Open and Junior Livestock Shows
Coles County Youth Livestock Auction
Department A
Open Beef Cattle Show
Premiums Offered: $12,420.00
*Entries Must Be Post Marked No Later Than 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025. No Late Entries Accepted.
*Mail Entries To: Coles County Fair, P.O. Box 225, Charleston, IL 61920.
*Judging Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. NO ALCOHOL IN LIVESTOCK BARNS!
*Registration Papers Are Required At The Time Of Entry. Each Exhibitor Must Purchase A $10.00 Exhibitor Ticket.
*Exhibitor Ticket Allows 1 (One) Exhibitor And 1 (One) Vehicle Into The Fair For The Entire Week.
*Arrival Time: 4:00 pm Sunday, July 27, 2025. Release Time: 4:00 pm Wednesday, August 30, 2025.
*Entry Limit: Two (2) Per Single Class And1) Pair. Entry Fee: $10.00 Per Animal. Stall Rent: $10.00 Per Animal.
*ENTRY FEES & STALL/PEN RENTS ARE TO BE PAID AT THE TIME OF ENTRY.
*Exhibitors Are Prohibited From Using Wood Chips And From Excessively Wetting Bedding Material.
*CLASS PLACEMENT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTOR AND SUPERINTENDENT!
*ALL LIVESTOCK MUST HAVE A 840 TAG. ANIMALS WITHOUT 840 TAGS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE
GROUNDS.
“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.” Copy Of Health Papers Due At Time Of Entry.
Director: Mark Grant (217) 246-0015; Superintendent: Tonya Eich (217) 549-5749
Director: Ed McKinney (217)345-3208
Single Class Premiums (4 places): 1st - $55 2nd - $50 3rd - $45 4th - $40
Group Class Premiums (5 places): 1st - $50 2nd - $45 3rd - $40 4th - $35 5th - $30
Grand Champion Female: Champion - $250.00 Reserve - $125.00
Grand Champion Cow & Calf: Champion - $100 Reserve - $50
Grand Champion Steer: Champion - $250.00 Reserve - $125.00
Judging: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Starting At Approximately 9:30am In The 4-H Arena.
All Cattle Must Be In Place Sunday July 27, 2025 By 4:00pm.
1. Social Security Numbers, Premise ID, & Registration Papers will be needed at time of entry.
2. Entry Fee is $10.00 per entry per class and Stall rent is $10.00 per animal.
3. Entries must be postmarked no later than 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025.
4. Entry fees and stall rents will be paid at the time of entry.
5. No refunds will be given for exhibitor tickets or stall rent.
6. No exhibitor will be paid more than 2 monies in any one class.
7. See State Health Rules in this book. Health papers will be checked.
8. All animals entered must be registered in their respective breeds and exhibitors must be prepared to show certificate of registration of any animal upon request of the Entry Manager or Superintendents. Simmentals will follow State Fair. Jr. Rules, 3 / 4 0 / 0 or higher.
9. Only one fan for every three head will be allowed.
10. Animals, which have been erroneously entered, may at the discretion of the Superintendent or Entry Manager may be transferred to their proper class previous to judging. If such classes have been judged, the transfer will not be made.
11. Substitution of animals entered for reasons satisfactory to the Superintendent will be permitted prior to the opening day of the fair, providing the animal asked to be substituted and was owned by the exhibitor at the time referred.
12. The Superintendent of each department may require the removal of a suspicious or diseased animal from the grounds.
13. It is required that all exhibitors clean their stalls and pens by 8:00am each day and keep them in clean and sanitary condition.
14. Unreasonable or unnecessary delay in getting animals into the show ring will give the Superintendents the right to exclude the animal from the show.
15. Decisions of the Judge, Superintendent, or Entry Manager shall be final.
16. Champion classes will be limited to first prize animals. Entries will not be made in Champion Classes until judging has begun in the said class.
17. No generators or dogs allowed in barns.
**** SEE FAIR BOOK 2025 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RULES ****
Department B
Open Dairy Cattle Show
Premiums Offered: $9,645.00
Director: Tom Jones: Superintendent: Roger Babbs (217) 345-9363
Department B
Open Dairy Cattle Show
Premiums Offered: $9,645.00
*Entries Must Be Post Marked No Later Than 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025. No Late Entries Accepted.
*Mail Entries To: Coles County Fair, P.O. Box 225, Charleston, IL 61920.
*Judging Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. NO ALCOHOL IN LIVESTOCK BARNS!
*Registration Papers Are Required At The Time Of Entry. Each Exhibitor Must Purchase A $10.00 Exhibitor Ticket.
*Exhibitor Ticket Allows 1 (One) Exhibitor And 1 (One) Vehicle Into The Fair For The Entire Week.
*Arrival Time: Not Before 9:00 pm Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Release Time: 2:00 pm Saturday, August 2, 2025 After Show.
*Entry Limit: Two (2) Per Single Class And One (1) Pair. Entry Fee: $20.00 Per Animal. Stall Rent: $50.00 Per Animal.
*ENTRY FEES & STALL/PEN RENTS ARE TO BE PAID AT THE TIME OF ENTRY.
*Exhibitors Are Prohibited From Using Wood Chips And From Wetting Bedding Material.
“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.” Copy Of Health Papers Due At Time Of Entry.
Director: Tom Jones: Superintendent: Roger Babbs (217) 345-9363
Single Class Premiums (4 places): 1st - $105 2nd - $100 3rd - $95 4th - $90
Grand Champion Female:................................ Champion -$20.00
Supreme Champion Cow:................................ Champion -$205.00
**** SEE FAIR BOOK 2025 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RULES ****
Department H2
Junior Livestock
Category 2 Junior Sheep Show

Premiums Offered: $10,786.00
*Entries Must Be Post Marked No Later Than 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025. No Late Entries Accepted.
*Mail Entries To: Coles County Fair, P.O. Box 225, Charleston, IL 61920.
*Judging Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. NO ALCOHOL IN LIVESTOCK BARNS!
*Registration Papers Are Required At The Time Of Entry. Each Exhibitor Must Purchase A $10.00 Exhibitor Ticket.
*Exhibitor Ticket Allows 1 (One) Exhibitor And 1 (One) Vehicle Into The Fair For The Entire Week.
*Arrival Time: In Place By 8:00 am Sunday, July 27, 2025. Release Time: Immediately After Judging.
*Entry Limit: Two (2) Per Single Class And One (1) Pair. Entry Fee: $10.00 Per Animal. Pen Rent: $4.00 Per Animal.
*ENTRY FEES & STALL/PEN RENTS ARE TO BE PAID AT THE TIME OF ENTRY.
*Exhibitors Must Take Down Gates Before Checks Will Be Issued.
“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.” Copy Of Health Papers Due At Time Of Entry.
Director: Mark Grant (217) 246-0015; Superintendents: Dick Reese (217) 268-4333
Director: Ed McKinney (217) 345-3208
Coles County Fair Board Reserves The Right To Combine Breeds Due To Lack Of Entries.
Breeding Stock Premiums
Single Class Premiums: 1st $38.00 2nd $37.00 3rd $36.00 4th $35.00
5th $34.00 6th $ 33.00
**** SEE FAIR BOOK 2025 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RULES ****
Department H3
Junior Livestock
Category 3 Junior Swine Show
Premiums Offered: $9,146.00
Director: Mark Grant. Superintendents: Tom Jones
Ed McKinney Danny Grant (217) 508-3599
Tim Temple (217) 246-5059
*Entries Must Be Post Marked No Later Than 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025. No Late Entries Accepted.
*Mail Entries To: Coles County Fair, P.O. Box 225, Charleston, IL 61920.
*Judging Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. NO ALCOHOL IN LIVESTOCK BARNS!
*Registration Papers Are Required At The Time Of Entry. Each Exhibitor Must Purchase A $10.00 Exhibitor Ticket.
*Exhibitor Ticket Allows 1 (One) Exhibitor And 1 (One) Vehicle Into The Fair For The Entire Week.
*Arrival Time: In Place By 8:00 am Sunday, July 27, 2025. Release Time: 8:00 am Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
*Entry Limit: Two (2) Per Single Class And One (1) Pair. Entry Fee: $4.00 Per Animal. Pen Rent: $8.00 Per Pen.
*ENTRY FEES & STALL/PEN RENTS ARE TO BE PAID AT THE TIME OF ENTRY.
*Exhibitors Must Clean Their Stalls/Pens After Dismissal Before Checks Will Be Issued. (Remove All Bedding Material).
*Exhibitors Prohibited From Using Straw For Bedding. Wood Shavings/chips Only. No Wetting Of Bedding.
*No Homemade Water Dispensers Allowed, As They Tend To Leak/break And Allow Larger Quantities Of Water Into Pens.
*Water Pans/Troughs Only.
*ALL LIVESTOCK MUST HAVE 840 TAGS. ANIMALS WITHOUT 840 TAGS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUNDS!
“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.” Copy Of Health Papers Due At Time Of Entry.
Commercial Barrow and Gilt – Any Breed or Crossbred Not Registered as a Purebred
Single Class Premiums: 1st -$25 2nd -$24 3rd -$23 4th -$22 5th -$21
Champion: $10.00 Grand Champion: $100.00
NOTE: To be eligible to show in the Pen (Pair) Classes the Exhibitor must have at least Two Individual Market Hogs of the Same Breed entered in at least One Individual Market Class. Example: Two Duroc Barrows entered as Lightweight and/or Heavyweight Barrows. The weights of the two hogs will then be added together to form a Light or Heavyweight Pen (Pair).
PARENTS / SPECTATORS MAY OBSERVE CHECK-IN AND JUDGING FROM DESIGNATED AREA ONLY. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN FOREFITURE OF WINNINGS.
**** SEE FAIR BOOK 2025 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RULES ****
Department H4
Junior Livestock
Category 4 Junior Goat Show
Premiums Offered: $2,742.00
*Entries Must Be Post Marked No Later Than 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025. No Late Entries Accepted.
*Mail Entries To: Coles County Fair, P.O. Box 225, Charleston, IL 61920.
*Judging Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. NO ALCOHOL IN LIVESTOCK BARNS!
*Health Papers Required At The Time Of Entry. Each Exhibitor Must Purchase A $10.00 Exhibitor Ticket.
*Exhibitor Ticket Allows 1 (One) Exhibitor And 1 (One) Vehicle Into The Fair For The Entire Week.
*Arrival Time: In Place By 8:00 am Sunday, July 27, 2025. Release Time: Immediately After Judging.
*Entry Limit: Two (2) Per Single Class. Entry Fee: $15.00 Per Animal. Pen Rent: $5.00 Per Animal.
*ENTRY FEES & STALL/PEN RENTS ARE TO BE PAID AT THE TIME OF ENTRY.
*Exhibitors Must Clean Their Stalls/Pens After Dismissal Before Checks Will Be Issued. (Remove All Bedding Material).
*Exhibitors Are Prohibited From Using Wood Chips And From Wetting Bedding Material.
“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.” Copy Of Health Papers Due At Time Of Entry.
Director: Tom Jones. Superintendent: Gloria Jones (217) 232-1482 – Rick Lang (217) 232-8582
Premiums Offered
Breeding Goats: 1st -$30 2nd - $28 3rd - $26 4th - $24
Champion - $50.00 Reserve Champion - $25.00
Market Goats: 1st - $30 2nd - $28 3rd - $26 4th - $24
Champion - $50.00 Reserve Champion - $25.00
1. Exhibitors Must Comply With GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS And HEALTH Requirements.
2. Goats Under Six (8) Weeks Old Will Not Be Allowed To Show.
3. Exhibitors Limited To Two (2) Entries Per Single Class.
4. Entries In Market Classes MUST Be Marketable And Will Be Judged Accordingly. Goats Must Be Born 10/1 Previous To 6/1 Current Year. Teeth Will Be Checked And Animals Over One (1) Year Old Will Not Be Judged.
5. All Dairy Animals Must Be Disbudded/Dehorned.
6. Meat Animals With Horns, The Exhibitors Must Provide Their Own Pens In The Overflow Barn. Pens Must Be Cleaned After The Conclusion Of The Show.
7. Dairy Animals Must Consist Of Only Dairy Cross, No Meat/Pygmy Cross. All Fresh Does In Milk Must Be Milked Out 12 Hours Prior To Show Time.
8. Market Animals May Be Wethers or Doelings.
PARENTS / SPECTATORS MAY OBSERVE CHECK-IN AND JUDGING FROM DESIGNATED AREA ONLY. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF WINNINGS.
Junior Breeding Goat Show
(NO BUCKS ALLOWED)
Junior Dwarf Goat Show
Description
Sec. 012
Breeding Animals 8 Weeks – 6 Months
2700
Breeding Animals 6 Months – 1 Year (Dry)
2704
Breeding Animals 1 Year – 3 Years (Fresh)
2708
Breeding Animals 3 Years & Over (Fresh)
2712
Breeding Dwarf Champ-$50 & Reserve- $25.00
2716
Junior Standard Goat Show
Description
Sec. 016
Standard Dairy Animals 8 Weeks – 6 Months
2720
Standard Dairy Animals 6 Months – 1 Year (Dry)
2724
Standard Dairy Animals 1 Year – 3 Years (Fresh)
2728
Standard Dairy Animals 3 Years & Over (Fresh)
2732
Standard Dairy Champion-$50.00 & Reserve-$25.00
2736
Junior Meat Goat Show
Description
Sec. 020
Meat Does 8 Weeks – 6 Months
2740
Meat Does 6 Months – 1 Year (Dry)
2744
Meat Does 1 Year – 3 Years (Fresh)
2748
Meat Does 3 Years & Over (Fresh)
2752
Meat Doe Champion-$50.00 & Reserve-$25.00
2756
Junior Market Goat Show
(MARKET ANIMALS MAY BE WETHERS OR DOELINGS)
Junior Dwarf Goat Market Show
Description
Sec. 024
Market Dwarf Light Weight – 25 lbs to 50 lbs
2800
Market Dwarf Medium Weight 51 lbs to 75 lbs
2804
Market Dwarf Heavy Weight 76 lbs & Over
2808
Market Dwarf Champion-$50 & Reserve- $25.00
2812
Junior Standard Dairy Goat Market Show
Description
Sec. 028
Market Stdrd Dairy Light Weight – 25 lbs to 50 lbs
2816
Market Stdrd Dairy Medium Weight 51 lbs to 75 lbs
2820
Market Stdrd Dairy Heavy Weight 76 lbs & Over)
2824
Mrkt Stdrd Dairy Champion-$50.00 & Reserve-$25.00
2828
Junior Meat Goat Market Show
Description
Sec. 032
Meat Does Light Weight – 25 lbs to 50 lbs
2832
Meat Does Medium Weight 51 lbs to 75 lbs)
2836
Meat Does Heavy Weight 76 lbs & Over)
2840
Mrkt Meat Doe Champion-$50.00 & Reserve-$25.00
2844
**** SEE FAIR BOOK 2025 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RULES ****
Junior Livestock Show Rules
1. Registration papers are required at the time of entry.
2. The Junior Livestock Show is open to boys and girls who are 8 years of age or in third grade and not yet 21 years of age on or before September 1 of the year previous to the fair. Each Exhibitor must purchase an exhibitor’s pass ($10.00).
3. Entry fees and stall rents are listed in each division. All stall rent must be paid on or before time of entry. Entries may be made by mail and are advisable so that stall space can be reserved. Stall rent must accompany the entry application. There are entry blanks throughout and in the back of this book.
4. Each livestock exhibitor must clean their stalls after dismissal before checks will be issued. (Remove all bedding material)
5. Exhibitors are prohibited from wetting bedding material.
6. All animals entered must be registered in the recognized association of their respective breeds and exhibitors must be prepared to show certificates of registration of any animal upon the request of the Superintendent or Entry Manager.
7. Animals registered in partnership are eligible to show, providing all members of the partnership meet the criteria of rule number 2 above.
8. Exhibitors should wear appropriate clothing and closed toe footwear. An exhibitor may be asked to change attire if found inappropriate. Examples of inappropriate attire include halter tops, bare midriffs, spaghetti straps, tube tops, see-through clothing, flip-flops, short shorts, and sunglasses.
9. Animals must be registered in exhibitor’s name by June 1st.
10. Steers will be weighed and placed in weight divisions as deemed advisable by the Superintendent.
11. Not more than two premiums will be paid to any one exhibitor under any single premium number. Each exhibitor must pick up premiums won at the close of the fair; entry fees are deducted from premiums won. Failure to do so could results in the FORFEITURE of the premiums.
12. Animals, which have been erroneously entered, may at the discretion of the Superintendent or Entry Manager may be transferred to their proper class previous to judging. If such classes have been judged, they will not be made.
13. The Superintendent of each department may require the removal of a suspicious or diseased animal from the grounds.
14. It is required that all exhibitors clean their stalls and pens by 8:00am each day and keep them in clean and sanitary conditions.
15. Unreasonable or unnecessary delay in getting animals into the show ring will give the Superintendents the right to exclude the animal from the show.
16. Decisions of the Judge, Superintendent, and Entry Manager shall be final.
17. Champion classes will be limited to first prize animals. Entries will not be made in Champion Classes until judging has begun in the said class.
18. No swine will be allowed to enter the show ring unless ear notches are completely healed.
19. The Coles County Fair Associations leaves to its Board of Directors the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and to arbitrarily settle and determine matters, questions and difference in regards thereto, and to add or amend these rules as they deem advisable.
20. Great care will be used by the officials of the association to prevent loss by theft or injury to the animals, but in no case will the association become responsible for any loss or injury that may occur.
No livestock trailer parking will be permitted on the grounds.
Department R
Western Horse Show
Coles County Fair, Charleston IL
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - Start 8:00 a.m. RAIN OR SHINE
Total Premiums: $4,443
$10.00 Exhibitor Ticket Required Per Rider
$5 Maintenance Fee For Performance Classes
Directors: Mark Grant (217) 246-0015 and Ed McKinney (217) 345-3208
Superintendent: Katie Copeland (217)259-7079
Entry Fee Class Premiums ($)
$5 06000 Open Poles 75 60 50 40 30
$2 06001 Pony Poles (54” and Under) 20 17 14 10 8
$5 06002 Youth Poles (18 and Under) 65 50 35 30 10
$2 06003 Pony Barrels (54” & Under) 20 17 14 10 8
$12 06004 Youth Barrels (18 and Under) – Division 1 100 75 55 40
$12 06005 Youth Barrels (18 and Under) – Division 2 60 50 30
$12 06006 Youth Barrels (18 and Under) – Division 3 40 30 20
$12 06007 Adult 3-D Barrels (19 to 39 Years Old) – Division 1 100 75 55 40
$12 06008 Adult 3-D Barrels (19 to 39 Years Old) – Division 2 60 50 30
$12 06009 Adult 3-D Barrels (19 to 39 Years Old) – Division 3 40 30 20
$12 06010 Masters 3-D Barrels (40 Years & Over) – Division 1 100 75 55 40
$12 06011 Masters 3-D Barrels (40 Years & Over) – Division 2 60 50 30
$12 06012 Masters 3-D Barrels (40 Years & Over) – Division 3 40 30 20
$12 06013 Open 3-D Barrels (All Ages) – Division 1 133 99 66 33
$12 06014 Open 3-D Barrels (All Ages) – Division 2 79 69 49
$12 06015 Open 3-D Barrels (All Ages) – Division 3 53 46 33
Total Performance Premium $2,743
Non-Performance
(Section 002)
$5 06016 Open Halter 65 50 35 30 20
Free 06017 Lead Line (8 & Under) Ribbons
$5 06018 Youth Walk Trot (18 and Under) 50 40 30 20 10
$5 06019 Open Walk Trot (19 and Over) 65 50 35 30 20
$5 06020 Youth Pleasure (18 and Under) 65 50 35 30 20
$5 06021 Ladies Western Pleasure 65 50 35 30 20
$5 06022 Open Western Pleasure 70 60 50 40 30
$5 06023 Ranch Horse Pleasure 70 60 50 40 30
$5 06024 Ranch Horse Riding 70 60 50 40 30
Total Non-Performance Premiums $1,700
Total Premiums $4,443
NOTE: No Cross Entries Allowed Between Ranch And Pleasure Horses Except In Halter Class.
Social Security Numbers will be needed when entering as required by the Illinois Department of Ag. No Stallions will be allowed at show. Food is available at fair grounds. Electric Timers will be used for speed events. The Coles County Fair Association, Show Committee, or anyone connected with this show, will not be held responsible for any loss, personal injury, or damage to person, horses, or other property on the grounds. Coggins test and other health papers will be required. The Decisions of the Judge, Superintendents, and Entry Office are final. Premiums will be paid at the Entry Both. 3-D will be 1 second off the fastest time.
According To State Regulations No More Than Two (2) Premiums Will Be Paid To Any One Exhibitor Per Class.
“The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Premium Book.”
Department H5
Junior Western Horse Show
Coles County Fair, Charleston IL
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Start 10:00 a.m. RAIN OR SHINE
Total Premiums: $3,000
$10.00 Exhibitor Ticket Required Per Rider
Directors: Mark Grant & Ed Mc Kinney
Superintendent: Katie Copeland
Performance
Class # Premiums ($)
13 Pole Bending 60 50 40 30 20
14 Barrell Racing 60 50 40 30 20
15 Flag Race 60 50 40 30 20
16 Flag Race 60 50 40 30 20
Non-Performance
1 Halter (horse 56” or under) 60 50 40 30 20
2 Halter (horse over 56”) 60 50 40 30 20
3 Junior Showmanship (exhibitor 13 years & under) 60 50 40 30 20
4 Junior Showmanship (exhibitor 14 years – 18 Years) 60 50 40 30 20
5 Walk Trot 60 50 40 30 20
6 Lead Line (exhibitor under 8 years of age)65 60 50 40 30 20
7 Pony Western Pleasure (horse 56” and under) 60 50 40 30 20
8 Horse Western Pleasure (horse 56” and under) 60 50 40 30 20
9 Country Pleasure 100 60 50 40 30 20
10 Junior Western Horsemanship (exhibitor 13 yrs and under) 60 50 40 30 20
11 Junior Western Horsemanship (exhibitor 14 yrs to 18 yrs) 60 50 40 30 20
12 Trail Class 60 50 40 30 20
The Coles County Fair Association, show committee, or anyone connected with this show, will not be held responsible for any loss, personal injury, or damage to person, horses, or other property on the grounds.
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