MARKET LIVESTOCK UPDATES – as of June 17, 2026

Written by Sarah Stevenson Posted on

Changes from the previous week are highlighted in red.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Please continue to check the MLC calendar on the Fond du Lac County Fair website at
www.fonddulaccountyfair.com —->Exhibitors—>Market Livestock Committee and Project—>Calendar

  • Swine/Sheep/Goat Barn Pen Set Up – Saturday, June 27 – 7:00 a.m.
  • Barn Display Set Up – Absolutely NOBODY will be allowed in the barns beforehand.
    • Sunday, July 12 – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Monday, July 13 – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • MANDATORY MLC Fair Meeting with Mr. Pinchart – If the meeting is missed, the exhibitor must discuss the agenda with Mr. Pinchart.
    • Sunday, July 12 – 3:00 p.m. – Cow Palace – OR
    • Tuesday, July 14 – 3:00 p.m. – Cow Palace
  • Weigh-Ins – According to the Fair Book, there is absolutely NO unloading before the weigh-in time for swine, goats, sheep, and lambs.
    • Tuesday, July 14
      • Swine – 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Sheep/goat/swine barn
        • Need health certificate done within 30 days of the fair.
        • All animals including breeding stock must be checked in.
      • Beef – 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Beef barn – southeast corner
      • Sheep and goats – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Sheep/goat/swine barn
  • MEAT ANIMAL SALE CHECK PICK UP – Thursday, July 30 from 8am – 4:30pm
    Pick up is MANDATORY.

HERDSMANSHIP

This is an important update regarding herdsmanship as it differs from what is outlined in the 2026 Fair Book.

Beef/swine herdsmanship awards will be based on the number of animals in the club or chapter. Three awards will be given for large clubs/chapters, and three awards will be given for small clubs/chapters. Cash prizes of $40, $30, and $20 will be awarded.

Lamb/sheep and market goats herdsmanship awards will be given as a group. Only three awards will be given to the entire group. Cash prizes of $40, $30, and $20 will be awarded.

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!” Don’t forget that your barn displays should also have an educational component as well. This will be included in herdsmanship judging as well.

A SPECIAL FINAL DRIVE

Join us for the A Special Final Drive at the 2026 Fond du Lac County Fair! A Special Final Drive participants will have the opportunity to experience showing a pig, market goat or lamb! Mentors will receive two Market Livestock educational points for their efforts.

WHO: Market Livestock Exhibitors interested in mentoring an individual with an intellectual or physical disability to show a pig, market goat or lamb.

WHEN: Saturday, July 18, 2026

TIMELINE:
4:45 pm – Arrival/Workshop – How to Mentor an Individual with Special Needs
5:10 – Mentors, Animal and Participants Meet and Greet
5:15 – Mentor youth and dinner
6:15 – Group picture (All participants and mentors)
6:30 – A Special Final Drive

Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6BStdUTvM-DwRyn9J8qkyRho9Qc6UlF8D2iQ6_kBIQqYGDA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

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 – ONLINE
  • 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.

ATTENTION SWINE EXHIBITORS: PRRS/PEDv Testing

The Fair Board has adopted DATCPs recommendations set on March 5 that repeals PRRS/PEDv testing requirements, yet requires a standard intra-state swine health certificate. It is important to note that this waiver ONLY applies to the PRRS/PEDv testing. Standard health papers/testing are still required.

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