Join Us April 9–18, 2027, for the Lake County Fair!
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Livestock Shows

Thank you RCM Utilities, 2026 Livestock Sponsor!

2026 Buyer's List -

Registration Deadlines -



All Registration Deadlines Are BY 5:00 PM

Laying Hen Registration Deadline:
September 4, 2026 BY 5:00 PM

Market Steer Registration Deadline:
September 25, 2026 BY 5:00 PM

Beef Breeding Homegrown Registration Deadline:
October 13, 2026 BY 5:00 PM

Market Lamb/Market Goat/Market Swine Registration Deadline:
December 18, 2026 BY 5:00 PM

Deadline for all other Divisions (Breeding Goat/Dairy Goat/Beef Breeding/Poultry/Rabbit):
February 5, 2027 BY 5:00 PM

Livestock Calendar

Please note that the Livestock Calendar has been revised due to an error regarding the Rabbit/Poultry checkout date and time.

The correct checkout date and time is April 18th from 7:00–9:00 AM.

This correction has been made and is highlighted on the updated calendar for easy reference.

Please be sure you are referring to the most recent version of the Livestock Calendar moving forward. We apologize for any confusion and appreciate everyone’s understanding!

2026 - 2027 Livestock Calendar -

How to Register on Showman -

2026–2027 Livestock Show Superintendents -

Our livestock superintendents play an important role in the success of the Lake County Fair Youth Livestock Program. They work throughout the year to assist exhibitors, organize shows, coordinate check-in and weigh-in, answer questions, and help provide a safe and positive experience for our youth and their animals.

Each superintendent brings valuable livestock knowledge, volunteer experience, and a dedication to supporting 4-H and FFA members. Exhibitors and families are encouraged to review the information for their division and contact the fair office with any questions.




Market Swine:
Cori Holton (321) 303 - 2815

Laying Hen/Poultry:
Ashley Melchiorre (941) 219 - 9318

Rabbit:
Danielle Dorman (352) 272 - 9344

Dairy Goat:
Michael Covey (802) 349 - 6917

Market Goat:
Shaina Morrison (352) 989 - 1757

Market Lamb:
Jason Bragg (321) 228 - 3571

Breeding Goat:
Vicki Prettyman (352) 410 - 4607

Beef Breeding:
Keri Sredl (352) 504 - 7861

Market Steer:
Ben Brittain (903) 754 - 4391

Horse:
Stephanie Klein (352) 253 - 1897




Livestock Executive Committee -

Chair:
Michael Melchiorre (352) 458 - 1132

Co-Chair:
Jason Jones (352) 602 - 3208

Secretary:
Cori Holton (321) 303 - 2815




Our livestock superintendents and Executive Committee members are dedicated volunteers who generously give their time to support our exhibitors and livestock program. Please be respectful when contacting them and allow adequate time for a response.

For general questions, registration assistance, website issues, or concerns that are not specific to an individual livestock division, please contact the Lake County Fair Manager at manager@lakecofair.com or (352) 360 - 8553.

We appreciate everyone working together to create a positive, educational, and successful experience for our youth exhibitors.



Livestock Concessionaires -

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We are excited to welcome our livestock concessionaires to the Lake County Fair! Conveniently located under the N Outdoors Pavillion, they will be ready to serve exhibitors, families, volunteers and fair guests throughout the fair.

Our livestock concession stand will offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and cold drinks, including biscuits and gravy, breakfast sandwiches, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, fries, taco boats, candy, chips, and more. Menu selections may vary based on availability.

We are also excited to welcome Sip Happenz LLC, serving refreshing dirty sodas, specialty coffees, energy drinks, flavored sweet teas, and other creative beverages.

Be sure to stop by the grab something delicious, and support the local businesses helping us serve our livestock community!

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