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Entry Deadlines

Showorks Online Entries

Market Beef Entry Deadline - Saturday, April 11^th midnight
Market Hog Entry Deadline - Thursday, May 14^th midnight
Market Sheep / Goat Entry Deadline - Friday, June 5^th midnight
Market Rabbit / Market Poultry Deadline - July 1st with Bill of Sale/Receipt

Market Livestock Late Entries are double the entry fee!

ALL LIVESTOCK ENTRIES ARE DUE JULY 1ST AT MIDNIGHT
*Late entries accepted through July 15th with double entry fee

Showorks Entry Requirements

Important Dates

Sheep/Goat Weigh Ins and Poultry Testing/Rabbit Tattooing HAVE CHANGED - please check out the new dates More>

Click Here to Sign up for Market Hog Weigh Ins

Are you a Buyer? Click Here

NEW Fitting Contests Information

Beef Fitting Contest Info

Market Goat Fitting Contest Info

Fitting Contest Rules and Scoresheet

Beef Rules

Beef Scoring Rubric

Market Goat Rules

Market Goat Scoring Rubric

2026 YSSS Rules - Updated 4/20/26

2026 Official Rules and Regulations

Please review the newest section on Drug Testing Policies, Procedures and Definitions as well as Violations and Sanctions.
*Disclaimer: These rules are subject to change by the YSSS Committee.

Feel free to call the fair office at (208)765-4969 if you have questions or want to get involved.

YSSS Class Lists

NISF YSSS Schedule of Events

Required Exhibitor Forms

Independent Exhibitor Packet - 2026

Animal Affidavit

Animal Husbandry Form

Exhibitor W9 Form

Exhibitor Selling Agreement

NO SALE Declaration Form (only if not selling a NISF tagged Market Animal)

Progress Division Info

The Progress Division gives exhibitors the opportunity to show animals at Fair that they do not plan to sell.

Progress Divisions are available for:

Beef
Sheep
Goats
Swine
Rabbits

How to Enter

There are two ways animals may enter the Progress Division:

1. Pre-Entry

Exhibitors must pre-enter any:

Animals that did not attend initial weigh-ins
Jackpot animals
Alternate animals you may want to bring and show

Entries are due July 1.

Enter online at:
nifr.fairwire.com

2. Automatic Move-In

If a market animal does not make weight at Final Weigh-Ins, it will automatically be moved into the Progress Division.

Awards & Premiums

The Progress Division includes premiums and awards, just like other divisions, including the Champion Progress Belt Buckle.

Class Lists

For full details, please review the class lists above

2026 Poultry Contests - Click Here

Additional Forms and Policies

Entry Change Form

Hardship Form

Protest Policy

Official Protest Form

Committee Conflict of Interest Policy

RESOURCES

Market Hog Classifications

Cattle Brand Inspection Documents

National Show Ring Code of Ethics

Idaho Livestock Exhibitor's Reference Manual

2026 Exhibitor Camping and Trailer Parking

For 2026 we will be moving our exhibitor camping spot closer to the barns! The actual layout of the camper spots are still being determined, but as always, they will be first come, first serve once camping is open, which will likely be March 1.

Please also notice where trailer parking is located - this is the ONLY spot that livestock trailers may be parked during August.

YQCA and Animal Health Information

All YSSS exhibitors will be required to complete the quality assurance training through YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) PRIOR TO ONLINE ENTRY.

**You must consent to data sharing for your certification to be verified**

Trainings are based on your age, so you do NOT need to wait for your last year's certificate to expire in order to take your current year's training. Please email help@yqcaprogram.org if you are having trouble getting to your training.

Visit YQCAProgram.org to register and complete the training online.

How to Sign Up for In-Person and Online Training

2026 in-person training with Josie Booth - April 29th at 5PM in the Jacklin Building. See video for navigating the YQCA website.

More information on Biosecurity for your livestock

Biosecurity for One-Day Livestock Shows

Livestock Isolation and Quarantine Areas