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2026 Fair Results

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2026 Online Entries will close on July 3 for Departments 1-10, Sheep Lead Line and Fair Beautification entries.
Online entries for Departments 11-24 will close on July 22 unless otherwise noted in Premium Guide. You can still bring in items and enter in person until 7:00 pm on July 25! (Bring in florals and baked goods July 27 from 9-11 am.)
Those eligible to participate in 4-H Shooting Sports will be entered by Fair Staff after verified by Leaders.
4-H and FFA members must be "in good standing" in order to submit entries in Department 10. All members will be verified by the Extension Office and FFA Advisors.

There will be NO walkaround passes sold at the Livestock Office. Walkaround passes will be available at the Fair Office for $30, Monday-Friday beginning July 1 (closed on July 4) until Saturday July 25 at 4:30 p.m. or until sold out.

Jr Livestock Exhibitors must present their animal at the scales to be considered a bona fide exhibitor and become eligible to compete in showmanship unless otherwise specified in rules of individual species. If the exhibitor does not present an animal at the scales for weigh-in, the project is considered incomplete, and the exhibitor is not eligible for showmanship.

Please scroll down to the bottom of this page for important information!

Original health papers from your veterinarian are required at check-in for all animals.

2026 Departments 11-24 Entry Form

2026 Animal Owner/Caretaker's VCPR Form

2026 Judge Information Form

2026 Horse & Pony Sponsor Receipt Form

2026 General Sponsor Receipt Form

2026 Sheep Lead Line Information Form

2025 Jr Market Livestock Tagging Form

2026 Lumberjack Contest Entry Form

2026 Fair Queen Application

Bedford County Fair Premium Guide

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Department 01
Draft Animals

Department 02
Open Dairy Cattle

Department 03
Open Breeding Beef Cattle

Department 04
Open Sheep

Department 08
Eggs

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
Junior Horse & Pony

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
Junior Model Horse

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
Junior Dairy Cattle

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
Junior Dairy Beef

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
Junior Beef Cattle

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
Junior Market Sheep
Junior Sheep Carcass

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
Junior Market Swine
Junior Swine Carcass

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
Junior Breed Goats

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
Junior Market Goats

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
Poultry

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
Rabbits & Cavies

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
Group Exhibits

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
Livestock & Dairy Judging Contests

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
Supreme Showmanship

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
4-H Air Rifle & Air Pistol Contests

Department 10
4-H & Vocational
Fair Beautification Contest

Department 11
Youth Ages 18 & Under
Junior Vegetables

Department 11
Youth Ages 18 & Under
Junior Fruits

Department 11
Youth Ages 18 & Under
Junior Home-Produced Products

Department 11
Youth Ages 18 & Under
Junior Florals

Department 11
Youth Ages 18 & Under
Junior Needlecrafts

Department 11
Youth Ages 18 & Under
Junior Arts, Photography & Crafts

Department 12
Senior Grains & Hay

Department 13
Senior Vegetables

Department 14
Senior Fruits & Nuts

Department 15
Senior Home Produced Products

Department 16
Evergreens

Department 17
Senior Florals

Department 18
Senior Needlecraft

Department 19
Senior Arts, Photography & Crafts

Department 21
Wines

Department 22
PSACF Fair & Carnival Apron Contest

Department 22
Truck & Tractor Pulls

Department 22
Horseshoe Pitching Contest

Department 22
Adult Dairy Judging

Department 22
Sheep Lead Line

Department 22
Lumberjack Competition

Department 22
Voices at the Fair Talent Contest

Department 22
Kid's Pedal Tractor Pull

Department 22
County Fair Queen Contest

Department 23
Apiary & Maple Products

Department 24
Antique Farm Machinery

Departments 11-19 & 21 & 23 Exhibit Drop Off Hours

Jordan Hall

Friday, July 24 - 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday, July 25 - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Junior Exhibit Building

Friday, July 24 - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday, July 25 - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

(Baked Goods and Florals – July 27 – 9 am-11:00 am)

Entries can also be dropped off at Fair Office beginning July 21st.

(SEE SPECIFIC DEPARTMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL RULES.)

Livestock Office Hours for Exhibitor Passes

Friday, July 18 - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Saturday, July 19 - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Exhibitors not old enough to drive will receive a wrist band and 1 car and passenger pass per family.

Exhibitors who drive will only receive a wrist band.

Each additional exhibitor's pass will be $25.00 to be sold only for person assisting the exhibitor with animals. 4-H leaders must be registered in 4-H Zsuites for the current year and have completed all mandated trainings. Superintendents and their committee members must be updated and turned into the Fair Office by April 1, 2026, to be eligible to receive a pass. No extra livestock helper passes will be sold after noon on Monday, July 27. Walkaround passes must be purchased at the Fair Office by 4:30 pm on July 25 at a cost of $30 each. No exchanges!

Premium Checks

1. Premium checks won’t be reissued and are valid for only 90 days. They can be picked up at the Livestock Office/4-H Center for junior exhibitors and clubs, on Saturday from 2–9:30 pm and Sunday from 8:30 am–1 pm. (Note: these are not exhibit release times—ask staff if they have a check for you!) Please try to collect your check before leaving the fairgrounds. After Sunday, checks will only be available at the Fair Office and will not be mailed. Remember, they’re valid for just 90 days!

2. Departments 11-24 Exhibits may be removed at Jordan Hall from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm and at the 4-H Center from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Saturday August 1 (please be aware that you will be charged admission if you arrive before the gate personnel are dismissed) and on Sunday, August 2 from 8:30 am - 1 pm. (Please ask staff if they have a Premium check for you!) After August 2, exhibits and Premium checks may be picked up at the fair office. NOTE: Exhibits not picked up by August 31 will become the property of the Fair and given to charity.

3. Breeding (female) animals (beef, dairy, sheep & goats) will be dismissed at 10 am on Saturday. All other livestock is dismissed on Saturday at 12:00 pm. No exceptions! (Please follow designated exit routes! Times subject to change!) Barns will be closed to visitors at this time.

4. Consignor (exhibitor) checks will be mailed as soon as all buyers have paid for their purchases from Jr Livestock Sale. The Fair Office does not issue the checks for the Livestock Sale! Please contact the sale committee if you have any questions.

Due to liability and safety concerns, dogs and other pets (emotional support and companion animals do not meet the definition of a service animal) are not allowed on the Fairgrounds. This includes camping areas! The exceptions are registered service animals; you must provide an official certificate and proof of rabies vaccination at Fair Office to be verified by Fair management.