Livestock Exhibitor Information

All 4-H Clubs, FFA Chapters and Independent Exhibitors are required to help at the Livestock Auction on Saturday, May 09, 2026.

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 2027 Chowchilla-Madera County Fair. Fines must be paid by the conclusion of the 2026 Chowchilla-Madera County Fair or finance charges will accrue. Community Service is to be preformed in April 2027 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 2027 Livestock Auction. NO EXCEPTIONS

Exhibitors intending to show a MARKET STEER at the 2026 Chowchilla-Madera County Fair must submit the following no later than Sunday, January 4th:

1. Decleration of Intent to Show Form.

2. Bill of Sale. If the steer was bred by the owner please submit a statement in lieu of the Bill of Sale.

Ear tags can be picked up starting Monday, December 01, 2025 by the exhibitor, parent, or leader at the Chowchilla Fair Office. Pictures and Bill of Sale must be emailed to livestock@chowchillafair.org no later than January 04, 2026.

Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and close from approximately 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm for lunch. The Office will be closed December 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and January 1st.