El Dorado County Fair is a registered non-profit 501 (c) (3)
Fair Hours: Thursday & Friday Noon - Midnight | Saturday 10am - Midnight | Sunday Noon - 10pm
El Dorado County Fair is a registered non-profit 501 (c) (3)
The Jr. Livestock Show at the El Dorado County Fair showcases the hard work and dedication of our local youth as they present their animals in showmanship and market classes. Come out and support these young exhibitors and celebrate the tradition of agriculture in our community.
If you have questions, please call the Fair Office at 530.621.5860 or email us at fair@eldoradocountyfair.org.
Market Steer Ownership deadline: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Market Steer Ownership Documents due: February 19 – 25 by 4:00 pm, Fair Office
Breeding Cattle Ownership Deadline: Wednesday, May 20
Cattle Entry Forms Due: Tuesday, May 12 by 4:00 pm, Fair Office
Market Goat Ownership deadline: Monday, April 20, 2026
Market Goat Ownership Documents due: April 20 – 29 by 4:00 pm, Fair Office
Entry Forms Due: Tuesday, May 12 by 4:00 pm, Fair Office
Show Date: May 31, 2026, at 8:00 am
Ownership/Leasing deadline: January 30, 2026
Ownership/Leasing Documents due: February 11 – 25 by 4:00 pm, Fair Office
Horse Show Entry Forms Due: Tuesday, May 12 by 4:00 pm, Fair Office
Show Date: June 18, 2026, at 12:00 pm
Ownership deadline: February 19, 2026
Ownership Documents due: February 19 – 25 by 4:00 pm, Fair Office
Entry Forms Due: Tuesday, May 12 by 4:00 pm, Fair Office
Market Birds Show Date: June 16, 2026, at 5:00 pm
Show Birds Show Date: June 17, 2026, at 9:30 am (Show Birds followed by Primary followed by Showmanship
Entry Forms Due: by Tuesday, May 12 by 4:00 pm, Fair Office
Market & Show Rabbit Ownership deadline: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Entry Forms Due: Tuesday, May 12 by 4:00 pm, Fair Office
Market Lamb Ownership deadline: Monday, April 20, 2026
Market Ownership Documents due: April 20 – 29 by 4:00 pm, Fair Office
Breeding & Feeder Lambs Ownership Deadline: Wednesday, May 20
Entry Forms Due: Tuesday, May 12 by 4:00 pm, Fair Office
Market Hog Ownership deadline: Monday, April 20, 2026
Market Hog Ownership Documents due: April 20 – 29 by 4:00 pm, Fair Office
Breeding Gilts & Feeder Hogs Ownership Deadline: Wednesday, May 20
Entry Forms Due: Tuesday, May 12 by 4:00 pm, Fair Office