2026 LIVESTOCK AUCTION INFORMATION

THANK YOU !

Thank you to our 2025 Livestock Buyers for your generous support of our Youth Livestock Exhibitors! Your support plays a significant role in empowering and encouraging Lake County Youth in their endeavors.

2026 Livestock Registration is Open!

All NEW buyers MUST Register to receive a bidding number.

This can be done in person prior to auction start time, however it is HIGHLY recommended to register prior online to expedite the process.

Buyers only need to register once and registration will be valid for all four livestock auctions.

Purchased in 2025?
Buyer packets (Credentials, and parking pass) will be mailed to buyers who purchased an animal the previous year by the Fair Office.
*Please note if you purchased an animal in the proceeding year, you will NOT need to register for the 2026 Lake County Fair Auctions. Simply retrieve your bidder number at the registration desk prior to auction start**

Auction Dates and Times:

Market Swine Auction:

Saturday, April 11, 2026 4:00pm

Citrus Tree Auction

Saturday, April 18, 2026 1:00pm

Laying Hen Sale:

Saturday, April 18, 2026 2:00pm

Market Lamb & Market Goat Auction:

Saturday, April 18, 2026 3:00pm

Market Steer Auction:

Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:00pm

DONATE TO OUR LIVESTOCK PROGRAM

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Livestock Buyer Survey

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Add-Ons

Are you interested in supporting an exhibitor at the upcoming Lake County Fair but prefer not to purchase an animal? We have an easy solution for you!

Simply complete our Add-On Form and submit it via email to Crystal@lakecofair.com. Once we receive your form, we will promptly send you an invoice via email for payment. Rest assured that your contribution will directly support the exhibitor specified on your form.

Supporting our exhibitors in this manner not only encourages their hard work and dedication but also strengthens our community ties.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our fair participants. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Add-On Form

Add-On

Modern Heritage Cut Sheets

Beef

Pork

Osteen's Meat Service Cut Sheets

Beef

Swine

Nettles Cut Sheets

Pork

Buyer Thank-You Letters

Buyer Thank-You Letters Due Friday May 1, 2026!

Each market exhibitor MUST prepare a letter of thanks to their buyer.

Letters must be addressed (i.e.: To Buyer & From Exhibitor), using Business Letter Block format. Letters may be typed or hand-written. Envelopes are NOT required

Thank you letters MUST be at the fair office by 5:00pm on Friday May 1, 2026!

Please refer to Livestock Premium book Rule 3J for additional information.