Swine, Dept. 07
Swine
General Rules
Please read the State Department of Agriculture rules, IAFE rules and the Durham Agricultural Fair Association General Rules for Livestock Exhibitors before entering.
- State of CT, Dept. of Agriculture, CT Fair & Show Requirements
- IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics
- Durham Fair General Rules for Livestock Exhibitors
2023 Entry Instructions
ENTRY IS A COMBINATION OF ONLINE AND MAIL-IN. To be an Exhibitor, you must:
- Enter online by clicking on the Online Entry link, follow the instructions and print the COMPLETED online entry form.
- Mail the following items postmarked after July 31 and before September 1 to Durham Fair Association, Attn. Livestock Entries, P.O. Box 225, Durham, CT 06422:
- Printed online entry form.
- Additional Entry Form printed and filled out.
- Health certificates for each animal entered.
- All applicable fees.
- Entries must arrive Thursday, the first day of the Fair, between 1 and 9 PM.
If you would rather use the offline entry form, please contact the Department Superintendent.
TABLE OF CATEGORIES
| Class Code & Name | $ Prize Amount | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Classes | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | |
| 01A | Boar 3 to 5 months | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 01B | Boar 5 to 8 months | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 02A | Gilt 3 to 6 months | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 02B | Gilt 6 to 8 months | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 03 | Gilt or Sow 1 to 2 years | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 04 | Sow and Litter (min. 8 piglets) | 195 | 165 | 140 | - | - |
| 05A | Feeder Pig up to 120 lbs. | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 05B | Light Weight Market Hog 121 to 175 lbs. (No Boars) | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 05C | Market Hog over 175 lbs. (No Boars) | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 06 | Hog Farm Display | 36 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 |
| 07 | Fitting and Showmanship (No Boars) | 36 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 |
| 08 | Over the Hill Showmanship | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Youth Classes | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | |
| 01YA | Boar under 6 months | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 01YB | Boar 6 to 8 months | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 02YA | Gilt under 6 months | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 02YB | Gilt 6 to 8 months | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 03Y | Gilt or Sow 1 or 2 years | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 04Y | Sow and Litter (min. 8 piglets) | 165 | 140 | 110 | - | - |
| 05YA | Feeder Pig up to 120 lbs. | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 05YB | Light Weight Market Hog 121 to 175 lbs. (No Boars) | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 05YC | Market Hog over 175 lbs. (No Boars) | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 06Y | Hog Farm Display | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 07Y | Novice Showmanship | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 08Y | Intermediate Showmanship | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 09Y | Senior Showmanship | 36 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 |
| Open Group Classes Adult and Youth compete together. All breeds compete together. Adults and Youth cannot combine animals for these classes. Only 1 entry per exhibitor per class. |
1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | ||
| 01G | Best 3 Females: any age, all bred and owned by 1 exhibitor | 30 | 23 | 21 | 18 | |
| 02G | Pen of 3 feeder and/or market hogs owned by 1 exhibitor | 30 | 23 | 21 | 18 | |
| 03G | Get of Sire: to consist of 3 hogs—from different litters—sired by 1 boar, owned by 1 exhibitor | 30 | 23 | 21 | 18 | |
| 04G | Outstanding Swine Herd: to consist of 4 hogs—1 boar, 2 gilts, and 1 market hog owned by 1 exhibitor | 30 | 23 | 21 | 18 | |
| 05G | Club Herd: to consist of any 3 hogs, 1 each being raised by a recognized youth 4-H club or FFA group—shown by 3 members | 30 | 23 | 21 | 18 | |
| 06G | Herdsmanship Award | 30 | 23 | 21 | 18 | |
Contacts
- Zac Bicknell
Superintendent
203-710-2309 - Robert Fassbender
Asst. Superintendent
Updated: 7/11/2023