Livestock Exhibitor Information

ATTENTION POULTRY & DAIRY CATTLE EXHIBITORS

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As a result of the H5N1 Bird Flu outbreak, the Chowchilla-Madera County Fair has cancelled the 2025 poultry show per the CDFA Animal Health Branch Statewide Ban on Poultry. For updates on the Avian Influenza you can go to https://cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/Avian_Influenza.html

There has been no decision on if we will be able to have our Dairy Show and Dairy Replacement Heifer sale. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and notify everyone as soon as possible of any

changes. If we are able to go forward and have the Dairy Heifer Show and Dairy Replacement Heifer Sale we will inform you of any safety protocols required. If we have to cancel you will be notified as soon as possible. The decision to cancel will be based on the guidance from the CDFA and Madera County Health Officials.

You are encouraged to continue preparing your exhibitors with their projects, however remember that this situation is constantly changing.

Exhibitors who are interested in showing dairy animals at the Chowchilla-Madera County Fair need to be sure to complete their online registration until a decision has been made to cancel. Online registration can be submitted on our website at www.chowchillafair.org beginning March 1st.

Online Entry System Will Be Available March 1st

Entry Deadline Dates:
Horse: March 17th
Large Market Animals: March 31st
Small Market Animals: April 14th
Showmanship: April14th
Breeding Animals: April 14th
Still Exhibits: April 14th

2025 MARKET STEER EXHIBITORS

If you are exhibiting a MARKET STEER you must submit a Bill of Sale and (2) pictures by no later than Sunday,
January 12, 2025. Exhibitors are required to submit (2) pictures, one head shot showing the ear tag that can be clearly read and the second is a side view of the steer. Both pictures must include the exhibitor. Ear tags can be picked up starting Thursday, January 02, 2025 by the exhibitor, their parents, and/or their leaders at the Chowchilla Fair Office. Pictures and Bill of Sale must be emailed to livestock@chowchillafair.org no later than January 12, 2025.

Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and closes from approximately 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm for lunch

INDEPENDENT EXHIBITORS

2024 Chowchilla Fair Independent Exhibitor Declaration of Intent to Exhibit Form Deadlines:
Horses - January 12, 2025
Market Beef - January 12, 2025
Market Sheep, Swine and Goats - March 13, 2025
Breeding Beef, Breeding Swine, Breeding Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goat, Breeding Boer Goat, Rabbit, and Poultry - April 12, 2025
*Remember this is just the intent to show. You will also be required to submit and pay for your entries prior to the entry deadline.*

Entry Deadline Dates:
Horse: March 17th
Large Market Animals: March 31st
Small Market Animals: April 14th
Breeding Animals: April 14th
Still Exhibits: April 14th

LATE SHOWMANSHIP & LATE BREEDING ENTRIES
Late entries for showmanship and breeding animals will be accepted until April 30th for an additional fee of $25.00 per entry.

Independents - Declaration of Intent to Exhibit

Independent Declaration of Intent to Exhibit

MANDATORY

All 4-H Clubs, FFA Chapters and Independent Exhibitors are required to help at the Livestock Auction on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Any Club/Chapter/Independent Exhibitor who fails to complete their assigned slotted time will be fined $200.00 and will also be required to complete 16 hours of community service at the fairgrounds in order to participate in the 2025 Chowchilla-Madera County Fair. Fines must be paid by the conclusion of the 2025 Chowchilla-Madera County Fair or finance charges will accrue. Community Service is to be preformed in April 2025 at the Chowchilla-Madera County Fairgrounds. Any fines/community service not completed will result in that Club/Chapter/Independent Exhibitors ineligibility to participate in the 2025 Livestock Auction. NO EXCEPTIONS

2025 EXHIBITOR HANDBOOK

2025 Exhibitor Handbook