Division A-3 Open Bucket Calf

Awards to be presented by the Muscatine County Fair:

• Blue ribbons will be given to exhibitors who meet the requirements.
• Cash contribution courtesy of Muscatine County Cattlemen.

1. The Open Bucket Calf Show is open to any exhibitor who has completed kindergarten through third grade before the county fair. This rule will be enforced for safety and fairness to all exhibitors. NEW THIS YEAR- All exhibitors MUST have a parent, other adult, or a 4-H/FFA member with them in the showring, to assist as needed.
2. Exhibitors may show their own calf they raised or a calf already exhibited in the 4-H/FFA show. The exhibitor must be familiar with the calf and have worked with the calf before the show!
3. Calves shown by exhibitors must be born between February 1 and May 10. Calves should not be selected on conformation or quality of breed. Judging for the Open Bucket Calf is on the exhibitor only. Calves must be halter broke and trained to lead before the county fair. Calves should not be too large for young exhibitors to manage on halter. Again, exhibitors must have completed kindergarten through third grade to exhibit in this show, and must have a parent, other adult, or 4-H/FFA member with them in the showring!
4. Calves are stalled on the fairgrounds in the bucket calf barn the day of the show. Early arrivals are welcome to come on Tuesday, July 15 from 4-6pm or Wednesday, July 16 from 8:00am-9:00am. Open bucket calves will be stalled in the same barn as the 4-H and FFA bucket calves, but open bucket calves will have a labeled area in the barn, separate from the 4-H/FFA calves.
5. Open bucket calves, NOT 4-H/FFA calves, will be released after the show. Stalls should be kept clean!