Fryeburg Fair Regulations for Market Steers and Market Lambs

Regulations for “Intent to Sell “ Market Steers and Market Lambs at Fryeburg Fair, open to Maine and New Hampshire 4-H members.

These regulations are for 4-H members intending to enter and potentially sell an animal at the Fryeburg Fair. 4-H members need to send in the appropriate Intent to Participate Form, a bill of sale, and a photo of the animal to their county 4-H Office by the deadlines below.

Market Steers must be owned and in possession by the 4-H’er by December 31^st.

1. 1. Send Intent to Sell Form for Market Steers, the original bill-of-sale, and a picture of your animal (front and side view) to the county 4-H office by January 5, 2024. County staff have until January 15, 2023, to send the forms to the state office. The 840 tag number must be on the bill of sale or value statement. Please make a copy of all forms prior to sending them.
   2. Animal approval forms for steers must include the “840” RFID electronic ID or metal USDA ear tag number and list “Fryeburg Sale” as the show class.

Market Lambs must be owned and in possession of 4-H’er by June 1, 2024, and must be a castrated male (wether).

1. 1. Send Intent to Sell Form, original bill of sale/value of lamb statement, and a picture of your animal (front and side view) must be sent to your county office by June 5th. County staff have until June 15, 2024, to send the forms to the state office. Scrapie tag numbers must be included on the bill of sale or value statement.
   2. Animal approval forms for lambs must include the scrapie tag number and list “Fryeburg Sale” as the show class.

Additional Requirements: 

1. A 4-H’er may not substitute a different animal for these market classes once the steer or lamb is recorded. No exceptions will be considered.
2. All projects must be the work of the 4-H member.
3. The market animal project must be raised on your home premises or within a 30-35 mile radius. Projects outside of this radius must receive an exemption from the local Extension Office and Fryeburg Fair.
4. 4-H members can tag and identify only one market steer and /or one market lamb for the Fryeburg Fair.
5. You will fill out your own animal approval form.  On your approval form, you must designate “Fryeburg sale” in the “Show Class” column and include the entire RFID tag number or scrapie tag number.
6.  In the event that an animal loses its tag, you will need to contact Fryeburg Fair (info@fryeburgfair.com) or Donna Flint at 207- 651-0916. A sample of  840 and scrapie tags can be found below.

All the market animal paperwork must be sent from the county office to the State 4-H Office, 491 College Ave., Orono ME 04473  or emailed to jessica.brainerd@maine.edu by January 15^th for steers and June 15^th for lambs.  If the 15^th is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday then the deadline for submission from county staff will be the first business day following the 15^th.