Livestock Entries

Mandatory Entry Deadlines

Below are the entry deadlines for market animals, all other livestock, and Ag Mechanics Auction.

New this year – all market entries must be completed online (links listed with each species)
No late entries will be accepted.
In addition to local rules, exhibitors must adhere to the state rules.

Ag Mechanics, Ag Mechanics Auction, Market Eggs, Broiler and Rabbit Meat Pens

Entries open now
Entries close: July 6

There are two steps to enter online (listed below). The first is to complete and pay for your entries using the online “Blue Ribbon” entry system. The other is to complete and sign the Exhibitor Code of Practice and Contact Form. Both steps must be completed in order for the entry to be valid.
Please note: For Ag Mechanics and Ag Mechanics Auction entries, within the Blue Ribbon entry system, select #016 Youth Department to find Ag Mechanics classes and divisions.

All Other Livestock

Entries open now
Deadline: July 6
New this year, exhibitors of all non-registered breeding animals are required to submit proof of ownership with their entries. Please see the Division/Class rules in the Competition Handbook for more information.
All junior livestock exhibitors must complete the Exhibitor Code of Practice and Contact Form
Enter here: Online Registration and Entry Form (Blue Ribbon)
The judge for the 2018 Nevada County Fair Youth Boer Goat Show (sanction pending) is Stephanie Jefferson of Oakdale, CA

Market Goat, Lambs, Swine and Turkeys

Market Goat, Lamb, Swine and Turkey entries are now closed

Market Beef

Market Beef entries are now closed

Fair Camping Reservations for Livestock Exhibitors

Update (June 29)
- Full Hook-Up and Water & Electric sites are sold out and are waitlist only.
- Dry Camping is still available.
If you’re interested in applying for dry camping or being put on a wait list to camp at the 2018 Fair, below is a map as well as the application.
- Camp site map is available here.
- Camping application is available here.
As a reminder, camping is limited to livestock exhibitors who must be on the Fairgrounds for the five days of the Fair for the safety of their animals.