All youth planning to show Sheep at the Dane County Fair must meet these species specific educational requirements:
- Attend at least one approved education event (listed below)
- Education Requirement Form – Complete this form after attending a species-specific education meeting/event from September 1, 2026 through June 1, 2027 to confirm attendance. The completed form should be uploaded by June 1 to FairEntry portal that opens in April.
- To upload the education form, please save the document as a JPG, TIFF, or PDF. Youth can take a picture of the education form to upload.
- Complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certificate between 9/1/2025-6/1/2026.
- Submit your YQCA certificate number by June 1 with your entry in FairEntry - OPENS in APRIL. Failure to submit this number will make you ineligible to show your animal at the Dane County Fair.
- If showing in more than one species, youth must complete and submit the requirements for each species separately.
2027 Approved Education Offerings - TO BE ANNOUNCED AS APPROVED
- Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival - Youth Sweepstakes is a fun way to test and expand your knowledge of sheep and the sheep industry. Youth ages 7-21 are encouraged to participate in any or all of the educational contests and exhibition events. Youth would need to participate in the Youth Sweepstakes on Sunday 9/12/2026 to receive credit.
Alternative ONLINE Sheep Education:
- FFA Curriculum
- FFA Livestock Evaluation Contest - have your advisor sign the education card
Complete the form below or contact the Fair Office at entries.danecountyfair@gmail.com to receive approval for educational opportunities not listed. Forms can be submitted with 30 days of the education session and by June 1.
NEW EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY REQUEST FORM
Market Lamb Tagging - May 1st - Review Premium Book for more information
All sheep must be owned on or before May 1 of exhibit year.
Market lambs will be tagged on Saturday, May 1, 2027, from 9 - 11 a.m.at the Stoughton Fairgrounds, Mandt Park .
Exhibitors may tag up to 10 lambs. Market lambs must have attached scrapie tags by May 1, 2027
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.
Dane County Fair Meat Animal Sale (MAS) Information
The Meat Animal Sale will be held at the Dane County Fair on Friday, July 16, 2027 at 6:45 PM in Pavilion 2.
2026 MAS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (DUE by June 15)