LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR PAGE

Contact the livestock desk livestock@stluciecountyfair.org or call 772-579-9594

IMPORTANT UPDATES

Live Animal Exhibitors ages 8-18 MUST have a valid Ethics Certificate. (Small Animal, Goat, Horse, Swine, Steer, Beef Breeding Barns)

All Live Animal Exhibitors must submit a headshot photo for their ID badge with their online entry. (Small Animal, Goat, Horse, Swine, Steer, Beef Breeding Barns)

ALL Record Books will be judged.

2027 LIVESTOCK PREMIUM BOOK

2027 Livestock Premium Book

2026/2027 St. Lucie County Fair Livestock Schedule

2026/2027 Livestock Schedule

General Information

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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

Online Entries Open Dates:

Online Entries click here ...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.

How to create an online entry

CLICK HERE to learn more!

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!

Parking Rules

Parking Guide Map

Graduating Senior Speech Form

Click Here for Template

Buyers Plaque Form

Market Swine

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!

Amazon.com: Trojan Pen Waterer - 2.5 Gal - Ideal for Swine Shows : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com: Trojan Speciality Products 4-Gallon, Corner Mount

Aquifer Portable Pen Watering System. - Sullivan Supply

Swine Record Book

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

Market Steers

Steer Record Book

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

Goat Barn Sponsorship Form

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.

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.

Small Animal Barn Sponsorship Form

Sponsorship Form

Horses

Horse Record Books COMING SOON

Horse JR I-II Judged Record Book

Horse SR I-II Judged Record Book

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

Beef Breeding Sponsorship Form

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.