120th Annual Missouri State Fair General Rules & Regulations 2022

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by  Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri State Fair Commission

ADMISSION ATM
Single day adult ............................................................................. $12.00 ATMs are for use by the public and are located at various locations on
S Age 6 - 12 ........................................................................................$ 3.00 the Fairgrounds; look for signage or ask at one of the information booths.
N 5 and younger .................................................................................FREE
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L Citizen Discount Card, driver's license, etc.) on August 11, 12, 13, 19 and 20. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August
U Advance Adult Admission ticket (must be purchased before 14 - 18. Hours on August 21 are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
G August 11, 2022) ..........................................................................$10.00 Competitive Exhibit Buildings are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
E Adult Exhibitor tickets (13 and older) (must be purchased before on August 11, 12, 13, 19 and 20. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. August
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S Admission prices are subject to increase by any required federal or will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 11-20 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LE state taxes. Absolutely no general admission refunds. on August 21.
U All building exhibits must remain intact until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August
R PARKING 21. Any exhibitor who violates this policy will not be allowed to return to
L In no case is the Missouri State Fair responsible for any theft, accident or future fairs.
A loss of any property. The Fair reserves the right to limit quantities purchased.
R Single day - general parking ...........................................................FREE CAMPING - PUBLIC
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N Single day - reserved parking (concessionaires/livestock The Missouri State Fair campground is located on the west side of
E exhibitors) ($4.62 + $.38 sales tax) ............................................$ 5.00 the fairgrounds on Clarendon Road. The 60-acre campground provides
G Advance livestock vehicle (11 days) (Must be purchased approximately 170 electrical, water and sewer hook-ups, on a first-come,
with entries.) ($23.10 + $1.90 sales tax) ................................... $25.00 first-served basis and also has three sewage waste dump stations and
Advance livestock vehicle (6 days) (Must be purchased restrooms/shower facilities.
with entries.) ($13.86 + $1.14 sales tax) ....................................$15.00 The camping fee is $35.00 ($32.34 + $2.66 sales tax) per vehicle per
Delivery vehicle and driver ($92.40 + $7.60 sales tax) ................$100.00 day beginning August 5th. No refunds. Any problems regarding camping
Storage vehicle sticker (For all storage type vehicles in or fees should be directed to the campground office located in the entrance
Purveyor Lot w/o electricity) ($92.40 + $7.60 sales tax) ..........$100.00 booth on the north side of the west public campground.
Storage vehicle sticker (For all storage type vehicles in Electricity supplied through RV plug only. No 110 volt receptacles avail-
Purveyor Lot with electricity) ($254.10 + $20.90 sales tax) .....$275.00 able.
Delivery vehicles will not be permitted to operate after 10:00 a.m. in In the event of overloads on circuits, Fair management reserves the
restricted areas. right to curtail electrical service during exceptional demand periods.
Taxis enter Gate 11 and may not go past unloading area at admission gate Extension cords without a ground wire are not to be used.
turn around lot. PUBLIC CAMPGROUND VISITOR PARKING: For the convenience of
our customers, limited visitor parking will be available in our public camp-
FOR MORE INFORMATION, WRITE, CALL OR VISIT: grounds at a cost of $10.00 ($9.24 + $0.76 sales tax) per car on a first-
2503 West 16th Street, Sedalia MO 65301 come, first-served basis. Visitor tags must be obtained at the campground
www.mostatefair.com entrance booth, and visitors must park in designated area, as directed by
E-mail: [email protected] our campground hosts. When designated visitor parking is full, all overflow
traffic must park in general parking, at the direction of our parking staff.
Switchboard [phone] ATV’s will be prohibited in both the main Fairgrounds and the camp-
Business Office [phone] ground.
Marketing & Publicity Office [phone] Golf cars only may be operated in the campgrounds with adherence to
Concessions Office [phone] or 530-5622 the Fair policy, with a $100.00 permit ($92.40 + $7.60 sales tax).
Competitive Entry Department [phone] A pedestrian underpass located on the east side of the campground exit
Building Manager [phone] connects the campground to the Fairgrounds. Regular Fair admission will
be charged to those entering grounds via the tunnel.
For general information call toll-free A wristband gives access to and from the campground with only one
1-800-422-FAIR (3247) admission charge per day.
Absolutely no coolers with alcoholic beverages will be allowed
22 For grandstand ticket information or to purchase tickets, inside the inner gates of the Fairgrounds.
0 call Etix 1-800-514-3849 or Tampering with utilities is prohibited. Opening, modifying or otherwise
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-2 Hearing-impaired Missourians may call Relay Missouri, commercial exhibitors not complying with this rule may not be offered contract
11 1-800-735-2966 (TTY) or by dialing 711, and renewals for the following year. Competitive exhibitors may also be subject
t 1-866-735-2466 (Voice) or by dialing 711 to loss of premiums or other penalties as outlined in the fair’s general rules.
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g Persons with disabilities are asked to let fair officials know 24 hours ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR CONCESSIONAIRES
Au in advance if special assistance is needed. Electrical service must be obtained from the Electrical Office south of
- the Carpenter Shop ($55.00 minimum per hookup plus electric service plus
a sales tax). The Electrical Office does not accept money. Hookup fee is to
ali GENERAL INFORMATION be coordinated with Concessions Office and paid in the Business Office.
d Where outside or inside wiring is necessary, a charge for labor and
e ADVERTISING RESTRICTIONS materials will be made. Payment must be received in the Business Office
S Use of the Missouri State Fair and its facilities is not allowed for any by the close of the fair.
r • purpose other than scheduled reserved uses during the period of the fair. All necessary wiring for concessions will be done on a time-and-material
ai Persons or groups are restricted to exhibit space as approved by the fair basis. All labor charges will be at the current rate for regular working hours
F management. from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. All work on Saturday and Sunday
e Parades, demonstrations, or other events which might disrupt the routine and after 4:30 p.m. weekdays is overtime. All labor charges for overtime
at enjoyment of the fair and its activities are prohibited except for parades as will double the regular hourly rate.
St official fair functions and parades with 24-hour advance authorization.
ri FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AMBULANCE SERVICE
u ANIMAL CARE STATEMENT Fire protection and ambulance services will be available on the grounds
o The Missouri State Fair is the showplace for animal agriculture for the for the duration of the annual Fair.
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s state. All animals and livestock shown, housed or displayed shall receive In case of fire or emergency, notify the State Fair telephone operator, a
Mi care that is healthful and consistent with accepted husbandry practices and security person, or a Missouri State Fair staff member.
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n experiencing illness, injury or discomfort; the Department Superintendent will of way and stay out of the area involved.
n notify the Livestock Superintendent, who will notify the State Veterinarian's
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h Office. A veterinarian will be on call. Animals experiencing illness, injury or FIRST AID STATION
t discomfort should be properly cared for. Exhibits shall reflect the care and The first aid station is located east of the Highway Gardens. DMAT at
20 concern that Missourians have for livestock, poultry, companion animals zone office.
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HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS
Reservations for rooms must be made directly with the hotels and motels.
For other accommodations visit www.visitsedaliamo.com.
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INFORMATION BOOTHS PHOTOGRAPHERS
Information booths are located across the fairgrounds. Maps are at The official State Fair photographers are located on the Fairgrounds.
S several convenient locations on the fairgrounds. Contact your department superintendent for the location. Livestock publi-
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cation photographers with credentials provided by the Fair will be allowed
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L PERSON, INDIVIDUAL, CORPORATION OR ASSOCIATION FOR ANY the Fair's Publicity Office for more information regarding photographers and
U LOSS BY FIRE, THEFT, DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY SUSTAINED obtaining credentials.
G BY ANYONE THROUGH THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY PERSON OR
E GROUP OF PERSONS, EXHIBITS OR EXHIBITORS. PHOTOGRAPHING YOUTH PARTICIPATION AT THE FAIR
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S Exhibitors, concessionaires and purveyors should consult the map for for their work and to let others know what is happening at the Missouri
LE location of gates and parking lots. State Fair. Should you prefer that your child not be photographed at MSF
U Gates 4, 6 and 8 are LIMITED ACCESS GATES. Gate 11 will be a events, we want to work with you to keep his or her photo from being taken.
R general access gate, but hang tags will be necessary to access inner Gate Because there are so many youth involved in the Missouri State Fair, we
L 11 inside the perimeter gate. Only vehicles with proper credentials will be cannot assure you that your child will not be photographed. We will ask of-
A allowed to enter these gates.
ficial photographers to honor individual’s requests not to be photographed.
R Each gate is color-coded with the assigned parking lots. Parking permits
Please visit with your children about your wishes and encourage them to
E and unloading permits are HANG TAGS.
N let photographers know that they request not to be photographed. Should
YOU MAY ONLY ENTER THE GATE CODED WITH THE SAME COLOR
E a photo of your child be made and used against your wishes, please let us
G AS YOUR PARKING TAG. Any color hang tag may enter Gate 6 from know so that we will not use it again in the future.
midnight to 6:00 a.m. Admission fees will be collected at these gates.

Exhibitors and concessionaires who do not have the proper admission,
PICNIC AREA
unloading and/or parking passes should report to the Visitor's Hospitality
Picnic tables are located in parking areas and in the Highway Gardens.
booth on South Highway 65, next to the Missouri Department of Conserva-
No coolers containing alcoholic beverages may be carried through
tion office building. Livestock exhibitors report to Gate 4 - off 16th Street.
the inner gates of the fairgrounds. Coolers and large bags may be
Gate 4 - Blue Hang Tag Gate 6 - Orange Hang Tag inspected.
Cattle Fair Employees
POLICE
(Beef and Dairy-Limited)* Service
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is located at the Centennial gate, east
Draft Horses Purveyors
Horses Special Guests of the Coliseum.
Mules Concessionaires The Missouri State Fair security force is on duty 24 hours daily.
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POST OFFICE
Gate 11 - Green Hang Tag Gate 8 - Yellow Hang Tag A substation of the Sedalia Post Office is located in the Morton Building.
Boer Goats Concessionaires Stamps, money orders and postcards are available.
Concessionaires Conservation
Disabled 4-H & FFA Exhibitors PRESS & MEDIA LOUNGE
Lambs - Market & Dairy Goats The Press and Media Lounge is located in the Missouri Electric Coopera-
Wether Dams Machinery tives (MEC) Building between the Varied Industries and Commercial Buildings.
Media Sheep - Breeding All media representatives visiting the fair are requested to register at the
Poultry Swine Publicity Office in the MEC Building. Information about awards, statistics,
Rabbit official decisions, announcements and daily events may be obtained from
Fair Employees Gate 9 - General Admission- the Publicity Office.
Truck & Tractor Pull No Hang Tag Necessary
Rodeo PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES/ITEMS
Tractor Pull No weapons (including firearms and ammunitions, bows and arrows,
Horseshoe Pitching tasers, stun guns, swords, and axes) allowed. No bicycles, skateboards,
State Fair Arena events scooters, roller skates, and/or any other type of non-motorized activity al-
22 lowed. No mopeds, scooters, go-carts, motorcycles, Segways, or other type
0 Gates to the Fairgrounds will be closed Wednesday, August 10, to of motorized activity allowed. No barbecue grills allowed (includes charcoal,
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- specified by the Fair Director). These items are prohibited in the interest of
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1 safety for all who attend the Fair. Violators will have equipment confiscated.
t PARKING It will be available for pick up the day after the Fair closes at the Highway
s Restricted parking lots are available for livestock exhibitors and conces-
u Patrol Office.
g sionaires who may park in their assigned areas. Entry gates and restricted No animal, except those entered in a show, class, or entertainment act,
u parking lots are color-coded, and vehicles allowed to park in a designated allowed.
A restricted lot are provided a hang tag of that color. The hang tag MUST be
- displayed from the rear view mirror in the vehicle. These hang tags give No solicitation will be allowed on the grounds without advance permission
a authorization to enter the gate coded in the same color nearest to the as- from the Fair Director.
ali signed parking area. This information is outlined under Entry Procedures.
d Failure to park in the assigned area or to display a hang tag will result in SALE OF NON-ENTERED ANIMALS
e Animals not entered in a show or a class at the Missouri State Fair
S the vehicle being towed. If a vehicle is towed and impounded, a minimum
cannot be sold anywhere on the Fairgrounds. The seller will be prohibited
r • feeM ooft o$r7c5y.c0l0e mpaurskti nbge ips apidro bveidfeodre a tth ael lv geehnicelera ils p raerlkeiansge gda. tes (Main Gate, from competing or exhibiting for a minimum of one year. This will lead to
ai Gate 5, Gate 9, Gate 11, and Centennial Gate). forfeiture of premiums and prizes won and immediate removal of all animals
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t PARCEL DELIVERY
ta Packages addressed to the Missouri State Fair will be delivered to the SENIOR CITIZENS' LOUNGE
S A lounge for senior citizens, sponsored by AT&T and the Telephone Pio-
proper department. During the fair, all UPS and Federal Express packages
ri will be delivered to the drop-off site east of the locomotive (approximate neers, along with Nabholz Construction, is located in the Log Home. The
u delivery times will be posted). All packages should be addressed as follows: air-conditioned lounge offers refreshments, fairground maps and information
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s Name and Department daily.
s (Your Cell Phone Number) On Senior Citizens' Day, August 17, a senior lounge will also be available
Mi MISSOURI STATE FAIR in the air-conditioned Mathewson Exhibition Center arena. Free maps, re-
al 2503 West 16th Street freshments and shuttle bus passes are available in both lounges on Senior
u Sedalia, MO 65301 Citizens' Day.
n Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily
An PETS 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 17 ONLY
h No pets are allowed on the fairgrounds. Exceptions: 1) Service animals
t for persons with disabilities; 2) Police dogs on duty; 3) Trained animals in SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
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2 scheduled performances; and 4) Pets entered in scheduled competitions. Persons with disabilities should let Fair officials and the superintendent
1 of the show know if special assistance is needed.
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EXHIBITOR 17. No Port-a-cool units allowed on the Missouri State Fairgrounds.
RULES AND REGULATIONS 18. 4-H and FFA entries should be sent to the Missouri State Fair.
S The Missouri State Fair will not be responsible for duplicate account 19. Only Missouri 4-H and FFA members are eligible.
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charges related to multiple submission of entry forms. 20. 4-H entry blanks may be obtained at county University Extension
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L All classes of the Missouri State Fair, unless otherwise noted, are open mostatefair.com.
U to exhibitors who meet the requirements, whether residents of Missouri or 21. 4-H and FFA exhibitors will NOT be entered automatically in the
G some other state. Entry blanks may be printed from www.mostatefair.com. open breeding stock shows.
E 1. Violation of any rules may result in any or all of the following:
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& A. Withholding or return of payment for the animal or exhibit, ENTRY & PROCESSING FEES
ES B . Spruesmpieunmssio ann frdo amw faurtdusre. exhibiting at the Missouri State Fair for a 4-H & FFA Horse SEhQowU I .N..E... .S..T..A...L..L.. .A...N..D... .P..E...N.. .R...A..T...E..S.....................27.00
L length of time to be determined by the Missouri State Fair Com- 4-H & FFA Horse Show jump out fee ..............................................15.00
U mission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Draft Horses (may put 1 per stall) ($46.20 + $3.80 sales tax) .........50.00
R Commission. Suspensions can be for any length of time and may Draft Horse Pull, per team ($18.48 + $1.52 sales tax) .....................20.00
L be permanent. Draft Horse Pull, hook fee ................................................................20.00
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E ($18.48 + $1.52 sales tax)............................................................20.00
N the Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri Mules, Draft, per head (may put 2 per stall)
E State Fair on behalf of the Commission. ($18.48 + $1.52 sales tax)............................................................20.00
G D. Assessment of any other penalty determined by the Missouri Miniature Mules, per head (may put 2 per stall)
State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair
($18.48 + $1.52 sales tax)............................................................20.00
on behalf of the Commission.
Miniature Donkey, per head (may put 2 per stall)
2. Entries in all departments must be received before the closing date
($9.24 + $.76 sales tax) ................................................................10.00
set for each department. All entries must be received by spec-
Gaited Mules, per head ($9.24 + $.76 sales tax) .............................10.00
ified deadline. Late fees will be charged and enforced for all
Riding & Jumping Mules, per head ($9.24 + $.76 sales tax) ...........10.00
entries received after specified deadline dates. ABSOLUTELY
Jacks & Jennets, per head ($9.24 + $.76 sales tax) ........................10.00
NO ENTRIES will be taken after the closing dates indicated unless
Pony Pull, per head ($9.24 + $.76 sales tax) ...................................10.00
a late fee is applicable.
Pony Pull, hook fee ..........................................................................20.00
3. Vendor input form required for each exhibitor in order for premiums
to be paid. All horse entries must pay stall or pen fee. Stalls will be assigned.
4. All entries must be typed or printed. Fees include sales tax. All livestock and horse entries must pay entry fee.
5. All entries must include: Stalls will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
A. Name of the owner of the article or animal LIVESTOCK FEES
B. Complete mailing address, including route number, box number, 4-H/FFA Dog, per head ....................................................................$4.00
street number, county, city, state, zip code, and daytime phone Beef Cattle - Open, per head .........................................................$20.00
number. Beef Cattle - 4-H/FFA, per head .....................................................$11.00
C. Social Security or tax I.D. number of exhibitor (Social Beef Cattle: 4-H/FFA Steer, Market Heifer or Crossbred Heifer .....15.00
Security numbers are required due to premiums being 1099 Carcass: Steer, per head ................................................................25.00
reportable). NOTEBeef Cattle - Bedding Fee, per head (bedding will be provided) .....10.00NOTE
D. Department letter Dairy Cattle - Open, per head ..........................................................20.00
E. Section letter Dairy Cattle - 4-H/FFA, per head ......................................................11.00
F. Class number Swine (Barrows, Boars & Gilts) - Open, per head .............................6.00
G. Description of article (except livestock) Swine (Barrows, Boars & Gilts) - 4-H/FFA, per head .........................4.00
Livestock entries must also include: Carcass: Growth & Quality Barrow, per head
H. Name of animal (includes ultra sound fee of $5.00) .................................................20.00
I. Animal's date of birth Sheep, per head - Open (breeding & market) ....................................6.00
J. Ear tag number, ID number, band or leg number or registry number Sheep, per head 4-H/FFA (breeding & market) .................................4.00
K. The number of animals to be exhibited Carcass: Lamb, per head ...................................................................8.00
22 Entries will not be accepted unless this information is given. Sheep, Leadline ................................................................................5.00
0 Exhibits which have been erroneously entered may be trans- Sheep, 4-H/FFA Fitting Contest .......................................................10.00
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-2 have been judged, they shall not be re-judged. Carcass: Open Meat Goat Carcass, per head ..................................8.00
11 6. Exhibitors are only allowed to enter animals that represent the section/ Poultry - Open: Pen of three ..........................................................3.00
t category they are entering (such as a mule in the mule show or Angus Single ....................................................................1.00
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u beef cattle in Angus beef cattle show); no other animals qualify. Poultry - 4-H/FFA: Pen of four ............................................................4.00
g 7. Exhibitors are responsible for their own errors and those of their Pen of three ..........................................................3.00
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A agents in filling out entry blanks. Single ....................................................................1.00
- 8. All entries must be accompanied by the proper fees. All adult livestock Rabbits - Open: Regular class ........................................................1.50
a entrants can purchase exhibitor passes for the person(s) exhibiting Meat pen ...............................................................3.00
ali livestock. Checks for livestock exhibitor passes and entry fees Fur class ...............................................................1.50
d should be made payable to the Missouri State Fair. Any exhibiting Rabbits 4-H/FFA: Regular class ........................................................1.00
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r • Fair will result in disciplinary action. Fur cBlaUsIsL .D...I.N..G... .E...X..H...I.B..I.T.. .F...E..E...S.............................1.00
ai 9. Articles entered for premiums which are the result of mechanical or artistic Home Economics: per article .........................................................$1.00
F skill must be entered in the name of the artist, inventor, manufacturer or
e maker. Please check eligibility requirements in the department in which Floriculture: per article.....................................................................$.40
at the article is entered. Agriculture:
St 10. All entries are made with the distinct understanding that in no event will Hams, Bacon & Summer Sausages: per article ........................$1.00
ri the Missouri State Fair become responsible for any loss or damage that AHpoirctiuclutultruer:e : p peer ra artritciclele .. ................................................................................................................................$$11..0000
u may occur to any animal or article.
o 11. Any animal or article eligible to be shown must be owned by the exhibitor Fine Arts:
s Junior 50 Division: per article .....................................................$2.50
s when entry is made.
Mi 12. Individual animals shown in all of the group and herd classes listed Photography: per article ..............................................................$2.50
al must have been entered and shown in one of the classes for single PAomracteelauirn/P Arortf:e psesri oanrtaicll eD .i.v..i.s..i.o..n..:. . .p..e..r. .a..r..t.ic..l.e.. ................................................................$$51..0000
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n 13. Substitutions of eligible animals or articles may be permitted at the Missouri Top 50: per article .........................................................$5.00
n LATE FEES plus Regular Entry Fees
A discretion of the department superintendent prior to judging. Livestock
h 14. Electronic communication devices prohibited in the show ring. Late fees will be enforced on all animal entries received on July 2, 2022
0t 15. Drenching will not be allowed except when authorized for health reasons or after, and must be received before July 26, 2022.
2 by the State Veterinary. 4-H/FFA Dog, per head ....................................................................$4.00
1 16. NO show halter leads with any sharp objects will be allowed (no bike 4-H/FFA Horse, per head (received before July 15) ........................25.00
chains, barbed wire tied to chain, or etc.) and/or cable halters (including
cable leads) will be allowed.
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Beef Cattle - Open, per head ...........................................................20.00 owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to
Beef Cattle - 4-H/FFA, per head .......................................................11.00 prove otherwise.
S 4-H/FFA Steer or Market Heifer, per head .....................................15.00 At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show
N Carcass: Steer, per head ..............................................................25.00 premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medica-
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L Draft, per head .................................................................................25.00 5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug
U Goats - Open, per head .....................................................................6.00 or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant,
G Goats - 4-H/FFA, per head .................................................................4.00 or similar substance) which could affect the animal’s performance or
E Open Meat Goat Carcass ................................................................8.00 alter its natural contour, confirmation, or appearance, except external
R 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Wether ..............................................................6.00 applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which
& Mules, per head................................................................................25.00 affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed
S Poultry - Open, per head ....................................................................1.00 by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the
E Poultry - 4-H/FFA, per head ...............................................................1.00 health of the animal, is prohibited.
L Pony Pull, per team ..........................................................................25.00 6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as
U Rabbits - Open, per head ...................................................................1.50 striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or
R Rabbits - 4-H/FFA, per head ..............................................................1.00 other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited.
L Sheep - Open, per head (breeding) ...................................................6.00 7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show
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Sheep - 4-H/FFA, per head (breeding) ..............................................4.00 management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show
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E 4-H/FFA Market Lamb or Wether Dam.............................................6.00 officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited.
N Carcass: Lamb, per head .................................................................8.00 In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock
E Swine - Open (Barrows, Boars & Gilts), per head .............................6.00 show management, or other show officials shall be treated with
G Swine - 4-H/FFA (Barrows, Boars & Gilts), per head .........................4.00 courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive
Carcass: Growth & Quality Barrow, per head ...............................20.00 or threatening conduct toward them.
LATE FEES plus Regular Entry Fees 8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person
Building Exhibits shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate
Home Economics, per exhibitor (7/20/22 to 7/25/22 at 12 noon) ....10.00 this code of ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another
Fine Arts: person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate
Amateur/Professional, per exhibitor (7/20/22 to 8/7/22 at 5 p.m.) .10.00 this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual
Junior 50, per exhibitor (7/20/22 to 8/7/22 at 5 p.m.) .....................10.00 to disciplinary action.
Photography, per exhibitor (7/20/22 to 8/7/22 at 5 p.m.) ................10.00 9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsi-
Porcelain, per exhibitor (7/20/22 to 8/6/22 at 5 p.m.) .....................10.00 bility for an animal’s condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or
participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or
IAFE (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS & EXPOSITIONS) had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention
NATIONAL CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS of this code of ethics.
Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport them- 10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner,
selves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this com- exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to have dis-
petitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor ciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show for violation of this
and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other rules of competition of the
code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete fair or livestock show without recourse against the fair or livestock
in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock show. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent that any
offered in any event at a livestock show. In addition to the “IAFE Code proceedings or disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show
of Show Ring Ethics,” fairs and livestock shows may have rules and may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any
regulations which they impose on the local, county, state, provincial and publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions,
national levels. including Fairs and Expos and any special notices to members.
All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative 11. The act of entering of an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giv-
responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable ing of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely
acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE Code of Show
younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Own- Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties
ers, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent
violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction pro- that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation
ceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with of federal, state, or provincial statutes, regulations, or rules may be
2 the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction
2 who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock ex- over such infractions.
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1, in the United States and Canada. CODE OF ETHICS
2 The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in Believing it is in the best interest of all junior exhibitors to maintain a
1- competitive events: reputation of integrity and to present a wholesome and progressive im-
1 1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show age, the Missouri State Fair sets forth the following regulation: 4-H and
st officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership, and age of all FFA members are expected to conduct themselves according to the best
u animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts traditions of their respective organizations. Inappropriate conduct (drinking,
g relating thereto is prohibited. stealing, vandalism, and indiscreet behavior) WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
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A 2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible per- Any violation of this rule will be grounds for disqualifying the exhibitor and/
- sons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinar- or livestock involved. Further, any premium monies earned will be forfeited.
a ians upon request by fair or livestock show officials.
dali 3. Jwuhnilieo ra et xfahiirbsi toorr sli vaerest oecxkp eschtoewd sto. care for and groom their animals Exhibitors who refuseC toO pMaPraLdIAe NthCeEir aRnEimGaUl(LsA) wTIhOeNn asked to do so by the
e 4. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter Superintendent in charge, or who otherwise disobeys rules laid down in the
S the food chain free of violative drug residues. The act of entering an premium guide, will thereby forfeit their rights to exhibit and any premium
air • aenxhimibaitlo inr, afit tlievre, strtaoicnke sr haonwd/ oisr tahbes goilvuitnegly o rfe, scpoonnsseinbtl eb yp ethrseo onw fonre sr,h ow tshoeley rmisaky o af ltrheea deyx hhiabviteo r.won. All livestock exhibits will be exhibited at the
F management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or
e other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not EXHIBIT RELEASE
t entered in an event which culminates with the animal entering the All livestock and machinery exhibitors must present at the exit gate a
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t food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance release form signed by the department superintendent before any part
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o cordance with federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and by the Fair Director.
s rules affect the animal’s performance or appearance at the event. In the event that an animal perishes on the Missouri State Fairgrounds,
Mis o Itfh tehre s alamboprlea ttoarkye rne pfroormt o lniv ethseto acnka inlydsiicsa otef ss athlieva p, ruersineen,c eb looof dfo, robrid - iotf btehceo dmeepsa rtthmee pnrt oopre trhtye oafp tphreo pMriiastseo uFraii rS statateff Fmaeirm. Tbheer Swuilpl esreinctuerned tehnet
al den drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such carcass and hold it until it is released by the Livestock Superintendent for
u substance has been administered to the animal either internally or postmortem inquiry at the direction of the State Veterinarian.
n externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or
n other substance tested by the laboratory, to which it is sent, is the STALLS, PENS, FEED, BEDDING
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0 laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and proper fees.
12 the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken NOTE 3. All exhibitors, except beef cattle, must bring their own bedding dur-NOTE
from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of ing the 2022 Fair. Livestock exhibitors are also expected to bring
the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the their own feed – additional feed and bedding will not be available for
purchase during the Fair.
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As part of the 2022 pilot bedding project, beef cattle exhibitors will be 12. The Beef Cattle Dry Camping (No Hookups) is also located near the
provided Premium Missouri Mulch bedding for $10 per head to be Cattle Barns. Located in the tie-out area and available for tents or RVs;
S paid along with entries. No other bedding will be allowed for beef however, no hookups will be provided. ALL campers in the tie-out area
N cattle including sawdust, pellets, etc. Dairy cattle exhibitors may must pay for camping.
O continue adding straw to the bedding. All exhibitors should practice 13. The Disabled Campground is located in the east end of the Inner
TI good environmental stewardship, keeping the bedding clean and Campgrounds. A disabled license number or a doctor’s letter must ac-
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free of glass, plastics, cans and other trash for the purposes of the company the request or it will be denied.
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U Fair’s recycling agreement. 14. Only one vehicle per campsite will be allowed. Limited additional park-
G 4. Barns, stalls or pens may NOT be used for storage of feed, forage or ing may be available. Violators will be towed at the owner’s expense.
E bedding. THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. 15. No overflow or discharge to the ground will be permitted from any ve-
R 5. Livestock exhibitors must furnish their own water buckets and feed hicle.
& troughs. 16. Re-selling or subletting a campsite will not be permitted. Violators will
S 6. Beef tie-out gates will be closed daily at 8:00 a.m. and opened at 7:00 be removed from the campgrounds and will forfeit camping fees and
E p.m. Cattle may be led to tie-out areas after 7:00 p.m. and must be privileges.
L returned to stalls by 8:00 a.m. Any cattle remaining in the tie-out area 17. No coolers with alcoholic beverages will be allowed inside the inner
U after 8:00 a.m. will not be allowed to enter the grounds. gates of the Fairgrounds.
R 7. All stalls and pens must be cleaned before 8:00 a.m. daily and refuse 18. Pets must stay inside your paid camping area and be on a leash at all
L disposed of as superintendent directs. All paper, glass, plastic, wire, times. Be kind and clean up after your pet.
A metal, and other refuse must be separated from the animal waste and 19. No excessive noise is allowed. Violators will be removed from the
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bedding. All materials other than animal waste and bedding are to be campgrounds and will forfeit camping fees and privileges.
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N placed in barrels. 20. All persons shall comply with all lawful instructions of the campgrounds
E 8. NO SMOKING is allowed in barns, hay, straw, or feed storage areas. staff or any police/security officer.
G 9. No dogs are allowed on the fairgrounds. 21. No refunds for campsites.
10. All misters, electrical cords, and fans must be approved for use by the 22. Tampering with utilities is prohibited. Opening, modifying or otherwise
Missouri State Fair. tampering with electric pedestals or other utilities will result in expul-
11. Bedding on the sand will not be permitted in the beef cattle barns. sion from the campground with no reimbursement of fees or expenses.
12. No food allowed in barns. Additionally, commercial exhibitors not complying with this rule may
not be offered contract renewals for the following year. Competitive
ACCESS exhibitors may also be subject to loss of premiums or other penalties
The grounds and buildings will be open for the reception and installation as outlined in the Fair’s General Rules.
of commercial exhibits Monday, August 8.
All animals and articles must be in place by 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, JUDGING PREMIUMS AND AWARDS
August 11, unless a different hour and date is specified in the department 1. Where there are fewer animals or articles shown in classes than number
concerned or the superintendent of the department believes later arrival of premiums offered, the judges may at their discretion award a prize
is justified. or prizes of such grade as the animal or article deserves. Exhibitors
should ascertain from the various superintendents what time the exhibits
EXHIBITOR CAMPING under their charge will be judged; otherwise, no complaint or protest on
Livestock exhibitor and concessionaire camping is available in the inner/ the grounds that judges overlooked exhibits will be considered. When
Lot 5 campgrounds and the outer reserved campgrounds by reservation there is only one (1) exhibit in a class, the exhibitor will receive half of
only for $35.00 ($32.34 + $2.66 sales tax) per space per day. Livestock the premium money for the placing awarded by the judge.
exhibitor camping is also available near the Sheep Barn $30 per space per 2. All exhibitors and their helpers are required to have original registration
day ($27.72 + $2.28 sales tax) and the cattle tie-out area $22 per space per certificates for each animal shown. Papers must be made available upon
day ($20.33 + $1.67 sales tax). Only one campsite allowed per household request by department personnel. Photocopies and facsimiles are not
and/or mailing address. (Fees are subject to change.) acceptable unless otherwise stated in this premium book.
Electricity supplied through 30 or 50 amp RV plug only (30 amp - sheep 3. No animal will be awarded a prize unless promptly brought into the
and beef; and 50 amp for all others). No 110 volt receptacles available. showing ring when the class is called. Entries in livestock departments
Absolutely no electricity will be available by means of an extension cord are received with the distinct understanding that all animals must be
from a show barn or exhibit building. Campers without prior State Fair Electri- brought to the arena for judging, exhibiting and parade purposes. Exhibi-
cian written approval for electrical cords will be disconnected. Unapproved tors refusing to parade their animals upon request of the superintendent
cords may be disconnected, cut and/or removed by State Fair personnel. in charge or disobeying other rules laid down in the premium guide will
ATV’s will be prohibited in both the main Fairgrounds and the camp- thereby forfeit their rights to exhibit and any premium money they may
ground. have already won. All livestock exhibits will be exhibited at the sole risk
2 The cattle tie-out area is the designated area for tying cattle and of the exhibitor.
2 parking of vehicles and trailers with proper credentials. The tie-out area 4. Any attempt by an exhibitor, either personally or through an agent, to
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2 will open August 8 at noon for Angus, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Hereford, corrupt the judges or exert undue influence will subject the offender to
21, Sbrimeemd,e sntteael rasn, dm eaxrhkiebti thioenif ecrast toler. cNroos sspbarecde hmeaifye rbse, prerisoer rtvoe Ad ufogru satn 1y3 o. t h e r efrxopmu lesxiohnib firtoinmg othre o gthroeur npdrisv ilaengde sh.e or she will thereafter be prohibited
1- Any exhibitor doing so will be disqualified from exhibiting with no refund 5. If an exhibitor or employee, in an inappropriate and public manner, makes
1 and will be ineligible to exhibit at the 2022 Missouri State Fair. exception to the judging or ruling of the judge, awarding committee,
t Camping fees and entry fees shall be paid with separate checks. superintendent or any official of the Missouri State Fair, said exhibitor
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u 1. Camping in the reserved campgrounds is a privilege for our livestock or employee will result in disciplinary action.
g exhibitors and you must show livestock in order to make a reservation 6. Premium checks will be written as soon as possible after judging is
u and keep your campsite. Violators will be removed from the camp- completed. All checks will be mailed to premium winners, if a vendor
- A grounds and will forfeit all paid fees, and will lose the right to make a NOTE input form has been completed by exhibitor. Vendor Input formsN OTE
a reservation the following year. must be turned in to Missouri State Fair Business Office to ensure forms
dali 23.. OSunblym oitn ceo cmapmleptseitde Cpaemr hpoinugs eFhoormld aanlodn/ogr w mitahi lpinagy madednrte osrs .r e quest res- 7. aAr eri brbeoceni voend a.n article does not establish the fact of a first, second or
e ervation online scheduled beginning May 2 – no livestock entry form third prize. In rearranging, a ribbon may have been attached in error.
S required. Premiums will be paid strictly upon the report as shown in the award
Fair • 45.. CJCuaalymm 1pp5gin.rgo uFnodrsm asr eo ro poennli n2e4 rheosuerrsv aetaiocnh dreaqy.uest must be received by 98.. TbPohreoemk M.i uTismhsioss u nrreoi cSt octarldate imw Fielald isr tpdaronioedrs at noso Dot ffigeucceaiamral.bneter e3 p1r, e2m02iu2m, wmilol nbeey f,o mrfeeritcehda.n-
e 6. Campground speed limit is 5 mph. dise, prizes or special awards. Because the State Fair Commission
t 7. Camping hangtag must be visible in camper and/or vehicle at all times. is without constitutional or statutory authority to borrow money for its
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t 8. The Inner Campgrounds/Lot 5 Exhibitor Campground is located north operation, it reserves the right to prorate premium money because of
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of the Mathewson Exhibition Center and is available to concession- state budget restraints.
ri aires, livestock exhibitors and disabled campers on a first-come, first-
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o served basis, according to date received in the Business Office. All David Dick - Livestock Superintendent
s spaces will be reserved. Randy Conklin - Equine Superintendent
s 9. The Outer Campground is located inside the West Public Camp-
Mi grounds adjacent to the tunnel and is available to livestock exhibitors DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENTS
al on a first-come, first-served basis, according to date received in the 1. Superintendents are to report for duty no later than Wednesday, August
u Business Office. All spaces will be reserved. 10 at 2:00 p.m., or as stated in the contract, and remain in charge of
n 10. The Sheep Campground is located near the Sheep Pavilion and is departments until all exhibits have been claimed by owners, dismissed,
n available to livestock exhibitors on a first-come, first-served basis, ac- or their superintendent is properly excused by the director of the fair.
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th 11. Tcohred iBnge etof Cdaamtep rgercoeuivnedd i sin l othcea tBeuds nineeasrs t hOeffi Ccea.t t le Barns and is avail- 2. Soru poethreinrt ecnhdaergnetss , sahsa lel vsiedee ntcheadt ebayc rhe ceexihpitbsi tforor mha tsh ep aBiuds ainlle sssta Oll ffirecnet
0 able to livestock exhibitors on a first-come, first-served basis, accord- supervisor, before the judges are permitted pass on the exhibit.
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1 ing to date received in the Business Office. These sites have water 3. The superintendents will direct the arrangement of all articles or animals
and electricity only. All spaces will be reserved. on exhibit in their departments.
4. All records and supplies will be released to the superintendent of each
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department after entries have been completed. The superintendent will ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION
be in charge of entries until the show is completed. The judge will not be The following is a SUMMARY, and not a reprint of 2 CSR 30-2.040 Ani-
S allowed to see the records before the show. Completed records of the mal Health Requirements for exhibition regulations. Contact the Missouri
N show (entry book-cards and marked copy of program) must be signed State Veterinarian’s office at [phone] for clarification if needed:
O by the superintendent and the judge verifying placing of exhibit awards
TI and number shown. All materials for the show held must be returned to GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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the Entry Office before premiums will be paid. 1. All animals must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection unless
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U 5. The superintendent is responsible for ascertaining that each exhibitor specifically exempted. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
G complies with the general rules and regulations of the Fair and the shall state that the animals are free of visible signs of contagious,
E specific rules and regulations of the department. infectious, or communicable disease, and describe the animal(s) by
R 6. The superintendent may combine classes with a limited number of species, breed, official identification, sex and age. The Certificate of
& entries. Veterinary Inspection shall reflect all data for required test and vac-
S 7. No superintendent or assistant superintendent may enter any cinations, all dates, results, and the name of the laboratory.
E article, animal or class in his or her department. 2. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is valid for thirty (30) days.
L 3. Animals with active lesions of ringworm with resulting loss of hair or
U JUDGES warts easily visible without close examination will not be permitted to
R 1. Judges shall report to superintendent of the department at 8:00 a.m. exhibit and shall be subject to isolation or expulsion depending upon
L on the day fixed for judging the exhibits, unless otherwise directed by the nature and seriousness of the disease.
A superintendent. 4. Sales scheduled in association with exhibitions must employ an
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2. No judge shall have an investment, either personally or as an agent accredited veterinarian to examine animals and process a Certificate
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N or employee, in any animal or article they are to judge. No member of of Veterinary Inspection for change of ownership.
E a judge's family or immediate relative shall show an exhibit under that 5. The following are valid forms of official ID: 840 RFID/EID tags, 8 or
G judge. 9 character NUES tags, Scrapie tags, Brucellosis tags, or a tattoo if
3. Judges shall award premiums only in classes named in the premium purebred and with proof of registration accompanying the animal.
list and on animals or articles regularly entered. 6. Alteration or substitution of any information on any VS Form 10-11
4. Judges shall observe all the rules governing the exhibits and in the or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart or Certificate
absence of a regulation or when in doubt as to the application of a of Veterinary Inspection shall cause the document to be invalid and
rule, may call upon the superintendent of the department for written in violation of sections 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may result
instruction on the point involved, which shall be attached to the award in civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation and be subject to expulsion.
rendered under the decision and with it returned to the Fair Director.
5. The judges' awards must be entered in the entry book and/or on entry 7. Any equine or other hoof stock originating from a county in which
cards, and must be signed by the judge(s) and by the department there is a premises under quarantine for Vesicular Stomatitis must
superintendent. obtain an entry permit and must include the statement on the Cer-
tificate of Veterinary Inspection that, “The animals listed are free of
PROTEST AND APPEAL clinical signs of Vesicular Stomatitis and have not been exposed to
1. Protest against the exhibition of an article or animal must be made in Vesicular Stomatitis or located on a premises quarantined for Ve-
writing to the superintendent of the department. The reasons for the sicular Stomatitis within the past fourteen (14) days.” The certificate
of veterinary inspection must be written seven (7) days prior to entry.
alleged ineligibility and rule governing the case must be noted. If evi-
Exhibition requirements for cattle, bison, and exotic bovids
dence sustaining the protest is necessary, the names and addresses of
1. Intrastate (cattle in Missouri moving within Missouri for exhibition
witnesses must be given. If the protest cannot be heard and determined
only).
immediately, the judges may proceed to pass on the exhibit and an ad-
ditional placing shall be made. In the event that the protest is sustained, a. No Certificate of Veterinary Inspection required.
b. All cattle must be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious
the additional placing shall be entitled to a premium.
disease.
2. All protests from a decision of a judge must be made to the Competition
c. Brucellosis – no test or vaccination is required.
Committee of the Missouri State Fair Commission and the Director of the
Missouri State Fair within twelve hours after award has been made. An d. Tuberculosis – no test is required.
2. Interstate (cattle from another state entering Missouri for exhibition
award is made when the notation of the decision of the judge is entered
only).
in the department entry book.
a. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required and all livestock
3. In every case of protest, whether against the exhibition of an animal or
must be individually identified by official ear tag or tattoo and indi-
article or against an award, the protesting party must deposit with the
vidually listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
director the sum of $100.00 in livestock departments and $100.00 in all
b. Brucellosis
other departments. Should the protest be sustained, the deposit shall
i. Cattle from Brucellosis-Free States
2 be returned to the protesting party. Otherwise, it shall be forfeited. 1. All sexually intact cattle may enter without a brucellosis
2 4. In addition to the right to protest herein granted to exhibitors, the man-
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2 agement reserves the right to take cognizance of fraud consummated 2. Steers. No brucellosis test required but must be individu-
21, obre a dteteemmpetde dju inst c aonndn epcrotipoenr w ainthd aans emxahyib bite, a wnadr traaknete sdu ochn athceti opnre ams imseasy. aInllsyp iedcetniotinfi.ed and listed on a Certificate of Veterinary
1- 5. The right of an exhibitor to appeal the decision of a judge to the manage- ii. Sexually intact cattle from brucellosis Class A states
st 1 mvioelnatt iwonil lo lfie th oen rluy lewsh geonv iet risn inchga thrgee edx thhibaitt ,t hoer wahweanrd it hisa csh baergeend m thaadte th ien 1 . bArlul tceesllto esliisg iwblieth ainn itmhiartlys (m30u)s td baeys t epsrtioerd tnoe egnattriyv,e e fxocre pt
u decision of the judge has been influenced or interfered with by another. . 2. Cattle from a certified brucellosis-free herd. The cert-
g 6. No protest or appeal made upon the statement that the judge or
u judges are incompetent or have overlooked an animal or article will be ified herd number and the date of the last test must be
A listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection;
- considered by the management. 3. Steers. No brucellosis test required but must be individu-
a 7. Decisions of awarding judges shall be final and no appeal will be con- ally identified and listed on a Certificate of Veterinary
dali 8. sAildl eqrueeds otiothnesr itnh adnis apsu thee orer ind iffperorevnidceeds. not covered by these rules will 4 . IRnosdpeeoct ibounl;ls a fnrodm a Class A state than must have a nega-
e be referred to the management, whose decision shall be final. tive brucellosis test within twelve (12) months prior to
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exhibition.
air • 1. TheI NMTisEsRoPuRri ESTtaAtTeI OFNaiSr ,C AoMmEmNisDsMioEn NoTr Sth AeN DDir VecIOtoLr AoTf ItOhNe SMissouri c. Ti. ub eBrceuelfo csaisttle from Tuberculosis-Free states
F State Fair on behalf of the Commission, reserves the final and absolute 1. All beef cattle two (2) months of age and over (including
e right to interpret these rules and regulations, settle and determine all steers) may enter without additional testing requirements
at matters, questions and differences in regard thereto, otherwise arising or entry permit.
t out of, connected with or incident to the fair. ii. Beef cattle from Tuberculosis Status-less than free states.
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ri 2. SThtaet eM Fisasiro ounri bSetahtael f Foaf irt hCeo Cmommismsiisosnio onr, rtheese Drvireesc ttohre orifg thhte t oM aismseonudri m1. usMt muset eotb tthaein f oalnlo ewnintrgy rpeeqrumirite.ments:
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o or add to these rules with previous notice, as it, in its judgment, may 2. Must have a negative tuberculosis test within sixty (60)
s deem advisable. days prior to shipment, and the test date must be listed on
Mis 3. Aarnyy a vciotiolanti.ons of the foregoing or special rules will result in disciplin- 3 . Mtheo vCee frrtoifimc aatne aocf cVreetdeirtienda rtyu bInesrcpuelcotsioisn-;f roere herd (herd test
al date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspe-
u ction); or
n 4. Move directly from a herd of origin that has had one (1)
n complete negative herd test within one (1) year (date of
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h hInesrpde tcetsiot nm).ust be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary
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1 and older, entering Missouri for exhibition must meet the fol-
lowing requirements:
1. Must obtain an entry permit.
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2. Must have a negative tuberculosis test within sixty (60) a. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required.
days prior to shipment, and the test date must be listed on b. Equine that are to be exhibited must be free of clinical signs of
S the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; or an infectious or contagious disease. Any equine showing signs of
N 3. Move from an accredited tuberculosis-free herd (herd test infectious or contagious diseases at an exhibition may be
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date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspec- excused by the official inspecting veterinarian. When an official
TI tion); or inspecting veterinarian is present, all equine will be subject to
A 4. Move directly from a herd of origin that has had one (1) daily inspection.
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U complete negative herd test within one (1) year (date c. All equine (except nursing foals accompanied by their dams)
G of herd test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary must be accompanied by a current VS Form 10-11 or any
E Inspection). officially recognized state EIA test chart showing the test date
R iv. Rodeo livestock, eighteen (18) months of age and older within (12) months prior to exhibition, the graphic description of
& 1. Must obtain an entry permit. all markings needed for identification, or microchip, or legible
S 2. Must be tested negative for tuberculosis every twelve (12) tattoo, or unique registered brand.
E months, and the test date must be listed on the Certificate d. A six (6) month passport from states with which there is a recip-
L of Veterinary Inspection. rocal agreement will be accepted in lieu of a Certificate of
U 3. No sexually intact rodeo stock from Mexico will be permit- Veterinary Inspection. These passports must have proof of a
R ted to enter Missouri without a current tuberculosis test. negative EIA test within thirty (30) days of the date of application
L Exhibition Requirements for Swine of the passport and permanent identification for each horse by
A 1. Intrastate (swine in Missouri moving within Missouri for exhibition means of registered brand, legible tattoo, or microchip to be
R only) recorded on the passport and the VS Form 10-11 or any
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a. No Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required. officially recognized state EIA test chart, along with other identify-
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E b. All swine must be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious ing characteristics. In the event of confirmed vesicular stomatitis
G disease. in any of the states with which reciprocal agreements exist, use
c. Brucellosis – no test required. of the six (6) month passport will be suspended by the state
d. Pseudorabies – no test required. veterinarian of Missouri.
2. Interstate (swine from another state entering Missouri for exhibition e. Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis (VEE) vaccination and
only). entry permit is required prior to entry on equine originating from
a. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required and all swine states in which VEE has been diagnosed within the preceding
must be individually identified by official ear tag, ear notch, or twelve (12) months.
tattoo, and listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. 3. The board, organization or manager of each assembly or event is
b. Must obtain an entry permit. responsible for certifying that all equine admitted or participating
c. Brucellosis meet the regulations in this section and shall not admit or allow
i. Swine originating from brucellosis-free states. participation of equine not so certified. Untested equine shall not
1. May exhibit without a brucellosis test. be allowed to congregate with other equine. The owner of each
ii. Swine originating from a state having a brucellosis status animal shall comply with requirements under this section 267.010 to
less than free. 267.730, RSMo, and may be assessed civil penalties not to exceed
1. Must be tested negative within sixty (60) days prior to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation.
exhibition, except Exhibition Requirements for Poultry
2. Breeding swine from a validated brucellosis-free herd. 1. Intrastate (poultry in Missouri moving within Missouri for exhibition
The validated herd number and date of last validating test only)
must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. a. No Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required.
d. Pseudorabies. b. All poultry and waterfowl to be exhibited must be free of clinical
i. Swine originating from a state classified as Stage V in the signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
National Pseudorabies (PRV) Eradication Plan. c. Pullorum-Typhoid test. All poultry (except Missouri origin
1. May exhibit without a pseudorabies test. waterfowl) exhibited shall be tested negative for pullorum-typhoid
ii. Swine from a state with less than Stage V status. within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition, or originate from a flock
1. must be tested pseudorabies negative within sixty (60) approved by the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), or
days prior to exhibition, except an equivalent program, which has been tested within the past
2. Swine from a qualified pseudorabies-free herd. The quali- twelve (12) months with no change of ownership. This
fied herd number and date of last qualifying test must be information shall be documented on a VS Form 9-2 (see 2 CSR
listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. 30-8.020) or similar certificate which shall accompany the poultry
Exhibition requirements for sheep to the exhibition and shall be made available on request.
1. Intrastate and Interstate (sheep in Missouri moving within Missouri 2. Interstate (poultry entering Missouri for exhibition only)
2 for exhibition only, and sheep from another state entering Missouri a. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, VS Form 9-2 or similar
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2 a. ll sheep, regardless of age or gender, must be individually identi- b. An entry permit is required.
1, fied by an official scrapie ear tag or any other means of perma- c. All poultry and waterfowl to be exhibited must be free of clinical
2 nent identification approved by the state veterinarian identifying signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
1- them to the flock-of-origin, and listed on a Certificate of d. Pullorum-typhoid test. All poultry exhibited shall be tested nega-
1 Veterinary Inspection. tive for pullorum-typhoid within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition
st b. All sheep must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or conta- or originate from a flock approved by the National Poultry Im-
u gious disease. provement Plan (NPIP) or an equivalent program in which the
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u c. No tests required. flock has been tested within the past twelve (12) months with
A Exhibition requirements for goats no change of ownership. This information shall be documented
- 1. Intrastate and Interstate (goats in Missouri moving within Missouri on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, a VS Form 9-2 (see
a for exhibition only and goats from another state entering Missouri for 2 CSR 30-8.020) or similar certificate which shall accompany the
ali exhibition only) poultry to exhibition and shall be made available on request.
d a. All goats, regardless of age or gender, must be individually identi- 3. Requirements for Sponsoring Exhibitions for Poultry.
e fied by an official scrapie ear tag or any other means of perma- a. An official representing the person or organization sponsoring
S nent identification approved by the state veterinarian, and listed the exhibition shall notify the state veterinarian no later than thirty
air • b . oAnll ag oCaetrst imficuastet boef Vfreetee roinf aclriyn iIcnaslp seigcntios no.f an infectious or conta- d(3a0te) sd aaynsd ptirmioer sto o tfh eev eexnht.ibition giving the names, place, inclusive
F gious disease. b. Record Keeping. The sponsor of the exhibition shall compile
e c. No tests required a list of all poultry present at the exhibition. The list shall contain
t Exhibition requirements for equine the name and address of each owner, the number, species,
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t 1. Intrastate (equine in Missouri moving within Missouri for exhibition breed, variety, type, sex, and pullorum- typhoid status of all
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o b. Equine that are to be exhibited must be free of clinical signs of be made available upon request to a representative of the
s an infectious or contagious disease. Any equine showing signs department.
s of infectious or contagious diseases at an exhibition may be c. Inspection. Poultry must be free of clinical signs of an infectious
Mi excused by the official inspecting veterinarian. When an official or contagious disease. Any poultry showing signs of infectious or
al inspecting veterinarian is present, all equine will be subject to contagious disease at an exhibition may be excused by the
u daily inspection. official inspecting veterinarian or department representative.
n c. All equine (except nursing foals accompanied by their dams) d. Pullorum-typhoid status. All poultry (except Missouri origin water -
n must be accompanied by a current VS Form 10-11 or any fowl) exhibited shall be tested negative for pullorum-typhoid with
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0 all markings needed for identification, or microchip, or legible program in which the flock has been tested within the past twelve
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1 tattoo, or unique registered brand. (12) months with no change of ownership. This information shall
2. Interstate (equine from another state entering Missouri for exhibition be documented on a VS Form 9-2 (see 2 CSR 30-8.020) or
only) similar certificate which shall be made available on request.
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Exhibition Requirements for Alpacas, Camels, and Llamas SUMMARY OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
1. Intrastate (camels, llamas, alpacas in Missouri moving within Mis- FOR SHOW REQUIREMENTS
S souri for exhibition only) 1. The following policies and procedures apply to all livestock and
N a. All alpacas, camels, llamas, and others of that group must be
O free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease. equine shows at the Missouri State Fair, including but not limited to:
TI 2. Interstate (camels, llamas, alpacas entering Missouri for exhibition Beef Cattle, Swine, Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits,
A only) Llamas, 4-H/FFA Horse, Society Horse, Draft Horse and Draft Pony,
UL a. All alpacas, camels, llamas, and others of that group must be HMaurlnese.s As Hcooprsye o Rf Macisinsgo,u Dri rSatfat tMe uFlea,i rJ Paocklicsi easn da nJde nPnreotcse, daunrde sM fionri a ture
G free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious diseases.
E b. All alpacas, camels, and llamas and others of that group must be Show Requirements may be requested from the Fair's Entry Depart
R accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspec- ment or Director's Office.
& tion showing an individual listing of the common name(s) of A. PURPOSE: To explain the established policy for introducing new
S the animal(s) such as sex, age, weight, coloration, and the official breeds for a qualified show and for placing established breeds on
E eartag as defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part probation.
L 71, microchip, tattoo…or any other means of permanent B. REPLACES: Tradition, oral understandings, unwritten agreements,
U identification approved by the state veterinarian. and prior written statements.
R c. No testing is required. C. GENERAL POLICY: To introduce a new breed of livestock to show
L d. No entry permit is required. at the Missouri State Fair the following shall apply:
A EXHIBITION REQUIREMENTS FOR DOGS AND CATS IN MISSOURI The new breed shall make a written request to the Livestock
R 1. Intrastate (dogs and cats in Missouri moving within Missouri for exhi- Superintendent of the Missouri State Fair by November 1 of the
NE bition only) year prior to the show in which they wish to participate. After
E a. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is not required. approval from the Missouri State Fair Commission, the breed will
G b. Dogs and cats must be free of clinical signs of infectious or con- be placed on a three-year exhibition period.
tagious disease.
During the exhibition period, the breed must have each year, at a
c. Dogs and cats four (4) months of age or older must be vacci-
minimum, three (3) separate Missouri breeders/farms and thirty
nated for rabies by one (1) of the methods and within the time
period published in the current Compendium of Animal Rabies (30) head of livestock at the Fair. Should the minimum require-
Vaccines by the National Association of State Public Health ments be met for three consecutive years, the breed shall be a
Veterinarians, Inc. recognized breed of the Missouri State Fair. Should the mini-
2. Interstate (dogs and cats from another state entering Missouri for mum requirements not be met during the exhibition period, the
exhibition only) breed shall, if desired, repeat the above process.
a. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required. The exhibition breed shall show before a judge provided by the
b. Dogs and cats must be free of clinical signs of infectious or con- Missouri State Fair. Ribbons shall be presented by the Fair for
tagious disease. first through third in each class. However, premiums and/or
c. Dogs and cats four (4) months of age or older must be vacci- plaques shall not be supplied by the Missouri State Fair during
nated for rabies by one (1) of the methods and within the time the exhibition period.
period published in the current Compendium of Animal Rabies After the successful completion of the exhibition period, the
Vaccines by the National Association of State Public Health
Missouri State Fair shall provide ribbons and plaques for the new
Veterinarians, Inc.
show. In some cases, the Missouri State Fair may also provide
d. No entry permit is required. base premiums for the new breed as outlined in Missouri State
Exhibition Requirements for Miscellaneous and Exotic Animals
Fair Policies and Procedures. Should the new breed association
1. Intrastate (Missouri origin miscellaneous and exotic animals moving
for exhibition). choose to match or exceed the base premium offered by the Fair,
a. Miscellaneous and exotic animals must be free of clinical signs of the Superintendent and breed association shall set the premium
any infectious or contagious disease. rate and the number of placings to be paid to the winners and
b. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required showing an submit it to the Director of the Fair for approval.
individual listing of the common name(s) of the animal(s), appr- To place an established breed of livestock on probation the
opriate descriptions of animal(s) such as sex, age, weight, following shall apply:
coloration, and individually identified as defined in Title 9, Code Any breed of livestock on the show schedule for the Missouri
of Federal Regulations, Part 71… or any other means approved State Fair shall maintain a three-year rolling average of at least
by the state veterinarian and listed on the Certificate of Veteri- three (3) separate Missouri breeders/farms and thirty (30) head
nary Inspection. shown during the Fair. Should the breed fall below this average,
c. Ratites (including but not limited to ostrich, rheas, and emus) a letter of probation shall be sent by the Director of the Fair to
22 must be veterinarian inspected and individually identified as both the state president of the breed association and the national
0 defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71… by leg headquarters of the breed.
2 band, microchip, wing band, legible tattoo, or any other means
1, approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the Certificate o Tf wthoe weveeenkts sahfatellr nthoeti fcyo tnhcel uEsniotrny oDfe tphaer stmhoewnt, itnh ew sriutipnegr itnhtaetn tdheen t
2 of Veterinary Inspection. This rule does not incorporate any
- show shall be placed on probation. The superintendent shall
1 subsequent amendments or additions. No test is required.
1 2. Interstate (miscellaneous and exotic animals entering Missouri for submit a detailed account of the event's three-year rolling aver-
st exhibition only). age and the name and address of the contact person(s) to
u a. All miscellaneous and exotic animals must be free of clinical receive the probation letter. The Director of the Fair shall send
g signs of any infectious or contagious disease. official notices of probation no later than October 15 of the current
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A b. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required showing an indi- year.
- vidual listing of the common name(s) of the animal(s) and ap- During the first probation year the Fair shall deduct 25% of the
a propriate descriptions of animal(s) such as sex, age, weight, offered premiums by the Fair. If during this probation year the
ali coloration, and must be individually identified as defined in Title breed does not show a minimum of three (3) separate Missouri
d 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71… or any other means breeders/farms and thirty (30) head, the breed shall be disquali-
e approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the Certificate of fied from showing at the Missouri State Fair beginning the follow-
r • S c . RVeatteitreins a(rinyc Ilnusdpinegc tbiount .n ot limited to ostrich, rheas, and emus) ilnega syte thaer. Smhinoiumldu mth eh ebarede/bdr edeudrienrgs trheiqs upirreodb,a tthioen tyhereaer -syheoawr raotl li ng
ai must be veterinarian inspected and individually identified as average shall be computed. If that average is still below the
F defined in Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71… by leg minimum requirement, the breed shall be placed on a second year
e band, microchip, wing band, legible tattoo, or any other means of probation with an additional 25% of the offered premiums by
at approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the Certificate of the Fair from the previous year deducted. At the end of the second
t Veterinary Inspection. No test is required.
S consecutive year of probation, the breed must meet the three-year
ri rolling average or be eliminated from being a recognized Missouri
u State Fair breed.
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s Should a breed that has been placed on the first year of proba-
s tion raise its three-year rolling average to the minimum head/
Mi breeder requirement, the breed shall be reinstated to full premiums
al and removed from probation for the following year.
u After elimination from the show schedule, the breed shall have
n the opportunity to re-introduce the breed through the exhibition
n process.
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h The Missouri State Fair shall provide a judge(s) for any livestock
t show held during the annual Missouri State Fair to ensure a neu-
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2 tral show ring.
1 The same entry fees shall be paid by all livestock exhibitors
regardless of show status.
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