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Livestock Exhibitor
How to Participate / Exhibitor Eligibility
Each exhibitor must be a member, in good standing, of the Fair Junior Livestock Program, a 4-H club, or FFA chapter in Canyon County. Exhibitors must declare their organization at declaration and Fair entry deadlines.
Canyon County Fair Junior Livestock Program
- Youth must be 8 to 18 years old as of January 1 of the current year and must reside in Canyon County.
- To participate in Junior Livestock Program, contact the Fair Office at 208-455-8500 or email livestock@canyoncountyfair.org.
4-H Participation
- An individual must be 8 to 18 years old at the beginning of the calendar year (January 1 of the current year).
- 4-H Cloverbuds (5 to 7 years old on January 1, current year) are eligible to exhibit small animals in the showmanship class only. This class is participation only and applies to cavies, dogs (that weight less than the exhibitor), mini goats, poultry, pygmy goats, and rabbits. Cloverbuds may not be involved in large animal projects, competitive situations, and projects involving firearms or motorized vehicles.
- To participate in 4-H and/or 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), contact University of Idaho Extension, Canyon County at 208-459-6003 or email canyon@uidaho.edu
FFA Participation
- FFA members must have completed one year of Ag Science Education to be an exhibitor at the Fair.
- To participate in FFA contact your high school FFA advisor.
Eligibility Exceptions
- Ada County 4-H and FFA members may exhibit market livestock, breeding livestock (except horse) and small animals.
- FFA members that are Canyon County residents (but not members of a Canyon or Ada County FFA chapter) and denied entry to the Owyhee County Fair may exhibit market livestock, breeding livestock and small animals. Proof of Canyon County residency and proof of official denial from the Owyhee County Fair are required.
Contact Information
Contact University of Idaho Extension, Canyon County at 208-459-6003 or email canyoncounty@uidaho.edu if you have questions about:
- Participating in 4-H
- 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Projects
Contact the Canyon County Fair at 208-455-8500 or email livestock@canyoncountyfair.org if you have questions about:
- Showing livestock at fair
- Junior Livestock Program
Market Livestock Sale Committee
- All livestock sale, add-on, and buyer questions can be answered by the Market Livestock Sale Committee by calling Sam Shaw at 208-880-9044.
2026 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Market Livestock Tag Requests Open – Submit Online |
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Saturday, January 10 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
TAG DAY Market Beef, Market Swine, Market Goat & Market Sheep tags can be picked up at The Center (110 County Fair Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605). |
| Wednesday, February 25 |
DEADLINE Market Beef Declarations must be Submitted Online |
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Saturday, March 14 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
TAG DAY Market Swine, Market Goat & Market Sheep tags can be picked up at The Center (110 County Fair Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605). |
| Wednesday, April 8 |
DEADLINE Market Broilers – Call Dunlap Hatchery, (208) 459-9088, to reserve chicks (pick up date is May 20) |
| Wednesday, April 15 |
DEADLINE Market Swine Declarations must be Submitted Online |
| Wednesday, April 15 |
DEADLINE Horse Declarations must be Submitted Online |
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Saturday, April 18 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
TAG DAY Market Goat & Market Sheep tags can be picked up at The Center (110 County Fair Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605). |
| Wednesday, May 13 |
DEADLINE Market Goat & Market Sheep Declarations must be Submitted Online |
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Wednesday, May 20 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Market Broiler Chick pick-up – Dunlap Hatchery |
| Wednesday, May 27 |
DEADLINE Market Broiler Declarations must be Submitted Online |
| June 1 – June 16 | Livestock Entries Accepted Online |
| Monday, June 16 |
ENTRY DEADLINE Livestock Entries must be Submitted Online |
| July 23-26 | CANYON COUNTY FAIR |
| July 25 | Market Livestock Sale |
2026 Market Livestock Tag Request
Tag Requests open November 1
- Request tags at https://www.canyoncountyfair.org/tag/
- Pick up tags on the following days:
- Saturday, January 10, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Market Beef, Market Swine, Market Goat, Market Sheep)
- Saturday, March 14, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Market Swine, Market Goat, Market Sheep)
- Saturday, April 18, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Market Goat, Market Sheep)
- Location: The Center at the Canyon County Fair, 110 County Fair Avenue, Caldwell, ID 83605.
- Meet us in the roundabout. You do not need to park and/or exit your vehicle.
- Please request only the number of tags necessary for animals that will be officially declared for the 2026 Canyon County Fair.
- Questions? Contact the Canyon County Fair Office at 208-455-8500 or livestock@canyoncountyfair.org.
2026 Declarations
Declaration information for: Market Beef, Market Broilers, Market Goat, Market Sheep, Market Swine, Horse
Market Beef
- Deadline to request tags is January 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- Pick up your tags on January 10, 2026 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at The Center (110 County Fair Avenue, Caldwell, ID 83605)
- Online declarations open January 10, 2026
- Deadline to submit online declaration is February 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Market Broilers
- Deadline to reserve chicks is April 8, 2026. Call Dunlap Hatchery directly, 208-459-9088
- Chicks must be picked up from Dunlap Hatchery on May 20, 2026
- Online declarations open May 20, 2026
- Deadline to submit online declaration is May 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Market Goat
- Deadline to request tags is April 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- Pick up your tags on April 18, 2026 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at The Center (110 County Fair Avenue, Caldwell, ID 83605)
- Online declarations open April 18, 2026
- Deadline to submit online declaration is May 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Market Sheep
- Deadline to request tags is April 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- Pick up your tags on April 18, 2026 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at The Center (110 County Fair Avenue, Caldwell, ID 83605)
- Online declarations open April 18, 2026
- Deadline to submit online declaration is May 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Market Swine
- Deadline to request tags is March 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- Pick up your tags on March 14, 2026 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at The Center (110 County Fair Avenue, Caldwell, ID 83605)
- Online declarations open March 14, 2026
- Deadline to submit online declaration is April 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Horse
- Online declarations open February 1, 2026
- Deadline to submit online declaration is April 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
2026 Livestock Show Schedule
| TENTATIVE – 2026 Daily Livestock Show Schedule | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |
| 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. | Horse Open Riding – Birt Arena |
| 7:30 a.m. | Horse Exhibitor Meeting – Birt Arena |
| 8:00 a.m. | Horse Show – Horsemanship, Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Western Reining, Bareback, Trail, Western Games – Birt Arena |
| Sunday, July 12 | |
| 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. | Horse Open Riding – Birt Arena |
| 7:30 a.m. | Horse Exhibitor Meeting – Birt Arena |
| 8:00 a.m. | Horse Show – Ranch Trail, Ranch Pleasure, Ranch Roping – Birt Arena |
| Friday, July 17 | |
| 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Dog Check-in & Health Check – O’Connor Field House |
| 8:45 a.m. | Dog Exhibitor Meeting – O’Connor Field House |
| 9:00 a.m. | Dog Show – O’Connor Field House |
| Monday, July 20 | |
| 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Stall / Pen Set Up, Vehicles Allowed By Reservation Only – Fairgrounds |
| Tuesday, July 21 | |
| 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Beef Cattle Weigh-In & Health Check – Charolais Barn |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |
| 6:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Swine Weigh-In & Health Check – Enter Gate 1, 22nd Avenue |
| 8:00 a.m. | Beef Cattle Exhibitor Meeting – O’Connor Field House |
| 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Market Beef Photos – Photo Tent |
| 10:00 a.m. | Swine Exhibitor Meeting – Fair Building |
| 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. | Sheep Weigh-In & Health Check – Fair Building |
| 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Meat Goat Weigh-In & Health Check – Fair Building |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Market Swine Photos – Fair Building |
| 2:00 p.m. | Sheep Exhibitor Meeting – O’Connor Field House |
| 2:30 p.m. | Meat Goat Exhibitor Meeting – O’Connor Field House |
| 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Show Ring open for swine practice – Fair Building |
| 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Market Sheep Photos – Photo Tent |
| 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Dairy Cattle Check-In & Health Check – Charolais Barn |
| 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Bucket Calf Check-In & Health Check – Charolais Barn |
| 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Market Goat Photos – Photo Tent |
| 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Dairy Goat Check-In & Health Check – Canyon Corral |
| 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Pygmy Goat Check-In & Health Check – Canyon Corral |
| 7:00 p.m. | Bucket Calf Exhibitor Meeting – O’Connor Field House |
| 7:30 p.m. | Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Meeting – O’Connor Field House |
| 8:00 p.m. | Dairy Goat Exhibitor Meeting – O’Connor Field House |
| 8:00 p.m. | Pygmy Goat Exhibitor Meeting – O’Connor Field House |
| Thursday, July 23 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Meat Goat Show (Market) – O’Connor Field House |
| 8:00 a.m. | Swine Show (Market) – Fair Building |
| 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Poultry Weigh-In & Health Check – O’Connor Field House |
| 11:30 a.m. | Poultry Exhibitor Meeting – O’Connor Field House |
| 12:00 p.m. | Market Broiler Photos – Photo Tent |
| 12:30 p.m. | Poultry Show – O’Connor Field House |
| 1:00 p.m. | Sheep Show (Market) – Fair Building |
| 3:00 p.m. | Beef Cattle Show (Market) – O’Connor Field House |
| 5:30 p.m. | Bucket Calf Show – O’Connor Field House |
| 6:30 p.m. | Fair Final Drive – Selection of Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb, Market Goat, Market Hog & Market Steer – Fair Building |
| Friday, July 24 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Meat Goat Show (Breeding & Showmanship) – O’Connor Field House |
| 8:00 a.m. | Swine Show (Breeding & Showmanship) – Fair Building |
| 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Rabbit Check-In & Health Check – O’Connor Field House |
| 10:00 a.m. | Rabbit Exhibitor Meeting – O’Connor Field House |
| 10:30 a.m. | Rabbit Show – O’Connor Field House |
| 1:00 p.m. | Beef Cattle Show (Breeding & Showmanship) – O’Connor Field House |
| 1:00 p.m. | Sheep Show (Breeding & Showmanship) – Fair Building |
| 5:00 p.m. | Dairy Cattle Show (Quality & Showmanship) – O’Connor Field House |
| 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Livestock Exhibitor Barn Dance – O’Connor Field House |
| Saturday, July 25 | |
| 6:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Early Animal Release (approval required) |
| 6:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Bucket Calf Release |
| 10:00 a.m. | Market Livestock Sale – Fair Building |
| 12:00 p.m. | Cavy Check-In – O’Connor Field House |
| 12:00 p.m. | Dairy Goat & Pygmy Goat Show – O’Connor Field House |
| 12:45 p.m. | Cavy Exhibitor Meeting – O’Connor Field House |
| 1:00 p.m. | Cavy Show – O’Connor Field House |
| Sunday, July 26 | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Livestock Judging Contest Check-In – Fair Building |
| 9:00 a.m. | Livestock Judging Contest – Fair Building |
| 1:00 p.m. | Bacon Buddies – Fair Building |
| 3:00 p.m. | Large Animal Round Robin – Fair Building / O’Connor Field House |
| 4:00 p.m. | Small Animal Round Robin – O’Connor Field House |
| 7:00 p.m. | Round Robin Awards Presentation – O’Connor Field House |
| 8:30 p.m. – Midnight | Livestock stall decorations, tack & equipment removed |
| 8:30 p.m. – Midnight | Dairy Cattle Released |
| 8:30 p.m. – Midnight | Dairy Goats Released |
| 8:30 p.m. – Midnight | Pygmy Goats Released |
| 9:30 p.m. – Midnight | Meat Goats Released |
| 9:30 p.m. – Midnight | Sheep Released |
| 9:30 p.m. – Midnight | Swine Released |
| 10:00 p.m. – Midnight | Beef Cattle Released |
Livestock Exhibitor Guide
2026 Livestock Exhibitor Guide Coming Soon!
| 2025 Livestock Exhibitor Guide | |
| General Rules & Information | Horse |
| Beef Cattle | Meat Goat |
| Bucket Calf | Poultry |
| Cavy | Pygmy Goat |
| Dairy Cattle | Rabbit |
| Dairy Goat | Sheep |
| Dog | Swine |
Horse Show
- 2026 Horse Patterns will be posted July 1
- Canyon County Horse Show Classes & Rules
Bucket Calf Program
What is a Bucket Calf? A Bucket Calf is an orphan or newborn calf acquired when it is one (1) to ten (10) days old. The calf may be male or female, and may be a beef calf or a dairy calf. The calf is started on a bottle/bucket and nipple. No calves that are nursing should be used for the Bucket Calf Program.
What is the Bucket Calf Program? The Bucket Calf Program is designed to introduce youth ages 5 to 8 years of age, to beef and dairy cattle. By allowing younger children the experience of working with a bucket calf, youth exhibitors are provided an opportunity to become comfortable with their own cattle project, working with a smaller, less intimidating size animal as it grows.
This is program designed to be a short-term project with calves acquired in the spring and finalized with showing them at the Canyon County Fair. The Bucket Calf Program will follow the general rules, livestock health requirements, and information outlined in the Livestock Exhibitor Guide.
Requirements for entering a Bucket Calf at the Canyon County Fair:
- Youth must be between the ages of 5 and 8 as of January 1 of the current year.
- Enroll in the Canyon County Fair Bucket Calf Program. Contact the Fair Office at 208-455-8500 or email livestock@canyoncountyfair.org.
- Submit Livestock Entry Online: Entry link will become available on June 1 and closes June 16.
- Calves must be born between February 15 and April 15 of the current year.
- Exhibitors participating in the Bucket Calf Program are limited to showing one bucket calf at Fair.
Bucket Calf Show
- Date: TBD
- Time: TBD
- Location: D&B Show Ring located in O’Connor Field House (2207 Blaine Street, Caldwell, ID 83605)
2026 Market Livestock Sale
- The Market Livestock Sale is Saturday, July 25 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fair Building located at 111 S. 22nd Avenue, Caldwell, ID 83605
- Market Livestock Sale Buyers are invited to a breakfast sponsored by the Caldwell/Nampa Chambers of Commerce Agri-Business Committee on Saturday, July 25 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. in O’Connor Field House located at 2207 Blaine St, Caldwell, ID 83605. Buyers should enter the Fair through Gate 1 (red ticket booth) on S 22nd Avenue.
- All livestock sale, add-on, and buyer questions can be answered by the Market Livestock Sale Committee by calling Sam Shaw at 208-880-9044.
- 2025 Market Livestock Sale Supporters
- 2024 Market Livestock Sale Supporters
- Market Livestock Sale Add-On Form – This form is being updated and will be posted once finalized.
2025 Livestock Show Results
- Beef Cattle
- Grand Champion Market Steer: Audrey Millsaps, Middleton Wranglers
- Grand Champion Female: Gwen Shaw, Cowpokes 4-H Club
- Reserve Grand Champion Female: Hudson Christensen, Kaveman Kritters
- Grand Champion Senior Showman: Gwen Shaw, Cowpokes 4-H Club
- Reserve Grand Champion Senior Showman: Audrey Millsaps, Middleton Wranglers
- Grand Champion Junior Showman: Layney Martin, Snake River Livestock
- Reserve Grand Champion Junior Showman: Hayden Christensen, Kaveman Kritters
- Grand Champion FFA Showman: Emma Shaw, Homedale FFA
- Reserve Grand Champion FFA Showman: Ava Shaw, Parma FFA
- Champion Cow/Calf Pair: Chloe Lintner, Red Top Wranglers
- Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair: Pyper Lammey, Middleton FFA
- Cavy
- Grand Champion Showman: Rand Copeland, Urban Ag
- Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Elowen Kostenko, Sunny Ridge 4-H
- Dairy Cattle
- Grand Champion Female: Waverly Millard, Canyon County Fair Junior Livestock Program
- Reserve Grand Champion Female: Declan Sharpe, Crafty Critters
- Grand Champion Senior Showman: Declan Sharpe, Crafty Critters
- Reserve Grand Champion Senior Showman: Priscilla Garcia, Kaveman Kritters
- Grand Champion Junior Showman: Andrew Workman, Crafty Critters
- Reserve Grand Champion Junior Showman: Hayden Christensen, Kaveman Kritters
- Grand Champion FFA Showman: Aubree Workman, Meridian FFA
- Reserve Grand Champion FFA Showman: Annabelle Hankins, Nampa FFA
- Dairy Goat
- Best Senior Doe of Show: Alissa Kelly, Hop the Fence
- Best Junior Doe of Show: Alyssa Hartley, Parma FFA
- Grand Champion Senior Showman: Lacie King, Hop the Fence
- Reserve Grand Champion Senior Showman: Kylie King, Hop the Fence
- Grand Champion Junior Showman: Elsie Coleman, Critters of Gold
- Reserve Grand Champion Junior Showman: Autum Harris, Hop the Fence
- Grand Champion FFA Showman: Reilly Bowles, Middleton FFA
- Reserve Grand Champion FFA Showman: Alyssa Hartley, Parma FFA
- Dog
- Grand Champion Obedience: Elena Bean, Critters of Gold
- Reserve Grand Champion Obedience: Marcus Bean, Critters of Gold
- Grand Champion Showman: Elena Bean, Critters of Gold
- Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Nora Layne Stocklin, PawsAbilities
- Horse
- Grand Champion Senior Showman: Ruby Beverlin, Ranchers & Riders 4-H Club
- Reserve Grand Champion Senior Showman: Abbey Rudolph, Dusty Riders
- Grand Champion Junior Showman: Kinzley Toll, Ranchers & Riders 4-H Club
- Reserve Grand Champion Junior Showman: Emree Flaming, Ranchers & Riders 4-H Club
- Grand Champion FFA Showman: Hunter Dulin, Vallivue FFA
- Reserve Grand Champion FFA Showman: Abigail Romaniuk, Middleton FFA
- Meat Goat
- Grand Champion Market Goat: Alexis Kueffler, Canyon County Fair Junior Livestock Program
- Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat: Remington Vance, Canyon County Fair Junior Livestock Program
- Grand Champion Meat Goat Doe: Tyce Fisher, Homedale FFA
- Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat Doe: Remington Vance, Canyon County Fair Junior Livestock Program
- Grand Champion Senior Showman: Alexis Kueffler, Canyon County Fair Junior Livestock Program
- Reserve Grand Champion Senior Showman: Ryelin Noble, Kaveman Kritters
- Grand Champion Junior Showman: Eva Malson, Kaveman Kritters
- Reserve Grand Champion Junior Showman: Paislee Price, Kaveman Kritters
- Grand Champion FFA Showman: Jovie Brunmeier, Homedale FFA
- Reserve Grand Champion FFA Showman: Tyce Fisher, Homedale FFA
- Poultry
- Grand Champion Market Broilers: Arria Korn, JC Riders
- Reserve Grand Champion Market Broilers: James Lunders, County Line 4-H
- Grand Champion Showman: Marley Conrad, Nampa FFA
- Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Morgan Etter, Clover Kids 4-H Club
- Pygmy Goat
- Best of Show: Dominick Morales, Snake River Livestock
- Reserve Best of Show: Elowen Kostenko, Sunny Ridge 4-H
- Grand Champion Showman: Dominick Morales, Snake River Livestock
- Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Elowen Kostenko, Sunny Ridge 4-H
- Rabbit
- Grand Champion Showman: Marley Conrad, Nampa FFA
- Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Leighla Harling, Sunny Ridge 4-H
- Sheep
- Grand Champion Market Lamb: Rosa Mendiola, Kuna FFA
- Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb: Waverly Millard, Canyon County Fair Junior Livestock Program
- Grand Champion Ewe: Kennedy Ahlefeld, Farm To Table
- Reserve Grand Champion Ewe: Addie Cortez, Swag Livestock
- Grand Champion Senior Showman: Addie Cortez, Swag Livestock
- Reserve Grand Champion Senior Showman: Kennedy Ahlefeld, Farm To Table
- Grand Champion Junior Showman: Emree Flaming, Ranchers & Riders 4-H Club
- Reserve Grand Champion Junior Showman: Jenelle Wolfe, Snake River Livestock
- Grand Champion FFA Showman: Rosa Mendiola, Kuna FFA
- Reserve Grand Champion FFA Showman: Tuff McAffee, Kuna FFA
- Swine
- Grand Champion Market Hog: Waverly Millard, Canyon County Fair Junior Livestock Program
- Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog: Emma Hacker, Wilder FFA
- Grand Champion Gilt: Darby Lowber, Melba FFA
- Reserve Grand Champion Gilt: Waverly Millard, Canyon County Fair Junior Livestock Program
- Grand Champion Senior Showman: Waverly Millard, Canyon County Fair Junior Livestock Program
- Reserve Grand Champion Senior Showman: Logan Reece, Dry Lake Livestock
- Grand Champion Junior Showman: Kade Thornton, Locust Grove Wranglers
- Reserve Grand Champion Junior Showman: Connor Wallin, Locust Grove Wranglers
- Grand Champion FFA Showman: Kennedy Kildow, Homedale FFA
- Reserve Grand Champion FFA Showman: Darby Lowber, Melba FFA
- Large Animal Round Robin
- Grand Champion Senior: Audrey Millsaps, Middleton Wranglers
- Reserve Grand Champion Senior: Liam Clouss, Farm To Table
- Grand Champion Junior: Eva Malson, Kaveman Kritters
- Reserve Grand Champion Junior: Hayden Christensen, Kaveman Kritters
- Grand Champion FFA: Rosa Mendiola, Kuna FFA
- Reserve Grand Champion FFA: Aubree Workman, Meridian FFA
- Small Animal Round Robin
- Grand Champion: Leighla Harling, Sunny Ridge 4-H
- Reserve Grand Champion: Rand Copeland, Urban Ag
