March 1, 2026 - Independ Exhibitors Must Declare Intent
April 8, 2026 @ In-Person Quality Assurance Training @ the Fairgrounds @ 6:00 pm
Monday, April 13, 2026 - Online Entry Site Opens
May 1, 2026 - Market Steer and Replacement Heifer Entries Due
Market Steer and Replacement Heifer Weigh-in and Tagging - Monday, May 11; 4pm-5pm at TC Ranch, Macdoel, CA and Wednesday, May 13, 2026 4pm-5pm at Ackley Feedlot, 230 County Rd 193, Tulelake, CA 96134. Exhibitors may attend either weigh in.
June 26, 2026 - Pigs, Goats and Sheep Entries Due
July 7th & 8th - Pig, Goat and Sheep Weigh-ins
August 3, 2026 - All Breeding Livestock, Rabbits, Turkey and Chicken Entries Due
August 3, 2026 - Livestock Pen Request Due (all species)
September 2, 2026 - Exhibitor Meeting @ 6:00pm - All Youth Exhibitors and Leaders Must Attend!
September 8 & 9, 2026 - Industrial and Vocational Skills Projects Check-in
September 9, 2026 - Livestock Weigh-in and Check-in