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Fayette County Fair

Help Sheets

Livestock Exhibitors

Identify all animals in 4-H Online by May 15.
Changes coming to YQCA. After April 1, 2022 verify that your certification is up-to-date.
Register livestock in the class(es) you intend to show them in FairEntry. Not sure what class? Check the fairbook or contact the Extension Office at 563-425-3331 or fayette4h@iastate.edu

May 15 ID Deadline - Applies to all 4-H and FFA Exhibitors

May 15 is an Iowa 4-H statewide deadline for livestock. All animals with the exception of pets, poultry and rabbits must be identified in 4-HOnline by May 15. If you have any questions, please call 563-425-3331 or email fayette4h@iastate.edu.

4-HOnline Login

Help Sheets

4hOnline Animal ID Help Sheet

Forms

Broiler Project Enrollment 2023 (34.78 KB)

Fayette County Animal Lease Agreement (88.49 KB)

Bucket/Bottle Calf Rules & Worksheets (62.3 KB)

Bucket/Bottle Calf Rules & Worksheets - PDF (166.75 KB)

Clover Kids Sheep & Meat Goat Worksheets (18.65 KB)

Clover Kids Sheep & Meat Goat Worksheets - PDF (24.55 KB)

Other Fair Related Information

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA)

In today's world, food safety is one of animal producers' biggest responsibilities.

All 4-H livestock exhibitors are required to be YQCA certified for county and
State Fair exhibition for the following species: Beef, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Meat Goats, Sheep, Swine, Poultry and Rabbits.

Youth can also complete YQCA training online.

YQCA LearnGrow Login

NEW YQCA WEBSITE - GET REGISTERED FOR YOUR CLASS TODAY!

EVERYONE MUST CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT

1. Go to: https://yqcaprogram.org/login/index.php

3. Register (as the parent) for a new account

2. Complete all registration fields, but under "Organization Affiliation" choose "parent"

3. Submit registration & then go to your email you used associated with your new account, to verify your account + link from your email should direct your back to the YQCA website

4. Click "Add Child" + complete all required fields

5. Click "submit" or "submit and add another child"

6. Data Sharing Consent - Click "yes" or "no" - then click "submit"

7. Home Page - Courses - Select your preferred option for course ONLINE OR INSTRUCTOR options by age group + add course to cart

8. Check out

YQCA Help Sheet (2.67 MB)

4-H/FFA Livestock Exhibitor Checklists

Checklist for Everyone (156.42 KB)

Beef Checklist (178.6 KB)

Bucket/Bottle Checklist (174.56 KB)

Dairy & Goat Checklist (173.61 KB)

Dog Checklist (162.38 KB)

Horse Checklist (189.64 KB)

Meat Goat Checklist (178.41 KB)

Pet Checklist (163.61 KB)

Poultry Checklist (175.71 KB)

Rabbit Checklist (170.43 KB)

Sheep Checklist (177.05 KB)

Swine Checklist (168.71 KB)

Communications and Clothing Event Exhibitors

Register Communication and Clothing Exhibits in FairEntry by June 15.
Be sure to select your t-shirt size by June 15 and pay for it by June 22.
Fill out and bring to judging on July 6 - the Clothing Report Form for Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection, $20 Challenge, and Innovative Design.

Document

Senior County Clothing Report Form (30.86 KB)

Document

Junior/Intermediate Clothing Event Report Form (29 KB)

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Static Exhibitors

If you are only exhibiting Static Exhibits at county fair, be sure to log into FairEntry and select your t-shirt size by June 15 and pay for it by June 22.
Static Exhibits pre-registration closes on July 12 but can be entered earlier!