By Andi Anderson
The 2025 Adams County Junior Fair has shared important deadlines and event dates for youth interested in exhibiting animals. These deadlines apply to both breeding and non-market animals, and timely registration is required for participation.
Large animal registrations for beef, dairy, goats, sheep, and swine are due by May 1. Young participants must complete their entries using the following official registration links:
- Beef Breeding Registration
- Goat (Breeding, Dairy, Pygmy, Pack) Registration
- Dairy Registration
- Sheep Breeding Registration
- Swine Breeding Registration
Small animal (non-market) registrations for poultry and rabbit breeding are due by June 1:
- Poultry (Fancy & Production) Registration
- Rabbit Breeding Registration
A spring tag-in event will be held on Saturday, May 3 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. The schedule is:
- Feeder Calf: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Market Goat: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
- Market Lamb: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
In addition, market rabbit tattooing is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Shade Tree Park at the fairgrounds.
Market poultry does not require pre-registration. These animals will be registered during fair check-in on Sunday, July 6.
All youth planning to participate in the 2025 fair must meet these deadlines and attend scheduled events. These efforts ensure smooth animal entry and a successful experience for all involved.
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Categories: Ohio, Rural Lifestyle