CONTACT: Hannah Imgrund | Phone: 570-428-2055
JUDGE: Alli Jobe
ENTRY FEE: $3.00 per animal
Payment is due with entry form and must be postmarked by July 7. There will be absolutely no substitutions after the July 7 Entry Deadline, including arrival day at the fair.
4-H and FFA Entries are limited to members of Union County 4-H and the following FFA Chapters: Lewisburg, Mifflinburg and Milton.
- 4-H or FFA members must be present and have charge of their animals — wethers or ewes — at the time of the judging.
- All sheep shall be washed, properly fitted (slick sheared to 1/8”) and trimmed. Blankets must be removed prior to judging and kept off the animals until leaving the fair.
- All market lambs must have an official Certificate of Veterinary inspection, which must be checked before animals are unloaded. All market lambs must have an official USDA scrapie ear tag.
- All market animals will be weighed at the time and place designated by the livestock sale committee.
- Animals to be sold at the Livestock Sale must weigh between 80 to 170 lbs. at weigh-in.
- Animals must be tagged during designated tagging times at the fairgrounds. 2025 dates: 5/10 and 5/14. A maximum of four animals may be tagged and a maximum of two animals shown. Scrapie tag will be required for all market lambs regardless of sex.
- Pair of market lambs must be owned by one exhibitor.
Section 5 – Market Lambs
| DEPT | SEC | CLASS | DESCRIPTION | PREMIUMS/AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 1 | Market Lamb | $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 |
| 10 | 5 | 2 | Market Lamb | $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 |
| 10 | 5 | 3 | Market Lamb | $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 |
| 10 | 5 | 4 | Market Lamb | $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 |
| 10 | 5 | 5 | Market Lamb | $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 |
| 10 | 5 | 6 | Market Lamb | $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 |
| 10 | 5 | 7 | Market Lamb | $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 |
| 10 | 5 | 8 | Pair of Market Lambs - Two Lambs - may be Wethers or Ewes | $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 |
| 10 | 5 | 9 | Grand Champion Lamb | Rosette |
| 10 | 5 | 10 | Reserve Grand Champion Lamb | Rosette |
Section 5S – Market Lamb Showmanship
| DEPT | SEC | CLASS | DESCRIPTION | PREMIUMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5S | 1 | Showmanship - Ages 8-10 (as of Jan 1) | $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 |
| 10 | 5S | 2 | Showmanship - Ages 11-15 (as of Jan 1) | $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 |
| 10 | 5S | 3 | Showmanship - Ages 16-21 (as of Jan 1) | $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 |
Betty Hook Memorial Lamb Awards
Sponsored by The Hook, Kieffer and Lauver Families
Top Lambs born and bred in Union County AND owned or purchased by a 4H/FFA member of Union County will receive recognition in memory of Betty Hook.
- 1st Place Lamb – Plaque + $20.00.
- 2nd Place Lamb – Plaque + $10.00.
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