| Beef | Dairy | Dog | Goat | Horse |
| Poultry | Rabbit | Sheep | Small Animals | Swine |
| Llama |
2026 Animal Project Requirements and Guidelines
2026 Junior Fair Rule Changes
2025 ANIMAL Project Evaluation Sign-up Link
Youth Quality Assurance Training
- May 3rd - 1 of 3 county Quality Assurance trainings, 7-8:30pm Hunter Arena
- May 30 - 2 of 3 county Quality Assurance trainings, 8-9:30am Hunter Arena
- May 30 - 3 of 3 county Quality Assurance trainings, 2 - 3:30pm Hunter Arena
Jr. Fair Director: Ron Seitz
Beef
Representative: Scott Haines, 740-334-9236
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Possession date: Market Steer tag-in\weigh-in is the 1st Saturday in February (February 7, 2026) 8:00-9:00 am, Fairgrounds (inclement weather date is the following Saturday)
- Beef Question and Answer session, June 6th Hunter Arena starting at 9am
- Possion date: Feeder Calf Tag-in is the 3rd Saturday in June (June 20, 2026), 8:00- 9:00am, Fairgrounds
- All Animal and Livestock Evaluations & Skillathons will be August 15, 2026 at the Commissioners Mtg. Room
- Beef Hoof Trimming, August 29th, 9 - 10am, Hunter Arena
- Market Steer & Feeder Calf Fair Weigh-in is FRIDAY October 2, 8:30am
- Feeder Calf, Market Beef & Breeding Beef Show Monday, October 5, 12:30pm Hunter Arena
Dairy
Representative: Missy Kinzel, 740-294-8756
- Possession Date, 1st Saturday in June.
- Dairy Cow/Heifer Junior Skillathon (Youth ages 8-11 as of Jan. 1, current year)
- Dairy Cow/Heifer Intermediate Skillathon (Youth ages 12-14 as of Jan. 1, curent year)
- Dairy Cow/Heifer Senior Skillathon (Youth ages 15-18 as of Jan. 1, current year)
- All Animal and Livestock Evaluations & Skillathons will be August 15 2026, Commissioners Mtg. Room
- Dairy Show, Monday October 5th, Dairy barn
Dog
- Shot Record Form
- Permission to Participate Form
- Dog Clinic - May 31st @ 1 p.m. @ Jr. Fair Arena. Bring dog, chair, project book, training collar, water and treats
- Dog classes - June 7th, July 12th, August 9th, Sept. 20th. Obedience @ 1 p.m., Showmenship @ 2 p.m. Bring: dog, training collar, 6' lead, water, treats, and chairs
- All Animal and Livestock Evaluations & Skillathons will be August 15 2026, Commissioners Mtg. Room
- Dog Show - Sunday, October 4th, 3:00 pm, Jr. Fair Arena
goat
Representative: Carolee Bookless, 740-294-1195
- Goat Packet
- Clinic is Sunday May 3rd, 5:30 - 6:45 pm, Open Sheep Arena
- Possession date, non-market, 1st Saturday in June
- Possission date, tag-in day for market goats is the 3rd Saturday in June (June 20, 2026) 9:00-10:00 am, Jr Fair Arena.
- Preview Show is August 8th, 9-11am Junior Fair Arena - BRING GOATS!
- All Animal and Livestock Evaluations & Skillathons will be August 15, 2026, Commissioners Mtg. Room
- Turn in Goat High Point Merit Award paperwork to Carolee Bookless by September 19th, 2026
- Weigh-in is October 1st, 5:30-7:00pm, Open Sheep Arena
- Barn meeting October 1st, 8:00 pm
- Goat Milk Out - October 2nd, 6:00 pm
- Goat Show, Saturday October 3rd, 4:00pm, Hunter Arena
Horse
Representative: D Woodward Wells, 740-202-0276
- Horse Check-in will be virtual- Pictures MUST be submitted by June 1
- Ownership Forms must be submitted by June 1st via this website: Ownership 2026
- Mandatory Equistep must be completed by June 1 via this website: http://go.osu.edu/equistep2026
- Horse Clinic is May 9th, 10am at Hunter Arena
- PAS Horse show is June 28th, 2pm, Hunter Arena
- State Fair entries are due by July 1
- Horse Preview Show is August 2nd, 2pm Hunter Arena
- All Animal and Livestock Evaluations & Skillathons will be August 15 2026, Commissioners Mtg. Room
- Horse Show
- Horse Show Bill
- Equine Merit Awards
- Leasing Guidelines
Llama
Representative: Jean Haumschild, 740-824-3120
- Llama lease ownership papers are due by June 1
- All Animal and Livestock Evaluations & Skillathons will be August 15, 2026, Commissioners Mtg. Room
- Llama Show, Sunday October 4th, 8am, Hunter Arena
Poultry
Representative: Jacque Woodward, 740-294-4735
- Poultry QA Packet
- Poultry Junior Skillathon (Youth age 8-11 as of Jan. 1, current year)
- Poultry Intermediate Skillathon (Youth ages 12-14 as of Jan. 1, current year)
- Poultry Senior Skillathon (Youth ages 15-18 as of Jan. 1, current year)
- Market hatch dates (on or after):
- Market Turkey - June 1st,
- Market Ducks - August 10th,
- Market Broilers - August 17th
- Clinic
- All Animal and Livestock Evaluations & Skillathons will be August 15, 2026, Commissioners Mtg. Room
- Clinic, Duck and Chicken
- Ownership papers for market projects (Turkey, Duck, & Broiler) due August 21st by 5:00pm to the Extension Office
- Poultry Blood Testing September 5th, 9:00-11:00am, Jr Fair Arena
- Poultry Weigh-in October 1st , 6-9pm, Jr. Fair Arena
- Poultry Show Saturday, October 3rd, 8 am Hunter Arena
- Baby Chick Care
- Bathing & Grooming Poultry
- Recommended Feeding Program
- Things to know before you show
- Brooding Basics for Turkeys
- Brooding Basics
- Turkey Weight Goals
Rabbit
Representative: Billi Cantrell, 740-610-1012
- Rabbit Junior Skillathon (Ages 8-11 as of Jan. 1, current year)
- Rabbit Intermediate Skillathon (Ages 12-14 as of Jan. 1, current year)
- Rabbit Senior Skillathon (Ages 15-18 as of Jan. 1, current year)
- Rabbit Breeders (PDF)
- Must own breeding rabbit and pet rabbits by June 1st.
- Clinic will be held on July 13, 3:00pm at Hunter Arena
- All Animal and Livestock Evaluations & Skillathons will be August 15 2026, Commissioners Mtg. Room
- Market Rabbit must be less than 90 days old as of weigh-in and must be owned by August 29th, 2026
- Market Rabbit tattooing is on September 19th from 9-10 am at the Jr. Fair barn
- Rabbit Fryer weigh-in - Thursday, October 1st, 7 - 8pm, Jr. Fair Arena
- Rabbit Show - Monday, October 4th, 11am, Jr. Fair Arena
sheep
Representative: Tracey Herron, 740-252-7886
- Sheep QA Packet
- Sheep Junior Skillathon (Ages 8-12 as of Jan. 1, current year)
- Sheep Senior Skillathon (Ages 13-18 as of Jan. 1, current year)
- Possession date, non-market/breeding ewes 1st Saturday in June
- Possession date, market lambs tag-in day, 3rd Saturday in June (June 20, 2026), 9:00-11:00am, Fairgrounds,
- All Animal and Livestock Evaluations & Skillathons will be August 15, 2026, Commissioners Mtg. Room
- Weigh-in is Thursday October 1st, 6:00-8:00pm
- Sheep Breeding Show & Market Lamb Show, Tuesday October 5th, 8am, Jr. Fair Arena
- Lead Class, Tuesday October 5th, 6pm, Jr. Fair Arena
- Lamb & Wool Queen Information
Small animal
(cats, pocket pets, cavy, etc.)
Representative: Angela Wright, 740-502-1169
- Feline/Ferret Shot Record
- Clinic is June 4, 2026, 6:00pm, Jr Fair Arena - bring animal
- All Animal and Livestock Evaluations & Skillathons will be August 15 2026, Commissioners Mtg. Room
- Cat Show & Small Animal Show - Sunday, October 4th, 1:00 pm, Jr. Fair Arena
Swine
Representative: Carrie Hamlett, 740-575-1354
- Swine Packet
- Swine Junior Skillathon (Ages 8-11 as of Jan. 1, current year)
- Swine Intermediate Skillathon (Ages 12-14 as of Jan. 1, current year)
- Swine Senior Skillathon (Ages 15-18 as of Jan. 1, current year)
- Ractopamine Affidavit
- Ractopamine Fact Sheet
- Possession date: Market Hog tag-in is the 3rd Satuday in June (June 20, 2026), 6:00-8:00am, Fairgrounds
- All Animal and Livestock Evaluations & Skillathons will be August 15 2026, Commissioners Mtg. Room
- Market Hog weigh-in is October 1st 6:00-10:00am & 5:00pm-9:00pm, Hog barn
- Market Hog Show Sunday, October 4th 2pm, Hunter Arena