FLORIDA STATE FAIR
BEEF SHOW
Beef Show
All You Need To Know
We are thrilled that you are interested in the 2026 Florida State Fair.
In this section, we have assembled all the information you will need to enter the Open and Youth Beef Shows. We encourage you to check out all the information in regards to the show(s).
PLEASE NOTE: We are in the process of formulating rules for the 2026 Fair.
All Open and Youth Shows, Scholarships, etc. – Rules and Information will be posted on or before September 1, 2025
All students that are entered in the 2026 Florida State Fair Youth Show must complete the Youth Livestock Show Ethics and Animal Care Workshop to show an animal at the Florida State Fair. Youth exhibiting at other fairs should check that specific fair’s rules for ethics qualifications. The last workshop offered for exhibitors showing at the Florida State Fair will be held on January 19, 2026.
Show Information
Show Rules
Open Beef Show
Open Beef Show Rules
Open Angus Show
Open Grey & Red Brahman Show
Open Brangus Show
Open Red Brangus Show
Open Ultra Brangus Show
Open Charolais Show
Open Limousin Show
Open Santa Gertrudis Show
Open Purebred Simmental Show
Open Percentage Simmental Show
Open Zebu Show
Youth Beef Show
Youth Beef Show Rules
Youth Angus Show
Youth Grey & Red Brahman Show
Youth Brangus Show
Youth Red Brangus Show
Youth Ultra Brangus Show
Youth Charolais Show
Youth Percentage Simmental Show
Youth Purebred Simmental Show
All Other Beef Cattle Show – AOB Classifications
Youth Limousin, Santa Gertrudis, Zebu and All Other Beef Cattle Show Information is located on page 7 of the Youth Beef Show Rules
Southeastern Miniature Zebu Classic Rules
Southeastern Miniature Zebu Classic Entry Form
Registration
The registration deadline is December 5, 2025
Open Beef Entry Form
Youth Beef Entry Form
On-Line Registration
Upload Livestock Entry Documents (Signature Page for Youth Online Entries, Animal Registration Papers, YQCA Certificate, etc.)
Signature Page (for Online Entries Only)
Need help registering On-Line? Check out these two tutorials.
How to Submit an Open Livestock Online Entry
How to Submit a YOUTH Livestock Online Entry
2026 Show Catalogs - Coming February 2026
Open Brangus
Open Red Brangus
Open Ultra Brangus
Open Grey Brahman
Open Red Brahman
Open Zebu
Beef 1 Showmanship – Junior
Beef 1 Showmanship – Intermediate
Beef 1 Showmanship – Senior
Youth Brangus
Youth Red Brangus
Youth Ultra Brangus
Open Grey Brahman
Open Red Brahman
Youth Zebu
All Other Beef Cattle Show – Brahman Influenced Female
All Other Beef Cattle Show – Crossbred Female
All Other Beef Cattle Show – Bulls
Open Angus
Open Charolais
Open Limousin
Open Percentage Simmental
Open Purebred Simmental
Open Santa Gertrudis
Youth Beef 3 Showmanship
Youth Angus
Youth Charolais
Youth Limousin
Youth Percentage Simmental
Youth Purebred Simmental
Youth Santa Gertrudis
Downloads
Youth Beef Show Schedule of Events
Champion of Champions Competition Information
Beef Skillathon Manual
General Record Book
On-Line General Record Book by ZSuites
Record Book Essay Prompts
On-Line Record Book Flyer (with instructions on setting up account)
Educational Poster Rubric
Educational Poster “How To” Video
Presentation Video Information
Presentation Video Online Entry Form
Beef Grooming Chute Application
Youth Livestock Grant Application
Chapter/Club Appointed Showman Form
Ag Teacher/Extension Agent Participation Request Form
Upload Livestock Entry Documents (Signature Page for Youth Online Entries, Animal Registration Papers, YQCA Certificate, etc.)