Fairground Rules

In order for the West Valley Fair to be a safe environment for our kids and spectators, the following rules are in force, not only for the exhibitors, but for the general public as well.

1.   No Drugs.

2.   No Alcoholic Beverages.

3.   No Abuse of Animal(s).

4.   No Smoking or Chewing Tobacco except in designated area (18 and older only).

5.   No Coaching of Children while they are in the ring or showing their animals.

6.   Adults may not groom or school animal(s) while on the grounds. Designated adults may help members with the project.

7.   The ring is off limits to everyone except working show personnel.

8.   Approach the judge only after judging is complete for information and educational benefits only, not to dispute his/her placing!

9.   Show personnel can dismiss a visibly ill animal(s) from participation.

10.  All exhibitors will participate in herdsmanship, if offered.

11.  Show management may dismiss any member due to unacceptable behavior.  Club leaders may dismiss any member(s) of their club due to unacceptable behavior and must advise show management of such a dismissal.

12.  A veterinarian's certificate is strongly recommended.

13.  No 4-H'ers or FFA members may go barefoot.  No thongs.   Stockings must be worn with sandals.

14.  All convicted violent and sexual offenders involving crimes against minors 18 years of age and younger are not welcome during all activities of the West Valley Fair (i.e. weigh-in, fund raisers, clean-up days, sheep shearing, and all other on-site fair activities).

15.  No dogs allowed on the grounds unless on a leash or confined, except when showing.

16.  Anti-social or uncontrollable dogs will be sent home.

17.  Exhibitors must dress tastefully.  Improperly dressed exhibitors will be asked to change or leave.

18.  No running or rowdy behavior.

19.  No riding horses double outside the show classes.

20.  Parents riding:  parents can only ride horses at shows where parent classes are offered and then only when the member has completed his/her classes.

21.  No riding horses using halters only.

22.  No racing or running horses--use care and courtesy for other people and animals.

23.  Horses must be ridden with riding boots and you must also wear your approved helmet.

24.  Parental assistance:  4-H'ers who are not physically capable of saddling and bridling their animal may enlist the help of a parent, leader, or 4-H member.   This does not include grooming and herdsmanship.

Enjoy Our Fair!!