FFA Exhibitors

FFA members are welcome to participate in the Shawnee County Fair under the
guidelines outlined in the 4-H/FFA Dual Enrollment/Exhibition Standards
(https://www.kansas4-h.org/resources/policy-guide/4H.FFA.pdf). The following
information is for FFA members who are interested in participating at the Shawnee
County Fair. If you have any questions, please contact the Shawnee County Extension
Office at 785-232-0062 or wiensg@ksu.edu.

Dates

Early February: Beef Tagging & Weigh In
Late April: Small Animal Tagging & Weigh In
March/April/May: YQCA in-person classes
June 1st: Fair Entries open
July 1st: Fair Entries close
July 24-27, 2025: Shawnee County Fair
- Saturday of fair: Livestock Sale

Shawnee County Fair Projects Open to FFA Exhibitors
• Agricultural Challenge of Champions
• Beef Cattle
• Crops
• Dairy Cattle
• Dairy Goats
• Entomology
• Forestry
• Meat/Pygmy Goats
• Horse
• Horticulture
• Horse Judging contest
• Horticulture Judging Contest
• Livestock Judging Contest
• Poultry Judging Contest & Quiz Bowl
• Rabbit Judging & Breed ID Contest
• Poultry
• Rabbit
• Round Robin (If selected to represent species)
• Sheep
• Shepherd’s Lead
• Swine
• Welding
• Woodworking

Livestock Sale Eligibility Requirements
• Complete YQCA Training
• Complete buyer forms
• Meet withdrawal deadlines
• Animals must make minimum sale weights
• Attend at least 2 of 3 educational meetings hosted by the 4-H Livestock
Committee (make-up opportunities will be available)
• Declare Intent to Sell at the fair livestock sale by the deadline of 30 minutes after
the conclusion of the beef show

We do have a choice of two sales plans for our auction. FFA members will be asked to
choose one when they declare Intent to Sell

• Plan 1: Premium + Market Price: This means the FFA member will auction the
animal for a premium price, then the animal will be sold to a buyer at market
price to be butchered. Market price animals will be loaded onto a trailer at the
end of the fair to be taken to the locker of the buyer’s choice. The youth will
receive both the premium and the market price for the sale of this animal.
• Plan 2: Premium Only: The FFA member will auction the animal for a premium
price, and the animal will not be offered to a market buyer. The youth will then
take the animal home, and will be able to continue to show the animal at state
shows if they desire. The FFA member will only receive a premium payment, but
will get to keep the animal.