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Exhibitor Entries Are Now Closed

The entry deadline for this year’s Junior Livestock Show has passed. If you weren’t able to submit your entry, we encourage you to attend the Fair, visit the barns, and see the incredible work of fellow youth exhibitors. It’s a great opportunity to learn, get inspired, and start preparing for next year’s show.

We hope to see you there!

The 2025 Santa Clara County Fair

Mark your calendars! The 2025 Santa Clara County Fair will take place from July 30 to August 3, 2025. Stay tuned!

Books

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Homebrew Book

Last Update 04/22/2025 (v2)

Amateur beer makers are invited to enter their homebrew beers for an impartial panel of experts to judge in our Home Brew Beer Competition, sanctioned by the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP).

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2025 Junior Livestock Book

Last Update 06/04/2025 (v2)

Young livestock handlers are encouraged to participate in the 2025 Junior Livestock Competition. This guide outlines the rules and expectations for exhibitors, with updates currently in progress.

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2025 Open Livestock Book

Last Update 05/09/2025 (v1)

Open to all exhibitors, the 2025 Open Livestock Competition invites participants of all ages to showcase their animals. This guide outlines rules and procedures, with updates currently underway.

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Junior and Adult Competitive Exhibits

Last Update 07/8/2025 (v3)

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Forms for Entries

Junior Exhibitor Code of Conduct (2025)

Adult Exhibitor Code of Conduct (2025)

RV Camping Form (2025)

Dairy Goat Youth Award Application (2025)

Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement (2025)

Declaration of Medication (2025)

Attestation of Ownership for Small Animals

Additional Information

Thank You Letters

Marketing Your Animal

What to Sell Your Animal For

Finding a Buyer

Buyers Coalition Application

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Fair Poster Contest

Poster Due By May 15, 2024

In celebration of the 80th year of the Santa Clara County Fair, we’re thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for young artists to create a commemorative fair poster. The Santa Clara County Fair has a rich history, dating back to its establishment in 1941.

In this competition, we are looking for young artists to channel their creative talents to illustrate how the Silicon Valley has evolved over the years, transitioning ‘From the Fields’ to the transformation of a tech-based landscape ‘The Future’. Let your artistic vision capture the essence of this journey as we celebrate the 2024 Santa Clara County Fair.

Please note that we only accept hand-drawn illustrations for this competition. Works created with any form of artificial intelligence assistance, whether partial or total, will not be considered. Let your imagination and skill shine through your traditional artistic expression. Good luck!