Fair Information: Animals

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If you have questions, please contact the fair office at fair@jeffersoncountywi.gov OR 920-674-7139

Animal Health

Before the Fair, please review the rules for your department. It’s important to consult your veterinarian early to determine the best timing for any required tests or records. With the upcoming holiday and increased vet demand leading up to the Fair, delays are possible.

Swine Exhibitors:

New in 2026: you do not need a PRRS/PEDv test to come to Fair, but you still need a CVI!

Dairy Exhibitors:

New in 2026: lactating dairy cattle does not need to be tested for a negative Indluenza A milk sample 7 days before Fair.

All Species, be sure to:

  • Review the Jefferson County Fair Premium Book for local rules. If you’re looking for a quick view of it, you can see the Animal Exhibitor Checklist & Health on our website
  • Refer to the DATCP Fair Rules for specific Animal Health requirements.

Planning ahead helps ensure a smooth and stress-free Fair week for you and your animals!

Check-in: Trailers, T-Shirts, & Wristbands

Before Coming to the Fair:

  • Gather all necessary documents: vaccination records, photos, health forms, etc.
  • Check the Premium Book for your department’s specific check-in requirements.

Check-In Procedures:

  • After you arrive, find your department’s superintendent and follow their check-in process.
  • If you are unsure of any procedures, contact your superintendent. Contact info is listed on your department’s page in the Premium Book.

Trailer Parking & Animal Supply Run Passes:

  • If you registered for trailer parking or animal supply run pass in FairEntry, your superintendent will have a trailer tag & animal supply run pass for you. Tags are color-coded and numbered to match designated parking spots by species.
  • Trailer Parking Locations by Species:
    • Beef, Sheep, Goat, Swine:
      • Park on the southwest end of the park, near the Maintenance Shop. Please pull your trailer as far to the East on the patch of grass as possible!
      • Tag & Flag Color: Yellow
      • Park East to West.
    • Equine:
      • Park on the northwest end of the park, north of the Equine Barn (previously the Draft Horse barn).
      • Tag & Flag Color: White
      • Park East to West.
    • Draft Horse:
      • Please coordinate directly with your superintendent for trailer placement.
    • Dairy:
      • Park on the northeast side of the park, east of the Dairy Barn.

Wristbands & T-Shirts:

Once check-in and trailer drop-off are complete, head to the Activity Center Office to pick up any wristbands or t-shirts purchased through FairEntry. If you didn’t pre-purchase, Fair Five Packs are available in the office for $35 each.

Office Hours:

  • Monday, July 7 – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 8 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Show Schedules

Rabbits: You have two different show days, please see below

Goats: Dairy goats and meat goats have two different show days. Please see below

Dairy Cattle

  • Thurs. July 9th: 6pm – Indoor Arena: Showperson
  • Fri. July 10th: 9am – Indoor Arena: Cow & Heifer Breed Show

Beef Cattle

  • Wed. July 8th: 8am – MAP (Sale Arena): Feeder Calves, Market, Breeds, Bred & Owned, Showperson

Swine

  • Thurs. July 9: 9am – MAP (Sale Arena): Gilts, Barrows, Bred & Owned, Showperson

Sheep

  • Wed. July 8th: 1pm – Sheep Barn: Open, Junior Breeds, Market, Showperson

Goats

  • Wed. July 8th: 9am – Sheep Barn: Dairy Goats: Breeds, Showperson; Other Goats, Other Goat Showperson
  • Thurs. July 9th: 9am – Sheep Barn: Meat Goats: Breeds, Market, Market Showperson

Equine

  • Wed. July 8th: 9am – Indoor Arena or Outdoor Arena: Showperson, Driving/Trail/Western Riding
  • Thurs. July 9th: 9am – Indoor Arena or Outdoor Arena: Gymkhana, Western/English Under Saddle

Poultry

  • Thurs. July 9th: 9am – Poultry Barn: Market, Eggs
  • Thurs. July 9th: Noon – Poultry Barn: Showperson
  • Fri. July 10th: 10am  – Poultry Barn: Junior Breed Show

Rabbits

  • Wed. July 8th: 1pm – Rabbit Barn (previously the warm-up arena): Market & 6-Class Show
  • Thurs. July 9th: 1pm – Rabbit Barn (previously the warm-up arena): Pets, 4-Class, Showperson
  • Sun. July 12th: 9am – Rabbit Barn (previously the warm-up arena): Rabbit Hopping

Dogs

  • Mon. June 22nd: 5pm – Activity Center: Dog show

Cats

  • Thurs. July 9th: 4pm – Activity Center: Cat show

Draft Horse

  • Fri. July 10th: 9am – Draft Horse Arena: Halter
  • Fri. July 10th: 4:30pm – Draft Horse Arena: Cart & 4-Horse
  • Sat. July 11th: 9am – Draft Horse Arena: Riding & Hitch
  • Sat. July 11th: 4:30pm – Draft Horse Arena: Hitch

 Sprouts

  • All sprouts must submit a Sprout Liability Waiver. Complete and bring to your show day: Sprout Liability Waiver
  • Rabbits – Thurs. July 9th 1pm Rabbit Barn
  • Poultry – Fri. July 10th 9am Poultry Barn
  • Dairy, beef, swine, sheep, & goats – Sun. July 12th 10am – MAP/Sale Arena
  • Equine – Sun. July 12th 10am – Outdoor Arena

Updates for Each Species

Location Updates

Equine & Draft Horse

  • This year, due to numbers of both equine & draft horse entries, the barns will be switched. Equine will be in the former Draft Horse Barn, and draft horses will be in the former Equine barn.

Rabbits

  • Rabbits will be in what was previously the warm-up arena (immediately next to the Indoor Arena)

 Bred & Owned Affidavit – Beef

  • If you have an animal in Bred & Owned for beef exhibiting, you must complete a Bred & Owned Affidavit. Please bring this to animal check-in! Complete it here: files.ashx

Live Grading – Beef

  • Beef exhibitors: please be by your animals at 7am on Tuesday, July 7th for live grading!

Beef & Swine Exhibitors

  • Please note that this year, bedding is provided free of charge!

Food Available Pre-Fair

  • Sunday, July 5th: Agri-Business will be open from 11am-6pm. Stop in to grab a bite to eat during barn decorating!
  • Tuesday, July 7th: 4-H will be in the kitchen in the Activity Center from 11am-4:30pm. Stop in to get a dairy cake or pie from Jelli’s Market!
Categorized: 4-H