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
2026 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 need help or have questions, please contact the Department Superintendent.
Entry Categories
Swine (Adult 19 and over)
| Lot | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boar - 3 to 5 months | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 2 | Gilt - 3 to 6 months | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 3 | Gilt or Sow 1 to 2 years | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 4 | Sow and Litter: (min. 8 piglets) | $195 | $165 | $140 | ||
| 5 | Feeder Pig up to 120 lbs. | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 6 | Hog Farm Display | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 7 | Fitting and Showmanship (no boars allowed) | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 8 | Over the Hill Showmanship | $11 | $9 | $7 | $5 | $3 |
| 101 | Boar - 5 months to 8 months | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 105 | Light Weight Market Hog 121 to 175 lbs (no boars) | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 202 | Gilt - 6 months to 8 months | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 205 | Market Hog over 175 lbs (no boars) | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
Swine (Youth 18 and under)
| Lot | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boar under 6 months | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 2 | Gilt under 6 months | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 3 | Gilt or Sow 1 or 2 years | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 4 | Sow and Litter (min. 8 piglets) | $165 | $140 | $110 | ||
| 5 | Feeder Pig up to 120 lbs. | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 6 | Hog Farm Display | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 7 | Novice Showmanship | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 8 | Intermediate Showmanship | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 9 | Senior Showmanship | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 101 | Boar 6 months to 8 months | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 105 | Light Weight Market Hog 121 to 175 lbs (no boars) | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 202 | Gilt 6 months to 8 months | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
| 205 | Market Hog over 175 lbs (no boars) | $36 | $30 | $28 | $23 | $21 |
Swine (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.
| Lot | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Three Females (any age all bred and owned by one exhibitor) | $30 | $23 | $21 | $18 |
| 2 | Pen of three feeder and/or market hogs: (owned by one exhibitor) | $30 | $23 | $21 | $18 |
| 3 | Get of Sire: to consist of 3 hogs—from different litters—sired by 1 boar, owned by 1 exhibitor | $30 | $23 | $21 | $18 |
| 4 | Outstanding Swine Herd/4 hogs: to consist of 4 hogs—1 boar, 2 gilts, and 1 market hog owned by 1 exhibitor | $30 | $23 | $21 | $18 |
| 5 | Club Herd/any three hogs: 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 |
| 6 | Herdsmanship Award | $30 | $23 | $21 | $18 |
