Competitions, Contests & Shows

Listed on this page are all of the competitive exhibits and shows available for the 2026 Fair.

How To Enter:

All Applications Are Now Online

Choose the competitive exhibit or show that you are interested in.
Read the rules before you register
Click on the 'Apply' button to register for the show- This will take you to showman to finish registering.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Steer & Swine ONLY August-September 6, 2025
All market animals are part of the project's termination process and will go to slaughter (no exceptions).
Entries and Rules open for all other contest and shows in November 2025 and will close March 2026.
*NEW* All Swine Participants are required to complete a ethics course. Please see rules for more information

Dates & Deadlines:

Swine Final Weigh-in/ Record Books and $75 Fee | April 1, 2026

Swine Mandatory Parent / Exhibitor Meeting (Bleachers by the Show Ring) : April 2, 2026 | 6PM

Swine Record Book Turn In | April 2, 2026 | 2PM - 7PM

Swine Show: April 4, 2026 | 6PM

Swine Pick up exhibitor # / graded record book | April 5, 2026

Steer Final Weigh-in / Mandatory Meeting (Parents & Exhibitor): April 6, 2026 | 2:30PM
Steer Record Books Due: April 6, 2026 | During Mandatory Meeting
Steer Show: April 8, 2026 | 7PM
Steer Auction: April 10, 2026 | 6PM

Swine Auction: April 10, 2026 | 630PM

Swine Final Record Book Turn In: May 1, 2026 | Before 4PM

Swine & Steer Buyer Plaque Pick-Up : AFTER May 26, 2026

Competitions, Contests & Shows

Listed on this page are all of the competitive exhibits and shows available for the 2026 Fair.

How To Enter:

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Dates & Deadlines:

4-H/ FFA/ YLPA Shows

Open Shows