One-Year Members
Two -Year Members
Three-Year Members
FFA Sponsors:
Kelly Billeaudeaux
Culinary Instructor
Jeff Davis Parish School Board
FCCLA Sponsors:
Volunteers of Family and Community (VFC)
MONDAY, September 30, 2019
1:00pm – 6:00pm – School Booths may be put up
TUESDAY, October 1, 2019
8:00am to 6:00pm - Entries must be made in Fairgrounds Office (337) 368-2433, (including poultry, rabbits, livestock, agriculture and homemaking entries)
8:00am – 6:00pm School booths may be set up
(No livestock will be permitted in the barn until Friday morning, October 4)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2019
11:00am – Deadline for School Booth Set up
11:00am – Judging all booths
6:30pm - Talent show, Fairgrounds Arena
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019
9:00am - Judging of agricultural and homemaking exhibits.
7:00pm - Queen's Pageant, Fairgrounds
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019
6:00am to 10:00am - All livestock, poultry and rabbits must be in barn
9:00am – Parade
12:00pm - Judging of Swine and Dairy
12:00pm - Judging of Sheep & Goats
12:00pm - Judging of Beef
12:00pm - Judging of Rabbits followed by Poultry
5:00pm – All poultry, rabbits and livestock must be out of the barn
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019
4-H/FFA FALL Classic Livestock Show (Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep)
(Contact Aaron Rasberry, Jennings FFA Advisor @ 337.229.8897)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019
12:00 Noon to 5:00pm - All exhibits must be picked up at Fairgrounds Multi-Purpose Building.
7:00am – 5:00pm - All educational booths must be removed.
General Rules:
The Jefferson Davis Parish Fair is a five-day fair beginning at 8:00am Tuesday, October 1 and ending at 11:00pm Saturday, October 5, 2019. No exhibit, except livestock, poultry and rabbits, can be removed until 12:00pm on Monday, October7. Premium money will be forfeited if exhibits are removed off the fairgrounds prior to release time.
All exhibitors must be residents of Jeff Davis Parish.
Applications to exhibit in any of the various departments must be sent to the Jefferson Davis Parish Fair Association at the Jeff Davis Fairgrounds in Jennings, LA on or before Tuesday, October 1, from 8:00a.m.to 6:00p.m., unless otherwise provided for in any of the rules governing each department.
Notice to all exhibitors:
The Fair Association will take every precaution to ensure safety to all exhibitors, but in no case shall the Association or any officer or employee of the Jefferson Davis Parish Fair Association be held responsible for any loss, injury, death or disease of any character to any such property while the exhibit is on the Fairgrounds.
Due to the fact that it is easy to move tags and ribbons from one exhibit to another, all awards will be made from the judges' records.
Inappropriate exhibits will be excluded from competition and exposition.
Placings in each category will be at the discretion of the judge.
If you wish to add or delete entries listed in the fair catalog, call the fairgrounds office at (337) 368-2433.
False evidence and protests:
Any exhibitor violating any of the rules of the Jefferson Davis Parish Fair or obtaining any rewards by false evidences or misrepresentation will forfeit all awards.
All protests must be made to the Fair Office in writing five (5) business hours after the cause and accompanied by a deposit of $50, which will be forfeited if protest is not sustained. The protest must state plainly the cause of complaint or appeal and must be filed with the fair manager immediately upon access to the fair office. Business hours are from 8:00am to 6:00pm, October 2-5, 2019.
Entries:
Entries in all divisions must be made at the main office located on the Fairgrounds, Hwy. 26 South, Jennings, (337) 368-2433. The 2019 Fair catalog will be available on the LSU AgCenter Jeff Davis Parish web site at www.lsuagcenter.com/jeffdavis Limited copies may be available at the LSU AgCenter Extension Service Office located at the Parish Fairgrounds. Entries will not be accepted after dates listed in the catalog.
Premiums:
Placings (Premiums) are at the discretion of the judges.
In the event there is not sufficient money to pay all premiums as listed in the catalog, they will be paid on a percentage basis.
The following colors will be used in designating awards: Champion, Royal Purple; Reserve Champion, Lavender; First Premium, Blue; Second Premium, Red; Third Premium, White; Fourth Premium, Pink; Fifth Premium, Yellow; Honorable Mention, Green; Champion and Reserve Champion shall be Rosettes.
In case of an irregularity of any entry or questions as to the right of animal or article to compete in a given class, the judges shall report same to the Manager. Any attempt to interfere with the superintendents in the performance of their duties in any department will be considered just cause for disqualifying an exhibitor from competing for premiums.
Brandy LaBouve 277-5678
New in 2019: There will be an opportunity for Home School/Self Study high school students.They must meet and select two girls from those that are interested in participating.
Ivy Woods (821-2116)
Sandra Guillory (821-7911) Fax (246-3121) Grammy59@yahoo.com
Morgan Guthrie (329-4357)
Kaye Lessard (302-7351)
There is NO ENTRY FEE! It is open only to Jeff Davis residents ONLY! If you are in a group you may do a solo or duet also.
Lana Myers, Superintendent
Unless otherwise specified, the Jeff Davis Parish Fair will follow the rules set up in the LSU Livestock Show catalog for the beef, dairy, sheep, goat and swine shows. All livestock should be entered between the hours of 8:00a.m.and 6:00p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2019.
a.To benefit the youth of Jeff Davis Parish.
b.To endorse participation in livestock exhibition and animal husbandry.
c.To create interest in livestock production.
d.To provide a structural environment conducive to displaying and/or exhibiting youth projects.
e. To nurture life skills relative to proper behavior displayed in competitive events (winning and losing).
Lana Myers, Superintendent
Note: Definition of classes
Premiums: $18, $12, $9, $7 and $5 per class
Class 1 - British Breeds
Officers:
President – Eddie Eskew
Vice President – Linda Patterson
Secretary – Ernie Freeman
Treasurer – Sylvia Guillotte