Market Livestock Committee Fair Updates
Barn display setup
Barn display setup for clubs and chapters is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, from 8am - 5pm and Monday, July 14, from 8am - 5pm. There will be ABSOLUTELY NO setup prior to these times. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Prefair meeting
Attend a MANDATORY pre-fair meeting on Sunday, July 13 at 1 pm OR Tuesday, July 15 at 3 pm
Weigh-ins - Tuesday, July 15
Please be patient with us as this year we are implementing an animal scanner. Remember that everyone on the FDL Market Livestock Committee is a volunteer who is trying to move our program forward!
Swine - 8-11 am - Sheep/goat/swine barn
- Don’t forget your PRRS/PEDv negative test (done within 90 days of the fair) and health certificate (done within 30 days of the fair).
- Both MUST be completed according to the 2025 Fond du Lac County Fair book.
Beef - 9-11 am - Beef barn - southeast corner of the beef barn
Sheep and goats - 12-1 pm - Sheep/goat/swine bar
Auction Day - Thursday, July 17
● Buyers’ Reception & Meal begins at 4pm in the large tent located directly west of
the Cow Palace.
● Pre-Sale Announcements begin at 4:45 pm
● Auction begins promptly at 5pm
We will be using a new auction schedule this year. Please review the updated order of
events below:
1. Friend of the Market Livestock Committee Award presentation
2. Business of the Market Livestock Committee Award presentation
3. Presentation of 2025 MLC Scholarships
4. Auction Begins
○ First two auction items with proceeds going to the Market Livestock Scholarship
Fund
○ Grand and Reserve Champion animals
○ Remaining three auction items with proceeds going to the Market Livestock
Scholarship Fund
○ Blue Ribbon animals
○ Milk Quality Auction
Exciting News
We are excited to announce that the 2025 Fond du Lac County Fair again has a large number of animals registered—a testament to the dedication of our youth exhibitors and the continued growth of our agricultural program.
In response to this exciting growth, we’re pleased to share that Otto’s Meats of Luxemburg will be joining Loehr’s Meats in Campbellsport and Beck’s Meats in Oshkosh as an official meat processor for this year’s fair. Adding a third processor ensures that we will not need to limit the number of animals in our auction, allowing all participants the opportunity to showcase their hard work.
Otto’s Meats has cut sheets available on their website to assist with placing your order. They can be reached at 920-845-2612. All orders/animals processed at Otto’s will be delivered to the fairgrounds approximately three to four weeks after the sale. Customers will be notified at least two weeks prior to the delivery with the specific delivery date and time.
A heartfelt thank you to Beck’s Meats and Loehr’s Meats for your continued support of our growing program. We are excited to welcome Otto’s Meats to the Fond du Lac County Fair family! Let’s make 2025 our best year yet!
Sunday, July 20:
Thank you cards UPDATE!
All auction participants must turn in thank you cards for the buyer, award sponsors, and
sweatshirt sponsors between 12-2pm in the SWINE/GOAT/SHEEP barn.
● Each envelope should be stamped and addressed.
● Buyer addresses as well as award sponsor addresses will be available when turning in
your thank you.
● Stamps and cards will NOT be available at the fair.
Wrap-up Meeting
The 2025 Fair Wrap-up Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 20, 5:15 pm in the Cow Palace.
Meat Sale Checks
Checks will be mailed out on August 1. This is a mutual agreement between the Fair Board, MLC, and Bristol Morgan Bank.
Carcass contests
The beef carcass contest will be on Tuesday, July 22, at Beck’s Meat Market, 519 Clairville Road, Oshkosh, at 7pm
The swine carcass contest will be on Wednesday, July 23, at Loehr’s Meat Market, 523 E Main Street, Campbellsport, at 7pm
Each event will count for two educational points for the 2026 fair! Don't forget to fill out the 2026 point submission Google form after attending each event.
