welcome to the 1 ever san benito county fair …...entries without entry fees enclosed will not be...

Welcome to the 1st Ever San Benito County Fair

Virtual Market Livestock Show and Sale

Monday September 21 – Tuesday September 29, 2020

Information – Call (831) 628-3421 or visit our website at www.SanBenitoCountyFair.com

SAN BENITO COUNTY FAIR WILL PRESENT A VIRTUAL MARKET LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE DUE TO FINANCIAL RESTRICTIONS, AND UNKNOWN FUTURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

DUE TO THE SERIOUS REPERCUSSIONS OF THE COVID – 19 PANDEMIC

* Details in this Guidebook are only for 2020 and are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. *

It is the exhibitors responsibility to stay connected to their leaders and online pages for updated information.

** ALL MARKET LIVESTOCK ENTRIES CLOSE AT 6:00 P.M. FRIDAY JULY 31, 2020 **

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK VIRTUAL SHOW

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21st and TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd

LIVE ON WALTON WEBCASTING

Previously uploaded videos of exhibitors showing their market animals and current weights will be classed, reviewed and judged. Results will be received in time for Champions and Reserve

Champions to be identified in the Livestock Auction.

JUNIOR MARKET LIVESTOCK AUCTION SALE

PRODUCED BY STOCK SHOW AUCTIONS

9:00 A.M. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24 TO 3:00 P.M. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26

The Auction event will remain open for the entire time over 3 days, over 48 hours of bidding fun! Exhibitors will have the opportunity to watch their lot and continue to reach out and market their

project to buyers. Buyers will have the opportunity to add on to different lots and Buyers will have the opportunity to keep or resell the product.

IMPORTANT ENTRY INFORMATION

ALL MARKET LIVESTOCK ENTRIES CLOSE AT 6:00 P.M. FRIDAY JULY 31, 2020

entryoffice.SanBenitoCountyFair.com 2020 San Benito County Fair Entry Guide Book

TAGGING INFORMATION FOR SPECIES OTHER THAN MARKET BEEF

THURSDAY JULY 16 from 4:00 – 7:00pm.

Leaders will pick up tags and tagging sheets in the Fair Entry office.

Tag Pick Up Thursday July 16 from 4:00-7:00pm:

Leaders please email your tag order to [email protected] or call 831-628-3421 by 12:00pm on July 16th and we will package your tags ahead of the pick-up time. Your order should include number of hog tags, number of lamb tags and number of goat tags you need, listed separately. They will be ready at tables in front of the Fair office. You will drive up to the table, to sign for your tags and take them. If you do not call ahead you will drive up and order your tags and park and we will take them to you once they are packaged. You will not leave your car and we will minimize contact for safety purposes.

Tag Procedure: Leaders will make arrangements to safely tag their students animals, using

proper distancing, masks and ppe, ensure the tagging sheets are completed and take photos of the tagged animal. Be sure the majority of the animal and any distinguishing features can be seen in the photo.

Tag Return Procedure: Leaders or designated assistant will package all completed tagging

sheets, all broken or unused tags and all photos (printed or on one digital storage device) and return to the Fair office;

NO LATER THAN 6:00pm on FRIDAY JULY 31, 2020 We will not accept individual submissions from parents or exhibitors. One person must deliver the tagging information to the office for the entire club or chapter.

WALK-IN ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED MONDAY THROUGH

FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. AT THE MAIN OFFICE AT BOLADO

PARK FROM MONDAY JULY 20- THURSDAY JULY 30.

ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 6:00pm ON JULY 31st.

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE POSTMARKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

NO METERED MAIL MARKS ACCEPTED.

ENTRIES WITHOUT ENTRY FEES ENCLOSED WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: 33rd DAA

MAIL ENTRIES TO SAN BENITO COUNTY FAIR

P.O. BOX 780, TRES PINOS, CA 95075

mailto:[email protected]


SPONSOR OR DONATE The fair’s sustainability is due in great part to the partnership of individuals, families and businesses who 1) sponsor the Fair or 2) specific events or 3) contribute funds to underwrite the various award programs. Recognition and business marketing options accompany these opportunities. In-kind contributions of needed resources are also greatly appreciated. Please email [email protected] or call the fair office for information on becoming a fair partner, (831) 628-3421.

MARKET LIVESTOCK AWARDS POOL INFORMATION

To contribute to our 2020 Market Livestock Awards Pool label your check, for any amount you would like to contribute, with Awards Pool in the memo. Make it out to 33rd DAA and mail to San Benito County Fair, PO Box 780 Tres Pinos, CA 95075. We will pool all the awards donations we receive and purchase the best awards we can, using the donations equitably for each species shown and sold.

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Paul Rovella, President Nicole Shelton, Vice-President

Richard Bianchi, Jennifer Coile, Anne Hall, Nick Peters, Stan Pura

Dara Tobias, Fair Manager & C.E.O.

DEPARTMENT CHAIRS

LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT Livestock Superintendent ...................................................................................................................... Sonia Falaschi Beef Carcass Contest .................................................................................................................................. Becky Doty Junior Market Beef ...................................................................................................................Becky Doty, Mark Lema Junior Dairy Cattle ....................................................................................................................Becky Doty, Mark Lema Junior Goats ............................................................................................................... Bryan Colman, Justin Wilkinson Junior Livestock Auction ............................................................................................................................ Mark Tobias Junior Sheep .............................................................................................................. Kristine Hudson, Katy Dorrance Junior Swine ..................................................................................................................... Jiana Escobar, John Garner Poultry ...................................................................................................................................................... Donald Barger Rabbits .......................................................................................................................................................... Charla Allen



MARKET LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE

September 10-14 Sept 15-17 Sept 21-22

Exhibitors upload video and weight information to Walton webcasting using their

instructions.

Weight of animal submitted to the show will be the weight on the day the video is recorded.

www.waltonwebcasting.com

Exhibitors upload photos and information to

Stock Show Auctions

www.stockshowauctions.com

Market Livestock show will be live on line. Champions and Reserve Champions will

be identified on Auction Site.

www.waltonwebcasting.com

THURSDAY

Sept 24 FRIDAY Sept. 25

SATURDAY Sept. 26

SUNDAY Sept. 27

TUESDAY Sept. 29

9:00am – Auction Opens www.waltonwebcasting.com

Auction Open all Day

8:00- 9:30 a.m. Deliver:

Market Meat Rabbits, Chickens

and Market Turkeys to Bolado Park Rabbit

and Poultry Room Judging immediately

following delivery. Updates of Champions

and Reserve Champions to Auction as soon as

results are in. Processing to follow

judging.

3:00pm – Auction Closes

Deliver: Beef, Lambs and Goats

Times for each club/chapter to deliver

livestock will be assigned by Livestock Chairs.

Weights of Animals must be within the weight limits set in the guidebook. Subject to rejection and removal from

Auction.

Deliver: Hogs

Times for each club/chapter to deliver

livestock will be assigned by Livestock Chairs.

Weights of Animals must be within the weight limits set in the guidebook. Subject to rejection and removal from

Auction.

* Details in this Guidebook are only for 2020 and are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. *

http://www.waltonwebcasting.com/

http://www.stockshowauctions.com/

http://www.waltonwebcasting.com/


California Fairs State Rules Please read the latest copy of the California State Rules

at the San Benito County Fair website: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/FairsandExpositions/Documents/State_Rules_for_Califo

rnia_Fairs/2020_State_Rules_for_California_Fairs.pdf

Local Rules and Regulations 1. Exhibitors are expected to familiarize themselves with these rules

and to abide by them. All departments in the 2020 San Benito County

Fair are open to residents and producers of the 33rd District

Agricultural Association (San Benito County). In case of non-

residents, producers means bona fide property owners in San Benito

County during 2020, the status of which will be determined by the

management of the Association through inspection of the county tax

records. Also, producers must regularly grow or raise the produce

exhibited in San Benito County; if not, their land must be part of that

owned or operated in San Benito County. All decisions will be final.

Some departments have opened their entries to a wider area. Please

check each department to see if other counties are eligible.

2. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: Paper entries in ALL Livestock

departments must be in our office no later than 6:00 p.m. Friday July 31,

2020. USPS Postmarks will be accepted. No metered mail accepted. Make

all checks payable to the 33rd District Agricultural Association (33rd DAA)

A $40 fee will be charged on any returned check. NO refunds will be

made.

3. JUDGING OF EXHIBITS: Exhibitor will upload photos and/or

videos following direction of Virtual Show Company, Walton

Webcasting.

4. ENTRY, JUDGING AND PARTICIPATION: Exhibitors are

required to show their animal on the Virtual

5. DAMAGE TO STOCK: The Board of Directors will use every

precaution in their power for the safe preservation of all articles and stock

on exhibition, but will not be accountable for loss or damage, whatever

may be the cause or the extent of damage done. Exhibitors must give

attention to their articles or animals during the Fair and at the close of the

exhibition.

6. UNCLAIMED AWARDS: After 30 days, any unclaimed exhibits or

awards become the property of the 33rd District Agricultural Association

and may be disposed of.

7. REJECTION OF EXHIBITS: The Association reserves the right to

reject any exhibit improperly entered, or when the ownership is in doubt,

or if required entry fees are lacking, or if not properly conditioned for

the show.

8. NO DOGS, except ADA Authorized Service Dogs are allowed on the

fairgrounds. No exceptions.

9. SAN BENITO COUNTY 4-H PARTICIPATION

REQUIREMENTS: SBCF recognizes all 4-H enrollment requirements.

10. FRAUDULENT ENTRIES: If after the judges have made their

awards, the Association finds that an exhibitor has improperly and falsely

entered any exhibit, said exhibitor will forfeit all rights to all premiums

that may have been awarded him/her in all departments of the Fair.

11. CANCELLED ENTRIES: Exhibitors canceling their entries in

Livestock or Horse Show for any reason after the official date for the

closing of the entries, excepting written verification by a qualified

veterinarian, shall forfeit their entry fees. Veterinary certificates must state

the date of inspection and the nature of disqualification and must be filed

in the Fairgrounds office at least 24 hours prior to the start of the Fair.

This rule will be rigidly enforced.

12. Leader/Advisor Signature Procedure: Leaders or Advisors must

sign the Entry Forms.

13. STILL EXHIBIT RULE: Waived for 2020 ONLY

Message from Secretary Ross, CDFA

We can take pride in the fact that California fairs are world leaders in providing educational and

competitive exhibits that showcase local communities and their talents, as well as providing a

venue for all cultures and lifestyles to promote diversity within the community.

California fairs encourage their communities to learn more about the bounty of California

agriculture. They foster the reconnection of consumers to the land and to the people who produce

their food.

Fairs are a tradition for families and communities to come together to create lasting memories.

However, our fairgrounds are much more than just a place to celebrate. We cannot overlook the

events that take place at our fairgrounds throughout the year; from crab feeds to weddings and,

as needed during emergency situations, fire camps and evacuation centers.

As we look ahead to the year 2020, I would like to express my appreciation for all fairground’s

staff, volunteers, and others who share a commitment to serve their local communities. Thank

you all very much. Your support of California fairgrounds is invaluable.

Yours truly,

Karen Ross

Secretary

California Department of Food & Agriculture

https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/FairsandExpositions/Documents/State_Rules_for_California_Fairs/2020_State_Rules_for_California_Fairs.pdf

https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/FairsandExpositions/Documents/State_Rules_for_California_Fairs/2020_State_Rules_for_California_Fairs.pdf


Junior Livestock Department

OPEN TO 4-H, FFA, GRANGE MEMBERS and INDEPENDENT

JUNIORS RESIDING IN SAN BENITO, SANTA CRUZ &

MONTEREY COUNTIES. MERCED COUNTY OPEN TO JUNIOR

DAIRY CATTLE ONLY. ALL JUNIOR DEPARTMENT RULES &

INSTRUCTIONS APPLY.

Livestock Local Rules 1. All Market Animals to be sold MUST be shown in the virtual show in

order to be eligible to sell. All animals shown in the show MUST sell at

auction. This is historically a terminal Fair and we will hold to that

designation for the 2020 Expereince.

2. BILL OF SALE MUST BE MADE OUT TO INDIVIDUAL

EXHIBITOR FOR BEEF ENTRIES ONLY.

3. LOSS OF EAR TAG: In case of lost ear tag exhibitor must notify Fair

management within 24 hours. Species Chairperson will be notified, and

arrangements made to retag animal.

4. NO PAINT ON HOGS, GLITTER ON STEERS, writing of any kind

on any animal will result in forfeiture of awards and or monies.

5. WEIGHING OF LIVESTOCK: All market livestock (beef, goats, lambs

and swine) will be weighed off the trailer with the following schedule:

SUNDAY September 27

Deliver:

Beef, Lambs and Goats Times for each club/chapter to deliver livestock will be

assigned by Livestock Chairs.

TUESDAY September 29

Deliver:

Hogs Times for each club/chapter to deliver livestock will be

assigned by Livestock Chairs.

6. All persons delivering market animals will wait in the vehicle and they

will be unloaded by Livestock staff and volunteers.

7. Exhibitors will follow the instructions provided by the Virtual

Companies to properly upload their photos and videos for both the

Virtual Show and Virtual Sale.

8. ANIMALS MUST BE IN SHOW CONDITION when entered in the

virtual show and sale. They must be healthy, clean and trimmed with their

hair and skin properly cared for and in good body condition.

9. ALL MARKET EXHIBITORS will be limited to: ONE (1) Qualified

Market Animal for the Show and Sale.

Market Animal is defined as rabbit meat pen, chicken pen, turkey, goat,

lamb, hog or steer/heifer that is market ready.

10. NO MORE THAN ONE OWNERSHIP ON EACH ENTRY FORM.

Livestock must be solely owned by and under exhibitor’s care and

management. Project must be under supervision of an organization to be

eligible to show. Exception - horses and dairy cattle can be leased.

11. PROTEST – refer to State Rule V, rules 1 through 15. Decision of

Livestock Superintendent cannot be protested and is final. All protests must

be presented to the management of the Fair within 24 hours of the alleged

violation, or 24 hours after the results are available to the public of exhibits

judged pre-fair. Protest must be accompanied by a $500 deposit (cash, money

order or certified check) which will be returned only if the protest is

determined valid. Protest and appropriate action are decided by the Fair’s

Board of Directors or designees in a timely manner.

12. AN EXHIBITOR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED from the Auction and

Show if their animal is determined to Not be market ready by livestock

professionals during weigh in.

13. CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION for all market species will

receive an award if donations are received. We will collect money for awards

to pool and divide evenly to each species’ award. No specific award is

guaranteed and the quality of the award will depend on the amount of the

donations to the pool.

14. YQCA CERTIFICATE IS STILL REQUIRED AND MUST BE

RECEIVED IN THE FAIR OFFICE NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 15,

2020.

15. LIVESTOCK SHOW RING CODE OF ETHICS: The member fairs of

the Western Fairs Association are uniting to support ethical and humane

treatment of all animals exhibited at our fairs and expositions, as well as

reinforcing the educational emphasis of competitive programs for animals and

maintaining the highest integrity standard of all participants. Henceforth, the

member fairs of the Western Fairs Association have adopted drafts of the

National Show Ring Code of Ethics as proposed by the American Livestock

Show and Rodeo Managers Association in Jun. 1995 and the Code for Show

Ring Ethics drafted by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions

as working guidelines for member fairs. The Show Ring code of ethics

expresses the belief that we should exhibit animals on their own merits and

each animal should be handled properly with attention towards its needs.

16. ANIMAL OWNERSHIP: SBCF minimum ownership requirements for

2020 are Beef, a minimum of 120 consecutive days and must be tagged on or

before June 1, 2020. Lambs, goats and hog ownership requirement is a

minimum of 60 consecutive days and must be tagged on or before July 31,

2020.

17. See LOCAL RULES & REGULATIONS, Page 4.

18. NO PARKING: All vehicles and trailers delivering livestock for weigh

and load out will not park and no one will leave your vehicle. If you must

leave for an emergency you MUST wear a cloth face covering or mask.

23. PARTNER FOR A SAFE FAIR: The goal of the Fair Board is to present

a Livestock show and sale that still gives the exhibitors a production

agriculture experiences. In the times of Covid 19, all experiences have been

modified or cancelled completely. It is our wish to keep our community

raising their livestock and learning the valuable lessons of care, marketing and

selling a vital food product for our consumers. We ask that all fair livestock

exhibitors and their families observe safe practices at all times. Observing the

mask policy is REQUIRED. Signage will be posted. Hand washing and hand

sanitizing is an essential protective practice for our exhibitors and guests alike.

Junior Livestock Special Rules SPECIAL 4-H CLUB Rules and Regulations:

1. All eligibility and age limitations as per county 4-H participation Re-

quirements (See Local Rules).

2. The 4-H show uniform to be worn by all 4-H exhibitors while

photographing and videoing exhibitors showing livestock and shall

consist of: 4-H cap (must be worn on head or be visible tucked in belt

loop or pocket), white shirt or blouse (short or long sleeve). Absolutely

no midriffs or sleeveless shirts are to be worn. Pants may be white or

black (no acid wash) must be long enough to cover the ankles. If pants

have belt loops, belt must be worn.

SPECIAL FFA CHAPTER RULES:

1. The official FFA Show Uniform to be worn by all FFA exhibitors

while photographing and videoing exhibitors showing livestock and

shall consist of: white trousers, white dress shirt (short or long sleeves)

and the official FFA four-in-hand necktie. The official FFA jacket is

required. Hats or headgear of any kind shall not be worn with the official

show uniform while showing.

2. Students competing in this division must be regularly enrolled in the

high school vocational agriculture program and must meet the require-

ments, rules and regulations set up by the C.A.T.A. and the State Associ-

ation of FFA.

3. All entries in this division must be from projects carried as a part of

High School agricultural programs and must be owned by the student.

SPECIAL INDEPENDENT & GRANGE JUNIOR EXHIBITOR

RULES:

1. Exhibitors not affiliated with any organization can enter appropriate

FFA or 4-H classes, if they meet the following requirements: Independ-

ent exhibitors must be at least 9 years old or in the 4th Grade by Jan. 1,


2020. Exhibitors are eligible to compete/exhibit through Dec. 31st of the

year in which they turn 19 years of age.

2. Independent Juniors must not have been in a junior organization

within one (1) year of the Fair to be eligible to participate.

3. Dress code for Independent Juniors for showing livestock:

a. White or solid black jeans – No acid wash

b. White shirt, long or short sleeves

c. Belt

d. Clean & polished boots or shoes – No pant legs tucked in boots

e. ABSOLUTELY NO MIDRIFFS OR SLEEVELESS SHIRTS.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW RULES BELOW WILL RESULT IN

FORFEITURE OF AWARDS AND/OR MONIES.

**REQUIRED: ALL Exhibitors of Market Livestock, Poultry or Rabbits MUST complete the YQCA Program online.

In 2020 only YQCA Program Certification will be accepted.

www.yqca.org

Rules and Regulations: 1. Leader/Advisor Signature Procedure: Leaders must verify the

student is eligible to represent their program by their signature on the

entry form.

2. EAR TAG NUMBER(S) MUST BE LISTED CORRECTLY ON

ENTRY FORM. Animal will not be permitted to enter the Fair if ear tag

number does not match entry form. NO EXCEPTIONS.

3. ALL LIVESTOCK MUST VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPH AND ARRIVE

FOR WEIGH IN CLEAN AND IN SHOW CONDITION.

4. All sheep and goats MUST have a scrapie tag to show.

5. Certificate of Drug Medication MUST be filled out, properly

signed and turned in at Receiving.

6. If a market animal is considered not market ready by the judge or

sifting committee, then the animal will be scratched from the sale. If

this happens after the sale, the buyer will be refunded.

10. All market animals must be pre-tagged on specified dates. Parent &

Exhibitor must be present day of tagging. In the event exhibitor and par-

ent cannot be present, a leader or designated representative may fill in

providing this change is approved by Fair management in writing two

weeks prior to the tagging date. Pre-tagging of an animal is NOT an

automatic entry in the San Benito County Fair. Exhibitors must enter

pre-tagged animals and pay all fees by the entry deadline to be eligible to

participate in the fair (see page 1).

2020 ENTRY DEADLINE IS FRIDAY JULY 31 at 6:00pm on

PAPER FORMS ONLY.

12. Animals weighed after the sale that are under or over weight will be

pulled from the sale and must be taken home. Buyer will be refunded.

POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS The San Benito County Fair reserves the right to perform a postmortem

examination of any animal which dies at the San Benito County Fair. If

required, this must be performed by an official veterinarian at the

expense of the exhibitor.


Junior Livestock Auction Rules

The San Benito County Fair Junior Livestock Auction is a Terminal Sale – No Live Pickups Chair: Mark Tobias email: [email protected]

Thursday September 24th 9:00am

to

Saturday September 26th 3:00pm 1. The San Benito County Fair, to encourage the boys and girls of San

Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties in their livestock feed

projects, will hold a terminal VIRTUAL Auction sale of market

livestock starting at 9:00 A.M. Thursday September 24th and running

continuously until 3:00pm Saturday September 26th.

2. All beef, sheep, swine and market goats that are market ready will be

sold at auction. All market ready meat pens of rabbits, chickens and

turkeys will be sold.

3. When an entry is made in the market divisions, it is automatically con-

signed to the San Benito County Fair Junior Livestock Auction. This

pertains to market ready animals only. Exhibitors must participate in the

Virtual Show to be eligible to sell their Market Animal. Exhibitors must

deliver their sold animal to the Fairgrounds for weigh in and processing.

Failure to meet this expectation could result in a ban from the San Benito

County Fair for at least one year.

4. EXHIBITORS AND THEIR PARENTS, INSTRUCTORS OR

LEADERS WILL BE CRITICAL FOR THE SUCCESS OF THIS

SALE. The San Benito County Fair will make every affordable and

possible effort to notify our community and surrounding communities of

the Auction dates times and links to join. Our web site and social media

pages will regularly advertise the details of the Sale. Due to extreme

funding and staffing restrictions we will not be mailing information or

paying for additional marketing by newspaper or radio. It is the

additional responsibility of the exhibitor to reach out into the community

to market their animal for sale. Reminder in the photos and video for the

sale, the Exhibitor must be in official uniform per Junior Livestock

Special Rules. Owners/Exhibitors may have help from another exhibitor

if needed, but MUST be present in the photos or videos.

5. Instructions will be provided from Stock Show Auctions Online with

specific instructions to photograph/video and upload Auction items.

6. A sales fee of 6% will be charged by the Auction Committee on all

animals sold. 1% is the fee to the Stock Show Auctions Online and 5%

to cover hauling and other expenses, including condemnation by Federal

inspection, staff time and other necessary expenses. Check off fees and

promotion fees will also be paid from the 5% commission.

7. There will not be any official photographs taken by the Fair in 2020 so

there will not be a fee deducted.

8. Livestock will be sold in the order determined by the auction commit-

tee. The Sellers will be organized Alphabetically rather than lot number

to assist buyers in finding the lot for bids. Stock Show Auctions also has

a search feature to search for the lot by Exhibitor name.

9. SELLERS WILL BE PAID BY CHECK TO BE RELEASED TO 4-H

LEADERS, FFA ADVISORS, GRANGE LEADERS AND/OR THEIR

DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES AT THE SAN BENITO

COUNTY FAIR ENTRY OFFICE NOT SOONER THAN

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 BETWEEN 9 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M.

FORMAL PROXY LETTERS WILL BE REQUIRED.

INDEPENDENT JUNIORS CAN PICKUP THEIR CHECKS AT

THAT TIME. IF SAN BENITO COUNTY FAIR HAS NOT BEEN

PAID BY THE BUYERS THE SELLERS CHECKS MAY BE HELD

LONGER.

10. Thank You Letters: Exhibitors are responsible for writing and

mailing thank you notes to your buyers at your own expense. The

Fair will make every effort to get Buyer and Add on Donor

addresses to you.

11. ANIMAL OWNERSHIP: See Livestock Local Rule #16 on Page 5.

12. To streamline the Junior Livestock Auction at the San Benito County

Fair we will be accepting credit cards. Payment must be made the day of

the Auction by check, cash or credit card.

13. ANIMALS MUST BE SOLD THROUGH THE JUNIOR

LIVESTOCK VIRTUAL AUCTION TO BE ELIGIBLE TO

RECEIVE ANY ADD-ON PAYMENTS. THE ADD ON OPTION

WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28 at

5:00pm.


Dept. 72 - Junior Rabbits Chair: Charla Allen (831) 206-3241

Send questions to [email protected]

Important Dates and Times

Paper Entries Due Friday August 28, 2020

One Day Drop off and Judging

Processing to follow

Judging: Friday September 25, 2020

Exhibitors will drop of meat pens between 8:00-9:30am

At Bolado Park Poultry Barn

4-H & FFA UTILITY RABBITS

Not open to Primary 4-H members.

DIVISION 330 MEAT PEN

Entry Fees: (per entry per class) $ 10.00

Booking Fee for Virtual Auction $ 10.00

Total Entry Fee $ 20.00

American System of Judging

Animals may not be entered in any other class.

Limit: One entry per exhibitor

REMINDER: Meat Pen Entry counts as a livestock auction animal.

OPEN TO: San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz County residents

Still Exhibit is not required for 2020.

1. All Market ready meat pens will be eligible to sell at Auction. The

fair will handle the processing of the animals. It is the exhibitor’s

responsibility thereafter to deliver the processed animal to the

buyer. This is a terminal sale.

2. 4-H and FFA meat pens will be judged together. 4-H & FFA members

only. Not open to Primary 4-H members.

3. Minimum weight 3 1/2 lbs. each, maximum weight 5 ½ lbs. each

and born on or after July 21, 2020. May not be older. All breeds

judged together. Each entry to be one breed and color. Rabbits must be

owned for a minimum of 30 consecutive days prior to the fair – proof of

ownership required (pedigree or bill of sale). At or before 30 days a

pedigree or Bill of Sale must be turned into the Office.

Class: 1. Three Rabbits

Dept. 71 - Junior Poultry

Chair: Donald Barger (831) 915-8918

Important Dates and Times

Paper Entries Due Friday August 28, 2020

One Day Drop off and Judging

Processing to follow

Judging: Friday September 25, 2020

Exhibitors will drop of meat pens between 8:00-9:30am

At Bolado Park Poultry Barn

4-H & FFA POULTRY MEAT PEN & MARKET TURKEY


Rules and Regulations:

1. All breeds judged together.

2. Disqualifications: a) Any animal exhibiting vicious or uncontrollable

aggression which endangers the safety of the Judge or the public.

3. You must be entered in Division and Class to be judged.

4. Judging will take place on Friday September 25.

5. The leg band numbers must correspond with the number you

listed on your entry form.

6. 4-H and FFA meat pens will show together.

7. All Market ready meat pens will be eligible to sell at Auction. The

fair will handle the processing of the animals. It is the exhibitor’s

responsibility thereafter to deliver the processed animal to the

buyer. This is a terminal sale.

8. ANIMAL OWNERSHIP – POULTRY MEAT PENS: Must be owned

for 30 consecutive days before the judging date. MARKET TURKEYS:

Must be owned for 60 consecutive days before the judging date.

9. Livestock Auction Rules apply

Please mark your MARKET ENTRY FORM as follows:

Gender in the Gender box (male, female)

Leg Band Number in the Tattoo/Ear Notch box.

DIVISION 170 4-H & FFA POULTRY MEAT PEN

Entry Fee: $ 10.00



4-H & FFA members only. Not open to Primary 4-H members.

Class: 1. 4-H & FFA Meat Pen - 2 Birds market ready weighing 4 - 9 pounds each

DIVISION 171 SINGLE MARKET TURKEY

Entry Fee: $ 10.00



4-H & FFA members only. Not open to Primary 4-H members.


1. Ownership: Market turkeys must be owned by exhibitor at least 60

days prior to fair, i.e. bill of sale or invoice.

2. Proof of ownership signed proof from 4-H and FFA Leader required,

this will be turned in at time of check in.

3. Delivery of single market turkey is the responsibility of the exhibitor

Class: 1. Young Tom - 16 weeks max

2. Young Hen - 16 weeks max


Dept. 73 - Junior Market Goats Chair: Bryan Colman (209) 605-5046

Co-Chair: Justin Wilkinson

Important Dates and Times Paper Entries Due Friday July 31, 2020 Mandatory Tagging will be done by leaders from

Thursday July 16-Friday July 31, 2020.

Receiving of Market Animals: Sunday September 27th

Times for each club/chapter to deliver livestock will be assigned by Livestock Chairs.

Judging of All Animals schedule to be determined

by Virtual Company

Paper entries only for 2020

All Market Goats are eligible to show.

All Junior Dept. & Jr. Livestock Rules Apply

All Breeds Judged Together



1. MINIMUM WEIGHT FOR MARKET GOATS IS 65 POUNDS.

ANIMALS WEIGHING OVER THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF

105 POUNDS WILL ONLY BE PAID TO 105 POUNDS.

3. Market animals be bathed and in show condition for the virtual show.

Exhibitors must be in uniform.

7. Wethers and does, any breed or crossbred goat less than 12 months of

age showing milk teeth. All breeds judged together. Goats must be

dehorned. Scurs will be allowed up to one half inch.

8. ANIMAL OWNERSHIP – See Livestock Local Rule #16 on Page 5.

9. ALL GOATS MUST HAVE SCRAPIE TAGS.


Ear Tag Number in the Tattoo/Ear Notch box

Scrapie Number in the Scrapie ID box

Gender in the Gender box (male or female).

SINGLE MARKET GOATS DIVISION 109 INDEPENDENT SINGLE MARKET GOAT DIVISION 110 4-H SINGLE MARKET GOAT DIVISION 111 FFA SINGLE MARKET GOAT

Entry and Admin Fee: $ 15.00

Virtual Show Fee (required) $ 35.00



Class: 1. Market Goat, 65 to 105 pounds

Dept. 75 - Junior Market Sheep Chair: Kristine Hudson & Katy Dorrance






by Virtual Company






1. MINIMUM WEIGHT FOR MARKET SHEEP IS 110 POUNDS.



2.Market animals must be bathed and in show condition for the virtual

show. Exhibitors must be in uniform.

5. Lambs exhibiting callipyge (Heavy Muscled) in their conformation

will NOT be allowed in Market classes at the San Benito County Fair.

Any lamb showing these traits (callipyge) will be sifted by the judge and

returned to the owner. These lambs will NOT be allowed to show in any

class at the Fair. The judge’s decision will be FINAL.


Member must be in good standing with affiliated organizations.

7. Market lambs may not carry more than one inch of stretched fleece at

any point on their bodies.

SINGLE MARKET LAMBS Please mark your MARKET ENTRY FORM as follows:


Scrapie Number in the Scrapie ID box

Gender in the Gender box (male, female).

DIVISION 129 INDEPENDENT SINGLE MARKET LAMB DIVISION 130 4-H SINGLE MARKET LAMB DIVISION 131 FFA SINGLE MARKET LAMB





Class: 1. Market Lamb, 110 to 150 pounds


Dept. 77 - Junior Swine Chair: John Garner and Jiana Escobar



Receiving of Market Animals: Tuesday September 29th



by Virtual Company






1. MINIMUM WEIGHT FOR MARKET HOGS IS 215 POUNDS. ANIMALS WEIGHING OVER THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF 275 POUNDS ON SEPTEMBER 29 WILL BE PULLED FROM THE SALE AND SENT HOME. HOGS OVER MAXIMUM

WEIGHT WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

2 Market animals must be bathed and in show condition for the virtual

show. Exhibitors must be in uniform.

5. ANIMAL OWNERSHIP – See Livestock Local Rule #16 on Page 5. Member must be in good standing with affiliated organization.



Gender in the Gender box (gilt, barrow).

SINGLE MARKET HOGS

DIVISION 149 INDEPENDENT SINGLE MARKET HOG DIVISION 150 4-H SINGLE MARKET HOG DIVISION 151 FFA SINGLE MARKET HOG Entry and Admin Fee: $ 15.00




Class: 1. Market Hogs, 215 to 275 pounds

Dept. 78 - Junior Market Beef Chair: Becky Doty (831) 801-3891 and Mark Lema

Important Dates and Times Paper Entries Due Friday July 31, 2020

Mandatory Tagging and Initial Weigh-In was done on Jun 1, 2020 from 3:00

to 7:00 p.m. at Bolado Park.




by Virtual Company






1. MINIMUM WEIGHT FOR MARKET BEEF IS 1000 POUNDS.



2. Market animals must be clipped and bathed and photographed in show

condition for virtual Show. Exhibitor must be in Uniform.


6. Any exhibitor wising to purchase and pick up their hide from the

processor must include the amount of $150 with their Entry by the Entry

Deadline of July 31, 2020



Gender in the Gender box (steer or heifer).

SINGLE MARKET BEEF (STEERS OR HEIFERS) DIVISION 159 INDEPENDENT SINGLE MARKET BEEF DIVISION 160 4-H SINGLE MARKET BEEF DIVISION 161 FFA SINGLE MARKET BEEF





Class: 1. Steer or Heifer, 1000 and up.

San Benito County Fair- Junior Department

LIVESTOCK ENTRY FORM

Every market animal exhibitor at the San Benito County Fair MUST properly complete and sign the Certificate of Animal Medication in order to be eligible to sell at the SBC Fair Junior Livestock Auction. A parent or guardian must also sign and date the certificate. Bring certificate with you for final weigh in and load out.

Please Print Entry Fees $:

Name (Last):

Name (First):

PO/Street:

City & Zip: Check #: Other $:

Phone: E-Mail:

Receipt #: Cash: Total Fees $:

Hold Harmless Statement- Read and Sign The exhibitor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the 33rd DAA, Fair, the County and State of California from and against any liability, claim loss or expense (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of any injury or damage which is caused by, arises from or is any way connected with participation in this program or event, excepting only that caused by the sole act of negligence of the fair. The fair management shall not be responsible or accidents or losses that may occur to any exhibitors or exhibits at the fair. The exhibitor (or parent or guardian of a minor) is responsible for any injury or damage resulting from exhibitor’s participation in the program or event. This includes any injury to others or to the exhibitor or to the exhibitor's property.

X________________________________________________________________ _______________________ Signature of Exhibitor Date X _______________________________________________________________________________________ Parent or Legal Guardian (Sign and Print Name) Date

Date of Entry: ________________ YQCA Certificate Complete and copy attached

Check One: □ 4-H □ FFA *Leaders must sign to verify eligibility to Show and Sell at the SBCF* Scrapie Tag #:__________________ LEADER SIGNATURE:__________________________________________

Division # Class # Breed Sex Ear Tag/Tattoo (Required) Entry Fee

2020 San Benito County Fair Virtual Livestock Sale Buyer Instructions & FAQ

The Buying Process Instructions: 1. All buyers past and new will need to go to https://www.stockshowauction.com/register to create their

online buyer account. On the drop down titled “Interested In” you need to select “bidding and buying”.2. This account you set up will be used to log in to bid, as well as place add-on bids.3. The Virtual Livestock Sale will be active for bidding starting at 9:00pm on September 24th thru 3:00pm on

September 26th .4. You can log in at any time within that active timeframe to place your bids.5. The Virtual Livestock Sale program will send you an alert if you get out bid so you are able to go back in

and raise your bid.6. You will have the same disposition options as in the past:

a. Beef, goats, sheep, & swine (Resale & Custom process)b. Rabbit, chicken and turkey (Process)

7. At the closing of the sale, you will receive an invoice electronically from stockshowauctions.com showing you your purchases.

8. After you receive this invoice, if you have any multiple buyer splits or you bought with one login and it needs to be split to different buyer numbers please let the livestock office know so we can make the appropriate change.

9. Hard copy invoices will be mailed by the fairgrounds to all buyers on or before October 9, 2020.

FAQ’s: 1. Can I still do add-ons?

a. Yes, you can do addons through your account on stockshowacutions.com OR directly through thefair. The traditional add-on form will be made available online for buyers to fill out and mail, emailor drop off at the fair livestock office. All add-ons must be completed and received bystockshowauctions.com or in the Fair Office, no later than Monday September 28th at 5:00pm.

2. I buy for multiple people and in the past have purchased under multiple buyer numbers. Can I still dothat through my account on stockshowauctions.com?

a. Each account on stockshowauctions.com requires a different email address. If you have bought withmultiple numbers in the past and don’t want to hassle with multiple accounts onstockshowauctions.com, you can create one account for the Virtual Livestock Sale. Then, after theclose of the sale please contact the livestock office at (831) 628-3421 [email protected] and we will break out your purchases before we bill. For anychanges we need to make, contact us before October 7th so the information on your bill is correct.

3. Will I be buying by the lot or by the pound?a. All animals will be sold by the lot.

4. How do I get a credit on my bill for buying resale?a. All animals will be weighed on Sunday September 27th or Tuesday September 29th. These weights

will be used to calculate your resale credit.

5. How do I pay for my purchases?a. In order to get accurate bills pertaining to who purchased what lot and proper resale credit, we will

mail out all statements on or before Friday October 9th. When you receive your bill, you will beable to mail in your payment or call the fair office with a credit card for payment.

https://www.stockshowauction.com/register

https://www.stockshowauction.com/







mailto:%[email protected]

mailto:%[email protected]

6. Can my bill be emailed to me? a. If you would like your bill emailed, as well as being mailed please let the livestock office know at

[email protected] or 831-628-3421

7. Can I still purchase an animal and take the meat for my freezer? a. Yes, you can still choose a “process” option and the meat will be processed, cut and wrapped at

Freedom Meat Locker. Contact them for cut and wrap instructions.

8. How do I know what exhibitors are selling? a. On stockshowauctions.com, there will be a sale catalog posted: Junior Livestock Auction. These

catalogs will look like they have in the past.

9. How do I find who I want to purchase? a. Within the Virtual Livestock Sale platform there are quite a few search options. Buyers are able to

search by exhibitor name, club/chapter, low to high bid, etc.

10. What if I need help? a. The livestock office staff will be in the office from 8AM to 5 PM on Thursday, September 24th

through Saturday, September 26th. You can call, email, or come to the office for assistance. We are committed to help everyone that needs assistance during this new virtual sale.

11. What if I want to place a “max bid”? a. You can place a “max bid” on what you are willing to bid up to and if someone is bidding against

you, the platform will up your bid, if needed, only up to the max amount you specified. Then it will notify you that you have been outbid in case you want to elevate that max bid amount, but it will not do that automatically.

12. Who will be billing me? a. The San Benito County Fair will bill all buyers with the same billing system we have used in the past.

13. Do I need a credit card to create a buyer account on stockshowauctions.com? a. No, a credit card is not required.

14. What if the animal I purchased does not make the weight requirement or is not market ready when inspected at drop off?

a. The animal will be considered a “no sale” and will be removed from your statement.




2020 San Benito County Fair’s Virtual Livestock Sale Exhibitor FAQ’s

1. Do I have to complete the YQCA course? a. Yes, this course will need to be completed before an exhibitor can enter online

2. Do I have to be in “official show uniform” for my pictures and videos? a. Yes

3. Will my animal be sold by the pound or by the lot? a. All animals will be sold by the lot.

4. How will my animal be weighed? a. At the scheduled drop off your animal will be weighed.

5. Will “add-ons” still be allowed? a. Yes, add ons will be accepted for two days after the close of the Sale. Add ons will close at 5:00pm on

Monday September 28th at 5:00pm. 6. Will there be a commission taken from the sale proceeds for my lot?

a. Yes, the Auction company will charge a 1% commission and the San Benito County Fair will charge a 5% commission for a total of 6% commission.

b. The Fair will pay all trucking, check off and market support fees and all other expenses with that fee. c. The buyer will pay for any custom processing charges.

7. Is Live pick up allowed? a. No, San Benito County Fair is a Terminal Fair. You must Show your animal to be eligible for the Auction

and you must deliver your animal for processing to receive your Auction proceeds.

8. When will I get my sale check? a. Leader/advisors with a proxy letter from their students, can pick up the virtual sale checks from the

Fair administration office starting Friday November 13th between 9:00 and 4:30pm.

9. Does my animal need to be “fitted” in the sale photos/video? a. Yes, your animal needs to be in the same condition as if you were physically selling it at the fair.

10. Can I sell more than 1 Market animal? (beef, goat, sheep, rabbits, chickens, turkey & swine)? a. No, exhibitors are limited to having one Market animal, one turkey or one meat pen or chickens or

rabbits in the virtual sale.

11. Does the fair assigned ear tag (beef, goat, sheep, & swine) need to be in the online pictures? a. Yes, one of the pictures will need to show the fair assigned ear tag.

12. Can I pull my animal from the sale? a. If you wish to scratch from the sale you have until September 15th to inform the livestock office in

writing by email to [email protected] or letter mailed to the Fair office. After the animal is sold you are required to deliver the animal or risk a one-year ban from the San Benito County Fair.


Show Set Up 1. This is a bracket style show. Brackets can be broken up by breed and sex.

2. Initial class sizes will depend on the individual show and number entries.

3. Classes can have up to eight animals. In the early Rounds, with large number of entries two or more

will advance into the next round and others will be eliminated.

4. Each round will continue with classes of four until a Top Four of each breed is reached. For the

Champion Drive, the judge will review each Breed Champion again and pull only four up to compete for

Champion, Reserve, Third and Fourth Overall.

5. All judging takes place at the Walton Webcasting studio in Walton, Indiana with live commentary

throughout the entirety of the webcast.

Show Entries Video Requirements 1. Register for the show by submitting payment to:

waltonwebcasting.com - click Cyber Livestock Show.

This will be done by the San Benito County Fair.

2. Once payment is received an entry form will be

emailed for submission.

3. You will fill out exhibitor & animal information, as

well as upload your video into the entry form.

4. Videos must be taken during the entry time frame.

Old video footage will not be accepted.

5. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to upload the

entry form by the last day of the entry deadline, no

refunds will be provided if the deadline is missed.

6. Try not to wait until the last minute to sign up. We

review for quality & the sooner you upload your video

the more time you will have for corrections.

7. The show will be available online at

waltonwebcasting.com or the Walton Webcasting

Facebook Page!

8. WWC is not responsible for non-viewing of poor

quality, 4K videos or vertically filmed videos.

9. Check website for any Rule updates.

No 4K videos. 1080p only (your phone automatically

films in 1080p). Phone MUST be held SIDEWAYS

(horizontally).

1. Showman should be dressed in show attire.

2. Videos should be roughly 60 seconds.

3. Videos are to be uploaded directly from the device

that the video was recorded on. Texting/emailing video

compromises the quality.

4. No editing is allowed. Must be a continuous video,

with no stopping and restarting. -No zooming in and

out.

5. In no particular order: a chest, side, and rear-view

shot should be provided. If an angle is missing it could

cost advancing to the next round.

6. Refer to the tutorial videos on our website

waltonwebcasting.com Cyber Livestock Show page

before filming your animal.

7. Videoing outside on level ground is best.

8. Sound will not be used so the cameraman can talk

to the showman while videoing.

9. Good luck!

Questions

Email - [email protected]

Rhonda Flack

(765) 431-7367


33RD DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION 9000 Airline Highway

PO Box 780 Tres Pinos, CA 95075

831-628-3421

Dear Market Livestock Award Donors,

We are reaching out to you with another unprecedented change in our traditional Fair experience. Our market livestock show is

scheduled to be an online experience this year and we will not have any breeding or feeder shows. We have begun working with

Walton Webcasting to set up a platform for our exhibitors to upload video of them, in uniform, showing their animals. This will give

them an opportunity to have a judge evaluate their entry and place it in a format that will eventually identify the Grand Champion

and Reserve Grand Champion. The animals will be weighed at the Fairgrounds before trucking to the processor. Those weights will

be forwarded to Walton and they will break classes so the animals will be competing with similar size animals, as in a live show.

We do not know the dates the shows will be webcast yet, but, as soon as we do, we will post them and provide links to the show on

our social media pages and our website. This process will also include an online Market Auction hosted by Stock Show Auctions. The

exhibitors will upload a photo of their project animal and the Auction will be open for bidding and add ons for several days.

Buyers will be allowed to make a custom purchase and have it processed for pick up at Freedom Meat Locker.

We know this is not the way any of us want to see our Fair happen, and we know that this process is causing disappointment for

many exhibitors and their families. We are disappointed too. We are working hard on many fronts to move up hill on sliding sand.

We are looking at over 70% revenue losses on the grounds this year and restrictions for any events we may be able to have are so

difficult to overcome with our small staff we are having to cut back more extremely than we ever imagined we would. We also

know that many of you and your businesses are in a similar struggle to keep your businesses open.

On a positive note, we have had requests from community members to donate to our Livestock awards. In an attempt to make that

available, we are opening our Fair awards program with a slightly different look this year. If you are interested in donating to

awards for the Market Livestock show exhibitors, your donation of any amount will go into a pool with all other donations. When

we reach the final date to accept donations, August 14th, we will know the amount we have to spend to purchase awards. To

minimize production and mailing expense we are attempting to reach you all by email and social media posting. If we have to mail

letters or documents we will reimburse that cost from the donations before determining the final amount to spend on awards. Our

awards committee will then research awards that are fun and still fit in the budget. We do not guarantee buckles or any specific

awards. We will not be able to take a donation for any one award. All award donations will be part of the pool and will be spent

entirely on the awards program expenses; postage, purchasing items and shipping.

Thank you for your continued support of the San Benito County Fair and Fairgrounds and our youth exhibitors. Please share this

letter with any other interested donors, and contact us if you have any questions; 831-628-3421 or [email protected].

Return the bottom portion with your donation and check or call the office to make a credit card payment.

2020 MARKET LIVESTOCK AWARD POOL DONATION *Donations must be received in the office by Friday August 14th*

to be available for awards Donations received later will be returned or you or may designated them for general operations support.

Name:________________________________________________________________________________________________

Donation amount: _____________________________________________________________________

Checks made payable to the 33rd DAA can be mailed to PO Box 780 Tres Pinos, CA 95075. Please consult your tax professional to determine the benefit of your donation.
