FRIDAY, July 12th
The object of this contest is to catch and hold a slippery pig. If you think the Kentucky Derby is the most exciting two minutes in sports, you haven’t seen this contest!
Registration begins at 8:00 p.m.
Divisions:
Division I- 4 & Under, male or female; Ribbon and $25.00
Division II- 7 & under, male or female; Prize- Ribbon and $25.00
Division III- 8 to 10 years old, male or female; Prize- Ribbon and $25.00
Division IV- 11 to 12 years old, male or female; Prize- Ribbon and $25.00
Division V- 13 to 17 years old, male or female; Prize- Ribbon and $50.00
Division VI- 18 years and older, male or female; Prize- Ribbon and $75.00
Dress Appropriately!!! You WILL get dirty participating in this event.
Rules
- This is a timed event. The contestant must maintain control of the pig until the contest is declared over.
- No team holding- only one person may hold the pig
- Must have a signed entry and release form before being allowed to enter contest.
- Contestants must follow all instructions from animal handlers and event coordinators who’s responsibility it is to ensure the safety and welfare of the animals and the participants.
Entry Fees:
Divisions I, II, III, and IV – $2.00
Division- V- $3.00
Division- VI- $4.00
Contact John Berryman at (859) 333-9413 for additional information.
The following statement, in compliance with Kentucky Revised Statues 247.401 et seq., limits the liability of the Jessamine County Fair Association, Inc. and our livestock exhibitors. Your participation at the fair is an acknowledgement that you have been advised of this risk through the following statement. You will also find this notice conspicuously posted in the livestock areas of the fairgrounds.
WARNING
Under Kentucky law, a farm animal activity sponsor, farm animal professional, or other person does not have the duty to eliminate all risks of injury of participation in farm animal activities. There are inherent risks of injury that you voluntarily accept if you participate in farm animal activities.