4-H, Grange, FFA, and independent exhibitors from across Ventura County put in thousands of hours raising livestock for the Fair. Come join us in the Livestock Barn all fair to see incredible displays of herdsmanship!
Superintendent:
Jimmy Hutchinson
livestock@venturacountyfair.org
Junior Livestock Auction
Friday, August 9 at 9:00am
Presented By: Gold Coast Toyota Dealers
Please note: Online entries only. No paper entries will be accepted.
Market Beef
Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 9am-11am
Market Hogs, Lambs, & Goats
Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 8am-11am
Important: State of California Proposition 12 Requirements for swine exhibitors
Swine DNA Kits Due Dates
Swine: June 12, 2024 by 4PM
Senior Breeding Divisions: July 1, 2024 by 11:59PM
Junior Breeding Divisions: July 1, 2024 by 11:59PM
NOTE: All Junior Market Divisions must be entered and paid online at www.vcf.fairwire.com by entry deadline. No paper entries accepted on tagging days. No late entries accepted.
Independent Exhibitor Application (bold)
Independent Exhibitor application due April 1, 2024
The following is required from all exhibitors in order to participate in the 2024 Ventura County Fair Large Livestock Department:
- Register for divisions and classes online only
- Pay online only
- Must upload YQCA Certificate (this must be complete by close of entries)
- Must upload the VCF Exhibitor Code of Practice (make sure it’s signed by all parties)
The following is required at weigh-in:
Please also be sure to read the General Rules & Objectives for Junior Livestock Exhibitors
Open Senior Dairy Goat and Sheep Show
Wednesday, July 31 – Sunday, August 4
Junior Livestock Show Dates
Monday, August 5 – Sunday, August 11
Junior Livestock Auction
Friday, August 9 starting at 9:00am
Junior Livestock Auction Committee Meeting
To be determined
Large Livestock Superintendent
Jimmy Hutchinson
livestock@venturacountyfair.org
Official Fair Veterinarian
- Dr. Michael Giacopuzzi, with Humphrey, Giacopuzzi & Associates Equine Hospital
- (805) 386-4291
Dr. Mike has been the official Fair Veterinarian for over 30 years, assisting our 4H, FFA and Grange Programs.