Family Barnyard Fun Night
July 11, 2022 (MONDAY)​
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FF - 1 - Stick Horse Costume (age 2-6). Entry fee $2, Prize $20.
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FF - 2 - Stick Horse Race (age 2-4). Entry fee $2, Prize $20.
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FF - 3 - Stick Horse Race (age 5-6). Entry fee $2, Prize $20.
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FF - 4 - Chicken Rodeo (age 3-5). Entry fee $2 a team, Prize $20 a team.
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FF - 5 - Greased Pig Contest (age 6 & under).Entry fee $2, Prize $20.
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FF - 6 - Greased Pig Contest (age 7-10).Entry fee $2, Prize $20.
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FF - 7 - Chicken Rodeo (age 6-8). Entry fee $2 a team, Prize $20 a team.
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FF - 8 - Greased Pig Contest (age 11-13). Entry fee $2, Prize $20.
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FF - 10 - Chicken Rodeo (age 9-10). Entry fee $2 a team, Prize $20 a team.
Rules:
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Age determined as of contest date.
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Chicken Rodeo - team consists of 2 children (no use of bags, hats, etc.)
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Any unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated.
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All official decisions are final.
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Enter at your own risk.
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Kenton County Fair Board or other persons are not responsible for accidents.
Gail Barnes with the Kentucky Kuzzins Square Dance group from Ludlow. They danced at the Kenton County Fair.
August 13, 1981
Thanks to KY Post via Kenton County Public Library Archives
Barnyard Olympics
MONDAY JULY 11, 2022 At conclusion of Family Barnyard Fun Event (Registration 6:30 p.m.)
Olympic Events
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Egg Carry, Three-legged Race
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Wheelbarrow Relay, Dizzy Bat
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Obstacle Course
TOP 3 (Prizes)​
​1st: $50
2nd: $40
3rd: $30
Rules:
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Teams will consist of two people.
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Entry fee will be $10 per team.
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Participants must dress appropriately.
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Rules for each event will be posted and explained prior to each event.
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Participants will accumulate points for each event on the following scale: 1st-5 pt, 2nd-4pt, 3rd-3pt, 2nd-2pt, 1st-1pt.
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Teams accumulating most points win.
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In case of ties, teams will face off in tug of war.
Children's Pedal Tractor Pull
FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 - Pull starts at 7:00 p.m. (Registration begins at 6:45 p.m.)
CLASSES 1ST 2ND 3RD
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4-5 year old girls 15 10 5
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year old boys 15 10 5
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6-7 year old girls 15 10 5
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6-7 year old boys 15 10 5
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8-9 year old girls 15 10 5
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8-9 year old boys 15 10 5
Rules:
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Contest to be held in the Livestock Building.
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Entry fee $1.00 per child.
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Contestants must be 9 years old or younger on day of event.
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Tractor will be furnished by the Fair Board
For more information
Kevin McCarty
(513) 551-0499
*All children will receive a ribbon
Kentucky Livestock Exhibition Health Requirements
All up-to-date Livestock/Animal Health Regulations can be obtained on the Kentucky Department of Agriculture website.
Regulations according to KRS 257
All livestock/animals offered for sale or exhibition at Kentucky County Fairs shall meet the following:
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302 KAR 20:020 (General Movement)
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302 KAR 20:040 (Reguirements for Entry into Kentucky)
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302 KAR 20:065 (Sale and Exhibition of Kentucky Origin Livestock)
Any questions concerning these health regulations should be directed to your local veterinarian or the Kentucky State Veterinarian's office at 502-782-5901.
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Please be advised that Livestock Health Regulations are subject to change at any time.
Open Beef Show
Registration & Weigh-in from 5:30 P.M. - 6:00 p.m.
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Angus, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Limousin, Shorthorn, Simmental, Other Purebreds, and Crossbreds. Market classes will be determined on day of show, pending number of entries and weight. Breed Champion - Ribbon only
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Registration papers are required on Production Purebreds
Jr. Bull Calf ....... born after January 1, 2022
Sr. Bull calf ………….. Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2021
Summer Yearling Bull ...May 1- Aug. 31,2021
Jr. Yearling Bull .. January 1 - April 30, 2021
Sr. Yearling bull ..... Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020
Grand Champion of Breed (Ribbon Only)
Reserve Champion of Breed (Ribbon Only)
Overall Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Bull
Jr. Heifer Calf - born After January 1, 2022
Sr. Heifer Calf - Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2021
Summer Yearling Heifer-May 1 -Aug. 31, 2021
Jr. Yearling Heifer - Jan. 1 - April 30, 2021
Sr. Yearling Heifer - Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020
Aged Cow (No calf)
Producing Cow.... any age (with calf by side)
Champion of Breed (Ribbon Only)
Reserve Champion of Breed (ribbon only)
Overall Grand Champion Female
Overall Reserve Champion Female
Champion of Breed (Ribbon Only)
Reserve Champion of Breed (ribbon only)
Female Overall Grand Champion Female
Female Overall Reserve Champion Female
Premiums are 1st place $20, 2nd place $15, and 3rd place $10.
CATTLE NOT CONFORMING TO AGE AND BREED CATEGORIES INELIGIBLE TO SHOW
MARKET STEERS (Shown by weight-judge breaks classes night of show)
Market Steer Classes: Small Frame - Medium Frame - Large Frame
- Grand Champion Market Steer
- Reserve Champion Market Steer
$50.00 for Grand Champion Market Steer
$30.00 for Reserve Champion Market Steer
Open Pultry Show
THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2022 (7:00 p.m. or after 4-H Show) (Reg. 6:30 p.m.)
OP2 - Chicken, Cock - meat or laying
OP3 - Chicken, Hen - meat or laying
OP4 - Chicken, Cock - Fancy
OP5 - Chicken, Hen - Fancy
OP6 - Chicken, Cock - Banham
OP7 - Chicken, Hen - Banham
OP9 - Chicken, Pen of 4 Meat
OP10 - Chicken, Pen of Hen and Chicks
OP11 - Chicken, Rooster Crowing
OP12 - Duck, Drake
OP13 - Duck, Hen
OP15 - Goose, Gander
OP16 - Goose, Hen
OP18 - Turkey, Cock
OP19 - Turkey, Hen
OP21 - Other Poultry - Cock
OP22 - Other Poultry - Hen
OP25 - Costume Class
Open Costume Premiums: 1st - $15; 2nd - $10; 3rd - $5
Class Champions participate for Species Champion (ribbon only)
Species Champions participate for Champion Poultry (ribbon only)
Open Rabbit Show
Show 10:00 a.m. or 30 minutes post conclusion of 4H Show which ever time is later. Registration at conclusion of 4-H Show.
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When ten or more rabbits of any breed are shown under "Other Breeds" they will be listed as a separate breed class the following year. If less than five rabbits of any listed breed are shown, they may be dropped as a separate breed and shown under "Other Breeds" the following year.
OR6 - Lionhead - Sr. Buck
OR7 - Lionhead - Sr. Doe
OR8 - Lionhead - Jr. Buck
OR9 - Lionhead - Jr. Doe
OR10 - Lionhead Best of Breed / Best Opposite
OR11 - Mini Lop - Sr. Buck
OR12 - Mini Lop - Sr. Doe
OR13 - Mini Lop - Jr. Buck
OR14 - Mini Lop - Jr. Doe
OR15 - Mini Lop - Best of Breed / Best Opposite
OR16 - Mini Rex - Sr. Buck
OR17 - Mini Rex - Sr. Doe
OR18 - Mini Rex - Jr. Buck
OR19 - Mini Rex - Jr. Doe
OR20 - Mini Rex - Best of Breed / Best Opposite
OR21 - Mini Satin - Sr. Buck
OR22- Mini Satin - Sr. Doe
OR23 - Mini Satin - Jr. Buck
OR24 - Mini Satin - Jr. Doe
OR25 - Mini Satin - Best of Breed / Best Opposite
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OR26 - Netherland Dwarf - Sr. Buck
OR27 - Netherland Dwarf - Sr. Doe
OR28 - Netherland Dwarf - Jr. Buck
OR29 - Netherland Dwarf - Jr. Doe
OR30 - Netherland Dwarf - Best of Breed / Best Opposite
OR31 - Rex - Sr. Buck
OR32 - Rex - Sr. Doe
OR33 - Rex - Jr. Buck
OR34 - Rex - Jr. Doe
OR35 - Rex - Best of Breed / Best Opposite
OR36 - Other 4-Class Breed - Sr. Buck
OR37 - Other 4-Class Breed - Sr. Doe
OR38 - Other 4-Class Breed - Jr. Buck
OR39 - Other 4-Class Breed - Jr. Doe
OR40 - Other4-Class Breeds - Best of Breed / Best Opposite
OR41 - California - Sr. Buck
OR42 - California - Sr. Doe
OR43 - California - 6-8 Buck
OR44 - California - 6-8 Doe
OR45 - California - Jr. Buck
OR46 - California - Jr. Doe
OR47 - California - Best of Breed / Best Opposite
OR48 - New Zealand - Sr. Buck
OR49 - New Zealand - Sr. Doe
OR50 - New Zealand - 6-8 months Buck
OR51 - New Zealand - 6-8 months Doe
OR52 - New Zealand - Jr. Buck
OR53 - New Zealand - Jr. Doe
OR54 - New Zealand - Best of Breed / Best Opposite
OR55 - Silver Fox - Sr. Buck
OR56 - Silver Fox - Sr. Doe
OR57 - Silver Fox - 6-8 Buck
OR58 - Silver Fox - 6-8 Doe
OR59 - Silver Fox - Jr. Buck
OR60 - Silver Fox - Jr. Doe
OR61 - Silver Fox - Best of Breed / Best Opposite
OR62 - Other 6-Class - Sr. Buck
OR63 - Other 6-Class - Sr. Doe
OR64 - Other 6-Class - 6-8 Buck
OR65- Other 6-Class - 6-8 Doe
OR66 - Other 6-Class - Jr. Buck
OR67 - Other 6-Class - Jr. Doe
OR68 - Other 6-Class - Best of Breed / Best Opposite
OR69 - Mixed Breed - Sr. Buck
OR70 - Mixed Breed - Sr. Doe
OR71 - Mixed Breed - Jr. Buck
OR72 - Mixed Breed - Jr. Doe
OR73 - Mixed Breed - Best of Breed / Best Opposite
OR74 - Best in Show/Reserve in Show
OR75 - Meat Rabbit - Pen of 3