Working Steer

Eastern States Exposition Information and Forms

• ESE Youth Working Steer Dates: September 19-22, 2025
• Interested in Trying Out for the Big E?
  • Youth Working Steer Tryout Requirements: Word | PDF
  • Youth Working Steer Apprentice Information: Word| PDF
• ESE Youth Working Steer Website

Eastern States Exposition Tryout Events

• • June 21, 2025, Fryeburg Fairgrounds
    • Show starts at 10:00 am
    • weigh in upon arrival
  • July 13, 2025, Ossipee Valley Fair
    • Show starts at 09:00 am
  • August 07, 2025, Skowhegan Fair
    • Weigh in at 11:00 am
    • Show starts at 2:00 pm

4-H Working Steer Forms

• ESE Intent Form (New for 2025!)
• ESE Volunteer Interest Form (New for 2025!)
• Animal Approval Form for 4-H Animal Shows: Word | PDF
• 4-H Contract for Rental/Lease of Animals: Word | PDF

Other Working Steer Resources

• Show Guidelines for Maine 4-H Working Steer Members
• Rules for Cloverbuds
• Standard Equipment Box for Dairy and Livestock Members Descriptions
  • Diagram: Word | PDF
  • Description

For more information on educational programs in your area, contact your UMaine Extension county office.