Livestock 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 from 9am Saturday through 4pm Sunday will get an additional $30.00 premium.
• Please bring your own bedding, feed, and water containers.
• Dairy cows in milk must be penned 9 am—4 pm Saturday.
• No more than 12 animals per farm/exhibitor.
• All animals must be owned or leased by exhibitor.
• LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT WILL HAVE FINAL SAY ON ALL ENTRIES.

Judging Info

• Entry Fee: $4.00 per head
• Judging starts Sunday at 10:00 am, animals must be penned by 9:00 am
• If there are fewer than 3 entries in a class, the judge reserves the right to combine classes.

Breeds

Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn

Prizes

1^st – $35.00, 2^nd – $32.00, 3^rd – $29.00, 4^th – $20.00, 5^th – $15.00

Class 1 (fitting and showmanship) will be awarded money prizes and trophies. 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

Open Dairy Chairs: Nancy Andrews 508.885.3748 and Diana Andrews 774.242.9412

Class  Description
01     Junior Calf (March 1st – April 30th)
02     Intermediate Calf (December 1st – February 28th)
03     Senior Calf (September 1st – November 30th)
04     Summer Yearling (June 1st – August 31st)
05     Junior Yearling (March 1st – May 31st)
06     Intermediate Yearling (December 1st – February 28th)
07     Senior Yearling (September 1st – November 30th)
08     Two Year Old
09     Three Year Old
10     Four Year Old
11     Junior Grand Champion (Ribbon Only)
12     Senior Grand Champion (Ribbon Only)
13     Dam/Daughter (Ribbon Only)
14     Get a Sire (Ribbon Only)
15     Produce of Dam (Ribbon Only)
16     Dairy Herd (3 animals, same owner – Ribbon Only)
17 A     Senior Showman (14-20 as of 1/1)
17 B     Junior Showman (8-13 as of 1/1)
17 C     Novice Showman (no prior expertise)
18     Champion Dairy Showman (ribbon only)
19 A     Senior Fitting (14-20 as of 1/1)
19 B     Junior Fitting (8-13 as of 1/1)
19 C     Novice Fitting (no prior expertise)
20     Champion Dairy Fitting (ribbon only)

• Shelter provided.
• Limited pens.
• All animals must pass the Massachusetts State health requirements.
• No bucks and no horned goats allowed.
• All goats must be penned from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• No bedding provided.
• All goat & sheep entries are required to help break down after Fair or premiums will be forfeited.
• LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT WILL HAVE FINAL SAY ON ALL ENTRIES

Judging Info

• Entry Fee: $3.00 per head
• Judging starts Sunday at 9:30 a.m, animals must be penned by 9:00 a.m.
• If there are fewer than 3 entries in a class the judge reserves the right to combine classes and or breeds.

Breeds

Alpine, Golden Geursney, La Mancha, Nigerian Dwarf,  Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen, Toggenburg, and Recorded Grades. (Order to be announced at the show)

Prizes

• 1^st-$20.00, 2^nd-$15.00, 3^rd-$10.00, 4^th-$5.00
• Classes 13, 17, and 19  (Fitting, Showmanship, and Judging ) will be awarded money prizes and trophies.  Note: Fitting ,  Showmanship and Judging are youth only
• Classes 15, 16,  and 18 will be awarded ribbons

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.

Dairy Goat Chairs:  Gina Melnick 774-573-8710 and Gabby Melnick 774-573-4930

Class  Description
01     Junior Doe Kid (1 Month And Under 3 Months)
02     Senior Doe Kid (3 Months And Under 6 Months)
03     Doeling (6 Months And Under 1 Year)
04     Dry Yearling (1 Year And Under 2 Years)
05     Junior Milker (1 Year And Under 2 Years)
06     Intermediate Milker ( Between 2 And 3 Years)
07     Senior Milker (3 Years And Under 5 Years)
08     Aged Doe (5 Years And Older)
09     Get of Sire (3 Does Out Of 1 Sire) – One entry per exhibitor in this class
10     Produce Of Dam (2 Does Out Of 1 Dam) – One entry per exhibitor in this class
11     Dam Daughter – One entry per exhibitor in this class
12     Herd (3 Animals Or More Owned By One Person Or Family) – One animal must be in milk.  One entry per exhibitor in this class
13      Pet Wether – –One entry per exhibitor in this class
14    Dry Doe (Any breed of doe that is currently dry, but has previously freshened.) One entry per exhibitor in this class.
15    Pet Doe (Any breed of doe that is not eligible for any classes listed above. This includes any doe over 2 years old who has never kidded). One entry per exhibitor in this class.
16 A     Fitting Senior
16 B     Fitting Junior
16 C     Fitting Novice   
17 A     Showmanship Senior
17 B     Showmanship Junior
17 C     Showmanship Novice
18 A     Judging Senior
18 B     Judging Junior
18 C    Judging Novice
19    Costume Class (1St Place Trophy All Other Placings Ribbons)

MAKE SURE TO SEND COPIES OF PULLORIUM IN MAIL—NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED WITH OUT PULLORIUM FORMS

• All youth birds must be banded
• No bird substitutions the morning of the show
• PULLORIUM TESTING POULTRY FOR FAIRS: All poultry except waterfowl exhibited at Fair must be accompanied by written proof that the flock was blood tested  negative for Pullorium-typhoid and Avian influenza within 365 days prior to entry date. The test must be done every year for valid certification. Please send a photo copy of your pullorium with your entry.
• All entries must be penned by 8:30 a.m. and vehicles removed to designated parking area.
• Entries will be reclassified at the discretion of the judges.
• Juniors and Seniors will be judged together unless competition warrants division
• Sex links and crossbreeds may be entered in classes 21 and 22.
• In all questions the judges decision is the final word.
• All exhibitors are requested to help in the cleanup and breakdown of the poultry area after the show. Many hands make light work. Thank You
• Entry numbers are subject to change.
• The Sterling Fair and its Volunteers are not responsible for animals bought and sold at the show.
• Showmanship for youth as a class time to be set after Judging

Judging Info

• Entry Fee: $2.00 per head
• Judging starts Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

Prizes

• 1^st-$6.00, 2^nd-$5.00, 3^rd-$4.00
• Champions and best of show will be selected (ribbon only)
• Showmanship (novice/intermediate/senior) Trophies

Poultry Chair: Dave Anderson 508-942-6208

Class Description
01     cock large fowl
02     hen large fowl
03     cockerel large fowl
04    pullet large fowl
05    cock bantams
06    hen bantams
07     cockerel bantams
08     pullet bantams
09     gander
10     goose
11     young gander
12     young goose
13     drake
14     duck
15      young drake
16     young duck
17     pheasants
18     guinea fowl
19     tom turkey
20     hen turkey
21     live market poultry
22     egg production

• Shelter provided.
• Any animal not passing Massachusetts state health requirements will be refused entrance.
• All rabbits must be caged from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• All rabbits tattooed prior to the show. Show exhibitors are limited to 8 animals.
• LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT WILL HAVE FINAL SAY ON ALL ENTRIES.

Judging Info

• Entry Fee: $2.00 per rabbit
• Judging starts Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
• Judge reserves the right to combine classes and or breeds.

Breeds

All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Assoc. Mixed breeds will be judged under pet class.

Prizes

• 1^st-$6.00, 2^nd-$5.00, 3^rd-$4.00,
• Best of show will be awarded trophy.

Open Rabbit Chairs:  Rachael Wells 413-245-6244 and Priscilla Wells 413-883-3987

Class Description
01     Purebred Senior Buck
02      Purebred Senior Doe
03      Purebred 6-8 Months Buck Maturing Over 10 Lbs.
04      Purebred 6-8 Months Doe Maturing Over 10 Lbs.
05      Purebred Junior Buck
06      Purebred Junior Doe
07      Purebred Fur Class
08      Pet Class (Ribbon Only)
09      Cavy Senior Boar Over30 Oz. (Ribbon Only)
10      Cavy Senior Doe Over 30 Oz. (Ribbon Only)
11      Cavy Intermediate Buck Under 30 Oz. (Ribbon Only)
12      Cavy Intermediate Doe Under 30 Oz. (Ribbon Only)
13      Cavy Junior Buck Under 22 Oz. (Ribbon Only)
14      Cavy Junior Doe Under 22 Oz. (Ribbon Only)
16 a      Showmanship Senior
16 b      Showmanship Junior
16 c      Showmanship Novice
16 d      Showmanship Pre-Junior

• Shelter provided.
• Any animal not passing Massachusetts state health requirements will be refused entrance.
• All swine must be penned from 9:00am to 4:00pm minimum.
• Please bring your own feed and water containers.
• LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT WILL HAVE THE FINAL SAY ON ALL ENTRIES.

Judging Info

• Entry Fee: $3.00 a head.
• Judging starts Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
• If there are fewer than 3 entries in a class, the judge reserves the right to combine classes.

Breeds

Duroc, Hampshire, Hereford, Landrace, Yorkshire, Crossbred (market and feeder classes, all breeds will be competing)

Prizes

• 1^st– $25.00, 2^nd -$20.00, 3^rd-$ 15.00, 4^th-$10.00, 5^th-$10.00
• Class 6 will be awarded 3 money places and 5 ribbon places.
• HERDSMAN AWARD- $10.00 cash prize

Class Description
01     Boar Over 1 Year
02     Boar 1 Year or Under
03     Sow 1 Year or Over
04     Sow Under 1 Year
05     Sow & Litter (4 Or More Piglets)
06     Gilt, Over 2 Months And Under 1 Year
07     Light Weight Market Under 175 Lbs
08     Medium Weight Market 175-225 Lbs
09     Heavy Weight Market 225 Lbs And Over
10     Feeder Pigs 50-100 Lbs
11     Feeder Pigs 100-150 Lbs
12 A     Senior Showmanship
12 B     Junior Showmanship
12 C     Novice Showmanship
13 A     Senior Fitting
13 B     Junior Fitting
13 C     Novice Fitting

All animals must be owned by exhibitors by July 1 of the show year (or leased – youth only)

• Shelter is provided.
• Any animal not passing Massachusetts state health requirements will be refused  entrance. Health papers need to be checked before animals are offloaded from trailers.
• Dress for all classes will be appropriate shirt and solid color pants.
• All sheep will be penned from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• If there are fewer than 3 sheep to a class the judge reserves the right to combine classes and /or breeds, no bedding provided.
• LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT WILL HAVE FINAL SAY ON ALL ENTRIES.

Judging Info

• Entry Fee: $3.00 per head
• Judging starts on Saturday at 10:00 a.m, animals must be penned by 9 am
• If there are fewer than 3 entries in a class, the judge reserves the right to combine classes.

Breeds

To qualify in a class, a breed must have three(3) or more exhibitors and ten(10) or more sheep.

Prizes

• 1^st-$20.00, 2^nd-$15.00, 3^rd-$10.00, 4^th-$5.00, 5^th-$5.00

All goat & sheep entries are required to help break down after Fair or premiums will be forfeited.

Open Sheep Chair:  Britt Hallet 978.835.6518

Class Description
01     Market Lamb
02      Pair of Market Lambs
03      Yearling Ram
04      Ram Lamb
05      Pair of Ram Lambs
06      Aged Ewe (Youth Only ) – Formerly class # for Yearling Ewes – revised 8/25
07      Yearling Ewe’s – Formerly class # for Pair of Yearling Ewes- revised 8/25
08      Pair of Yearling Ewes – Formerly class # for  Ewe Lamb – revised 8/25
09      Ewe Lamb – Formerly class # for  Pair of Ewe Lambs – revised 8/25
10      Pair of Ewe Lambs – Formerly class # for Get a Sire  – revised 8/25
11     Get a Sire (3 Animals Same Sire)(Ribbon Only) – Formerly class # Pen of 3 Lambs– revised 8/25
12     Pen of 3 Lambs(Ribbon Only) – Formerly class # Flock (Ram 3 Ewes Any Age)– revised 8/25
13     Flock (Ram 3 Ewes Any Age) – Formerly class # Grades Ewe Lamb– revised 8/25
14     Grades Ewe Lamb – Formerly class # for Grades Yearling Ewe– revised 8/25
15      Grades Yearling Ewe

All animals must be owned by exhibitors by July 1 of the show year.

• Must be 20 or younger by January 1 of the current Fair year.
• Shelter is provided.
• Dress for all classes will be an appropriate shirt and solid color pants.
• Any animal not passing Massachusetts state health requirements will be refused entrance. Health papers need to be checked before animals are offloaded from trailers.
• All sheep will be penned from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• If there are fewer than 3 sheep to a class the judge reserves the right to combine classes and /or breeds
• No bedding provided.
• LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT WILL HAVE FINAL SAY ON ALL ENTRIES.

Judging Info

• Entry Fee: $3.00 per head
• Judging starts on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
• Appropriate dress must be worn (see above)
• If there are fewer than 3 entries in a class, the judge reserves the right to combine classes.

Breeds

To qualify in a class, a breed must have three(3) or more exhibitors and ten(10) or more sheep.

Prizes

• 1^st-$20.00, 2^nd-$15.00, 3^rd-$10.00, 4^th-$5.00, 5^th-$5.00

All goat & sheep entries are required to help break down after Fair or premiums will be forfeited.

Youth Sheep Chairs: TBA

Class & Description
01     Market Lamb
02      Pair of Market Lambs
03      Yearling Lamb
04      Ram Lamb
05      Age Ewe (Youth Only)
06      Pair of Ram Lambs
07      Yearling Ewes
08      Pair of Yearling Ewes
09      Ewe Lambs
10      Pair of Ewe Lambs
11      Get A Sire (3 Animals Same Sire) (Ribbon Only)
12      Pen Of 3 Lambs (Ribbon Only)
13      Flock (Ram, 3 Ewes Any Age)
14      Grade, Ewe Lamb
15      Grade, Yearling Ewe
16 A      Fitting Senior
16 B      Fitting Junior
16 C      Fitting Novice
17      Lead Line Class
18      Costume Class
19 A      Showmanship Senior
19 B      Showmanship Junior
19 C      Showmanship Novice