Livestock Competition
Livestock entries (not online) are due to the fair office by Wednesday, August 1st, 2012. You have the option to either enter online beginning July 1st, or by submitting a paper entry to the fair office. Online entries close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, August 9th.
How To Enter Projects: Open the Livestock Premium Book file below. Select your desired department (ex. Department 4: Dairy). Within each department, you will find different classes. Within each class, select the specific lot that matches the description of your project(s). Either record these entries on a paper entry form and submit it to the fair office, OR choose to enter online through the link below:
Poultry and Rabbit entries have CLOSED. Barn is full!
Online Entries are Closed!
Sorry, we do not accept credit cards for online entry. Livestock Entry Fees can be brought to the fair office or mailed to:
McLeod County Fair - Entry Fee
PO Box 142
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Livestock Premium Book 2012 Departments 1-10.pdf
Open Class Entry Form 2012.pdf
Dairy Entry 2012.pdf
*Important Electrical Requirements*
The county will be strictly enforcing the following requirements regarding extension cords used in all livestock barns during the fair, and should be followed by all exhibitors:
- All extension cords must be at least 12 gauge or larger Type G, PPE, S, SE, SEO, SEOO, SC, SCE, SCT, SO, SOO, ST, STO ,STOO, W or other types identified for extra-hard usage and must be of the grounding type.
- Extension cords must also be three-wire flexible.
- No lightweight (2 wire) extension cords or "zip" cords (18 gauge or smaller) may be used anywhere.
- Octopus plugs and two-wire extension cords often create a fire hazard and will be removed if found in use during an event.
- Cables with a "J" in the type designation (Such as Type SJT) are not permitted.
Departments & Superintendents
Department 1: Draft Horses, Draft Ponies & Miniature Horses
- Superintendent: Keith Tongen
- Assistant Superintendent: Larry Tongen
Department 2: Driving
- Superintendent: Keith Tongen
- Assistant Superintendent: Larry Tongen
Department 3: Horses & Ponies
- Superintendent: Keith Tongen
- Assistant Superintendent: Larry Tongen
Department 4: Dairy
- Superintendent: Doug Tuman
Department 5: Sheep
- Superintendent: John Rickeman
- Assistant Superintendent: Clinton Halverson
Department 6: Goats
- Superintendent: Clinton Halverson
Department 8: Poultry
- Superintendent: Paul Merkins
- Ann Riewer & Jerry Schimelpfenig
Department 9: Pigeons
- Superintendent: Paul Merkins
Department 10: Rabbits
- Superintendent: Paul Merkins
