Cal Expo

Ag Mechanics

Ag Mechanics are for projects built by FFA Members in high school. Projects are constructed in class as part of the student’s curriculum. Entries may vary from Wood Projects to BBQ stands to Livestock Trailers to Almond Hullers.

Ag Mechanics

How To Enter

Guides

2026 Ag Mechanics Competition Guide *Coming Soon*

Step by Step Online Instructions for Entry Form *Coming Soon*

Exhibitor Forms

2026 FFA Outstanding Exhibitor Application *Coming Soon*

Resources

Meet the Ag Mechanics Judge

Mark Feuerbach

Mark Feuerbach

Ag Mechanics

Worked in Industry 10 years Welding, Fabricating and Repairing Agriculture and Construction Equipment. Worked in Education 32 years Teaching Welding and

Agriculture Mechanics at the Middle School, High School, and Community College Level. Currently a Board Member of the California Industrial & Technology Education Association (CITEA).

Contact

entryoffice@calexpo.com

(916) 263-3149

CA State Fair
Attn: Livestock Department
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95815

2026 Competition Dates Coming Soon...

DatesInformation
May 15, 2025Entries Open Registration online
June 25, 2025Entries Close online at 11:59 pm & entry fees must be paid
June 25, 2025FFA Mechanical Sciences Outstanding Exhibitor Forms due
June 28, 2025Detailed receipt for online entries with all required signatures due
July 15 – 17, 20259 – 12 Noon: Projects delivered, Gate 12, follow signs to Ag Mechanics.
July 21, 202510-2 pm: Deliver Projects entered at Stanislaus County Fair
July 21, 2025

Outstanding Exhibitor Interviews for FFA Ag Mechanics

July 22, 2025Ag Mechanics Judging
July 22, 2025Premier Exhibitor Final Interviews, Check in with the Livestock Office upon arrival at the State Fair
July 22, 20258:30 pm Awards Ceremony, Livestock Pavilion Release Ag Mechanics Projects following the completion of the Awards Ceremony
July 28, 2025Release remaining Ag Mechanics Projects

Divisions & Classes

Please see the guide for a full list of divisions and classes.

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