The State Fair of West Virginia and Southern States are proud to be partners! Visit the Southern States Livestock Arena during the State Fair and enjoy nine days of top-notch livestock competitions. For more information on Southern States or to find a store near you, visit www.southernstates.com.

Livestock Show Information -

Thank you to all that entered their Livestock animals in the 2010 State Fair.

Listed below please find the 2010 Rules & Regulations, and listings for each 'Department'. Please click on the appropriate title to view and download your copies.

• 2010 Livestock Rules & Regulations
  
• 2010 Livestock/Department A - Draft Horse
• 2010 Livestock/Department B - Beef Cattle
• 2010 Livestock/Department C - Dairy Cattle
• 2010 Livestock/Department D - Swine
• 2010 Livestock/Department E - Sheep
• 2010 Livestock/Department F - Junior 4-H & FFA
  
• 2010 Livestock/Department G - Dairy & Boer Goats

Click here to view the 2010 Livestock Show Schedule

Junior Livestock Show -

Youth from all across West Virginia are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Annual Junior Livestock Show. Participants must be current members of a West Virginia 4-H or FFA organization.

New for 2010: With our continued commitment to protect and preserve our natural resources, the Exhibitors' Guide for 2010 will be made available online for you to print at your convenience. Exhibitors are encouraged to print only what is needed. Hard copies will not be mailed to previous Exhibitors as they have in the past. Should you still require that a copy of your Department's information be mailed to you, please contact the office and we will be happy to assist.

Junior show participants are required to have their county Extension Agent's signature on their Entry Form

Click here to view the 2010 Livestock Show Schedule

Each year the State Fair of West Virginia hosts hundreds of FFA and 4-H members from around the state as they proudly show their market animals. Participating members then sell their market animals through the Annual Youth Livestock Sale. Business men and women, family members and community supporters come together in support of West Virginia youth by purchasing their animals. Thank you for your support!

Rabbits -

For those wishing to showcase their Rabbits during the 2010 State Fair, please click on the appropriate links below for information regarding 'Rules & Regulations' as well as 'Entry Forms'.

- 2010 Department H/Rabbit Show Information

- 2010 Department H/Rabbit Entry Form

Llamas -

Llama exhibitors are asked to review the information below in regards to 'Rules & Regulations'. You will also find a link for your 2010 Llama Entry Form.

- 2010 Department S/Llama Show Information & Entry Form

Draft Horse Pulls -

The State Fair of West Virginia is proud to offer several different horse events. Including the Draft Horse Pull. If you've never witnessed a Draft Horse Pull, make time during the 2010 State Fair to watch these magnificent animals. Using a solid bottomed sled for pulling, teams of horses will start with a minimum pulling weight of 3000 pounds. The sled and weights must be pulled a minimum of 27 1/2 feet, in one pull, to qualify and continue in the competition. Weight is increased for the second pull and for each succeeding pull according to the judge's decision.

The 2010 Draft Horse Pulls will again take place on the last Friday of the Fair, August 20th. Fair gates will open at 7:00 am with pulls beginning at 9:00 am.

Harness Racing -

Harness Racing events at the State Fair of West Virginia continue to be an annual tradition for folks of all ages. The 2010 Harness Racing schedule will be posted soon. If you would like more information on Harness Racing at the State Fair, please contact our Racing Department by calling, 304.645.1090.

As has been the tradition for many years, Harness Racing will take place on Monday, August 16th through Thursday, August 19th. All races are FREE to watch from the Grandstand with your paid gate admission. Races to begin at 1:00 pm each day!

Youth Center Exhibits -

Club and individual exhibits, not involving livestock, are displayed in the Cecil H. Underwood Youth Center building during the Fair.

Scholarship Donors -

The Scholarship Program was established in 1991 with a purpose of providing premium increases and scholarships to 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors. In the area of premiums, the program has seen wonderful success. All funds are now being dedicated to scholarships.

Thank you to all Donors - without your support our program would not be the success that it is today!

Gold Scholar Donors ($1500)

- Bank of Monroe
- Carhartt
- Miller's Concessions
- WV Veterinary Medical Association

Silver Scholar Donors ($1000)

- BB&T Banks
- Pinson Novelties
- Rudy's Corner Grill
- Whispering Oak Farms

Bronze Scholar Donors ($500)

- Gillette's Pizza
- Hillcroft Farms & Lewisburg Veterinary Hospital, Inc
- Aviagen Turkey Breeding Farms
- Reithoffer Shows, Inc
- Tuscawilla Farms

Contributors ($250)

- Blake and Boone
- Larry's Western Shop