The purpose of Little Britches is to promote the interest of young kids and future exhibitors in the 4-H Dairy Project. It will allow these young kids a chance to get a taste of the competition of the show and hopefully encourage them to participate with their own animals when they get older.
When: Thursday, August 11th @2:30 PM
Sign-up: by June 30th with the Registration Form
Judge: Showmanship winners from Dairy Project
Rules & Guidelines:
- Participant must have completed Kindergarten through 2nd grade the previous school year
- Calves to be used have to be born on March 1st or later of the current year
- Participants can bring their own calves, or use a calf already in the 4-H show from someone they already know
- Must pass a health paper by a Vet within 2 weeks of the Fair
- Livestock Premise ID will be required per WI State rules
- Calves will be checked into the grounds Tuesday night (August 9th) by 9pm and will remain at the grounds until Thursday night (August 11th) until release at 9pm
- Cattle must be taken care of during the duration of the fair
- That includes washing them in the mornings and making sure they are fed and watered throughout the day.
- Barn Duty will not be required and will be covered by the Dairy Project Members
- Parent/Guardian must be present at the time of show and complete a signed waiver form (with the entry form)
- Download the Registration Form here