Livestock

Livestock Show Information | Junior Livestock Show | Draft Horse Shows & Pulls | Harness Racing | Youth Center Exhibits | Scholarship Donors | Youth Council

Livestock Exhibit Information

To view Exhibitor Information please click on the Department name that you’re interested in.  The 2012 Entry Form is listed under Department M.  Entries will open on May 25th, and will be accepted until 12 noon on July 10.2012 for paper entries and until 12 noon on July 13.2012 for online entries.

To view the 2012 Livestock Schedule please CLICK HERE

With our continued commitment to protect and preserve our natural resources, the Exhibitors’ Guide for 2012 will be made available online for you to print at your convenience or you may contact the office to have one mailed to you.

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Junior Livestock Show

Youth from all across West Virginia are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Annual Junior Livestock Show. Participants must be current members of a West Virginia 4-H or FFA organization.

Each year the State Fair of West Virginia hosts hundreds of FFA and 4-H members from around the state as they proudly show their market animals. Participating members then sell their market animals through the Annual Youth Livestock Sale. Business men and women, family members and community supporters come together in support of West Virginia youth by purchasing their animals. Thank you for your support!

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Draft Horse Shows & Pulls

The State Fair of West Virginia is proud to offer several different draft horse events; including the Draft Horse Pull. If you’ve never witnessed a Draft Horse Pull, make time during the 2011 State Fair to watch these magnificent animals. Using a solid bottomed sled for pulling, teams of horses will start with a minimum pulling weight of 3000 pounds. The sled and weights must be pulled a minimum of 27 1/2 feet, in one pull, to qualify and continue in the competition. Weight is increased for the second pull and for each succeeding pull according to the judge’s decision.

In addition to the thrill of the Draft Horse Pull, there are several Divisions of Draft Horse contests including Halter, Hitch and Farm Shows.  Draft Horse contests take place in the Bluegrass Bowl and are every bit as beautiful as you can imagine.

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Harness Racing

Harness Racing events at the State Fair of West Virginia continue to be an annual tradition for folks of all ages. If you would like more information on Harness Racing at the State Fair, please contact our Racing Department by calling, (304)-645-1090.

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Youth Center Exhibits

Club and individual exhibits, not involving livestock, are displayed in the Cecil H. Underwood Youth Center building during the Fair.

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Scholarship Donors

The Scholarship Program was established in 1991 with a purpose of providing premium increases and scholarships to 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors. In the area of premiums, the program has seen wonderful success. All funds are now being dedicated to scholarships.

Thank you to all Donors – without your support our program would not be the success that it is today!

Gold Scholar Donors ($1500)

- Bank of Monroe
- Carhartt
- Miller’s Concessions
- WV Veterinary Medical Association

Silver Scholar Donors ($1000)

- BB&T Banks
- Pinson Novelties
- Rudy’s Corner Grill
- Whispering Oak Farms

Bronze Scholar Donors ($500)

- Gillette’s Pizza
- Hillcroft Farms & Lewisburg Veterinary Hospital, Inc
- Aviagen Turkey Breeding Farms
- Reithoffer Shows, Inc
- Tuscawilla Farms

Contributors ($250)

- Blake and Boone
- Larry’s Western Shop

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Youth Council                   Sponsored By:  

Youth Council members will be expected to complete a minimum number of volunteer hours that tie into the preparation and execution of the annual fair, develop programs and events that promote the State Fair Endowment as well as to challenge their leadership and organizational skills. Youth Council members will also have opportunities to be involved in promotional events that support the fair throughout the year.

The Youth Leadership Council is open to youth ages 15 through 21 and members are selected through an application and interview process. There are seven available seats with three seats going to State Fair scholarship winners. Once selected, members will participate in business meetings, planning meetings and serve on committees. During the Fair, members will coordinate with Staff, Board Members, and Volunteers to gain hands-on Fair experience.

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