Livestock Exhibits

Thank you for your interest in The Big Fresno Fair's Livestock Competitive Exhibits that in collaboration with regional 4-H and FFA programs help to shape tomorrow’s leaders with the hard work and dedication necessary to raise these animal projects.

Below is information regarding showing at the 2026 Big Fresno Fair, including new requirements and rules. Questions? Please contact Terri O'Leary-Collins at (559) 650-3247 or livestock@fresnofair.com or tcollins@fresnofair.com.

Letter to Exhibitors From Governor Newsom
Letter to Exhibitors from Secretary Ross
2026 Youth Exhibits Agreement

2026 LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS HANDBOOK

LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS REGISTRATION

2026 JR LIVESTOCK AUCTION & EXHIBITOR FEATURES

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

2026 COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS THEME TOOLKIT

Our theme is "Find Your Adventure!" and you can access the Fair Theme Logo, colors, fonts and images to inspire you and utilize for your livestock entry spaces. Download the toolkit now.

2026 LIVESTOCK DONORS NEEDED

Support this year's livestock shows and sales by being a donor! Buckle and breakfast donors needed. More details coming soon.

LIVESTOCK MEETING NOTICES

May 13, 2026 - Jr. Livestock Auction Committee Meeting Notice & Agenda
July 8, 2026 - Jr. Livestock Auction Committee Meeting Notice & Agenda

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Forms & Information

Dairy Replacement Dairy Doe Contract
Dairy Prospect Replacement Dairy Doe Contract
Independent Exhibitor Project Supervisor Credential Request - Fillable (Coming Soon)
Credential Request Form - Fillable (Coming Soon)

IMPORTANT INDEPENDENT EXHIBITORS| PLEASE READ:

• All required Independent forms must be submitted to the Fair Administration Office no later than June 1, 2026. All required fees must be paid at that time.
• Any exhibitor who participated as an independent in 2025 must have submitted a record book to the livestock office by December 31, 2025, in order to remain eligible to exhibit as an independent.

SCHOLARSHIP FORMS

2026 Carolee Boele Scholarship Form
2026 Gragnani Family Scholarship Form
2026 Champions of Excellence Scholarship Form
2026 David Hill Scholarship Form

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YQCA Requirements

All youth livestock program participants are now required to obtain annual certification from the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) program. This requirement is mandated by the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) and the Division of Fairs & Expositions (F&E). Click here for more details.

Thank you for your interest in The Big Fresno Fair's Competitive Exhibits. Questions? Please call the Exhibits Office at (559) 650-3247 or email livestock@fresnofair.com.

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Get Involved with the BIG FRESNO FAIR Adaptive Kids Show

Interested in supporting The Big Fresno Fair Adaptive Kids Show as a volunteer, donor or buddy? Please contact the Livestock Office at livestock@fresnofair.com as soon as possible.

Required paperwork must be completed and filed before participants can be added to our communication list. This helps ensure exhibitors, families and supporters receive accurate and timely updates.

Thank you for helping make the BFF Adaptive Kids Show a success!

VOLUNTEER FORM