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Exhibitor Entries Are Closed

Registration for this year’s Junior Livestock Show are closed. Thank you all for participating.

The 2026
Santa Clara County Fair

Mark your calendars! The 2026 Santa Clara County Fair will take place from August 19 to August 23, 2026. Stay tuned!

Books

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2026 Homebrew Book

CANCELLED

Last Update 04/01/2026 (v1)

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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2026 Junior Livestock Book

Last Update 04/23/2026 (v2)

Young livestock handlers are encouraged to participate in the 2026 Junior Livestock Competition. This guide outlines the rules and expectations for exhibitors, with updates currently in progress.

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2026 Adult Livestock Book

Last Update 04/01/2026 (v1)

Open to adult exhibitors, the 2026 Adult Livestock Competition invites participants to showcase their animals and compete across eligible divisions. This guide outlines rules, requirements, and procedures, with updates currently underway.

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2026 Competitive Exhibits Rules Handbook

Last Update 6/17/26 (v3)
  • Gardening
  • Baking
  • Preserved Foods
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Visual Arts
  • Technology
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Forms for Entries

2026

Junior Exhibitor Code of Conduct

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2026

Open Exhibitor Code of Conduct

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2026

RV Camping Form

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2026

Dairy Goat Youth Award Application

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2026

Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement

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Declaration of Medication

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Attestation of Ownership for Small Animals

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Additional Information

Thank You Letters

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Marketing Your Animal

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What to Sell Your Animal For

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Finding a Buyer

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Buyers Coalition Application

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Homebrew Competition Update

CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that the 2026 Santa Clara County Fair Homebrew Competition has been cancelled.
We apologize for the disappointing news and appreciate your understanding and continued support. We look forward to bringing the competition back next year and welcoming all of our talented homebrewers for the 2027 Santa Clara County Fair.
Thank you for your patience, and we can’t wait to see you next year!