Changes and updates 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
- 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
- Swine – 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Sheep/goat/swine barn
- Tuesday, July 14
- Wednesday, July 15
- Please make sure that you have your fair entry tags with you when you go into the show ring.
- If you are SHOWING but NOT SELLING, please communicate that with those at the announcers’ table.
- Market Livestock Meat Animal Sale
- The Market Livestock Meat Animal Sale book will be emailed to the email listed on your fair entry by 10:00 p.m.
- All corrections must be emailed back to the MLC by 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16.
- Corrections received after 7:30 a.m. will not be included in the Market Livestock Meat Animal Sale book.
- CLOTHING – new this year
- Specifically for female exhibitors – Please dress appropriately for showing–wear clean, well-fitted clothing that reflects professionalism and respect for the event. A collared shirt is no longer required.
- This includes the Market Livestock shows as well as the Meat Animal Sale.
- Thursday, July 16
- Buyers’ Reception & Meal begins at 4:00 p.m. in the large tent located west of the Cow Palace.
- 4:30 p.m. – Scholarship presentations and Friend and Business of the MLC
- 4:45 p.m. – Pre-Sale Announcements
- 5:00 p.m. – singing of the national anthem, followed by the start Meat Animal Sale/auction
We will be using the following schedule this year. Please review the updated order of events below:- First two auction items with proceeds going to the Market Livestock Scholarship Fund
- Grand and Reserve Champion animals
- Remaining three auction items with proceeds going to the Market Livestock Scholarship Fund
- Blue Ribbon animals
- Milk Quality Auction
- Remainder of MLC Meat Sale animals (Red, White, and Pink Ribbons)
- MEAT ANIMAL SALE CHECK PICK UP – Thursday, July 30 from 8am – 4:30pm at the Fair Office. Pick up is MANDATORY. If you can not pick up your own check, please call or email the fair office.
Email: office@fonddulaccountyfair.com
Phone: (920) 929 – 3168
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