All participants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Open to Cherokee Nation citizens and citizens of other federally recognized tribes. Proof of tribal citizenship must be provided at the time of registration.
• Participants must be entering the 12th grade or below as of August 2025.

Weight Limit:

• Swine – 10 lbs. over the top of class
• Goat – 5 lbs. over the top of class
• Sheep – 5 lbs. over the top of class