McPherson County 4-H Spring Beef Show

Sunday, May 14

McPherson County Fairgrounds, Canton KS

Open to all 4-H, FFA, and Jr. Breed Association Members Between the ages of 7 – 18 before Jan 1, 2017

NO FIT SHOW ~~ Concessions Available Top 5 Breeding and Market Animals will be selected

Schedule: 8:00-9:30 a.m. Weigh-In/Check In 10:30 a.m. Bucket Calf Show Immediately followed by: Showmanship (Sr: 14-18, Int: 10-13, Jr: 7-9) Breeding Heifer Show Market Beef Show

Points for each class placing, including showmanship, breed champions, and overall. Points redeemed for supplies/merchandise at Valley Vet Trailer. Additional Awards for Top 5 Breeding and Market. Pre-Entry Fee: $20/head; enter by mail (postmark by May 1,) fax or on-line (by May 5, 2017) You can pay day of show for actual number you bring! McPherson County 4-H Member: $10/exhibitor

Show Day Entry Fee: $30/head (McPherson County 4-H Members: $20/exhibitor)

Bucket Calves • Two classes: Ages 7-9 and 10-12

Breeding Heifers • Registration papers required at check in or will show in Commercial Class • Heifers will be divided according to breed and age*

Market Beef • Steers will be divided by breed then weight* • Registration papers required at check in or will show in Crossbred Class • Market Heifers will be divided by weight

*2 head minimum required for breed class. If minimum not met, will show in AOB Class

Hotels Available in McPherson (11 miles west of Canton) Ask for The Beauty & The Beast Rate � Days Inn-$69/night 620-241-3690 � Best Western Holiday Manor-$69/night 620-241-5343 � Holiday Inn Express-$89/night 620-241-5566

For more information, check our Facebook Page or contact Lindsey Friesen, McPherson

Co 4-H Agent 620-241-1523. Show weekend: Jason 620-654-6999; Jeff 620-755-5222

McPherson County 4-H Spring Beef Show

Sunday, May 14

McPherson County Fairgrounds, Canton KS

• Mail entry forms (postmark by May 1) to Jill Beltz, PO Box 657, Galva KS 67443

• Fax entry forms (by May 5) to 620-241-2010

• On-line entries (by May 5) on McPherson Spring Beef Show Facebook Group

• Enter early—pay day of show for actual number of head brought

• Checks Payable: McPherson County Fair Association

One Exhibitor per Form—Please print legibly

Exhibitor Name: ___________________________________ Age (as of 12/31/16): _____

Phone #(s): _____________________________________ County _______________

E-Mail(s): ____________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

Street or PO Box City State ZIP

Bucket Calf Entry: Tag # _________________________ $20/head (pre-entry)

Showmanship: (no fee) NO YES-- Age Group: Sr: 14-18 Int: 10-13 Jr: 7-9

Heifer or Steer Breed (be specific) Date of Birth

(Breeding Heifers) Registration # or Tag # for Market/Commercial

Fee- Pre-entry $20/head

McPherson County 4-H Spring Beef Show

Sunday, May 14

McPherson County Fairgrounds, Canton KS

Directions: From McPherson (I-135/HWY 56 interchange-near hotels that have

room blocks)

• East on HWY 56 to Canton (approx 11 miles)

• North on 27th Avenue/Main Street (approx 1 mile)

• Fairgrounds will be on east side of road at northern edge of Canton

Generators encouraged!

Join us for a great weekend!

Barns open at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 13

Check our McPherson Spring Beef Show Facebook Group often for updates!

Other Weekend Events Hosted on the Fairgrounds:

Beauty and the Beast Cattle Show (Saturday, May 13)

Bull Buck-Off (Saturday, May 13 Evening)