By: Sammy Garvey
New Policies for the 2027 Fair
- The Jefferson County Fair has updated a handful of rules and added a couple of new ones in order to ensure fair opportunities, genuine experiences, and high standards of respect among exhibitors. The added and updated policies include:
- Youth Organization Residency Rule
- Auction Residency Rule
- Last Year Exhibitors Auction Rule
- Point Card Addition
- Exhibitors that Cannot Show Due to Conflict
- Exhibitor Conduct Rule
- Formal Protest Process Rule
- The Fair encourages all exhibitors and families to learn more about these policies by clicking on the link provided (files.ashx) or by going to the Newsroom on the fair website at JCoFair.com
Premium Book Released November 1st
- The Premium book is full of creative and educational opportunities, and it’s now available!
- Juniors, here are some exciting new opportunities for you!
- Bred & Owned class is now available for the Sheep Department
- Bake your best “Crazy Quick Bread” featuring blueberries, banana, or rhubarb in Junior Foods
- Make your cutest cat toy or cat carrier for the Cat Department
- Rabbits & poultry have been added to the Master Showperson contest!
- Open participants, we have some new things for you to look for too!
- Added succulents, mandevillas, daisies, and pincushion classes to Open Flowers & House Plants
- Added a “Food for Gifts” class in Open Foods
- Added medium sized blanket and quilt options in Open Home Furnishings
- There’s lots of schedule updates, additions of many classes, and lots to discover! Follow our Facebook for updates, and find the full premium book on our website!
Join Rabbit Hopping this Winter!
- Rabbit lovers of Jefferson County: join the Rabbit Hopping Project! The Rabbit Hopping Project is all about training animals to hop fast and hop high. Learn a new skill, grow closer with your animal, and even compete to win premiums at the Fair!
- Practice Times: 6:30pm-8pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from January to June
- Bring to Practices: An H-style harness and a 6’ lead for your rabbit.
- Rabbit Age & Weight Requirements: All rabbits must be 5 months or older and under 9 lbs. to practice
- How to Sign-up: Show up to practice and they’ll get you started. No need to sign up!
- Learn more: Updates are posted on their Facebook page here (3) Jefferson County Rabbit Hopping | Facebook
Fairest of the Fair Applications Close Soon!
- Applications and nominations are still open for the Fairest of the Fair 2027! The Fairest represents the Jefferson County Fair and should be dependable, mature, and passionate about the Fair!
- Prizes:
- Fairest will receive a $1,000 scholarship
- Participating royalty (runners up) will receive a scholarship
- Deadlines:
- Applications accepted until December 21st
- Nominations accepted until December 1st
- Do you have questions about the job? Reach out to the Fair office and we can get you in touch with the current Fairest of the Fair for the inside scoop!
Superintendents Wanted
- We’re looking for 1-3 enthusiastic volunteers to join our fair team! We need a Junior Cultural Arts superintendent, a Rabbit co-superintendent, and an Open Department co-superintendent. Both jobs have duties to attend to, but can get additional help from office staff when needed!
- Role Responsibilities
- Help to facilitate judging day (June 27th for juniors, June 26th for open) Organize the display of projects before the Fair Enter results into FairEntry
- Sign-up on the fair website here: Jefferson County Fair
Weigh-in Dates
- If you’d like to participate in Rate of Gain for the 2027 Fair, please put the following dates on your calendar:
- Beef Weigh-in: December 12th, 9-10am
- Goat/Sheep Weigh-in: April 17th 9-11am
Black Friday Sale Incoming!
- The crisp air and cozy fall sweaters can only mean one thing… the Jefferson County Fair’s Black Friday Sale is right around the corner! This year’s sale will run November 27–30, giving you four days to grab general admission tickets for just $7. Each ticket is valid for one-time use, any age, on any day of the Fair: July 7–11, 2027.
- Tickets will be available online only at JCoFair.com/tickets