Dexter Cattle Show

Check In Deadline: Monday, August 21, 2025 @ 3pm (CST)
Show Time: Thursday, August 21, 2025 @ 5pm (CST)
Location: Q Barn
NO DOGS ALLOWED IN BARN AND SHOW RING AREAS

Pre-Registration Entry Fee: $10.00/per animal (non-refundable) Online registration deadline August 14

Registration Fee Day of Show: $20.00/per animal

Bedding will be furnished in the barn. NO STRAW WILL BE ALLOWED

PREMIUMS: 1st - $100 ~ 2nd - $80 ~ 3rd - $60 ~ 4th - $50 ~ 5th - $40

Champion - $200

Reserve Champion - $150

GENERAL RULES

There will only be room in the barn for cattle on the day they are to show. For any exceptions, please contact Quintin Smith (615)207-0830
Any breed that has 20 head or more pre-registered in the show will have a division for that breed.
Any breed not listed will show on Friday night.
Tennessee Health Requirements apply to all cattle.
Unruly animals may be excused from the show ring by the Judge or Show Chairman.
Show cattle should be on grounds three hours before show time.
Trucks and trailers shall park in designated areas after unloading. NO PARKING AROUND BARNS
All cattle must be registered with their respective breed association.
Livestock trailers should enter through the Tennessee Blvd. entrance.
Showmanship classes - Heifers Only. You can only show in one Showmanship.
TN Junior Shows and Junior Open Shows will run with the Open Show of each breed with the exception of Herefords
You can only show in one show -You may NOT show the same animal in more than one show. An animal may be shown in its breed, show as an AOB or commercial but not all three. ONLY ONE SHOW.
Animals must remain in barn or designated tie areas NOT on trailers unless Chairman grants permission.

Information for Competitors

All Livestock Exhibitors transporting livestock enter at the TN Blvd. Entrance and follow the signs to the X Barn. No straw bedding allowed.

Information and Entries: Mark and Kathy Chaney (423)519-3259 Email: chaneysdexters@gmail.com

Premiums Paid

Division 01 - Dexter Cattle Show
Class 01 - Jr. Weanling Heifer - Feb 1, 2025 or After
Class 02 - Senior Weanling Heifer - Nov 1, 2024 - Jan. 31, 2025
Class 03 - Young Heifer - Aug 1, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024
Class 04 - Late Yearling Heifer - May 1, 2024 - July, 31, 2024
Class 05 - Early Yearling Heifer - Feb 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Class 06 - Senior Heifer - Aug 1, 2023 - Jan. 31, 2024
Class 07 - Young Cow - Aug 1, 2021 - July 31, 2023
Class 08 - Mature Cow - July 31, 2021 - Before
Class 08A - Grand Champion Female (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
Class 08B - Reserve Champion Female (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
Class 09 - Cow/Calf Class - Any cow with calf at side, calf DOB >Feb 1, 2025
Class 10 - Bull Calf under 6 months - born Feb 1, 2025 or After
Class 11 - Senior Bull Calf 6-12 months - born Aug 1, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025
Class 12 - Yearling Bull - 12 - 24 months (born - August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024)
Class 13 - Mature Bull - July 31, 2023 and before
Class 13A - Champion Bull (10,11,12,13,)
Class 13B - Reserve Champion Bull (10,11,12,13)
Class 14 - Young Prospect Steer - born Aug 1, 2024 or after
Class 15 - Market Steer - born Aug 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Class 15A - Champion Steer (14,15)
Class 15B - Reserve Champion Steer

Tennessee Health Requirements apply to all cattle.

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GENERAL RULES

Dexter Cattle can arrive on Monday morning, August 21 and may stay overnight on Monday.
All Dexter Cattle MUST be in place and checked in by 3 p.m., Monday the 21.
All Dexter Cattle MUST be removed by Tuesday the 22nd EARLY A.M.
Tennessee Health Requirements apply to all cattle.
Unruly animals may be excused from the show ring by the Judge or Show Chairman.
Show cattle should be on grounds two hours before show time.
Trucks and trailers shall park in designated areas after unloading.
All cattle must be registered with their respective breed association or registry.
Livestock trailers should enter through the Tennessee Blvd. entrance.
Showmanship classes - Heifers Only.

All Livestock Exhibitors* and Drivers of vehicles transporting livestock will be admitted FREE.

*An Exhibitor is defined as the person who attends the animal in the show ring. All others must pay regular Fair Admission.

Announcements made the night of the event supercede all previous announcements.