2023 Fair Supporters
Your Guide to Showing Livestock at the Fair
All animals must follow the guidelines set forth in the rules of 4-H and FFA. A quick reference to ownership, possession, and other livestock requirements is available below.
Animal Identification
All animals showing at the Van Buren County Fair must be identified by May 15. For 4-H families, you may identify your animals through the 4-H Online system. Click on the link below for a guide on how to identify your animals. FFA exhibitors must contact the Van Buren County Extension Office.
Drug Affidavits
All market animals selling in the Livestock Auction Monday, must have a completed Drug Affidavit on file at the Van Buren County Extension Office. To download a copy of the form needed, click on the below links.
K-3 Open Livestock Shows
Youth in grades K-3 may participate in the K-3 Open Livestock Shows taking place during the 4-H/FFA Shows.
Rules to Participate:
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The participant must be a member of a 4-H Clover Kid Club in Van Buren County.
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Participant must be
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A sibling/family member to the owner of the animal to be shown.
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Have permission from the owner of the animal (signature on the form)
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Have a completed permission form turned in to the Van Buren County Extension Office or to the Van Buren County Fair Board Secretary on or before July 2nd.
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OR bring your own animal with health papers from a veterinarian.
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K-3 Open Livestock Permission Form