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Registration
The Sterling Fair will be implementing a new online registration system for 2025. We accept online entries, mail-in registration forms and same-day registrations. Payments for same-day registrations must be made via check or you can opt to have registration fees deducted from premiums.
The Sterling Fair
PO Box 545
Sterling, MA 01564
2024 Entry Forms:
Sheep Entry
Sheep Entry – YOUTH
Rabbit Entry
Goat Show Entry
Dairy Entry
Beef Entry
Poultry Entry
Rules and Class Information
Class Number 710
Open Beef Chairs: Nancy Andrews 508.885.3748 and Diana Andrews 774.242.9412
Class Description
01 A Senior Fitting (14-20 as of 1-1)
01 B Junior Fitting (8-13 as of 1-1)
01 C Novice Fitting A (no previous experience)
01 D Novice Fitting B (no previous experience)
02 Champion Beef Fitting (ribbon only)
04 Junior Calf (January 1st to June 1st)
05 Senior Calf (September 1st to December 1st)
06 Junior Yearling (March 1st to August 31st)
07 Senior Yearling (September 1st to December 31st)
08 Two Year Old (September 1st to August 31st)
09 Aged Cow 3 years and older
10 Grand Champion Beef (Ribbon Only)
11 Cow/Calf – (Born in Current Year)
12 Produce of Dam Class (Ribbon Only)
13 Beef Herd – (Three animals same exhibitor-Ribbon Only)
14 Grand Champion Beef (Ribbon Only)
15 A Senior Showman (14-20 as of 1-1)
15 B Junior Showman (8-13 as of 1-1)
15 C Novice Showman A (no previous experience)
15 D Novice Showman B (no previous experience)
16 Champion Beef Showman (ribbon only)
17 Steer Under 6 Months (new for 2022)
18 Steer 6 Months to 1 Year (new for 2022)
19 Steer Over 1 Year (new for 2022)
Important Information
Shelter provided.
All animals must pass the Massachusetts State health requirements.
No animal under 4 months of age may be shown.
All cattle must be penned from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
NOTE: Cattle not mandatory to stay overnight. Those that stay overnight will get an additional $30.00 premium.
*Please bring your own bedding, feed, and water containers.
*NO MORE THAN 12 ANIMALS PER FARM/EXHIBITOR. LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT WILL HAVE FINAL SAY ON ALL ENTRIES.
Judging Info
Entry Fee: $4.00 per head
Judging starts Sunday at 10:00 a.m, animals must be penned by 9:00am
If there are fewer than 3 entries in a class, the judge reserves the right to combine classes.
Breeds
Angus, Hereford, Dairy-beef crosses, Pinzgauers, Belted Galloways, and other Purebreds.
Prizes
1st-$35.00, 2nd-$32.00, 3rd-$29.00, 4th -$20.00, 5th -$15.00
Note Fitting and Showmanship is youth only.
Showmanship Age Rules
Senior: Ages 14 through 20 as of January 1st
Junior: Ages 8 through 13 as of January 1st
Novice: Anyone 8 and over as of January 1st with no previous showing experience
For questions, please contact:
info@sterlingfair.org
