Buchanan County Fair Information
2023 Buchanan County 4-H/FFA Fair Schedule
Buchanan County Fair Association website
Junior Fun Days (Sunday, July 9) - Register HERE
Please note the time changes are now 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30!
- Rule Books
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- 2023 Rule Changes and Updates
- Building (Static) Judging Rule Book
- Communications Day and Clothing Rules
- General Livestock Rules
- Clover Kid Rule Book
- Beef Show Rules | *Helpful tips on registering your beef project*
- Bucket Bottle Rules
- Dog Show Rules
- Poultry Show Rules
- Broiler Project Rules
- Cat and Pet Show Rules
- Swine Show Rules
- Horse Show Rules
- Dairy Cattle Rules
- Rabbit Rules
- Sheep Rules
- Meat Goat Rules
- Dairy Goat Rules
- Pie Baking Contest and Auction Rules
- Home Garden Judging Rules
- Master Showmanship Rules
- 2023 Rule Changes and Updates
- Mentor Agreement
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If you want to help out a 4-H member or an FFA member you will need to fill out the mentor agreement. The reasons for having you on file is for insurance purposes in case something ever were to happen.
- Forms (Origin, ID, Lease Agreement)
- Animal Disclosure Forms (Drug Affidavits)
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If you plan on showing a market animal or a horse at the fair, make sure you have one of these forms filled out per species. Bring these documents to Fair check-ins on Wednesday, July 5th. Please call 319-334-7161 with questions!
- Specialty Animal Project
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- Single Source Swine
- Novice Meat Goat
- Novice Sheep
- Broiler Project
- Animal Project Packets
- Horse Rules and Regulations
- Horse Lease Agreement
- Dog Handbook
- FFA Livestock Registration 2023
- All FFA Livestock must be identified using the Fair Entry platform by May 15th. Livestock must then be officially verified on Fair Entry by June 15th to select classes.
- Static and Clothing Project Information
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- General write up for ALL projects
- Photography Exhibit Label NEW!
- Copyright Information NEW!
- Clothing Event Information
- Clothing Event Report Form
- Working Exhibit Report Form NEW!
- Educational Presentation Report Form NEW!
- Safe foods for Iowa Fairs
- Safe frosting for Iowa Fairs NEW!
- Food and Nutrition information
- Species Project Checklists
- Iowa State Fair Information
YQCA Information
YQCA certification (formally known as FSQA) is being accepted by many livestock shows and fairs that require youth quality assurance certification. View the list below, but always check the entry requirements of each show for complete details.
YQCA training is required for youth showing the following food animals.
- Pigs
- Beef Cattle
- Dairy Cattle
- Sheep
- Goats
- Rabbits
- Poultry
YQCA is available as an online program for youth everywhere in the United States.
Buchanan County Exhibitors MUST take the training online ($12 fee) or an in-person session.
Contact the Buchanan County Extension office if you need accommodations.
Goat Getters
The Buchanan County Goat Getters Program pairs 4-H and FFA members with special needs individuals to be a part of showing goats in a safe environment with guidance from the Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach staff and committee volunteers.
Application for Mentors or Supporters