MARKET LIVESTOCK UPDATES – as of March 4, 2026

BARN DISPLAYS 

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday this year, the Fair Board is asking that all barn displays reflect our nation’s milestone anniversary. Please plan to decorate using the theme “Happy 250th Birthday United States of America!” 


EDUCATIONAL POINTS 

New this year….Maximum number of webinars/virtual meetings permitted = ONE 

The only exception is YQCA which is allowed to be completed online. 

YQCA – 2 points toward the minimum 8 points needed for the Meat Animal Sale 

  • YQCA – IN PERSON 
    • Saturday, April 4 – 9:00 a.m., Fond du Lac County at the Fairgrounds
    • Please register and complete the following requirements by March 28, 2026, if attending in person.
  • YQCA – ONLINE 
    • http://yqcaprogram.org/ 
    • YQCA training is also offered online and has a $12.00 fee per person. 
    • When completed, please email a copy of the YQCA certificate to fdlmarketlivestock@gmail.com OR complete the Google form for educational points, and attach your certificate there. 
  • You have 10 days after educational classes, shows, and/or YQCA to complete the Google form, and send it in to receive points. After 10 days, NO points will be awarded. 

MARKET LIVESTOCK SCHOLARSHIPS 

APRIL 15 DEADLINE 

  • Market Livestock Scholarship is due. 
  • Show Camp Grant Application is due.

SELF-IDENTIFICATION 

APRIL 15 DEADLINE 

  • Market beef, market hog, market lamb, and meat goat self-identification submission must be submitted by 11:59 p.m.