The California State Fair Open Livestock Competition is a premier event celebrating the finest livestock from across the state. Showcasing a wide array of farm animals, this competition brings together breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts to showcase their exceptional livestock and compete for top honors. Get ready to witness the beauty, skill, and dedication of California’s livestock industry!
The California State Fair Open Livestock Show includes Beef Cattle, Sheep, Boer Goats, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Pygmy Goats, Angora & Fiber Goats, Longhorn Cattle, Llamas, and Alpaca competitions.
Check the guide for full instructions on how to enter.
2026 Open Livestock Competition Guide
2025 Longhorn
6426 – Mini Texas Longhorn Show
2025 Boer Goat
6711-6713 CA Classic Boer Goat Show
2025 Dairy Cattle
6076 All Other Breeds Dairy Cattle
2025 Open Herdsman & Marketing
2025 Open Beef
6465 Open American Hereford Assn Regional Classic
2025 Open Dairy Goat
6551 Golden State Nigerian Dwarf Goat Specialty
6555 Open Dairy Goat Total Performer
2025 Open Sheep
6565 Open All Other Breeds Meat
6566 Open Primitive & American Breeds
6575 Open All Other Breeds Wool
6585 Open Western Regional Hampshire
6590 Open Montadale & Border Cheviot
6595 Open Natural Colored Wool
6601 Western Regional Dorper Show
6602 Western Regional White Dorper Show
6605 Open Columbia and Rambouillet
6615 Open Southdown Spectacular
6620 Open Western Regional Suffolk
6621 Open Wetehr Dam and Wether Sire
2025 Open Angora & Fiber Goat
2025 Pygmy Goat
2025 Llama & Alpaca
2025 NDGA Nigerian Dwarf Goat
(916) 263-3149
CA State Fair
Attn: Livestock Department
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
| Dates | Information |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Online Entry Registration Opens |
| June 24, 2026 | Junior Breeding Boer Goat & Junior Pygmy Goat entries are due with other Open Livestock Entries |
| June 24, 2026 | Entries Close online at 11:59 pm & entries must be paid |
| June 27, 2026 | Detailed Receipt for online entries with all required signatures due |
| July 1, 2026 | Missing Information Deadline |
| July 8, 2026 | Extended Entry Deadline for Open Boer Goats, NDGA Nigerian Dwarf Goat Show and Open Pygmy Goat Shows |
| July 23, 2026 | Selection of Beef Supreme Champions (L1) |
| July 24, 2026 | California State Fair Small Animal Master Showmanship |
| July 28, 2026 | Selection of Junior & Open Dairy Cattle & Dairy Goat Supreme Champions (L2) |
| August 2, 2026 | 4:00 pm – Select Supreme Champion Sheep (L2) |
Please see the guide for a full list of divisions and classes.
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