Livestock Costume Contest - Highland County Fair, VA
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Livestock Exhibition Contests
Friday, September 4, 2026 - 4:30 pm
At the Livestock Show Barn
Participation Rules
• Animals in this show must be from those in the fair barns.
• Pre-register your pet entry via email: [email protected] at least two weeks prior to fair entry so pens can be planned.
• All animals must be tame and easily controlled by the youth exhibitor.
• All animals must be clean and dry to participate in these contests.
• All animals are subject to veterinary inspection before unloading at the fairgrounds. The veterinarian’s decision is final.
• All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases. These could include but not limited to ringworm, warts, pinkeye, sore mouth, foot rot, and Caseous Lymphadenitis. Animals currently being treated for any of the listed conditions that are visibly responding to treatment must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) dated within 30 days of show. No intact male livestock may be shown.
• Exhibitors need to maintain a clean space for their animal(s). Barn manager will assign pen/stall. Final pen/stall clean out is expected once the exhibitor’s animals have left the pen/stall. Failure to complete final clean-out will result in a $25 per pen/stall fee.
• Livestock exhibitors must supply all feed needed for their animal(s), which can be stored in livestock trailers or tack space. Fresh, non-chlorinated water is provided for animals by a donor.
• The Livestock Exhibition Contests are open to exhibitors of all ages. Participants in any of the listed contests with an animal that is not owned need to sign a waiver before participating. Entries in each contest should be made by noon on Friday of Fair week. Contest sign-up sheets can be found in the Ag Education Barn.
COSTUME CONTESTS
This show is a fun-filled experience for exhibitors as well as spectators. Both the sheep/goat/hog/steer/rabbit and the exhibitor should dress for the occasion. Exhibitors must choose whether to enter class with a sheep, goat, hog, steer, or a rabbit, but not more than one animal in said class. Exhibitors must write a narrative about their costumes and turn it into the show coordinator, Tabitha Ulmer (540) 430-1436, prior to the contest. There are two costume sections.
SECTION I – FAIR THEME “75 Years of Memories in the Mountains”
In this section, the judges will be looking for the costume that best represents the theme of this year's fair. You get to choose a costume and create a short story that connects it to your animal. During the contest, your story will be read out loud.
Class
1. Senior Division (ages 13-18)
2. Intermediate Division (ages 9-12)
3. Junior Division (ages 6-8)
4. Preschool Division (ages 0-5)
5. Adult Division (ages 19+)
PRIZES: 1st-$10; 2nd-$8; 3rd-$5
SECTION II – CONTESTANT’S CHOICE
Participants in this section are encouraged to dress creatively and create a short story about your costume that will be read out loud during the contest.
Class
1. Senior Division (ages 13-18)
2. Intermediate Division (ages 9-12)
3. Junior Division (ages 6-8)
4. Preschool Division (ages 0-5)
5. Adult Division (ages 19+)
PRIZES: 1st-$10; 2nd-$8; 3rd-$5
*COSTUME CONTEST SUPERINTENDET: TABITHA ULMER*
Friday, September 4, 2026 - 4:30 pm
At the Livestock Show Barn
Participation Rules
• Animals in this show must be from those in the fair barns.
• Pre-register your pet entry via email: [email protected] at least two weeks prior to fair entry so pens can be planned.
• All animals must be tame and easily controlled by the youth exhibitor.
• All animals must be clean and dry to participate in these contests.
• All animals are subject to veterinary inspection before unloading at the fairgrounds. The veterinarian’s decision is final.
• All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases. These could include but not limited to ringworm, warts, pinkeye, sore mouth, foot rot, and Caseous Lymphadenitis. Animals currently being treated for any of the listed conditions that are visibly responding to treatment must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) dated within 30 days of show. No intact male livestock may be shown.
• Exhibitors need to maintain a clean space for their animal(s). Barn manager will assign pen/stall. Final pen/stall clean out is expected once the exhibitor’s animals have left the pen/stall. Failure to complete final clean-out will result in a $25 per pen/stall fee.
• Livestock exhibitors must supply all feed needed for their animal(s), which can be stored in livestock trailers or tack space. Fresh, non-chlorinated water is provided for animals by a donor.
• The Livestock Exhibition Contests are open to exhibitors of all ages. Participants in any of the listed contests with an animal that is not owned need to sign a waiver before participating. Entries in each contest should be made by noon on Friday of Fair week. Contest sign-up sheets can be found in the Ag Education Barn.
COSTUME CONTESTS
This show is a fun-filled experience for exhibitors as well as spectators. Both the sheep/goat/hog/steer/rabbit and the exhibitor should dress for the occasion. Exhibitors must choose whether to enter class with a sheep, goat, hog, steer, or a rabbit, but not more than one animal in said class. Exhibitors must write a narrative about their costumes and turn it into the show coordinator, Tabitha Ulmer (540) 430-1436, prior to the contest. There are two costume sections.
SECTION I – FAIR THEME “75 Years of Memories in the Mountains”
In this section, the judges will be looking for the costume that best represents the theme of this year's fair. You get to choose a costume and create a short story that connects it to your animal. During the contest, your story will be read out loud.
Class
1. Senior Division (ages 13-18)
2. Intermediate Division (ages 9-12)
3. Junior Division (ages 6-8)
4. Preschool Division (ages 0-5)
5. Adult Division (ages 19+)
PRIZES: 1st-$10; 2nd-$8; 3rd-$5
SECTION II – CONTESTANT’S CHOICE
Participants in this section are encouraged to dress creatively and create a short story about your costume that will be read out loud during the contest.
Class
1. Senior Division (ages 13-18)
2. Intermediate Division (ages 9-12)
3. Junior Division (ages 6-8)
4. Preschool Division (ages 0-5)
5. Adult Division (ages 19+)
PRIZES: 1st-$10; 2nd-$8; 3rd-$5
*COSTUME CONTEST SUPERINTENDET: TABITHA ULMER*
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