What you need for a pig judging event

A pig judging event needs more than pens and a judging table. You will need supplies for animal care, registration, crowd control, scoring, announcements, catering and safe movement around the site. Use this shopping list alongside your event plan, then check quantities against the number of pigs, participants, judges and expected visitors. Arrange animal bedding, feed and drinking equipment early, and test power, microphones and lighting before the event day.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Foldable tablesqty 10
Folding chairsqty 80
Registration desk
Judges' tablesqty 2
Crowd control barriersqty 24
Animal pensqty 20
Waterproof storage binsqty 8

Animal care

Drinking bowlsqty 24
Feed bowlsqty 20
Scoopsqty 4
Wheelbarrowsqty 2
Hay balesqty 25
Wooden floatsqty 6
Short drift polesqty 6
Livestock transport blanketsqty 4

Equipment

Scalesqty 2
PA system
Wireless microphonesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 4
Walkie-talkiesqty 6
Flashlightsqty 4

Lighting

LED lampsqty 8
String lightsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable drinking cupsqty 100
Coffee cupsqty 80
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Serving plattersqty 12
Thermos flasksqty 6

Catering

Coolersqty 6
Water jugsqty 8
Coffee machinesqty 3
Kettlesqty 2
Groceries
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea selection - 3 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Stir sticks - 200 pieces
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 crates
- Spa Rood - 2 crates
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Sandwiches - 120 pieces
- Mini sandwiches - 100 pieces
- Mild cheese - 3 kilograms
- Cooked ham - 3 kilograms
- Chicken breast - 2 kilogram
- Hummus - 2 kilograms
- Cucumber - 3 kilograms
- Tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Lettuce - 2 heads
- Butter - 1 kilogram
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Mixed snacks - 5 bags
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Apples - 8 kilograms
- Bananas - 5 kilograms
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Pig feed - 2 bags
- Drinking water for animals - 200 liters
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Liquid dish soap - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 8 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 8 bottles
- Cleaning wipes - 6 packs
- Disinfectant - 10 liters
- Paper towels - 8 packs
- Disposable gloves - 6 boxes
- Tissue boxes - 6 boxes

Registration

Registration formsqty 100
Result formsqty 100
Clipboardsqty 12
Pensqty 30
Number cardsqty 100
Cable tiesqty 200

Decorations

Directional signsqty 12
Information boardsqty 8
Prize ribbonsqty 30
Trophiesqty 12
Certificatesqty 30

Cleaning

Bucketsqty 6
Broom setsqty 4
Floor squeegeesqty 3
Disinfectant dispensersqty 6
Handwashing stationsqty 4

Safety

Work glovesqty 12
Safety vestsqty 12
First aid kitsqty 2
Fire extinguishersqty 3

Tips

Allow at least one drinking bowl and one feed bowl for each pen, plus spare bowls in case one is damaged or needs cleaning. Buy enough hay and bedding for the full judging period, with extra for wet conditions.
Prepare one number card and one results form for every entry, then print at least 10% extra. Keep the participant list, forms and pens organised at the registration desk so late changes do not disrupt judging.
Match tables and chairs to the judging team, registration staff and catering crew before ordering. Waterproof storage bins are useful for keeping forms, number cards and small equipment dry and together.
Check how far the pens and judging area are from power outlets before bringing the PA system, wireless microphones, LED lamps and string lights. Take extension cords and power strips long enough for the actual route, and tape or cover cables across walkways.
Keep animal routes separate from queues and catering wherever possible. Crowd control barriers, walkie-talkies, flashlights and short drift poles help staff manage movement safely when the schedule changes or daylight fades.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for a pig judging event?: You need animal pens, bedding, hay, feed and drinking bowls, plus scales, number cards and results forms. Add tables, chairs, barriers, a PA system, microphones, lighting, catering supplies and waterproof storage for paperwork and equipment.
How many feed and drinking bowls do I need for pig judging?: Plan for at least one feed bowl and one drinking bowl per pen, plus 10% spare. For 20 pens, that means at least 22 feed bowls and 22 drinking bowls.
How many number cards and results forms should I print?: Print one number card and one results form for every registered entry, then add at least 10% spare. If you expect 50 entries, prepare at least 55 of each to cover replacements and late changes.
When should I buy supplies for a pig judging event?: Order prizes, tents, tables, barriers, pens and specialist animal-care equipment several weeks before the event. Buy fresh catering supplies close to the date, but check power, equipment and bedding at least one week beforehand.

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