2023 Swine
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Links will become available as information is finalized.
Registration
Registration closes at 4:30 p.m. on the dates below, or earlier if barn capacity is reached.
- Opens: Monday, June 26
- Mail-in Entry Deadline: Must be received by Monday, July 31, at 4:30 p.m.
- Online Entry Deadline: Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 4:30 p.m.
Entry Lists
Links will become available as information is finalized.
Judges
- Taylor Farrer, Royal Center, Ind.
- Breeding Swine and Open Barrows
- Thomas Crome, Ames, Iowa
- Lexi Marek Beeler, St. Louis, Mo.
- MN Junior Barrow Classic Showmanship
Arrival & Departure Window
- Arrival: Monday, Aug. 28, 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Departure: Thursday, Aug. 31, 1-5 p.m.
SCHEDULE
All show times approximate, shows will run consecutively.
Monday, Aug. 28 • Christensen Pavilion | West Ring
- 5 p.m. – MN Junior Barrow Classic – Showmanship
Tuesday, Aug. 29 • Christensen Pavilion | New Fashion Pork (East) Ring
- 8 a.m. – Yorkshire, All other breeds, Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Hereford, Poland China, Spotted Hogs, Supreme Champion Selection
- 4:30 p.m. – MN Junior Barrow Classic – Judging Contest
Tuesday, Aug. 29 • Christensen Pavilion | West Ring
- 1:30 p.m. – MN Junior Barrow Classic – Prospect Barrows
- 2 p.m. – MN Junior Barrow Classic – Crossbred Breeding Gilts
Tuesday, Aug. 29 • Christensen Pavilion
- 8:30 a.m. – MN Junior Barrow Classic – Skill-a-thon
Wednesday, Aug. 30 • Christensen Pavilion | West Ring
- 8 a.m. – MN Junior Barrow Classic Show
Wednesday, Aug. 30 • Christensen Pavilion | New Fashion Pork (East) Ring
- 9 a.m. – Open Barrow Show
Wednesday, Aug. 30 • Christensen Pavilion
- 5:15 p.m. – MN Junior Barrow Classic – Sweepstakes Awards
Results
2023 results will be posted as they become available.
Questions or concerns?
For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.
