
41	Champion Junior Bull	Rosette
42	Reserve Junior Bull	Rosette
43	Bulls born November – December 2025
44	Champion Winter Bull	Rosette
45	Reserve Winter Bull	Rosette
46	Bulls born September – October 2025
47	Bulls born July – August 2025
48	Champion Fall Yearling Bull	Rosette
49	Reserve Fall Yearling Bull	Rosette
50	Bulls born May – June 2025
51	Bulls born March - April 2025
52	Bulls born January - February 2025
53	Champion Junior Yearling Bull	Rosette
54	Reserve Junior Yearling Bull	Rosette
55	Bulls born November - December 2024
56	Bulls born September – October 2024
57	Bulls born May – August 2024
58	Bulls born January - April 2024
59	Champion Senior Yearling Bull	Rosette
60	Reserve Senior Yearling Bull	Rosette
61	Grand Champion Bull	Banner
62	Reserve Grand Champion Bull	Banner
63	Premier Exhibitor	Banner
64	Premier Breeder	Banner

1010: MaineTainer

Green registration papers only

ARRIVAL	Friday, July 31 (In place by 9:00 a.m.)
JUDGING	Saturday, August 1
RELEASE	Sunday, August 1, Open Show Cattle released at conclusion of all shows for the day

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Heifers born May 2026
2	Heifers born April 2026
3	Heifers born March 2026
4	Champion Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
5	Reserve Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
6	Heifers born February 2026
7	Heifers born January 2026
8	Champion Early Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
9	Reserve Early Junior Heifer Calf	Rosette
10	Heifers born November – December 2025
11	Heifers born September – October 2025
12	Champion Senior Heifer Calf	Rosette
13	Reserve Senior Heifer Calf	Rosette
14	Heifers born July – August 2025
15	Champion Late Summer Heifer Calf	Rosette
16	Reserve Late Summer Heifer Calf	Rosette
17	Heifers born June 2025
18	Heifers born May 2025
19	Champion Summer Yearling	Rosette
20	Reserve Summer Yearling	Rosette
21	Heifers born April 2025
22	Heifers born March 2025
23	Champion Early Spring Yearling	Rosette
24	Reserve Early Spring Yearling	Rosette
25	Heifers born February 2025
26	Heifers born January 2025
27	Champion Junior Yearling	Rosette
28	Reserve Junior Yearling	Rosette
29	Heifers born November – December 2024
30	Heifers born September – October 2024
31	Heifers born May- August 2024
32	Champion Senior Yearling	Rosette
33	Reserve Senior Yearling	Rosette
34	Cow/Calf – Calf cannot be entered separately if shown with dam; will show for Champion Female
35	Champion Cow/Calf	Rosette
36	Reserve Cow/Calf	Rosette
37	Grand Champion Female	Banner
38	Reserve Champion Female	Banner
39	Bulls born April – May 2026
40	Bulls born January – March 2026
41	Champion Junior Bull	Rosette
42	Reserve Junior Bull	Rosette
43	Bulls born November – December 2025
44	Champion Winter Bull	Rosette
45	Reserve Winter Bull	Rosette
46	Bulls born September – October 2025
47	Bulls born July – August 2025
48	Champion Fall Yearling Bull	Rosette
49	Reserve Fall Yearling Bull	Rosette
50	Bulls born May – June 2025
51	Bulls born March - April 2025
52	Bulls born January – February 2025
53	Champion Junior Yearling Bull	Rosette
54	Reserve Junior Yearling Bull	Rosette
55	Bulls born November – December 2024
56	Bulls born September – October 2024
57	Bulls born May – August 2024
58	Bulls Born January - April 2024
59	Champion Senior Yearling Bull	Rosette
60	Reserve Senior Yearling Bull	Rosette
61	Grand Champion Bull	Banner
62	Reserve Grand Champion Bull	Banner
63	Premier Exhibitor	Banner
64	Premier Breeder	Banner

1011: Miniature HereFord

Miniature Herefords is on probation for 2026, and is eligible to exhibit in the AOB Division. See AOB, Division 1019, for information and classes.

1012: SANTA GERTRUDIS

ARRIVAL

Sunday, August 2 arrival no earlier than 5:00 pm

Must be in place by 10:00 a.m.

Monday, August 3 Check-in, 10:00 a.m

JUDGING

Unofficial Junior Show begins 3:00 pm Monday, August 3

Open Show begins 9:00 am, Tuesday, August 4

RELEASE

Tuesday, August 4, to follow show

RULES AND REGULATIONS

All exhibitors must follow the Ohio State Fair rules and regulations.
- All exhibits of Santa Gertrudis breeding cattle must be registered or recorded (50% - 75% with one parent a registered Santa Gertrudis), meeting the requirements for registration or recordation as outlined in the Santa Gertrudis Rules and Regulations for Registration, and shall be governed by the last revised version of the Rules and Regulations for Approved Santa Gertrudis Open and Junior Shows as approved by the Board of Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, P. O. Box 1257, Kingsville, TX 78364. A copy may be obtained by contacting the association or viewed at www.santagertrudis.com
- Each owner must be a member in good standing with SGBI. No outstanding balances on an active or junior members account.
- All animals accepted for exhibition in an SGBI sanctioned show are subject to inspection at each show between arrival on grounds and prior to entering the show ring. The inspection will be conducted by a committee comprised of two (2) members of the Shows and Exhibits Committee and one (1) from the Breed Standards Committee.
- Heifers twenty-four (24) months of age or older must be safe in calf as verified by a graduate veterinarian or have produced a live, Santa Gertrudis sired calf with that calf at side meeting the Standard of Excellence and the calf must be registered by thirty (30) days of age. All bulls twenty-four (24) months of age or older must provide a passing BSE test per show season.
- All bulls eleven (aa) months of age and older must be exhibited with a permanent nose ring.
- All animals must be registered or recorded and PERMANENTLY identified before the show with a brand ID or an ear tattoo.

FITTING

Purebred fitting — All purebred animals must be exhibited with the hair brushed down on the entire body, legs, and tail with no foreign objects attached to the animal in a manner as to alter the animal’s conformation or change its appearance. Hair may not be trained upwards or forwards and/or pulled upwards or forwards on any part of the animal’s body. Exhibitors failing to abide by this rule will not be allowed to show.
Specifically, all hair must be brushed down slick; head clipped smooth; underline clipped blending sides; udder and teats clipped with no long hair to emphasize udder; ears clipped as to environmental and local standards; neck and brisket clipped; body clip using common sense as to season; leg hair clipped and do not leave long from hock or knee to hoof; tailhead clipped; pull switch or brush out (no ball, etc.) trim tail to personal preference.
Star Five fitting — Star Five exhibits are not subject to purebred clipping rules. Entries are to be fitted blow and go. Hair may be brushed according to preference with no foreign substance/fitting materials on any part of the body.

Each animal exhibited must be exhibited with the correct age and shown in the class corresponding with their correct age. All calves being shown that are 1 to 120 days of age on the day of the show MUST be a calf on side of female that is entered in the show and being shown in its respective class to show as individual entry.
Entries in each class will be placed 1, 2, 3, etc. Animals are to be presented in descending order according to age.
Polled classes will be entered at the same time as class entries are required by each show. Animals will be lined up according to age for the judge. To be eligible to show in Best of Polled, animals must be slick polled with no scurs, no scars, no dehorning and with no evidence of horny tissue.
Classes with over thirty (30) entries will be divided into heats and heat winners return for final placing.
The judge SHOULD be an SGBI approved judge.
Each animal, including calf at side, shall be presented in the showring in its natural conformation and structure without alteration or modification. Alteration or modification shall be defined to include any surgical, chemical, electrical, other appearance change, save only branding, tattooing, foot trimming or dehorning. Additionally, no pumping or filling of an animal with a liquid, air, or any other substance is allowed. All animals and exhibitors found to be in violation of this rule will be banned for life from showing at SGBI approved shows.
Every exhibitor, in consideration of his/her entry being accepted, agrees to submit any animal so entered by him/her to inspection and agrees to have such animal submitted to any tests as may be designated and requested by the Shows and Exhibits Committee, or the authorized representatives of the relevant show or fair, and agrees that the conclusions reached by the committee/representative as to whether such animal is unethically fitted or over age, shall be final, without recourse, against SGBI and designated personnel. Any false representation, interference or unprofessional conduct on the part of any exhibitor will be dealt with by the Shows and Exhibits Committee according to the equities of the case.
For consideration of the opportunity to participate in any SGBI approved show, each exhibitor hereby releases SGBI, its officers, directors and representatives from negligence, any and all claims, suits and judgements, either past, present or future, arising from or connected with the administration or use of such test or examination and the resulting decision therefrom.
Any exhibitor desiring to dispute or challenge the results of any test, exam, or show rule enforcement, as applied to his/her animals, shall do so in accordance with procedures established by the rules of the association. This refers to, but is not limited to, the procedures to file protest and appeals process.

PROCEDURES TO FILE PROTEST

File protest with show that infraction occurred. Follow their protest rules
File the same protest with the Shows and Exhibits Committee. Contact the chairman.
Three (3) SGBI members in good standing must sign the protest.
All protests must be in writing and accompanied by a deposit of $100.00, cash or certified check, which will be forfeited if protest is not sustained. Such protest must state plainly the cause of the complaint or appeal and must be delivered to the Shows and Exhibits Committee within twenty-four (24) hours after the occasion for such protest
Order of hearing a protest:
- Chairman of Shows and Exhibits Committee
- Action by Shows and Exhibits Committee
- Final action by Board of Directors

- Follow appeal procedure as outlined in Rules and Regulations.
All rules and regulations that have been properly protested to the Shows and Exhibits Committee shall be subject to the following penalties:
- Loss of premium money.
- Loss of awards.
- Suspension from showing the subject animal as deemed necessary. Penalty may be for one (1) show, two (2) shows or three (3) Shows, or as long as deemed necessary for the offense.
- Suspension of the exhibitor being the same as other SGBI Rules and penalties.
- Any animal found in violation of a rule of the association will lose all points awarded for the show in which the violation occurred and all succeeding shows in which points are awarded until the violation is corrected.

APPEALS

The Chairman of the Shows and Exhibits Committee and the Vice- President of Youth Activities in conjunction with theperson(s) responsible for coordinating the individual shows will continue to be primarily vested with authority to determine whether animals entered in shows meet the standards formally approved by the Breed Standards Committee.
In the event the Vice-President of Youth Activities or individual show coordinating official disqualifies an animal from participating in a youth show and the exhibitor wants to appeal the disqualification, the appeal process outlined below must be followed.
In the event the Chairman of Shows and Exhibits or individual show coordinating official disqualifies an animal fromparticipating in a sanctioned show, and the exhibitor wants to appeal the disqualification, the appeal process outlinedbelow must be followed.
Additionally, any exhibitor participating in an individual youth show or other SGBI sanctioned show that wants to appeal a breed standards disqualification decision by either the Vice-President for Youth Activities/youth show coordinating official or the Chairman of Shows and Exhibits/show coordinating official must follow the appealsprocess outlined below.
APPEALS COMMITTEE
- The appeals committee will be comprised by the following three (3) members - the Vice- President of Breed Improvement, the Vice-President of Marketing and Promotions and the Executive Director of SGBI. All three (3) members must be present to constitute a quorum. All decisions rendered by the Appeals Committee will be binding and final for all appeals submitted to the committee.
APPEALS PROCEDURE
- All qualification/disqualification appeals and appropriate supporting documentation submitted by exhibitors must be submitted in writing to the Executive Director of SGBI. The written appeal must be accompanied by a $200 process fee. No waivers will be granted to the requirements for written appeals and the up-front $200 fee.
- Exhibitors must file written appeals post-marked or via e-mail within five (5) business days following the date of the show governing the qualification/disqualification decision by the primary officials (Vice- President of Youth Activities/show coordinating official or Chairman of Shows and Exhibits/event coordinating official).
- The Executive Director will be responsible for coordinating meetings of the Appeals Committee and forwarding copies of the appeal and supporting documentation to the other committee members.
- The Appeals Committee will render a final decision within five (5) business days following receipt of the written appeal, appropriate supporting documentation and the $200 fee.
- In the event an exhibitor appeals a disqualification decision by the primary official and the Appeals Committee approves the exhibitor’s appeal, the animal covered by the appeal will be qualified to participate in all future SGBI

- In the event an exhibitor appeals a disqualification decision by the primary official and the Appeals Committee disapproves the exhibitor’s appeal, the animal covered by the appeal will be disqualified from participating in the future SGBI sanction events. Additionally, any points or awards previously given to the owner of the animal will be forfeited.
- In the event an exhibitor appeals a qualification decision by the primary official and the Appeals Committee rules that the animal covered by the appeal does not meet breed standards, the covered animal will be disqualified from participation infuture shows and the owner of the animal will forfeit any points and awards previously granted.
Failure to adhere to each show’s specific rules shall also be subject to these penalties. Proper protest procedures must be adhered to according to that particular show’s rules. SGBI will follow each show’s rules, and any action taken by ashow will be upheld by SGBI in relation to its bearing on our point show system.

DISQUALIFICATIONS

An exhibitor who has been disqualified from competition in any livestock show or has had a premium withheld or withdrawn on the grounds of rule violation(s) will not be allowed to compete in other shows. Thisshall include, but is not limited to, disqualification for fraud, misrepresentation, unethical fitting or deception.
Judging procedures will not be interrupted for protest investigation. Depending on the basis of the protest, a decision may be withheld until a thorough investigation is completed. No complaint or appeal regarding a judge’s decision or method of selection will be considered.
Show officials may excuse an exhibitor from the ring and exclude them from further competition if an exhibitor, in any way, whether in person or by their representative interfers or shows disrespect to a judge or show official.
In the event that an exhibitor or animal is disqualified after they have been awarded premiums or awards, the exhibitor or animal placing immediately below them may be moved up to fill the vacated position at the discretion of the Shows and Exhibits Committee.
RULES FOR HIGH POINT AWARDS
- For each point show, first place class winner will receive 2 points; second place class winner receives 1 point; Division Champion receives 3 points; Reserve Division Champion receives 2 points; Grand Champion receives 5 points and Reserve Grand Champion receives 4 points; Best of Polled receives 1 point, but does not count toward overall points. Star Five points will be calculated in the same manner as the purebred points minus the division points.
- Get of Sire and Produce of Dam point go toward Exhibitor/Breeder of the Year Award. Calculated based on one (1) herd number.
- Points will stay with animal if sold.
- The Sire and Dam of the Year should have points from at least two (2) different offspring.
- All points earned at the National Open Show are to be doubled.
DNA TEST ON QUESTIONABLE ANIMALS SGBI and its representatives have the authority to require such tests as they deem necessary to verify the accuracy of the classification, pedigree of exhibited animals, and parentage verification of Star 5, including calves exhibited at the side of any female. “Said authority shall extend to and cover the enforcement of all show rules as adopted by SGBI.”

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Early Summer Heifer Calf, born May 1, 2026 or later
2	Late Junior Heifer Calf, born April 1 - Apr. 30, 2026
3	Early Junior Heifer Calf, born March 1 - March 31, 2026
4	Late Senior Heifer Calf, born February 1 - February 28, 2026
5	Early Senior Heifer Calf, born January 1 - January 31, 2026
6	Champion Heifer Calf	Rosette
7	Reserve Champion Heifer Calf	Rosette
8	Late Yearling Heifer, born November 1 - December 31, 2025
9	Early Yearling Heifer, born September 1 - October 31, 2025
10	Late Summer Yearling Heifer, born July 1 - August 31, 2025
11	Early Summer Yearling Heifer, born May 1 - June 30, 2025
12	Champion Yearling Heifer	Rosette
13	Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer	Rosette
14	Late Intermediate Female, born March 1 - April 30, 2025
15	Early Intermediate Female, born January 1 - February 28, 2025
16	Late Fall Female, born November 1 - December 31, 2024
17	Early Fall Female, born September 1 - October 31, 2024
18	Champion Intermediate Female	Rosette
19	Reserve Champion Intermediate Female	Rosette
20	Late Summer Two Year Old Female, born June 1 - August 30, 2024
21	Late Two Year Old Female, born March 1 - May 31, 2024
22	Early Two Year Old Female, born January 1 - February 28, 2024
23	Champion Senior Female	Rosette
24	Reserve Champion Senior Female	Rosette
25	Champion Female	Banner
26	Reserve Champion Female	Banner
27	Best of Polled Female Award (must enter by entry deadline to be eligible, no late entries accepted)	Rosette
28	Champion Ohio Futurity Female	Rosette
29	Reserve Champion Ohio Futurity Female	Rosette
30	Early Summer Bull Calf, born May 1, 2026 or later
31	Late Junior Bull Calf, born Mar. 1 - Apr. 30, 2026
32	Early Junior Bull Calf, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026
33	Late Senior Bull Calf, born Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
34	Early Senior Bull Calf, born Sep. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
35	Champion Bull Calf	Rosette
36	Reserve Champion Bull Calf	Rosette
37	Late Summer Yearling Bull, born Jul. 1 - Aug. 31, 2025
38	Early Summer Yearling Bull, born May 1 - Jun 30, 2025
39	Late Junior Yearling Bull, born Mar. 1 - Apr. 30. 2025
40	Early Junior Yearling Bull, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025
41	Champion Yearling Bull	Rosette
42	Reserve Champion Yearling Bull	Rosette
43	Late Senior Yearling Bull, born Oct. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
44	Early Senior Yearling Bull, born Jul. 1 - Sep. 30, 2024
45	Late Two-Year-Old Bull, born Apr. 1 - Jun. 30, 2024
46	Early Two-Year-Old Bull, born Jan. 1 - Mar. 31, 2024
47	Champion Senior Bull	Rosette
48	Reserve Champion Senior Bull	Rosette
49	Grand Champion Bull	Banner
50	Reserve Grand Champion Bull	Banner
51	Best of Polled Award, Male (Must enter by entry deadline to be eligible, no late entries accepted)	Rosette
52	Champion Ohio Futurity Bull	Rosette
53	Reserve Champion Ohio Futurity Bull	Rosette
54	Produce of Dam: Two offspring, the produce of one cow, within age limits of individual classes and exhibited in their respective classes; may consist of 2 females and 1 bull or vise versa; Dam must be named	Rosette
55	Get-of-Sire: Three animals all by one sire; all shown in individual age classes; may consist of 2 females and 1 bull or vice versa; Sire must be named	Rosette
56	Star Five Heifer Calf, born May 1, 2026 or later
57	Star Five Junior Heifer, born January 1 - April 30, 2026
58	Star Five Senior Heifer, born September 1 - December 31, 2025
59	Star Five Late Yearling, born June 1 - August 30, 2025
60	Star Five Early Yearling, born March 1 - May 31, 2025
61	Star Five Two Year Old, born September 1, 2023 - February 28, 2025
62	Grand Champion Star Five Female	Rosette
63	Reserve Grand Champion Star Five Female	Rosette
64	Premier Exhibitor	Banner
65	Premier Breeder	Banner

All calves being shown that are 1 to 120 days of age on the day of the show MUST be a calf on side of female that is entered in the show and being shown in its respective class to show as individual entry.

1013: SHORTHORN REGIONAL SHOW

ARRIVAL	Friday, July 31 (In place by 9:00 a.m.)
JUDGING	Saturday, August 1
RELEASE	Sunday, August 1, Open Show Cattle released at conclusion of all shows for the day

No exhibitor shall be permitted to win more than two prizes in any one class.
All Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorns are subject to a tattoo inspection by representatives of the ASA. All Shorthorns and PolledShorthorns are also subject to an age inspection if deemed by the ASA and the decision of the examining veterinarian is final.Use of artificial fins on show animals is not permitted.
All bulls six months of age or more must have a “nose” lead (temporary being acceptable) and all bulls over 12 months must have a permanent nose ring.
Individual animals shown in all the group classes listed below must have been entered and shown in one of the following classes for single animal. Multiple owned animals must be exhibited in the name of all the owners. Family bred and raisedanimals entered by Juniors in Junior Classes and subsequently entered in Open classes may be treated as family enters in group classes. All Shorthorns and Polled Shorthorns are subject to a tattoo inspection by representatives of the ASA. All Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorns are also subject to an age inspection if deemed by the ASA and the decision of the examining veterinarian is final. Use of artificial fins on show animals is not permitted.
Females 20 months of age on the day of the show need to have a pregnancy verification signed by an accredited,non-owner veterinarian at the time the female is processed for the show. If verification cannot be produced upon request, the exhibitor is allowed to find a qualified veterinarian to verify pregnancy prior to the time of the show.
Senior Yearling Females who have calved will show based on age. The exhibitor can exhibit female with or without the calf at side. If a Purebred Female has a ShorthornPlus calf at side, it is not eligible for the Purebred Shorthorn Show,however it is eligible for the ShorthornPlus Show.
Females entered in a cow/calf class must have a natural born calf at side that does not exceed 280days of age on showday and the calf must be registered with the ASA. If a Purebred Female has a ShorthornPlus calf at side, it is not eligible for the Purebred Shorthorn Show, however it is eligible for the ShorthornPlus Show.
The Champion Cow/Calf Pair will show for Grand Champion Female.
IMPORTANT: Each of the following classes may be broken into multiple classes to accommodate large numbers of entries,but separate classes may not be combined into one. For example, there may be four “Junior Heifer Class” classes, butthere may not be one single “Spring Heifer Calf” class (combining Late/Early Spring Calves.
All cattle must be purebred and have an original American Shorthorn Association registration paper (no fax copies will be accepted) to be eligible to show.

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Late Spring Heifer Calves, born on or after May 1, 2026
2	Late Spring Heifer Champion	Rosette
3	Late Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
4	Early Spring Heifer Calves, born Apr. 1 - Apr. 30, 2026
5	Early Spring Heifer Calves, born Mar. 1 - Mar. 31, 2026
6	Early Spring Heifer Calf Champion	Rosette
7	Early Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
8	Junior Heifer Calves, born Feb. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026
9	Junior Heifer Calves, born Jan. 1 - Jan. 31, 2026
10	Junior Heifer Calf Champion	Rosette
11	Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
12	Winter Heifer Calves, born Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
13	Senior Heifer Calve, born Sep. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
14	Senior Heifer Calf Champion	Rosette
15	Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
16	Summer Yearling Females, born Jul. 1 - Aug. 31, 2025
17	Late Spring Yearling Females, born May 1 - Jun. 30, 2025
18	Intermediate Champion Female	Rosette
19	Intermediate Reserve Champion Female	Rosette
20	Early Spring Yearling Females, born Mar. 1 - Apr. 30, 2025
21	Early Spring Champion Female	Rosette
22	Early Spring Reserve Champion Female	Rosette
23	Junior Yearling Females, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025
24	Junior Champion Female	Rosette
25	Junior Reserve Champion Female	Rosette
26	Senior Yearling Females, born Sep. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
27	Senior Champion Female	Rosette
28	Reserve Senior Champion Female	Rosette
29	Two-Year-Old Cow/Calf Pair, cows born between Jan. 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024,both cow and calf must be Purebred Shorthorn and calf may not exceed 280 days of age, as of show day.
30	Three/Four-Year-Old Cow/Calf Pair, cows born between Jan. 1, 2022- Dec. 31, 2023, both cow and calf must be Purebred Shorthorn and calf may not exceed 280 days of age, as of show day.
31	Champion Cow/Calf Pair	Rosette
32	Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair	Rosette
33	Grand Champion Female	Banner
34	Reserve Grand Champion Female	Banner
35	Group of Two Females, bred and owned or co-owned by the breeder(exhibitor)
36	Late Spring Bull Calves, born on or after May 1, 2026
37	Late Spring Champion	Rosette
38	Late Spring Reserve Champion	Rosette
39	Early Spring Bull Calves, born Mar. 1 - Apr. 30, 2026
40	Early Spring Bull Calf Champion	Rosette
41	Early Spring Bull Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
42	Junior Bull Calves, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026
43	Junior Bull Champion	Rosette
44	Junior Bull Reserve Champion	Rosette
45	Winter Bull Calves, born Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
46	Senior Bull Calves, born Sep. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
47	Senior Bull Champion	Rosette
48	Senior Bull Reserve Champion	Rosette
49	Summer Yearling Bulls, born Jul. 1 - Aug. 31, 2025
50	Late Summer Yearling Bulls, born May 1 - Jun. 30, 2025
51	Intermediate Bull Calf Champion	Rosette
52	Intermediate Bull Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
53	Early Spring Yearling Bulls, born Mar. 1 - Apr. 30, 2025
54	Junior Yearling Bulls, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025
55	Junior Yearling Bull Champion	Rosette
56	Junior Yearling Bull Reserve Champion	Rosette
57	Senior Yearling Bull, born Jul. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
58	Two-Year-Old Bull, born Jan. 1 - Jun. 30, 2024
59	Senior Yearling Bull Champion	Rosette
60	Senior Yearling Bull Reserve Champion	Rosette
61	Grand Champion Bull	Banner
62	Reserve Champion Bull	Banner
63	Group of Two Bulls, Bred and Owned or Co-owned by the breeder (exhibitor)
64	Super Cow should consist of two offspring of either-or same sex of show age classification. Offspring do not need to be owned by the same exhibitor. No more than one pair from each cow can win a prize in the class.
65	Get-of-Sire should consist of three offspring of either-or same sex of anyage from the same sire. Offspring do not need to be owned by the sameexhibitor. No more than one group from each sire canwin a prize in the class.
66	Best Six Head, Owned or Co-owned by the exhibitor or family (father, mother, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles)
67	Premier Exhibitor	Banner
68	Premier Breeder	Banner

1014: SHORTHORN PLUS

ARRIVAL	Friday, July 31 (In place by 9:00 a.m.)
JUDGING	Saturday, August 1
RELEASE	Sunday, August 1, Open Show Cattle released at conclusion of all shows for the day

All cattle must be registered Shorthorn Plus (green papers).
Shorthorn Plus animals must be 50% Shorthorn blood concentration or higher to be eligible for Shorthorn Plus shows.

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Late Spring Heifer Calves, born on or after May 1, 2026
2	Late Spring Heifer Champion	Rosette
3	Late Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
4	Early Spring Heifer Calves, born Apr. 1 - Apr. 30, 2026
5	Early Spring Heifer Calves, born Mar. 1 - Mar. 31, 2026
6	Early Spring Heifer Calf Champion	Rosette
7	Early Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
8	Junior Heifer Calves, born Feb. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026
9	Junior Heifer Calves, born Jan. 1 - Jan. 31, 2026
10	Junior Heifer Calf Champion	Rosette
11	Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
12	Winter Heifer Calves, born Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
13	Senior Heifer Calve, born Sep. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
14	Senior Heifer Calf Champion	Rosette
15	Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
16	Summer Yearling Females, born Jul. 1 - Aug. 31, 2025
17	Spring Yearling Females, born May 1 - Jun. 30, 2025
18	Intermediate Champion Female	Rosette
19	Intermediate Reserve Champion Female	Rosette
20	Early Spring Yearling Females, born Mar. 1 - Apr. 30, 2025
21	Early Spring Champion Female	Rosette
22	Early Spring Reserve Champion Female	Rosette
23	Junior Yearling Females, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025
24	Junior Champion Female
25	Junior Reserve Champion Female
26	Senior Yearling Females, born Sep. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
27	Senior Champion Female	Rosette
28	Reserve Senior Champion Female	Rosette
Class #	Class	AWARD
29	Two-Year-Old Cow/Calf Pair, cows born between Jan. 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024,both cow and calf must be Shorthorn Plus and calf may not exceed 280 days of age, as of show day.
30	Three/Four-Year-Old Cow/Calf Pair, cows born between Jan. 1, 2022- Dec. 31, 2023, both cow and calf must be Shorthorn Plus and calf may not exceed 280 days of age, as of show day.
31	Champion Cow/Calf Pair	Rosette
32	Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair	Rosette
33	Grand Champion Female	Banner
34	Reserve Grand Champion Female	Banner
35	Group of Two Females, bred and owned or co-owned by thebreeder(exhibitor)
36	Late Spring Bull Calves, born on or after May 1, 2026
37	Late Spring Champion	Rosette
38	Late Spring Reserve Champion	Rosette
39	Early Spring Bull Calves, born Mar. 1 - Apr. 30, 2026
40	Early Spring Bull Calf Champion	Rosette
41	Early Spring Bull Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
42	Junior Bull Calves, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026
43	Junior Bull Champion	Rosette
44	Junior Bull Reserve Champion	Rosette
45	Winter Bull Calves, born Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
46	Senior Bull Calves, born Sep. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
47	Senior Bull Champion	Rosette
48	Senior Bull Reserve Champion	Rosette
49	Summer Yearling Bulls, born Jul. 1 - Aug. 31, 2025
50	Late Summer Yearling Bulls, born May 1 - Jun. 30, 2025
51	Intermediate Bull Calf Champion	Rosette
52	Intermediate Bull Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
53	Early Spring Yearling Bulls, born Mar. 1 - Apr. 30, 2025
54	Junior Yearling Bulls, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025
55	Junior Yearling Bull Champion	Rosette
56	Junior Yearling Bull Reserve Champion	Rosette
57	Senior Yearling Bull, born Jul. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
58	Senior Yearling Bull, born Jan. 1 - Jun. 30, 2024
59	Senior Yearling Bull Champion	Rosette
60	Senior Yearling Bull Reserve Champion	Rosette

Class #	Class	AWARD
61	Grand Champion Bull	Banner
62	Reserve Champion Bull	Banner
63	Group of Two Bulls, Bred and Owned or Co-owned by the breeder (exhibitor)
64	Super Cow should consist of two offspring of either-or same sex of show age classification. Offspring do not need to be owned by the same exhibitor. No more than one pair from each cow can win a prize in theclass.
65	Get-of-Sire should consist of three offspring of either-or same sex of any age from the same sire. Offspring do not need to be owned by the sameexhibitor. No more than one group from each sire can win a prize in theclass.
66	Best Six Head, Owned or Co-owned by the exhibitor or family (father,mother, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles)
67	Premier Exhibitor	Banner
68	Premier Breeder	Banner

Senior/Yearling Pregnancy Rule: If a purebred female has Shorthorn Plus calf at side, it is not eligible for thePurebred show, however it is eligible for the Shorthorn Plus show.

All females 20 months old at the time of the show need to have a 60-day pregnancy verification signed by anaccredited, non-owner veterinarian at the time the female is processed for the show and are subject to blood test to prove pregnancy.
Exhibitors may be asked to present said verification upon the request of the Show officials or ASA representatives. If Verification cannot be produced, the female may be allowed to participate if the exhibitor canproduce qualified veterinarian to examine the female at the show site and verify a 60- day pregnancy. Any infractions against this rule will lead to disqualification of the animal for that specific show.

1015: SIMMENTAL

ARRIVAL	Monday, July 27 (In place by 9:00 a.m.)
JUDGING	Tuesday, July 28
RELEASE	Tuesday, July 28, Open Show Cattle released at conclusion of all shows for the day

To show in the Purebred Simmental Show females must be 7/8 or higher and bulls must be 7/8 or purebred as defined by the American Simmental Association.
Females must be born between September 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026.
Cow/Calf Two-year-old cows between January 1,2024, to August 31, 2024.
Cow/Calf Mature cows are born prior to January 1, 2024.
Bull may be born on or after January 1, 2024, to May 31, 2026.
All animals must have a Registration Certificate to be shown.
A heifer calf born twin to a bull is eligible to show without registration certificate if the heifer is accompanied by a certificate from a licensed veterinarian stating she has been examined and found to be fertile.
Any entry is subject to mouthing, hair samples and blood testing. Additionally, Ohio State Fair and Ohio Department of Agriculture grooming rules apply.
The Ohio Simmental Association Board of Trustees reserve the right to pre-assign stalls.
All bulls 12 months of age and older must be shown with a nose ring.
To be eligible to show in any of the Cow/Calf classes the calf must still be nursing the cow.

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Cow/Calf Pair, cow must be born between Jan. 1 - Aug. 31, 2024, with calf at side born between Jan. 1 - May 31, 2026
2	Cow/Calf Pair, cow must be born prior to Jan. 1, 2024, with calf at side born between Jan. 1 – May 31, 2026
3	Champion Cow/Calf Pair	Banner
4	Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair`	Banner
5	Junior Heifer Calf, born Apr. 1 - May 31, 2026
6	Junior Heifer Calf, born Mar. 1 - Mar. 31, 2026
7	Junior Heifer Calf, born Feb. 15 - Feb. 28, 2026
8	Junior Heifer Calf, born Feb. 1 - Feb. 14, 2026
9	Junior Heifer Calf, born Jan. 16 - Jan. 31, 2026
10	Junior Heifer Calf, born Jan. 1 - Jan. 15, 2026
11	Junior Heifer Calf Champion	Banner
12	Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion	Banner
13	Senior Heifer Calf, born Dec. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
14	Senior Heifer Calf, born Nov. 1 - Nov. 30, 2025
15	Senior Heifer Calf, born Oct. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
16	Senior Heifer Calf, born Sep. 1 - Sep. 30, 2025
Class #	Class	AWARD
17	Senior Heifer Calf Champion	Banner
18	Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion	Banner
19	Summer Heifer, born Jul. 1 - Aug. 31, 2025
20	Summer Heifer, born May 1 - Jun. 30, 2025
21	Summer Heifer Champion	Banner
22	Summer Heifer Reserve Champion	Banner
23	Junior Heifer, born Apr. 16 - Apr. 30, 2025
24	Junior Heifer, born Apr. 1 - Apr. 15, 2025
25	Junior Heifer, born Mar. 16 - Mar. 31, 2025
26	Junior Heifer, born Mar. 1 - Mar. 15, 2025
27	Junior Heifer Champion	Banner
28	Junior Heifer Reserve Champion	Banner
29	Intermediate Heifer, born Feb. 16 - Feb. 28, 2025
30	Intermediate Heifer, born Feb. 1 - Feb. 15, 2025
31	Intermediate Heifer, born Jan. 16 - Jan. 31, 2025
32	Intermediate Heifer, born Jan. 1 - Jan. 15, 2025
33	Intermediate Heifer Champion	Banner
34	Intermediate Heifer Reserve Champion	Banner
35	Senior Heifer, born Dec. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
36	Senior Heifer, born Nov. 1 - Nov. 30, 2024
37	Senior Heifer, born Oct. 1 - Oct. 31, 2024
38	Senior Heifer, born Sep. 1 - Sep. 30, 2024
39	Senior Heifer Champion	Banner
40	Senior Heifer Reserve Champion	Banner
41	Grand Champion Heifer	Banner Ohio State Fair
42	Reserve Grand Champion Heifer	Banner Ohio State Fair
43	Junior Bull Calf, born Mar. 1 - May 31, 2026
44	Junior Bull Calf, born Feb. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026
45	Junior Bull Calf, born Jan. 1 - Jan. 31, 2026
46	Junior Bull Calf Champion	Banner
47	Junior Bull Calf Reserve Champion	Banner
48	Senior Bull Calf, born Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
49	Senior Bull Calf, born Oct. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
Class #	Class	AWARD
50	Senior Bull Calf, born Sep. 1 - Sep. 30, 2025
51	Senior Bull Calf Champion	Banner
52	Senior Bull Calf Reserve Champion	Banner
53	Junior Bull, born Jun. 1 - Aug. 31, 2025
54	Junior Bull, born May 1 - May 31, 2025
55	Junior Bull Champion	Banner
56	Junior Bull Reserve Champion	Banner
57	Intermediate Bull, born Mar. 1 - Apr. 30, 2025
58	Intermediate Bull, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025
59	Intermediate Bull Champion	Banner
60	Intermediate Bull Reserve Champion	Banner
61	Senior Bull, born Aug. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
62	Senior Bull, born Jan. 1 - Jul. 31, 2024
63	Senior Bull Champion	Banner
64	Senior Bull Reserve Champion	Banner
65	Grand Champion Bull	Banner Ohio State Fair
66	Reserve Grand Champion Bull	Banner Ohio State Fair
67	Premier Exhibitor	Banner Ohio State Fair
68	Premier Breeder	Banner Ohio State Fair

1016: PERCENTAGE SIMMENTAL

ARRIVAL	Monday, July 27 (In place by 9:00 a.m.)
JUDGING	Tuesday, July 28
RELEASE	Tuesday, July 28, Open Show Cattle released at conclusion of all shows for the day

The Simmental Percentage Division is for females born between September 1, 2024, to May 31, 2026. Two-Year-Old Cows between January 1, 2024 and August 31, 2024 and prior to January 1, 2024 for mature cows. Bulls may be born on or after January 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026. To show in the Simmental Percentage Division all cattle must be a minimum of 50% (1/2 Blood) and less the 7/8 Simmental. Bulls must be a minimum of 50 % and no more the 7/8 Simmental.

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Cow/Calf Pair, cow must be born between Jan. 1 - Aug. 31, 2024, with calf at side born between Jan. 1 - May 31, 2026
2	Cow/Calf Pair, cow must be born prior to Jan. 1, 2024, with calf at side born between Jan. 1 – May 31, 2026
3	Champion Cow/Calf Pair	Banner
4	Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair`	Banner
5	Junior Heifer Calf, born Apr. 1 - May 31, 2026
6	Junior Heifer Calf, born Mar. 1 - Mar. 31, 2026
7	Junior Heifer Calf, born Feb. 15 - Feb. 28, 2026
8	Junior Heifer Calf, born Feb. 1 - Feb. 14, 2026
9	Junior Heifer Calf, born Jan. 16 - Jan. 31, 2026
10	Junior Heifer Calf, born Jan. 1 - Jan. 15, 2026
11	Junior Heifer Calf Champion	Banner
12	Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion	Banner
13	Senior Heifer Calf, born Dec. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
14	Senior Heifer Calf, born Nov. 1 - Nov. 30, 2025
15	Senior Heifer Calf, born Oct. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
16	Senior Heifer Calf, born Sep. 1 - Sep. 30, 2025
17	Senior Heifer Calf Champion	Banner
18	Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion	Banner
19	Summer Heifer, born Jul. 1 - Aug. 31, 2025
20	Summer Heifer, born May 1 - Jun. 30, 2025
21	Summer Heifer Champion	Banner
22	Summer Heifer Reserve Champion	Banner
23	Junior Heifer, born Apr. 16 - Apr. 30, 2025
24	Junior Heifer, born Apr. 1 - Apr. 15, 2025
25	Junior Heifer, born Mar. 16 - Mar. 31, 2025
26	Junior Heifer, born Mar. 1 - Mar. 15, 2025
27	Junior Heifer Champion	Banner
28	Junior Heifer Reserve Champion	Banner
29	Intermediate Heifer, born Feb. 16 - Feb. 28, 2025
Class #	Class	AWARD
30	Intermediate Heifer, born Feb. 1 - Feb. 15, 2025
31	Intermediate Heifer, born Jan. 16 - Jan. 31, 2025
32	Intermediate Heifer, born Jan. 1 - Jan. 15, 2025
33	Intermediate Heifer Champion	Banner
34	Intermediate Heifer Reserve Champion	Banner
35	Senior Heifer, born Dec. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
36	Senior Heifer, born Nov. 1 - Nov. 30, 2024
37	Senior Heifer, born Oct. 1 - Oct. 31, 2024
38	Senior Heifer, born Sep. 1 - Sep. 30, 2024
39	Senior Heifer Champion	Banner
40	Senior Heifer Reserve Champion	Banner
41	Grand Champion Heifer	Banner Ohio State Fair
42	Reserve Grand Champion Heifer	Banner Ohio State Fair
43	Junior Bull Calf, born Mar. 1 - May 31, 2026
44	Junior Bull Calf, born Feb. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026
45	Junior Bull Calf, born Jan. 1 - Jan. 31, 2026
46	Junior Bull Calf Champion	Banner
47	Junior Bull Calf Reserve Champion	Banner
48	Senior Bull Calf, born Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
49	Senior Bull Calf, born Oct. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
50	Senior Bull Calf, born Sep. 1 - Sep. 30, 2025
51	Senior Bull Calf Champion	Banner
52	Senior Bull Calf Reserve Champion	Banner
53	Junior Bull, born Jun. 1 - Aug. 31, 2025
54	Junior Bull, born May 1 - May 31, 2025
55	Junior Bull Champion	Banner
56	Junior Bull Reserve Champion	Banner
57	Intermediate Bull, born Mar. 1 - Apr. 30, 2025
58	Intermediate Bull, born Jan. 1 - Feb. 29, 2025
59	Intermediate Bull Champion	Banner
60	Intermediate Bull Reserve Champion	Banner
61	Senior Bull, born Aug. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
62	Senior Bull, born Jan. 1 - Jul. 31, 2024
63	Senior Bull Champion	Banner
64	Senior Bull Reserve Champion	Banner
65	Grand Champion Bull	Banner Ohio State Fair
66	Reserve Grand Champion Bull	Banner Ohio State Fair
67	Premier Exhibitor	Banner Ohio State Fair
68	Premier Breeder	Banner Ohio State Fair

Banners provided by The Ohio Simmental Association and Breeders. All division and reserve division banners along with the cow/calf divisions.

1019: All other BReeds

ARRIVAL	Friday, July 31 (In place by 9:00 a.m.)
JUDGING	Saturday, August 1
RELEASE	Sunday, August 1, Open Show Cattle released at conclusion of all shows for the day

The AOB division will be composed as necessary of a.) any recognized breeds who do not meet the minimum number of head from the previous 3-year average and are on probation status and/or b.) any registered animals without a recognized breed show (ie. Red Angus, Belted Galloway, Salers, etc.) providing they meet their breed’s minimum percentage for their Junior National show.
Cattle that may have been issued a registration paper by a respective breed association that do not meet the breed percentage requirement for their breed’s Junior National show eligibility requirements (often referred to as composite or low %) will not be eligible for the AOB division. Examples: Simmental heifers less than 1/2 blood, ShorthornPlus heifers less than 1/2 blood, or Limousin heifers less than 25%.
Cattle who do not satisfy the requirements to be eligible under a recognized breed or AOB show may only show in the crossbred breeding division, which is only offered in the Junior Division. Please note: To be eligible in the crossbred breeding division DNA must be submitted and on file by the provided deadline.
If the animal qualifies for a recognized breed division that is already offered at the Ohio State Fair, it must show in that division.

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Spring Heifer Calf, Females born after Mar. 1, 2026
2	Junior Heifer Calf, Females born Jan. 1-Feb. 28, 2026
3	Division 1 Champion	Rosette
4	Division 1 Reserve Champion	Rosette
5	Winter Heifer Calf, Females born Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025
6	Senior Heifer Calf, Females born Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2025
7	Division 2 Champion	Rosette
8	Division 2 Reserve Champion	Rosette
9	Late Summer Yearling, Females born July 1 – Aug. 31, 2025
10	Summer Yearling, Females born May. 1- June 30, 2025
11	Division 3 Champion	Rosette
12	Division 3 Reserve Champion	Rosette
13	Late Spring Yearling, Females born April 1-April 30, 2025
14	Early Spring Yearling, Females born Mar. 1-Mar. 31, 2025
15	Division 4 Champion	Rosette
16	Division 4 Reserve Champion	Rosette
17	Junior Yearling, Females born Jan. 1-Feb. 28, 2025
18	Senior Yearling, Females born Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
19	Division 5 Champion	Rosette
20	Division 5 Reserve Champion	Rosette
Class #	Class	AWARD
21	Cow/Calf Pair
22	Cow/Calf Champion	Rosette
23	Cow/Calf Reserve Champion	Rosette
24	Grand Champion Female	Banner
25	Reserve Grand Champion Female	Banner
26	Spring Bull Calf, Bulls born after Mar. 1, 2026
27	Junior Bull Calf, Bulls born Jan. 1 – Feb. 28, 2026
28	Division 1 Champion	Rosette
29	Division 1 Reserve Champion	Rosette
30	Winter Bull Calves, Bulls born Nov. 1- Dec. 31, 2025
31	Senior Bull Calves, Bulls born Sept. 1-Oct. 31, 2025
32	Division 2 Champion	Rosette
33	Division 2 Reserve Champion	Rosette
34	Late Summer Yearling Bull, Bulls born July 1-Aug. 31, 2025
35	Summer Yearling Bull, Bulls born May 1-June 30, 2025
36	Division 3 Champion	Rosette
37	Division 3 Reserve Champion	Rosette
38	Spring Yearling Bull, Bulls born Mar. 1-Apr. 30, 2025
39	Junior Yearling Bull, Bulls born Jan. 1-Feb. 28, 2025
40	Division 4 Champion	Rosette
41	Division 4 Reserve Champion	Rosette
42	Senior Yearling Bull, Bulls born Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2024
43	Summer Senior Yearling Bull, Bulls born May 1-Aug. 31, 2024
44	Two-Year Old Bull, Bulls born Jan. 1-Apr. 30, 2024
45	Division 5 Champion	Rosette
46	Division 5 Reserve Champion	Rosette
47	Grand Champion Bull	Banner
48	Reserve Grand Champion Bull	Banner
49	Premier Exhibitor	Banner
50	Premier Breeder	Banner

1017: OPEN COMMERCIAL CATTLE

ARRIVAL	Begins 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, in place by Friday, July 31 at 12:00 p.m.
WEIGH IN	Saturday, August 1, 8:30 a.m.
SHOW	Saturday, August 1, 2:00 p.m.

Mandatory Exhibitor Meeting: Friday, July 31, 1:00 p.m.

Stockmanship Test: Friday, July 31, 2:00 p.m.

Entry Deadline June 21

Enter online until June 21 at 1:00 p.m., any entries made after June 21 at 1:00 p.m. must email the Entry Department at b.prince@expo.ohio.gov. Commercial Cattle entry fee is $75 per entry (an entry is a pen of 3). Late entries are permitted June 21 at 1:01 p.m. through July 15 at 1 p.m.. A Late fee of $75 will be charged in addition to the entry fee.

NEW for 2026:

Any exhibitor may make a maximum of four entries. However management may limit the number of pens per participant because of space limitations.
All exhibitors must be BQA certified. Proof of certification must be submitted by July 20.
Submissions can be emailed to hcarter@uproducers.com
Beef on Dairy cattle will enter and show as Native Beef.

RULES

Any steer entered as an individual steer is not eligible to compete in this show.
Any organized youth group (under 21) will be permitted to make an entry as a group.
Steers or heifers are eligible. All 3 animals in the pen must be of the same sex. No mixed pens.
Cattle must be the property of the exhibitor (or exhibitors) no later than April 1, 2026 for all commercial classes.
Animals will be weighed upon arrival for show classification. Groups of three (3) steers and heifers will be divided into equal classes for the Heavy, Medium, and Light weight classes.
All animals will automatically be entered into the carcass class and will receive “on the rail” price.
All Commercial Cattle will be stalled under an assigned viaduct pen.
All cattle shown in these classes will be weighed on arrival and two (2) percent shrinkage will be deducted to obtain show weight.
BVD testing is not required.
Open Exhibitors make entries in classes 1-3
Open Youth Exhibitors make entries in classes 11-13

The Ohio Expositions Commission and Management would like to express their gratitude to United Producers Inc. for their assistance in promoting and managing the Ohio State Fair Commercial Cattle Show.

Open Commercial Cattle Classes

Class #	Class	AWARD
1	Lot of 3 Native Steers - will be classed by weight	Champion Lot of 3 Steers Rosette Reserve Lot of 3 Steers Rosette
2	Lot of 3 Heifers - will be classed by weight	Champion Lot of 3 Heifers Rosette Reserve Lot of 3 Heifers Rosette
Overall Grand Champion Lot of 3 Beef (Lot of 3 Native Steers and Lot of 3 Beef Heifers Champions/Reserves eligible) Banner Overall Reserve Lot of 3 Beef (Lot of 3 Native Steers and Lot of 3 Beef Heifers Champions/Reserves eligible) Banner
3	Lot of 3 Holstein - will be classed by weight	Champion Lot of 3 Holstein Rosette Reserve Lot of 3 Holstein Rosette
All are automatically enrolled in the Carcass Show Champion Beef Carcass Banner Reserve Beef Carcass Banner Champion Holstein Carcass Banner Reserve Holstein Carcass Banner
Open Youth Commercial Cattle Classes Up to Age 21

Class #	Class	AWARD
11	Lot of 3 Native Steers - will be classed by weight	Champion Lot of 3 Steers Rosette Reserve Lot of 3 Steers Rosette
12	Lot of 3 Heifers - will be classed by weight	Champion Lot of 3 Heifers Rosette Reserve Lot of 3 Heifers Rosette
Overall Grand Champion Lot of 3 Beef (Lot of 3 Native Steers and Lot of 3 Beef Heifers Champions/Reserves eligible) Banner Overall Reserve Lot of 3 Beef (Lot of 3 Native Steers and Lot of 3 Beef Heifers Champions/Reserves eligible) Banner
13	Lot of 3 Holstein - will be classed by weight	Champion Lot of 3 Beef on Dairy Rosette Reserve Lot of 3 Beef on Dairy Rosette
All are automatically enrolled in the Carcass Show Champion Beef Carcass Banner Reserve Beef Carcass Banner Champion Holstein Carcass Banner Reserve Holstein Carcass Banner

New for 2026: United Producers, Inc. is proud to sponsor the new Outstanding Youth Commercial Exhibitor (OYCE) award. This award will be presented to the exhibitor who exceeds and exemplifies the meaning of being a commercial cattleman through knowledge and quality livestock presented at our Commercial Cattle Show. This award will be presented based on a stockmanship test score, live show placing, and carcass contest placing. Rules and scoring details are below.

To be eligible for the Outstanding Youth Commercial Exhibitor, exhibitors must participate in the Stockmanship test during the Ohio State Fair. This will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 31^st. Participants must be entered in the Open Youth Commercial Cattle Show and exhibit their own pen(s) during the show.
Only participants 21 and under are eligible for this award.
Youth do not need to pre-register for OYCE. Their eligibility will be tracked by show management.
Exhibitors who have acheived the above requirements will have their stockmanship test, best live show placing, and best carcass placing combined to determine the winner.
The following will be the breakdown of scoring
- Stockmanship Test: 100 points
- Live Show Placing: 100 points
- Carcass Show Placing: 100 points
The stockmanship test will be 50 questions, all multiple choice and worth 2 points for each question. These questions will be based on beef industry knowledge.
- If youth group/organization participates, then the group must designate ONE Exhibitor to take the written test. Multiple people from the group/organization will not be permitted to take or assist in taking the written test.
- There will be two seperate tests. One for youth 14 and under and one for 15 and older. Age is based on January 1 of the current year.
The live show placing will be out of 100 points. 1^st place 100 points, 2^nd place 99 points, 3^rd place 98 points, etc.
The carcass show placing will be out of 100 points. 1^st place 100 points, 2^nd place 99 points, 3^rd place 98 points, etc.
In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker will be decided by the highest score of the written test. If that score is a tie, then the highest score of the carcass placing will be utilized. If that is a tie, the the highest score of the live placing will be utilized.

1018: OHIO STATE FAIR PROSPECT CALF SHOWS

ARRIVAL	Friday, August 7 (In place by 5:30 p.m.)
WEIGH IN	Friday, August 7, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
SHOW	Sunday, August 9, 8:30 a.m.

RULES

DEADLINE for entries is 12:00 pm (noon), Friday, August 7. Online entries close June 21 at 1 p.m. Any entry made after June 21 at 1:00 p.m. needs to email the Entry Department at b.prince@expo.ohio.gov. You may also enter in person, in the Entry Department, until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7.
Open to Ohio exhibitor only.
Entry fee is $35 per head.
OPEN ONLY- Prospects - If you need to make an entry after June 21 at 1:01 p.m. please contact the entry department at 614-644-4052. Any entry made June 21 at 1:01 p.m. – August 1, 12:00 pm (noon) requires a $75.00 late fee per exhibitor, per species, plus the usual animal charge.
All Prospect Cattle are required to have EID at check-in, tattoos matching registration papers (registered cattle), and negative BVD test. No on-site BVD testing will be offered, cattle will be dismissed from the fairgrounds if negative test is not provided at the time of check-in.
Pre-4-H showmanship will be held prior to the beginning of the prospect show. The showmanship is open to all children not enrolled in 4-H. Objective is to create a fun opportunity for the “younger showman” to begin their career.
Heifers will show first followed by steers
Viaduct stalling for Prospects is designated north of Cooper Arena. Tie-outs will be first come first served. Prior to stalling stop into the show office to confirm specific bay numbers. All stalling south of Cooper is prioritized for market animals. Prospects may tie out with market beef ONLY as space allows. Management has the right to remove Prospects from the South viaduct if deemed necessary.
Open to Ohio exhibitors only Entry fee is $35.00 per head
Must have a minimum of five (5) head within a breed to secure a designated breed class.
Calves must be born in January, February, March, and April of 2026.
Maximum weight of 700 pounds
No nurse cows permitted while at the Ohio State Fair
First and second place animals in each class must compete in division and/or championship class and are eligible for top five prize money.
Class size will be approximately 10 head per class but may be adjusted at the discretion of management.
Purebreds in alphabetical order will show first followed by crossbreds.
Breed Classes: The Beef Department Staff reserves the right to evaluate all breed steers and heifers for breed discrepancy. Steers must have original registration papers. Breed Classes will be determined based on breed minimum percentages.

HEIFER SHOW

a. Purebred heifer classes will be divided by age.

b. Crossbred Heifers will be divided by weight.

STEER SHOW

c. All males must be castrated.

d. All steer classes will be weighed and divided in classes according to weight.

SPECIAL AWARD

Banners for Champion and Reserve Champion Overall for both Prospect Steers and Heifers.

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