Penn State Extension, Wyoming County 570-836-3196
Co-Chairpersons:  Amy Cannella 570-499-3461 & Jeremy Daubert 570-760-1279

Premiums:       $12      $11      $10      $9        $8
Note:  To qualify to show at Round Up all 4-H market animal ear tag numbers must be on file at the Extension Office by June 1st of the current year.  NO EXCEPTIONS.
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​Health Requirements:​
  1. No swine species shall be exhibited in PA unless each animal:
    1. Is accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within 14 days of the Fair; and
    2. Is permanently identified by an official 840 series radio frequency identification (RFID) ear tag and the ear tag number is recorded on the CVI; and
    3. Has been visually inspected and found to be free of signs of contagious disease immediately prior to unloading a the exhibition by an accredited veterinarian or swine health monitor appointed by the Fair Board or Livestock Show Committee.
  2. All market swine exhibited shall move as in all-in and all-out directly to a PDA or USDA licensed slaughter facility following the animal exhibition and may not be diverted to premises other than a recognized slaughter establishment or a slaughter market in which the sales are designated slaughter only sales.
  3. Any animal of unthrifty nature, unsuitable condition, or which cannot be satisfactorily handled under show conditions must be removed from the Fairgrounds.
  4. All male animals must be castrated and healed at the time of tagging.
  5. Market hogs must be under one year of age upon arrival at the Fair.
Other Rules & Regulations:
  1. All members must follow the rules of the Wyoming County 4-H Livestock Handbook.
  2. Exhibitors are required to show one of their 4-H project animals in a Master Exhibitor class in order to show in market classes.
  3. Animals must be presented in the show ring to qualify for ribbons and premiums.
  4. For an animal to receive 4-H ribbons and premiums they must be exhibited by the owner unless there is a medical excuse from a doctor.  The animal may then be shown by another Wyoming County 4-H member.  (No Master Exhibitor award will be given.)
  5. Hogs will arrive on the Fairgrounds between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM the Tuesday before the Fair and will be weighed-in upon arrival to the Fairgrounds.
4-H Market Hogs:  (can be barrows or gilts)
  1. Weigh-In Procedure:  All market animals will be weighed on the same set of scales under the direct supervision of the Penn State Extension Educator.  All animals must fall within designated ranges as set in this book.  In the event an animal is over or under weight they are permitted to step off the scales and immediately be reweighed one additional time.  
  2. Market hogs will be placed in classes as determined by the department chairs, and after all market hogs have been weighed.
  3. Each 4-H market hog exhibitor is allowed to show and sell two (2) 4-H market hogs. 
  4. All animals that banner must be sold.
  5. No premiums will be paid for Homebred classes.
  6. Members may tag up to three hogs; however may only show two (2) at the 4-H Round Up.
  7. For the 4-H Round Up and Sale the minimum weight is 230 pounds and the maximum weight is 295 pounds.  The weight of each animal will be announced at weigh-in.
  8. During Fair week, feeding times will be 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM each day.
  9. Premiums:  A minimum of six (6) animals per breed/section entered will qualify for 100% of the listed premiums.  Less than 6 animals per breed/section will be 50% of listed premiums.
4-H Master Exhibitor:  Ages are 4-H age as of January 1st of the current year.
  1. Each animal exhibited in a Master Exhibitor class must be clean and neatly clipped.
 
SECTION 52 – 4-H MARKET HOGS
Class:  (Determined after weigh in)
89. Lightweight
                  Champion Lightweight              Reserve Champion Lightweight
90. Mediumweight
                  Champion Mediumweight         Reserve Champion Mediumweight
91. Heavyweight
                  Champion Heavyweight            Reserve Champion Heavyweight
Awards:  Champion and Reserve Champion hogs from each class
            Grand Champion 4-H Homebred Hog             Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Homebred Hog
            Grand Champion 4-H Market Hog                   Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Hog

SECTION 53 – 4-H HOG MASTER EXHIBITOR
Class:
93. Master Exhibitor – Beginner ages 8-11          94. Master Exhibitor – Junior ages 12-14                  95. Master Exhibitor – Senior ages 15-18
Awards:  First and second place Master Showman from each class above.
            Grand Champion 4-H Market Hog Master Exhibitor      Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Hog Master Exhibitor