TERMS & CONDITIONS
Jackson County Open Youth Beef Livestock Show
Saturday, September 27, 2025 @ 6:00p
Open to all Ages 7 – 23 as of January 1, 2025
**Does not need to be resident of Jackson County to enter**
1. Exhibitors must be between 7 – 23 years of age as of January 1, 2025
2. A Peewee Showmanship Class will be offered to Age 6 and younger who want to show. Peewee Exhibitors are permitted to have an assistant in the ring with them and are not required to own the livestock they show. Peewee entries will receive a ribbon but are not eligible for premium award.
3. Entry Forms, registration (if applicable) and Entry Fee are due by Friday, Sept 19th. Entry Form available online at JCFA's website at: https://www.jacksoncountyalfair.com/fall-agricultural-fair or email request for a PDF format Entry Form to JCFACattleShow@gmail.com
4. Age of Head: Heifers must be born after September 1, 2023
Steers must be born after September 1, 2024
5. Entry Fees: Showmanship Class: $10.00 (except Peewee - $0)
Breed, Commercial & Market Classes: $15 per head shown
**Make checks payable to: Jackson County Fair Association (JCFA)**
6. Number of Entries: No more than two (2) entries per Class in Commercial, Market or Breed Classes per Exhibitor. Only one (1) entry per Exhibitor in Showmanship.
7. Entry Registration: **Deadline for complete entry registration is Sept 19th**
Via Website (preferred): Complete online Entry Form and email copy of registration papers (if applicable) to JCFACattleShow@gmail.com and mail Entry Fees to JCFA at address below if you did not chose to pay by credit card during registration.
Via Email: Email Entry Form and copy of registration papers (if applicable) to JCFACattleShow@gmail.com and mail Entry Fees to JCFA at address below.
Via USPS Mail: Mail completed Entry Form, copy of registration papers (if applicable) and Entry Fees (do not mail cash!) to:
Jackson County Fair Association, Inc.
PO Box 1337
Scottsboro, AL 35768-1337
*Allow a minimum of seven (7) business days for receipt via the USPS*
8. Email Address: Email address is required for communicating confirmation of entry, instructions on access to Fairgrounds on day of show, loading/unloading procedures, location of designated truck & trailer parking, and providing Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Bulletins, Biosecurity Measures and/or other applicable notices prior to the Cattle Show.
9. Classes: Classes will be determined after all entries are received and weigh-ins completed day of Show. Classes require three (3) or more head of same breed to be judged in a Breed-Specific Class. If there are less than three (3) entries of any specific breed entered, those head will be shown in AOB Class (“All Other Breed”).
10. Showmanship Classes show youngest to oldest Exhibitor. Head shown in Showmanship Class can be Registered or Grade. Both Heifers and Steers are eligible to show in Showmanship Classes.
11. Breeding Heifer Classes show youngest to oldest head and must be Registered.
12. Commercial Heifers and Market Steers show lightest to heaviest Classes (lightweight, mediumweight, then heaveyweight) and head can be Registered or Grade.
13. Hay, feed, water buckets and other incidentals must be furnished by Exhibitor.
14. JCFA will provide shavings for bedding, access to potable water, wash rack for bathing, electrical outlet for fans in the barn (limited number available), and truck and trailer designated parking. For convenience to Participants JCFA will provide a UTV suitable to haul incidentals to facilitate Participant’s travel between the Cattle Barn and trailers. A JCFA driver/operator will be provided for the UTV at all times.
15. Premium Awards: Exhibitors are bound by ‘Exhibitor Information & General Rules’ and Premium Payouts will be conducted per Rule #27.
16. Premium Amounts: (1st thru 5th premium, Grand Champion & Reserve Champion per Class): 1st (blue $30); 2nd (red $25); 3rd (white $20); 4th (yellow $15); 5th (maroon $10); Grand Champion $50; Reserve Champion $40
Showmanship Champion $50 + custom tumbler (one awarded per Show)
Supreme Show Champion $75 + custom buckle (one awarded per Show)
17. DIVISIONS and CLASSES: JCFA reserves the right to adjust classes in the best interest of the Show
- Showmanship: Peewee (Age 6 and under); Junior (Age 7 – 11); Intermediate (Age 12 – 16) and Senior (Age 17+)
- Breeding Heifers (must be registered)
- Commercial Heifers (registered or grade) Lightweight; Mediumweight; Heavyweight
- Market Steers (registered or grade) Lightweight; Mediumweight; Heavyweight
18. Day-of-Show: Commercial Heifers and Market Steers must be on the Fairgrounds by 3:00p and weighed-in by 4:00p. All others must be onsite by 4:00p. Gate 1 on Heroes Drive (northernmost gate) will open at 9:30a day of show for entry onto Fairgrounds and offloading at Cattle Barn.
19. Gate Admission: Cattle Show Participant will be provided with three (3) armbands for entry when they arrive day of show. One armband is for Participant and two are provided for family members such as parent, grandparent or guardian. Additional armbands may be purchased day of show from JCFA Secretary/Treasurer for $5 each (cash only) between 9:30a – 3:30p. Anyone without an armband (other than authorized JCFA volunteers) will be required to vacate the Fairground at 3:45p until Admission Gates open at 4:00p to be able to re-enter with paid gate admission.
20. The Cattle Show will begin at 6:00p
21. The Livestock Judge’s decision is final
22. Livestock will be shown at Exhibitor’s/Owner’s sole liability and risk. JCFA is not responsible for any loss/injury and shall be held harmless and indemnified from any such actions or lawsuits.
23. No food allowed in the Cattle Barn. No alcoholic beverages allowed on Fairground.
For questions, please email JCFACattleShow@gmail.com