Haddam Neck Fair
Haddam Neck, Connecticut
August 29th, 30th, 31st, September 1st 2008
Oxen And Working Steers        See a printable version of this information:  Part 1  Part 2

Frank (Bud) McLean III
26 Depot Hill Road - P.O.Box 275, Cobalt, CT 06414    860-267-9975

Committee: Neil Bishop, Tom Cavanaugh, Butch Chappel, Debbie Chappel, Ryan Howard, Craig Sobolewski.

Cart Classes Monday Sept. 1st, 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Tom Cavanaugh - Supt. 860-267-9045

 
  1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
Juniors (16 yrs and under) $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $10 $5
Senior (17 and up) $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $10 $5


Note: Cart Classes end promptly at 11:30 am to allow the Antique Tractor events to start on schedule.


Showing of Cattle and Steers - Monday Sept 1st at 9:00 AM
Chianinas, Devons, Durhams, Holstein, Swiss - All other breeds shown together.
The Haddam Neck Fair prides itself on the cleanliness of our cattle and steers.
 

  1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Junior Calves $25 $20 $17 $15
Senior Calves $25 $20 $17 $15
One Year Old $30 $25 $20 $15
Two Years Old $30 $25 $20 $15
Three Years Old $30 $25 $20 $15
Four Years Old $30 $25 $20 $15
Five Years Old – Over 3200 Lbs (Pair) $30 $25 $20 $15


Draft Oxen Events
Cattle Draw will begin one half hour after the end of the Cattle Show Classes will be held in the order of listing
 

  1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
Class 1 up to 2,400 lbs. $150 $125 $110 $100 $90 $80 $70
Class 2 up to 2,800 lbs. $150 $125 $110 $100 $90 $80 $70
Class 3 Up to 3,200 lbs. $175 $150 $125 $110 $100 $90 $80
Class 4 Over 3,200 lbs $175 $150 $125 $110 $100 $90 $80


Additional Prize money donated by Paley Brothers Farms, LLC, Portland, CT

Rules - Draft Oxen Events:
 

Draft Cattle must be Tuberculin Tested and Rabies Vaccinated.
The Rules, as adopted by the Connecticut Ox Owners and Drivers Association, will be strictly enforced.
All animals in show and drawing contest must be on the grounds by 8:30 AM and remain until 6 PM unless granted
  permission by cattle chairman only.
Oxen will be driven with a whip and lash or wooden goad sticks only.
Teams will be weighed on Fairgrounds at a time designated by the chairman.
No stepping up in classes 1, 2 and 3.


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