Audience
Fair organizers and livestock show managers who need an all-in-one system to manage entries, judging, reporting, and auctions both online and on-site
About ShoWorks
ShoWorks, developed by FairSoftware, is a fair and livestock show management system designed to handle entries, exhibitors, judging, reporting, and auction processes through a single, flexible platform. Built over decades of industry use, it processes entries both online and on-site, supporting a wide range of users, including fair managers, volunteers, judges, and exhibitors. It emphasizes user-friendliness, scalability, and customization, offering over 70 user-defined data fields and configurable screens so each fair can tailor how information is tracked and managed. It integrates with tools like Microsoft Office, supports online multimedia uploads and judging, and allows results to be published directly to social platforms. ShoWorks also includes advanced workflow automation through built-in “wizards” that simplify tasks such as data imports, class setup, financial adjustments, and reporting, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy.
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Starting Price:
$1,995 one-time payment
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www.fairsoftware.com
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ShoWorks Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does ShoWorks work with?
ShoWorks works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does ShoWorks support in their product?
ShoWorks supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does ShoWorks offer?
ShoWorks offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What other applications or services does ShoWorks integrate with?
ShoWorks integrates with: Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office 2024, Microsoft 365, and QuickBooks Online.
Q: What type of training does ShoWorks provide?
ShoWorks provides training in the form of documentation, live online, webinars, and videos.
Q: How much does ShoWorks cost?
Pricing for ShoWorks starts at $1,995 one-time payment.
