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Animal Auction & Youth Celebration

Support Local Youth!

The Animal Auction & Youth Celebration is a great opportunity for community members and businesses to support the hard work and efforts of Jefferson County Youth!

By becoming a bidder/buyer of the Animal Auction & Youth Celebration, you will support youth financially with their future endeavors while also having the opportunity to fill your freezer! Look below for more ways to support and participate in this year's festivities!

Ways to Support & Participate

Auction Supporter:
Bid on live market animals owned by Jefferson County youth

Dairy Pledge Drive:
Pledge funds to support award-winning dairy youth

Participant Pledge Drive:
Pledge funds to support market animal exhibitors that are not offering animals for sale at this time

Silent Auction:
Funds raised are set aside for the Animal Auction & Youth Celebration Grant Program! More information below.

Participant Guidelines

The 2023 Animal Auction & Youth Celebration Information for participants is posted below.

There will be an informational meeting on May 17th in the Activity Center at 7:00 PM. Those wishing to participate will be able to draw their sale order during the meeting. Fair Entries and YQCA certificates are due June 1st! There is NOT a separate "Exhibitor Agreement" in 2023, your fair entries serve as your intent to participate.

If you have questions or comments please contact the Fair Office at 920-674-7148, info@jcfairpark.com.

Animal Auction & Youth Celebration Grant Program

Purpose: Offer financial support to Auction Participants who wish to enhance their ability to succeed in their livestock projects and participation in the Jefferson County Fair.

Funding: Funds for this program are raised from designated activities (silent auction/pledges/other fundraising activities/donations). Fair Management will determine the amount available to award each year.

Qualifications for Funds: Eligible youth must complete an application process which will include submitting a formal document. Fair Management reserves the right to communicate with qualified candidates to determine who receives awards.

  • Any eligible current Jefferson County Fair Junior Exhibitor who has participated (Dairy Pledge, Participant Pledge and Animal Auction) in the annual Jefferson County Fair Auction since the 2022 Fair may apply.
  • Applicants must be in good standing with the Fair.
  • Eligible youth must complete an application process which will include submitting a formal document. Fair Management reserves the right to communicate with qualified candidates to determine who receives the awards.

Receiving Funds:

  • Award recipients will be announced during the Jefferson County Fair Animal Auction & Youth Celebration each year beginning in 2023 and continuing as long as funds are available.
  • A valid W-9 form must be on file with Jefferson County.
  • Funds will be sent to recipient(s) post-fair and prior to December 31st of the current Fair year.

If you have any questions or comments about this program please contact the Fair Office at 920-674-7148 or info@jcfairpark.com.

The application period for 2023 has ended. Check back in Spring 2024 for the next application period information.
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