4-H and FFA members marketing livestock through the livestock sale at the fair expect to receive a premium price for their animals. The price paid for most animals at the auction is directly related to the amount of effort the exhibitor puts forth in recruiting buyers—inviting more buyers (especially new buyers) to the auction results in being paid a higher price for the animal. Many people and businesses are not aware of the livestock auctions that take place at the fair. With an invitation from you, they could become potential buyers!
Most buyers at the auction take into consideration several factors when bidding: did you send them a letter to buy your animal, did you send a thank you to them if they bought your animal in the past, and does your family conduct business with them when possible.
Letters should be sent to anyone you identify as a potential buyer—businesses, organizations, individuals, or groups of individuals. Create a list of people you would like to contact. Your list should include past supporters of the livestock auctions as well as potential new buyers. You determine the number of buyers you contact; keep in mind the more people you contact the higher the chance that one of them will purchase your animal.
Defiance County Junior Fair Livestock Sale
Friday, August 22, 2025
9:00 am Main Show Arena
2025 Livestock Sale Order
Beef Steers, Dairy Steers, Beef Feeder Calves, Dairy Feeder Calves, Goats, Lactating Goats, Lactating Dairy, Rabbits, Poultry, Egg Production, Sheep, Swine, Royalty Gift Basket Auction
Buyer Information:
NEW ONLINE ADD-Ons
This new feature through our FairEntry software allows to select exhibitors you wish to support with an “Add-On Premium” from the comfort of your home or business!
Sign into FairEntry – http://defiancejunior.fairentry.com/
We are excited to announce a transition to the FairEntry online fair management system for the Defiance County Junior and Senior Fair. Exhibitors will be asked to submit Jr. Fair entries via computer or any mobile device.
Current 4-H and FFA members will enter the following:
Market Animal Entries:
Step 1: Please wait until after Central Tagging to make your entries. You will need your tag number.
Step 2: Livestock Sale: Please enter the Livestock Sale Add Ons class so that you may receive add ons.
ADD-Ons for Market Animal Entries:
Please select this class if you are participating in the Livestock sale. This class is not attached to a specific species and will allow buyers to make on-line add ons for the exhibitor. Select the first Department: Livestock Sale Add-ons
Non-Market Animal Entries:
Non-Market Animal Entries, Single Fryer Rabbits and Poultry: If your animal does not have a tag when enrolling, please insert “0000” in the tag number
4-H Still Projects and FFA Shop Projects:
Please enroll your projects in the Fair Entry system so that premiums may be paid.
We are excited to announce a transition to the FairEntry online fair management system for the Defiance County Junior and Senior Fair. Exhibitors will be asked to submit Jr. Fair entries via computer or any mobile device.
Current 4-H and FFA members will enter the following:
Market Animal Entries:
Step 1: Please wait until after Central Tagging to make your entries. You will need your tag number. Market Poultry and Single Fryer Rabbits will enter 00 for tag number.
Step 2: Livestock Sale: Please enter the Livestock Sale Add Ons class so that you may receive add ons.
ADD-Ons for Market Animal Entries:
Please select this class if you are participating in the Livestock sale. This class is not attached to a specific species and will allow buyers to make on-line add ons for the exhibitor. Select the first Department: Livestock Sale Add-ons
Non-Market Animal Entries:
Non-Market Animal Entries and Poultry: If your animal does not have a tag when enrolling, please insert “0000” in the tag number
4-H Still Projects and FFA Shop Projects:
Please enroll your projects in the Fair Entry system so that premiums may be paid.
am in the Ext. Office Parking Lot.We are excited to announce a transition to the FairEntry online fair management system for the Defiance County Junior and Senior Fair. Exhibitors will be asked to submit Jr. Fair entries via computer or any mobile device.
Current 4-H and FFA members will enter the following:
Market Animal Entries:
Step 1: Please wait until after Central Tagging to make your entries. You will need your tag number.
Step 2: Livestock Sale: Please enter the Livestock Sale Add Ons class so that you may receive add ons.
ADD-Ons for Market Animal Entries:
Please select this class if you are participating in the Livestock sale. This class is not attached to a specific species and will allow buyers to make on-line add ons for the exhibitor. Select the first Department: Livestock Sale Add-ons
Non-Market Animal Entries:
Non-Market Animal Entries and Poultry: If your animal does not have a tag when enrolling, please insert “0000” in the tag number
4-H Still Projects and FFA Shop Projects:
Please enroll your projects in the Fair Entry system so that premiums may be paid.
