The Dane County Meat Animal Sale is managed by the Dane County Meat Animal Sale Association. This association is an organization of interested persons whose purpose is the organization and operation of the Dane County Meat (Large) Animal Sale. This is an independent association and is not connected to the Dane County Fair Board, Dane County 4-H Leaders Association, UW-Extension Office, or any other group. For questions, contact 2026 Sale Chair, Blayne Outhouse at (608) 669-0105.
The Meat Animal Sale will be held at the Dane County Fair on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM in Pavilion 2.
Beef Weigh-in & Tag Pick Up is January 3 (January 10 is weather backup date) at Alliant Energy Center - Pavilion 2.
This is for Market Steers & Market Heifers. Contact John Hornung at 608-698-1823 or Trina Pauli 608-345-1877 if you have questions.
Sheep Tag Pick Up is Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Stoughton Fair Grounds, Mandt Park. All paperwork will be provided. Youth should bring their animal(s) to the check in; exhibitors are not required to be in attendance. Contact Jerry Ace at (608) 628-7309 or sevenaces@msn.com with questions.
Goat Tag Pick Up is TBD.
Swine Tag Pick Up is Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the 4-H/UW Extension Office on Fen Oak Drive, Madison. Stop in anytime. All paperwork will be provided. Contact Dick Straub at
Richard.straub@wisc.edu with questions.
SWINE TAGGING PROCESS:
This year you will need to pick up tags and put in your own animals.
You must know the breed, sex, and ear notches for the animal(s).
You must own the animal(s).
A parent or guardian must be present to sign.
Rope kits for PRRS testing will be provided as long as supply lasts
For gilts, you must designate either market or breeding
If pigs cannot go home Sunday evening of fair due to biosecurity concerns, this must be arranged at registration, not later.
If you cannot attend this registration, must make arrangements with Blayne Outhouse (farmerblayne@gmail.com) or Dick Straub (Richard.straub@wisc.edu) before April 18 for alternative (not day of or later)
Tags then should be attached to the animals by May 1, 2026 and paperwork returned to Dick Straub by May 3, 2026.
2025 Meat Animal Sale Information - 2026 released in february
2025 MAS Scholarship Application - DUE by June 15 - coming soon