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If you want to participate but do not want to buy an entire animal there are many options.
You can buy an animal with a friend(s) or family member. We encourage bidders to form groups and bid together as one. This way each person is only responsible for part of the cost of the animal, and only has to take home part.
Typical Slips are as follows:
Do not want an animal just want to help out the youth? Try an Add-on. Add-ons are “extra bids” on an animal after the gavel has dropped and the bidding is over. They are a good way to support a specific youth or group of youth, if you are unable to purchase an animal.
Add-ons are a flat fee, large or small. Add-on money is added on top of the sale price and can be done at the time of the sale or at the completion of the sale. These amounts go directly to the youth exhibitor and are always appreciated!
This year we are working harder than ever to maximize the amount that gets paid to the youth exhibitors. This means we are seeking sponsors and donations to cover all the auction related expenses that are normally charged as a fee or commission to the seller. These charges include only the cost associated with auction and not the Fair as a whole. They typically include: Fee paid to Auctioneer, Auction set up, hauling of the animals to the processing plants, office expenses, and credit card fees.
Simply Put – Everything we do at the auction is meant to benefit the youth directly!
If you are looking to donate, please contact us through the contact us page
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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.
