County Fair

All Things Pre-Fair

2022-2023 Dates

The following animals need ID on 4-H online by February 1st:

  • Market Beef

The following animals need ID on 4-H Online by May 15th: 

ALL ANIMALS

  • Breeding Beef
  • Cow/Calf Pair
  • Breeding Goat
  • Market Goat
  • Breeding Sheep
  • Market Sheep
  • Breeding Gilt
  • Market Swine
  • Poultry
  • Rabbit
  • Horse
  • Cat
  • Pet
  • Dog

4-HOnline 2.0 Helpsheets:

Livestock Identifications & Verifications

4-H 202: Iowa 4-H Livestock Show Requirements

ALL animals may be identified in the 4-H Online system.  You, as a member, must identify all animals. The following help sheets are designed to help with the entry of animals. If an individual does not have internet access or needs assistance entering animals, they should contact the Extension Office.

All Things Fair

2023 Premium Auction Program

 

2023 Jefferson County Fairbook

2023 Rule Changes

Schedules

Deadlines

May 15th, 2023 4-H/FFA (not Clover Kids)

  • 4holine: Animal Identification 4-H (Zero Exceptions)
  • 4-H Mentor - As of 2023 rule change this is no longer allowed. 
  • *New Rule for 2023-Jefferson County Fitting & Show Preparation Rule-It is the intent that the 4-H'er/FFA take responsibility for caring for and grooming his/her own animals (refer to National Code of Show Ring Ethics). If assistance is needed, it should be aimed at helping the 4-H'er/FFA learn new skills. This includes all grooming, fitting, and putting on equipment. This is for EVERY SPECIES of animal. Any youth found in violation of this rule will be given a verbal warning. If additional violations occur, the exhibitor may be disqualified.

June 9th, 2023

  • YQCA Training - Completed annually for those exhibiting beef, dairy, goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep, or swine exhibits. Remember to bring a copy of Certification to our office
  • YQCA Help Sheet
  • Fair Entry - Opens May 22, 2023 - Closes June 9, 2023 - This is where you will register the projects you want to take to the county fair! Please call the office if you have any questions.
  • Stall Fee - Please turn the form into the Extension office no later than June 9th.

Clover Kids

  • Fair Entry - Opens May 22, 2023 - Closes June 9, 2023 - This is where you will register the static projects and pick your animal classes for things you want to take to the county fair! Please call the office if you have any questions.
  • Clover Kids Record Forms -
    • Clover Kids Animal Records - PDF - Word
    • Clover Kids Project Goal Sheet - PDF - Word

Fair Clean-up Day:

  • May 3, 2023, starting at 5:30 PM
  • May 31, 2023, starting at 5:30 PM

Volunteering Opportunities

Contact our office to sign up for a time slot!

Static Judging Information

Livestock (All animals) Fair Check-In

Fair Forms & Paperwork

Animal Care and Disclosure Forms (Drug Affidavits)