**Please note rule changes
- To be eligible, an exhibitor must be a bonafide member of FFA or an Eddy County 4-H Club supervised by an Eddy County Vocational Agriculture Instructor or an Eddy County 4-H Agent. Furthermore, an exhibitor must have been regularly enrolled in a high school or below during the spring semester of the current calendar year. The Eddy County Fair Board may allow variances from the above regulation if unique conditions exist. Any 4-H or FFA member who does not meet the exhibitor requirements may submit a written request for variance. This request must be made to the Eddy County Fair Board and must be signed by the member, member’s parents, and the adult leader. If permission to show in the Eddy County Fair is granted by the Eddy County Fair Board, this permission will be valid as long as that individual maintains continuous membership in the same 4-H or FFA organization.
- Judges and Classifier decisions are final. The Decision of the Judges shall be final in all cases. In cases where fraud, misrepresentation, error, or collusion is discovered after awards are given, the Livestock Superintendent or such referee as may be appointed, may make a decision regarding final placement. Such cases may be appealed to the Junior Livestock Committee immediately from whose decision there will be no appeal. If any Exhibitor, or his or her representative, interferes in any way with the Judges or Classifier, or shows disrespect to them, the Fair, or the superintendents, the Junior Livestock Committee may withhold from such Exhibitor any premium monies that may have been awarded, or take any other action deemed acceptable.
- The Fair Board will have final authority on rules and regulations.
- The sponsor(s) is not responsible for loss or accidents.
- Only awards approved by the Fair Board will be presented during the Awards Presentation or Sale on Saturday.
- Curfew will be enforced from midnight to 5 a.m. on the fairgrounds. All livestock must be in their designated bedding areas before midnight and there will be absolutely no access to the livestock barns by anyone between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. The penalty for breaking curfew is expulsion from the fair, forfeiture of all premium monies, sale privileges, and awards. The exhibitor(s) to be penalized shall be determined at the discretion of the fair board and livestock superintendents.
- There will be no alcoholic beverages served or consumed on the premises.
- No dogs allowed on the fairgrounds!
- There will be NO ELECTRICAL FANS allowed in the sheep, goat, swine, poultry, and rabbit barns.
- Two types of bedding for livestock have been approved, wood chips and sand. Sand will be available on the fairgrounds at no expense to the exhibitor. In no case will the use of straw be allowed.
- Any rule changes or suggestions from the general public should be presented in person or in writing (with a signature) to the Fair Board.
- Parents/Guardians are responsible for their children at all times during the Fair. The Fair Board, Ag teachers and 4-H staff are not responsible for children left unattended.
- In accordance with NM State Law, golf cart/ranger drivers must have a valid NM driver’s license. Golf carts/rangers are limited to the RV area and there is a 5 mph speed limit. The fair board will leave ONE vehicle inside the fenced area for their use.
- All livestock entries are subject to testing for any substance(s) that are inconsistent with the guidelines of the Wholesome Meat Act, Public Law 90-201. The Wholesome Meat Act may be read online at: (http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/STATUTE-81-Pg584.pdf) or a copy may be viewed in the Fair Office. All exhibitors offering livestock for sale at the Eddy County Fair Junior Livestock Sale will be required to sign a certificate assuring compliance with the Wholesome Meat Act.
- The number of entries turned in by an exhibitor does not guarantee pen space. Pens will be assigned by the species superintendent and are subject to change.
- All exhibitors are required to participate in at least 1 cleanup day 2 weeks prior to fair. They will also be required at the time to verify their entries with office staff. Any exception must be approved by the Fair Board.