Beef Market Animal Info

  • Entry Weigh-In:
    Saturday, March 14th 9am-10am
    at the Trading Post (aprox. 900 w. Oneida)
    $10 per animal/$8 EISF per animal
    Cash or Check only
  • Final Weigh-In:
    Beef
    Tuesday, August 11, 2026 @ 1pm - 2pm at the Trading Post
  • 4-H/FFA Beef Show:
    Friday, August 14th 9:00 a.m.. in the indoor arena.
  • MARKET ANIMAL SALE:
    Saturday, Aug 14th 9:00am
    Indoor Arena
  • Clean Livestock Pens:
    Monday, Aug 17th Prior to 6pm
  •  Record Books: submitted by Friday, August 21st.
    *No sale money will be awarded unless they are submitted online. 
Suggested Weight at Entry Weigh-In for Steer:
750 lbs. to 900 lbs.

Standard Feeding Periods for Swine:
157 days

Final Weigh-In Limits for Beef:
min. weight of 1070 lbs. min. Average Daily Gain must be 2.25 lb. or higher
‍max. weight of 1300 lbs. is recommended
Awards Available for 4-H/FFA Beef Members Sponsored by the Franklin County 4-H : 
  • Beef Award—Overall Grand and Reserve Showman
  • Belt Buckle— Market Grand & Reserve Champion (Sponsored by 4H/FFA Market Animal Committee)
  • Best Decorated Livestock Pen Awards— The Franklin County Livestock Committee will give a cash award to the 4-H club or FFA chapter in Beef who keeps their animal pens clean and decorated. The pens will be judged on cleanliness and originality in decorations. Awards will only be given if earned. 1st place—$40.00 2nd place—$30.00 3rd place—$20.00 
4H-FFA Beef Superintendent - Alan Atkinson
Committee Members - Jeremy Bingham, Simeon Moedl, Aynsley Beutler, Kam Spackman
For Rules and Regulations
See the 2026 Fair Book Page 14 for Beef Rules and Regulations

Swine Market Animal Info

  • Entry Weigh-In:
    Saturday, April 18th 8:30am-11am
    at the Fairgrounds
  • Final Weigh-In:
    Tuesday, August 11, 2026 @ 9am - 10:30am
    Enter 4-H/FFA Swine – Fairgrounds
  • 4-H/FFA Swine Show:
    Thursday, August 13th 8:30 a.m.
    Indoor Arena
  • MARKET ANIMAL SALE:
    Saturday, Aug 15th 9:00am
    Indoor Arena
  • Clean Livestock Pens:
    Monday, Aug 17th Prior to 6pm
  •  Record Books: submitted by Friday, August 21st.
    *No sale money will be awarded unless they are submitted online. 
Suggested Weight at Entry Weigh-In for Swine:
60 lbs. to 80 lbs

Standard Feeding Periods for Swine:
122 days

Final Weigh-In Limits for Swine:
min. weight of 220 lbs.
max. weight of 285 lbs. is recommended
Awards Available for 4-H/FFA SWINE Members Sponsored by the Franklin County 4-H : 
  • Swine Award—Overall Grand and Reserve Showman
  • Belt Buckle— Market Grand & Reserve Champion (Sponsored by 4H/FFA Market Animal Committtee)
  • Best Decorated Livestock Pen Awards— The Franklin County Livestock Committee will give a cash award to the 4-H club or FFA chapter in Swine who keeps their animal pens clean and decorated. The pens will be judged on cleanliness and originality in decorations. Awards will only be given if earned. 1st place—$40.00
    ‍2nd place—$30.00
    ‍3rd place—$20.00 
4-H/FFA SwineSuperintendent – Dave Porter
Committee Members – John Pearce, Troy Bird
For all rules and regulations
See the 2026 Fairbook Page 13 for Swine Rules and Regulations

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Lamb Market Animal Info

  • Entry Weigh-In:
    Saturday, June 7th 9am-11am
    at the Fairgrounds
  • Final Weigh-In:
    Tuesday, Aug. 11th 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Enter 4-H/FFA Lamb – Fairgrounds
  • 4-H/FFA Lamb Show:
    Wednesday, Aug. 12th 9:00 am
    Indoor Arena

    SHOW ORDER:
    9:00a.m. Sheep Showmanship, Sheep Quality, then Pee-Wee sheep show.
    (Only pre-registered pee-wees will be allowed to show)
  • MARKET ANIMAL SALE:
    Saturday, Aug 15th 9:00 am
    Indoor Arena
  • Clean Livestock Pens:
    Monday, Aug 171th Prior to 6pm
  •  Record Books: submitted by Friday, August 21st.
     *No sale money will be awarded unless they are submitted online. 
Suggested Weight at Entry Weigh-In for Lambs:
80 lbs. to 90 lbs.

Standard Feeding Periods for Lambs:
73 days

Final Weigh-In Limits for Lamb:
min. weight of 107 lbs.
max. weight of 140 lbs. is recommended
Awards Available for 4-H/FFA SWINE Members Sponsored by the Franklin County 4-H : 
  • Belt Buckle— Market Grand & Reserve Champion (Sponsored by 4H/FFA Market Animal Committee)
4-H/FFA Lamb Superintendent – Quinton Zilles
Committee Members – Clark Christensen, Tyler Fry
For all rules and regulations
Check out Page 15 of the 2026 FairBook

Bucket Calf Market Animal Info

  • Entry Weigh-In:
    Saturday, April 13th 10:30am-11am
    at the Fairgrounds
  • Final Weigh-In:
    Tuesday, Aug. 11th 2:00-3:00 pm
    Enter 4-H/FFA Bucket Calf – Fairgrounds
  • 4-H/FFA Bucket Calf  Show:
    Thursday, Aug. 13th 1:00pm
    Indoor Arena
  • MARKET ANIMAL SALE:
    Saturday, Aug 15th 9:00 am
    Indoor Arena
  • Clean Livestock Pens:
    Monday, Aug 17th Prior to 6pm
  •  Record Books: submitted by Friday, August  21st.
    *No sale money will be awarded unless they are submitted online. 
Suggested Weight at Entry Weigh-In for Bucket Calf:
not to exceed 175 lbs.

Standard Feeding Periods for Bucket Calf

Final Weigh-In Limits for Bucket Calf:
min. weight of 325 lbs.
Awards Available for 4-H/FFA Bucket Calf Members Sponsored by the Franklin County 4-H : 
  • Bucket Calf Award—Grand & Reserve Showman
  • Belt Buckle— Market Grand & Reserve Champion (Sponsored by 4H/FFA Market Animal Committee)
  • Best Decorated Livestock Pen Awards— The Franklin County Livestock Committee will give a cash award to the 4-H club in Bucket Calf who keeps their animal pens clean and decorated. The pens will be judged on cleanliness and originality in decorations. Awards will only be given if earned.
    1st place    —$40.00
    ‍2nd place—$30.00
    ‍3rd place—$20.00 
Bucket Calf Superintendent – Kam Spackman
Committee Members – Alan Atkinson, Aynsley Beutler, Jeremy Bingham, Simeon Moedl
For all rules and regulations
Check out Page 17 of the 2026 Fair Book for more info

Goat Market Animal Info

  • Entry Weigh-In:
    Saturday, June 6th 9am-11am
    at the Fairgrounds
  • Final Weigh-In:
    Tuesday, Aug. 11th 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Enter 4-H/FFA Goat – Fairgrounds
  • 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Show:
    Wednesday, Aug. 12th 2pm
    Indoor Arena
  • MARKET ANIMAL SALE:
    Saturday, Aug 15th 9:00 am
    Indoor Arena
    ‍
    SHOW ORDER:
    2:00 p.m. Market Goat Showmanship, Market Goat Quality, then Pee-Wee market goat show.
    (Only pre-registered pee-wees will be allowed to show)
  • Clean Livestock Pens:
    Monday, Aug 17th Prior to 6pm
  •  Record Books: submitted by Friday, August  21st.
    *No sale money will be awarded unless they are submitted online. 
Suggested Weight at Entry Weigh-In for Market Goats:
45 lbs. to 50 lbs.

Standard Feeding Periods for Market Goats:
73 days

Final Weigh-In Limits for Market Goats:
min. weight of 60 lbs.
Awards Available for 4-H/FFA Market Goat Members Sponsored by the Franklin County 4-H : 
  • Market Goat Award— Overall Grand and Reserve Showman
  • Belt Buckle— Market Grand & Reserve Champion (Sponsored by 4H/FFA Market Animal Committee)
  • Best Decorated Livestock Pen Awards— The Franklin County Livestock Committee will give a cash award to the 4-H club or FFA chapter in Goat who keeps their animal pens clean and decorated. The pens will be judged on cleanliness and originality in decorations. Awards will only be given if earned. 1st place—$40.00 2nd place—$30.00 3rd place—$20.00 
Market Goat Superintendent – Kandi Tait
Committee Members – Clark Christensen, Tyler Fry
For all rules and regulations
Check out Page 16 of the 2026 FairBook

4H Chicken Show Info

  • Entry:
    Wednesday, August 12, 2026 4:00pm -5:30pm
    Chicken Barn
  • 4-H/FFA Chicken Show:
    Wednesday, August 12th 6:00p.m..
    in the indoor arena.
  • Clean Livestock Pens:
    Monday, Aug 17th Prior to 6pm
  •  Record Books: submitted by Monday, August  5th.
Awards Available for 4-H/FFA Members
Sponsored by the Franklin County 4-H: 
  • Chicken Award – Top Showmanship & Quality
  • Chicken Award – Jr, Inter., Sr. Best Showman
For all rules and regulations
on Page 20 of the 2026 Fairbook

Registration and Entry Forms

Franklin County welcomes everyone to participate in the fair in their own unique way. Come showcase your hard work, talents and animals for the entire community to enjoy.
THE 2026 FAIRBOOK
To register your entry or learn more about the programs click an icon below.
Organizations
Market Animals
Dairy
open Classes
exhibit entries
vendors& camping

ORGANIZATIONS

4-H

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FFA division

Current Registered FFA members must fill out this form before July 1st
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MARKET SALE ANIMALS

Market buyers

For more info about the
program or becoming a buyer
Market Animal Sale

swine

Entry Weigh In: Sat. April 18, 2026
8:30am-10am
Market Swine Info

BEEF

Entry Weigh In: Sat. March 14, 2026
9am-10am
Market Beef Info

bucket calf

Entry Weigh In: April 18, 2026
10:30am-11am
Bucket Calf Info

Lamb

Entry Weigh In: June 6, 2026
9am-11am
Market Lamb Info

meat goat

Entry Weigh In: June 6, 2026
9am-11am
Market Goat Info

DAIRY

Dairy Goats

Registration Deadline: TBA
‍
Check out Page 19 of the 2026 Fairbook for Dairy Goat Info

dairy cattle

Animal will be provided for you
ages 9-18
Check out Page 18 of the 2026 Fairbook for Dairy Cattle Info

Team Roping

  • Enter 8:00 am Rope at 9am:
    Saturday, August 15th
    at the Fairgrounds
#4 & Under Pick & Draw
Pick 1 Draw 2 or Draw 3
$100
Capped at a 4
1/3 stock 2/3 Cash & Prizes
#10.5
Pick 1 Draw 2 or Draw 3
Handicap $150
Capped at 6.5
1/3 Stock 2/3 Cash & Prizes

HORSES

working ranch
horse show

Check out Page 25 of the 2026 Fairbook for more info

team branding

Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
Sign Ups at 5pm
Roping at 6pm
Contact Burke Smith 208.221.5438

Horse Show

4H Show: 8:00 am
Monday Aug 10th, 2026
4-H Horse Show Info: Page 23 of the 2026 Fairbook
Open Class Horse Show:
Friday, August 15th 2025 8am
Open Class Horse
Show Sign-ups!

Team Roping

Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Enter at 8:00am Rope at 9am
Click Here For More Info

OTHER SHOWS & CONTESTS

Dog Show

Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
3:00 pm
4-H registered members
with dogs
Dog Show info Page 26 of the 2026 Fairbook

rabbits

4-H/Open Class Rabbit Show Info: Page 20. 2026 Fairbook
Entry forms are due Monday of fair week
4-H/Open Class Entry Form

Chickens &
pigeons

4-H Chicken & Pigeon Info
Entry forms due Monday of fair week
4-H/Open Class Chickens and Pigeons Entry Form Here

4-H ClothinG and Dutch Oven

Style Revue Info: Page 27 of the 2026 Fairbook4-H Dutch Oven Contest Info: Page 26 of the 2026 Fairbook

EXHIBIT ENTRIES

Home Arts

Pick up entry forms at Robinson Building or Extension Office
More Info on Page 32 of the 2026 Fairbook

canning

Pick up entry forms at Robinson Building or Extension Office
More info on Page 34 of the 2026 Fairbook

flowers

Pick up entry forms at Robinson Building or Extension Office
More info on Page 33 of the 2026 Fairbook

baking & Misc.

Pick up entry forms at Robinson Building or Extension Office
More info on Page 34 of the 2026 Fairbook

Crops and gardening

Pick up entry forms at Robinson Building or Extension Office
More info on Page 37 of the 2026 Fairbook

Home Arts
Jr. Division

Pick up entry forms at Robinson Building or Extension Office
More info on Page 36 of the 2026 Fairbook

Vendors and Camping

Become a vendor

Submit form before July 20th
Vendor Info LetterFood Vendor ApplicationVendor Application

Camp sites

with Power & Water $35/night
Must be reserved in advance
For any questions contact Lana Jenkins:
Phone: 208.317.7677 // 208.317.6800
Email: lanawellsj@gmail.com
Call to Reserve Now!