Suwannee River FairServing 4-H & FFA  Since 1952Fair NewsBuyers & Sale DayEventsPavilion RentalDirectors & SuperintendentsContact UsShows & ContestsExplore EventsBuyer InformationSale Day 411Suwannee River Fair PavilionPavilion RentalIt is a measure of a communities worth, the support it provides its youth. We extend our deepest appreciation to the community spirited leaders in the Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy (Tri-County, Florida) area and beyond.Suwannee River Fair Events ~ Contests ~ ShowsOur fair is designed to be indicative of the local agricultural community. Follow the links below to learn more.Events 411Dates & DeadlinesEvents ScheduleFair Ad SalesShow ClinicsThank You LettersFair 4112020 Rules HandbookAge DivisionsContact UsDress CodePavilion RentalThank You LettersSale Day 411Sale RulesSales ContractSale Day OrderBuyers Thank You LetterShow Order Of GoFeeder Steer ShowFat Steer ShowSwine ShowSwine ShowmanshipWether ShowWether Showmanship4H Cloverbud ShowsThe 4-H Cloverbud Shows are for youth 5-8 years old.Ag-Life ContestTest your understanding, knowledge, and skills in agriculture.Beef Cattle ShowsThis project teaches the fundamentals of the cattle industry.BBQ ContestSafe preparation and good food hygiene are primary goals.Creative Life SkillsPhotography, Handcraft, Sewing, Drawing, Canning, and Baking.Dairy Cattle ShowThis long-term project covers the dairy industry and milk production.Dog ShowsMembers learn to train their dogs in agility, rally, and showmanship.Goat ShowsMeat goats are the fastest growing livestock sectors in the US today.Horse ShowsThe Horse project has Performance Show, Speed Events and Trail.Livestock JudgingAn evaluation of an animal’s characteristics against the ideal.Poultry ShowThe poultry project teaches  breeding, showing and marketing.Program Cover ContestExhibitors design the front cover of the fair book by creating a slogan.Pullet Management ContestPurchase and raise 3 pullets to market size to show as a pen.Rabbit ShowRabbits breeders utilize their herd for more than one purpose.Record Book ContestThe 4-H and FFA programs have a long history of record keeping.Scholarship AwardsEach year scholarships are awarded to FFA and 4-H youth.Show ClinicsGreat Fun!! Join a show clinic and improve your skills!Showmanship ContestIn the ring a judge evaluates the job you have done with your animal.Swine ShowIMPORTANT Official Identification for Swine at Fairs REQUIREDThank You LettersAs an exhibitor there are letters you are required to write.
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For over 60 years, the mission of the Association have been maintained and carried out by non-paid volunteers including citizen directors, parents, FFA Advisors, University of Florida County Extension Agents, and 4-H Leaders. 
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