Hay Show

Celebrate the best hay from our local farms.

Close-up of golden hay bales stacked neatly in a sunny field.

Close-up of golden hay bales stacked neatly in a sunny field.

Entry Rules

Guidelines for submitting your hay samples.

Farmers inspecting hay quality under bright fair lights.

Farmers inspecting hay quality under bright fair lights.

How to Enter

Contact the County Extension Office

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Showcasing the best local hay with friendly competition and community spirit.

Entry Info

Each class entry shall consist of one University of Arkansas Lab Analysis and a Visual sample of hay being entered.
There will be a $10 charge for each entry to cover lab fees
Core samples must be submitted to the Extension Office by no later than July 15, 2025 allowing time to have lab analysis completed.

Close-up of fresh hay bales stacked neatly in a sunlit barn.

Close-up of fresh hay bales stacked neatly in a sunlit barn.

Judging

Class
1. Bermuda
2. Mixed Grass
3. Other

Winners announced during the fair with ribbons.

Community

Points
15 12 8 5
15 12 8 5
15 12 8 5

Judges carefully inspecting hay samples with focused expressions.

Judges carefully inspecting hay samples with focused expressions.

Contestants proudly displaying their best hay bales in the bright Ozark sunshine.

Contestants proudly displaying their best hay bales in the bright Ozark sunshine.

To enter contact Ethan Parker
County Extension Agent
479-667-3720 or text 479-209-2418

All exhibitors pick up premium check Tuesday Aug 12 from 4-7pm at the fair building. All checks are void after 90 days. Stop payment fee of $35 will be deducted for any lost checks.