Department: 107-Poultry | Open
FUR & FEATHER SILENT AUCTION
Open to the public, the Fur & Feather Silent Auction opens 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 and closes 6 p.m. Saturday, August 8 in the Poultry & Rabbit Exhibition Barn (#34).
Superintendents
Tiffany Waletzko (406) 240-9732
Heidi West (405) 747-9158
Prizes & Awards
*Both Breeder Shows ( APA/ABA or applicable Breed Association) and Backyard Shows offer the awards listed below, except for Grand Champion of Show and Reserve Champion of Show. Those two awards will be chosen from the entirety of the open class entries.
Breeders and Backyard Show
Grand Champion – $50.00
Reserve Grand Champion – $25.00
Champion Hen– $25.00
Champion Pullet – $25.00
Reserve Champion Hen– $15.00
Reserve Champion Pullet – $15.00
Champion Cock– $25.00
Champion Cockerel – $25.00
Reserve Champion Cock– $15.00
Reserve Champion Cockerel – $15.00
Champion Waterfowl – $25.00
Reserve Champion Waterfowl – $15.00
Champion Turkey – $25.00
Reserve Champion Turkey – $15.00
Champion Ornamental $25.00
Reserve Champion Ornamental – $15.00
Champion Pigeon – $25.00
Reserve Champion Pigeon – $15.00
1st Place – $8.00
2nd Place – $5.00
3rd Place – $3.00
Production Layer Show
Grand Champion – $50.00
Reserve Grand Champion – $30.00
1st Place – $8.00
2nd Place – $5.00
3rd Place – $3.00
Pairs & Trios
Grand Champion – $25.00
Reserve Grand Champion – $15.00
1st Place – $8.00
2nd Place – $5.00
3rd Place – $3.00
Unless specifically stated otherwise under division or class listings, Poultry Premium money will be paid at the posted rates.
For all exhibitors winning cumulative premium money exceeding $600.00, a completed W-9 form is required, and a check will be mailed within 60 days.
Divisions
Division A: Breeder Show- Bantam Poultry
Division B: Breeders Show- Standard Poultry
Division C: Breeder Show- Ducks
Division D: Breeder Show- Geese
Division E: Breeder Show- Turkeys
Division F: Breeder Show- Ornamental Birds
Division G: Breeder Show- Pigeons
Division H: Production Layer Show
Division I: Backyard Show- Bantam Poultry
Division J: Backyard Show- Standard Poultry
Division K: Backyard Show- Ducks
Division L: Backyard Show- Geese
Division M: Backyard Show- Turkeys
Division N: Backyard Show- Ornamental Birds
Division O: Backyard Show- Pigeons
Division P: Pairs
Division Q: Trios
Division R: Youth Show (8 & Under)
Pairs* & Trios**
*One female and one male- a breeder pair- of the same Breed, Variety and age.)
Birds in pairs must be double entered. This means they must also be entered individually in their appropriate Division to ensure enough cage space. For example, a Standard Cockerel in a Young Pair is also entered in the Standard Division under his Class, breed, variety and age and will be judged on his own merit as well as part of a pair.
Any Pair must be of the same Species, Breed, Variety and Age. A young Pair is under one year of age. An old Pair is over one year.
**(Two females and one male- a breeder set- of the same Breed, Variety and age.)
Birds in trios must be double entered. This means they must also be entered individually in their appropriate Division to ensure enough cage space. For example, a Standard Cockerel in a Young Trio is also entered in the Standard Division under his Class, breed, variety and age and will be judged on his own merit as well as part of a trio.
Any Trio must be of the same Species, Breed, Variety and Age. A young Trio is under one year of age. An old Trio is over one year.
Important Facts & Dates
***Before You Enter Your Poultry: Read This First!***
A photo is required for each poultry entry to ensure it’s entered in the correct class and to help us streamline the cage-in process. After you complete your Fair entry, your confirmation receipt will include a button labeled “Upload File(s)” — this is where you’ll submit your poultry photo. Image must be under 8MB To help you through it, we’ve created a simple step-by-step guide you can print and review before entering your poultry.
JULY 10 – FINAL DAY FOR ENTRIES
Enter online by 5 p.m. July 10, 2026 using the the online entry system. Entry Fee is $5.00 per entry and required to be paid in full at time of entry. Late entries may be accepted at the Superintendent discretion, with a late entry fee of $12 per entry. Parents must sign if exhibitor is under 18 years of age. Following registration, print and save your receipt for entry confirmation.
All exhibitors must enter the required fields which may include Breed, Variety (color/feather pattern), and the Sex/Age of the bird, depending on the division.
August 3 – DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIRGROUNDS
Deliver exhibits from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, August 3 to the Llama Barn (#34). No animal will be received by mail or freight. Vehicle and gate procedures are located here.
August 4 – Judging
11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 4 in the Llama Barn. The Poultry area will be restricted to exhibitors only during judging. Vehicles cannot remain on the fairgrounds during judging.
AUGUST 8 – PREMIUM PAYOUT
Premiums are available for pickup 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, August 8 at the Fair Office (Bldg. #12). Premiums are also available 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday of the following week. Any unpaid premiums after 6 p.m., August 12 will be forfeited.
AUGUST 9 – EXHIBITS RELEASED
You may pick up your poultry between noon and 4 p.m on Sunday, August 9. Exhibits remaining after 4 p.m. will be removed at the superintendent’s discretion. Vehicle and gate procedures are located in the premium book and available online.
General Exhibiting GUIDELINES
You must complete all steps to finalize your entry. You are not considered registered until the entry fee is received.
Reminder! You will need to upload a photo of your poultry entry with your online entry.
Reminder! If you need to bring a replacement bird, contact the Superintendents and provide a new photo.
Exhibitor must own all birds by entry deadline of July 10.
Caution: If the bird still PEEPS – leave it home. No birds under four (4) months of age, except Cornish cross meat birds, will be accepted into the barn for exhibiting.
Any exhibit showing signs of disease will not be accepted into the barn. Any exhibit showing signs of disease after the Fair starts will be sent home.
Public barn hours are noon. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 through Saturday, August 8.
Open Class Breeder Show
DIVISION A– BANTAM POULTRY
Birds entered in this division must be accepted by the American Bantam Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Bantam poultry sexes:
Cock – male fowl one (1) year old or older
Cockerel – male fowl less than one (1) year
Hen – female fowl one (1) year old or older
Pullet – female fowl less than one (1) year
Class 1: Feather Legged
Class 2: Single Comb Clean Leg
Class 3: Rose Comb Clean Leg
Class 4: All Other Comb Clean Leg
Class 5: Game
DIVISION B – STANDARD POULTRY
Birds entered in this division must be accepted by the American Poultry Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Standard poultry sexes:
Cock – male fowl one (1) year old or older
Cockerel – male fowl less than one (1) year
Hen – female fowl one (1) year old or older
Pullet – female fowl less than one (1) year
Class 1: American
Class 2: Continental
Class 3: Mediterranean
Class 4: English
Class 5: Asiatic
Class 6: All Other Standard Breeds (this is a recognized APA class, not a crossbred)
**Please note; standard poultry are classed by breed place of origin. Variety is the color/feather pattern.
DIVISION C – DUCKS
Birds in this division must be accepted by the American Poultry Association, Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Duck sexes:
Old Drake – Male duck one year and over
Young Drake – Male duck under one year
Old Duck – Female duck one year and over
Young Duck – Female duck under one year
Variety is the color/feather pattern.
Class 1: Light
Class 2: Medium
Class 3: Heavy
Class 4: Bantam
DIVISION D – GEESE
Birds entered in this division must be accepted by the American Poultry Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Geese sexes:
Old Gander – Male goose one year and over
Young Gander – Male goose under one year
Old Goose – Female goose one year and over
Young Goose – Female goose under one year
Variety is the color/feather pattern.
Class 1: Light
Class 2: Medium
Class 3: Heavy
DIVISION E – TURKEYS
Birds entered in this division must be accepted by the American Poultry Association. There is only one breed of turkey with many varieties. Variety, age, and sex are required at time of entry.
Turkey sexes:
Tom – Male turkey one year and over
Jake – Male turkey under one year
Hen – Female turkey one year and over
Jenny – Female turkey under one year
Class 1: Breeder variety
DIVISION F – ORNAMENTAL BIRDS
Birds in this division must be purebred, not Backyard Cross. Breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Please contact Superintendents to discuss appropriate species for entering. For example, Coturnix quail is appropriate, whereas New World Quail like Bob White or California are not. Pheasants are not advised without prior consent from Superintendent.
Ornamental bird sexes:
Old Hen
Young Hen
Old Cock
Young Cock
Class 1: Any Ornamental Bird
DIVISION G – PIGEONS
Birds in this division must be accepted by the appropriate species’ standard of perfection. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Pigeon sexes:
Old Hen
Young Hen
Old Cock
Young Cock
Class 1: Breeder
Division H – Production Layer Show - Standard Poultry
Please note; standard poultry are classed by breed place of origin.
Variety is the color/feather pattern.
Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Sexes:
Hen – female fowl one (1) year old or older
Pullet – female fowl less than one (1) year
Class 1: American
Class 2: Continental
Class 3: Mediterranean
Class 4: English
Class 5: Asiatic
Class 6: All Other Standard Breed (this is a recognized APA class, not cross breeds)
Class 7: Backyard Cross/ Production Hybrid
Backyard Show
DIVISION I– BANTAM POULTRY
Birds entered in this division are those not accepted by the American Bantam Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Bantam poultry sexes:
Cock – male fowl one (1) year old or older
Cockerel – male fowl less than one (1) year
Hen – female fowl one (1) year old or older
Pullet – female fowl less than one (1) year
Please note; Bantams are classed by physical features.
Variety is the color/feather pattern.
Class 1: Feather Legged
Class 2: Single Comb Clean Leg
Class 3: Rose Comb Clean Leg
Class 4: All Other Comb Clean Leg
Class 5: Game
Class 6: Backyard Cross
DIVISION J – STANDARD POULTRY
Birds entered in this division are those not accepted by the American Poultry Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Standard poultry sexes:
Cock – male fowl one (1) year old or older
Cockerel – male fowl less than one (1) year
Hen – female fowl one (1) year old or older
Pullet – female fowl less than one (1) year
Please note; standard poultry are classed by breed place of origin.
Variety is the color/feather pattern.
Class 1: American
Class 2: Continental
Class 3: Mediterranean
Class 4: English
Class 5: Asiatic
Class 6: All Other Standard Breeds
Class 7: Backyard Cross/Production Hybrid
DIVISION K – DUCKS
Birds entered in this division are those not accepted by the American Poultry Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Duck sexes:
Old Drake – Male duck one year and over
Young Drake – Male duck under one year
Old Duck – Female duck one year and over
Young Duck – Female duck under one year
Variety is the color/feather pattern.
Class 1: Light
Class 2: Medium
Class 3: Heavy
Class 4: Bantam
Class 5: Backyard Cross
DIVISION L – GEESE
Birds entered in this division are those not accepted by the American Poultry Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Geese sexes:
Old Gander – Male goose one year and over
Young Gander – Male goose under one year
Old Goose – Female goose one year and over
Young Goose – Female goose under one year
Variety is the color/feather pattern.
Class 1: Light
Class 2: Medium
Class 3: Heavy
Class 4: Backyard Cross
DIVISION M – TURKEYS
Birds entered in this division are those not accepted by the American Poultry Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Turkey sexes:
Tom – Male turkey one year and over
Jake – Male turkey under one year
Hen – Female turkey one year and over
Jenny – Female turkey under one year
Class 1: Backyard Cross
DIVISION N – ORNAMENTAL BIRDS
Birds entered in this division are not purebred. Class, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Please contact Superintendents to discuss appropriate species for entering. For example, Coturnix quail is appropriate, whereas New World Quail like Bob White or California are not. Pheasants are not advised without prior consent from Superintendent.
Ornamental bird sexes:
Old Hen
Young Hen
Old Cock
Young Cock
Class 1: Any Ornamental Bird
DIVISION O – PIGEONS
Birds entered in this division are those not accepted by specific species’ standard of perfection. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Pigeon sexes:
Old Hen
Young Hen
Old Cock
Young Cock
Class 1: Backyard Cross
Division P – Pairs
Birds entered in this division must be a male and female of the same species, breed, variety and age.
Age:
Young – under one year
Old – over one year
Class 1: Young Pair Breeder (breed accepted by appropriate standard of perfection)
Class 2: Old Pair Breeder (breed accepted by the appropriate standard of perfection)
Class 3: Young Pair Backyard Cross
Class 4: Old Pair Backyard Cross
Division Q – Trios
Birds entered in this division must be a male and two (2) females of the same species, breed, variety and age.
Age:
Young – under one year
Old – over one year
Class 1: Young Trio Breeder (breed accepted by appropriate standard of perfection)
Class 2: Old Trio Breeder (breed accepted by the appropriate standard of perfection)
Class 3: Young Trio Backyard Cross
Class 4: Old Trio Backyard Cross
Division R – Youth Show
One youth age eight (8) years and under. May enter up to three (3) birds.
Showmanship is not required to enter birds as a Youth. If you do desire to participate, select one bird for showmanship. Overview of activity: Individual birds are caged. Child stands by the cage with their bird. Each child will be interviewed by the judge. Questions such as, “What is your name?”, “What kind of bird do you have?”, “Does your bird have a name?”, “Anything else would you like to tell me about your bird?” All participants will receive a prize and a ribbon. No premium money awarded.
Class 1: Showmanship - Youth 8 and Under
Fur & Feather Silent Auction
Opens: 6pm on Tuesday, August 4
Closes: 6pm on Saturday, August 8
Pickup: Noon to 4 pm on Sunday, August 9
Location: Llama Barn (#34)
Silent Auction Items
· Select Open Class Poultry & Rabbit Exhibits
Silent Auction Participant/Exhibitor Information:
Only open class birds may be entered in the Silent Auction.
Exhibits must be entered by Monday evening at 6 pm.
Silent auction officials will register participants beginning at cage in until 6 pm Monday.
No other birds or rabbits will be accepted into the auction after 6 pm.
Fair officials will affix an auction label to the cages of participating birds and rabbits by Tuesday morning at 11am.
Superintendents will have a list of winning bids available Saturday by noon.
Exhibitors must pick up their silent auction proceeds from the silent auction official by 4pm on Sunday, August 9. Any silent auction earnings not collected by the exhibitor will be placed in the poultry/rabbit barn accounts in support of poultry/rabbit barn operations.
No other transactions may take place for the duration of the silent auction.
Silent Auction Bidder Instruction:
Silent Auction Opens at 6pm Tuesday August 4.
Auction items will be listed with a minimum bid required. If the minimum bid is not met, animals will be withdrawn from the sale and remain in the ownership of the exhibitor.
Bidders will complete cards with their bid and their contact information.
Those with the winning bid will be notified Saturday evening by silent auction officials with instructions for payment and pickup.
All auction items must be paid in cash to silent auction officials. No change available.
Auction animals will only be released to the winning bidder when an appropriate crate or box is produced.
Animals must be picked up between Noon and 3pm on Sunday, August 9. Sold animals will only be held for the buyer until Sunday, August 9 at 4pm. Any animal not collected by 4pm on Sunday, August 9 will be offered to the next bidder on the auction form. If no buyer is identified, the animal will remain in the ownership of the exhibitor.