4-H & FFA YOUTH EXHIBITORS
LIVESTOCK
The Wide Open PRCA Rodeo opens the Fair with two full nights of bull riding, barrel racing, and roughstock action.
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SHOWCASING TREASURE COAST YOUTH
The St. Lucie County Fair currently welcomes 4-H and FFA youth ages 8-18 to show livestock. Beef Breeding and the Goat Show are Open Shows for St. Lucie County residents — no 4-H/FFA membership required. Live animal exhibitors must have a valid Code of Ethics Certificate and submit a headshot for their ID badge.
Livestock Desk: livestock@stluciecountyfair.org · 772-579-9594
LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR
Contact the livestock desk livestock@stluciecountyfair.org or call 772-579-9594
General Information
The St. Lucie County Fair is chartered under Florida State Statues, Chapter 616 as a County Fair serving residents of St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. The fair is dedicated to promoting the agricultural, horticultural, industrial, creative arts and sciences, and educational opportunities while providing quality entertainment for the people of the Treasure Coast. The St. Lucie County Fair currently welcomes only 4-H or FFA youth 8-18 to show livestock. Beef Breeding and the Goat show have additional eligibility for "Open Show" youth participants please refer to the livestock premium book for further details.
The Fair welcomes any and all support from individuals and businesses who wish to help the Fair fully realize its goals to serve our residents and to promote our great county.
The Fair Association is recognized as a 501(C)-3 nonprofit educational organization by the Federal Government and the State of Florida.
2026-2027 Livestock Committee
Jason Rivas, Christ Russakis, CJ Crouch, Amber McSwain, Cyndi Russakis, Jackie Adams, Audra Macon and Eric Macon, Doug Swartz, Natasha Rivas, Mary Beth Becton, Dalton Hamrick, Joe Payne, Erin Rosskopf, Dana Ward, Zach Permann, Dru Thompson, Bernadine Russakis, Lainie Rivas, Johnathon Sheelar, Maria Cerrone, Ashley Cartlon, Debra Lodgson, Elaine Albritton
See "How To" create an online entry below!
Steer Online Entries OPEN August 17th and CLOSE August 31st @11:59pm.
Swine Online Entries OPEN October 12th and CLOSE October 30th @11:59pm.
Small Animal Entries OPEN September 28th and CLOSE November 2nd @11:59pm.
Beef Breeding Online Entries OPEN November 9th and CLOSE November 30th @11:59pm.
Horse Online Entries OPEN November 9th and CLOSE December 14th @11:59pm.
Goat Online Entries OPEN November 9th and CLOSE December 14th @11:59pm.
Ethics Certification Information
All Live Animal Exhibitors ages 8-18, must have a valid Code of Ethics Certificate. (Small Animal, Goat, Horse, Swine, Steer Beef Breeding Barns)
Visit
https://floridastatefairag.com/ethics/workshop/ for workshop dates & locations!
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Buyers Plaque Form
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Market Swine
Information
Market Swine Shows: a judged event or display where pigs compete to win various titles in each category. Pigs are scored on their market quality which includes muscle, fat, and body structure along with qualities they must possess for their specific breed. Other names for a pig show include swine show and hog show.
Record Books Due February 26th @11:00am in the Show Arena.
Mandatory Exhibitor Meeting February 26th @11:00am
UPDATES FOR SWINE EXHIBITORS
- Market swine exhibitors are required to provide a clear or blue corner mount waterer with nipple drinker. (NO pipe products or homemade products).
- These are the three approved waterers!
Market Steers
Information
Market Steer Shows: a judged event or display where steers compete to win various titles in each category. Steers are scored on their market quality which includes muscle, fat, and body structure along with qualities they must possess for their specific breed.
Record Books Due February 28th @11:00am in the Show Arena.
Goats
Information
Goat Shows:
*This is an Open Show for exhibitors who reside in St. Lucie County. (No Need to be 4-H or FFA)
Goats need to be a good weight and muscle definition. A lot of times it is necessary to feed your goat more or less in the weeks leading up to the show to get them in prime condition. The goat should have some muscle definition in its back, legs, and flanks. The judge should also be able to feel the goat's ribs. The goat should not have a visible belly. There are various classes of breeds and types please refer to the livestock premium book for further descriptions.
Sponsorships due January 11th at MANDATORY BARN MEETING or earlier in FAIR OFFICE NO EXCEPTIONS
Record Books Due February 8th @ the fair office by 5:00pm.
Horses
Information
Horse Shows: A horse show is a judged exhibition of horse and riders. Some shows are categorized by breed or open to all. These events are judged on conformation (the shape or structure of an animal) of a horse as well as performance. Most shows consist of a series of different performances, called classes, wherein a group of horses with similar training or characteristics compete against one another for awards and, often, prize money.
Record Books Due to leaders
BEEF BREEDING
Cow/Calf entries PLEASE enter ASAP to determine barn space.
Beef Breeding Shows:
*Beef Breeding is an Open Show for exhibitors who reside in St. Lucie County. (No Need to be 4-H or FFA)
Beef Breeding animals are used only for breeding stock. You will see many breeds of bulls, heifers and cows. Many are used locally for breeding purposes. Judges will discuss the pros and cons of the animal according to its breeding standards.
Stop by the show and learn some information on breed animals!
ALL Sponsorships due Monday, December 01, 2025, in the FAIR OFFICE by 4pm
Record Books Due February 8th at the FAIR OFFICE by 5:00pm.
Small Animal Barn (Rabbits, Chickens, Cavies, etc)
Information
Guinea Pigs: are also known as cavies (ka--ve-z), and are known as such in the exhibition arena. Fur and Feather included information on cats, birds, rabbits, poultry, cavies, and mice, indicating that not just cats were popular as pets.
Poultry Show: Every bird will be taken out of the cage to be examined, so it helps if your bird is relaxed and can be handled by the judge. Cage training before the show can help to acclimate your birds to being handled. Most serious fanciers will keep their birds indoors in ‘penning sheds’, especially white feathered breeds to avoid sunlight, grass and mud. Keep male and female birds separately and make sure there is no bullying going on as a few feathers pecked out in the wrong place can spoil the perfect bird.
Rabbit Show:
Every rabbit will be displayed and judged with its owner. Awards are according to breeds.
Showmanship: Each exhibitor will be judged on showmanship. This judging is only on the exhibitor, how well the animal is presented to the judge.
Sponsorships due October 30th at the FAIR OFFICE by 4:00pm
Record Books & Cage Signs Due February 8th at the FAIR OFFICE by 5:00pm.
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