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2021 Non-Market Animal Show

2021 NonMarketAnimal
The San Mateo County 4-H Youth Development Program will hold a Non-Market Animal how. This event will allow youth enrolled in dog, poultry, rabbit, and pygmy/dairy goat projects to demonstrate what they have learned and how they handle, present and show their animals. Animals must be bathed/groomed/fitted before the show by the youth only. Registration deadline: May 12 by 9:00 PM.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are limiting the number of people at the event and are following the in-person guidelines found here. Participants will be asked the questions in Health Screening Form and we will take your temperature if the event is held indoors. Face coverings will be required at all times.


The event will be held on the following dates and locations. 

Register to attend the show and clinic: https://tinyurl.com/reg-animal-shows.

If you have any questions, please contact Zeva Cho, 4-H Program Representative, zfcho@ucanr.edu.

General Information

Eligibility:

Any 4-H member enrolled in dog, poultry, rabbit, and/or pygmy/dairy goat project is eligible to participate. Primary Members (5-8 years old as of December 31, 2020) are encouraged to participate.

Awards:

Awards will be given for these non-market animal categories:

  • Pygmy/Dairy Goat; 1st - 3rd
  • Dog showmanship; 1st - 3rd
  • Poultry showmanship; 1st - 3rd
  • Rabbit showmanship; 1st-3rd

The judges will provide your evaluation after the show. 

Entry Information and Preparation

Online Entry Deadline: May 12, 2021 by 9:00 PM

Online registration: https://tinyurl.com/non-marketshow.

Exhibitor Attire Requirements:

  • Button down long sleeve shirt or short sleeve shirt
  • Short sleeves are not allowed for poultry and rabbit exhibitors
  • Long pants (jeans), no holes
  • Belt
  • Shoes - no open toed shoes
  • 4-H uniform is not required, but you may wear if desired

Animal Preparation for Show: 

Youth must be the only one to prepare/bathe/groom/fit the animal for the show.