Fair Weigh-ins & Important Dates
2024 Fair Weigh-in Dates for All Species
Please press the button below for All important paperwork to document your fair animal.
Beef Steers and Dairy Replacement Heifers
- Initial Possession
Saturday, February 17, 9 a.m. to noon at Producers Livestock Vale, OR
(Beef Only) Sunday February 18 , Jordan Valley, OR. Skinner Ranch 9 am to noon.
To show/sell at the Malheur County Fair each animal must follow these requirements: Maximum weight of 950 lbs .164days feed period.
- Final Weigh-in
Dairy Replacement Heifers: Tuesday, July 30, 7 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Malheur County Fairgrounds. (No weight requirements, Must be 90 days pregnant).
Beef: Wednesday, July 31, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Malheur County Fairgrounds. (Minimum weight of 1100 lbs. 163 days feed period).
Swine
- Initial Possession
A single page with 2 pictures (one with full animal with kid) due Thursday, April 18 , 4 p.m. Drop Off at Nichols Accounting 230 N. Oregon St. Ontario, OR.
To show/sell at the Malheur County Fair each animal must have 2 Pictures on a single page turned in. At least 1 picture with member present per hog registered. Pictures may be used at final weigh-in or fair to confirm hogs. Only 1 pig per picture.
- Final Weigh-in
Tuesday, July 30, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Malheur County Fairgrounds
Minimum weight of 225 lbs. Maximum weight of 310 lbs. 103 day feed period.
Market Goats
- Initial Possession
A single page with 2 Market Goat Pictures due Thursday, May 2, 4 p.m. drop off at Nichols Accounting 230 N. Oregon St. Ontario, OR. (Scrapie Tags are REQUIRED prior to Weigh-in)
To show/sell at the Malheur County Fair each animal must have on 1 page-2 Pictures (full animal with kid and scrapie tag) turned in. At least 1 picture with member present per goat registered. Pictures may be used at final weigh-in or fair to confirm goats. Only 1 goat per picture.
- Final Weigh-In
Tuesday, July 30, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Malheur County Fairgrounds (must have milk teeth)
Minimum weight of 65 lbs. Maximum weight of 120 lbs. 88 days feed period.
Sheep
- Initial Possession
A single page with 2 Sheep Pictures due Thursday, May 2, 4 p.m. drop off at Nichols Accounting 230 N. Oregon St. Ontario, OR. (Scrapie Tags are REQUIRED prior to Weigh-in)
To show/sell at the Malheur County Fair each animal must have on 1 page -2 Pictures (full animal with kid and scrapie tag) turned in. At least 1 picture with member present per sheep registered. Pictures may be used at final weigh-in or fair to confirm sheep. Only 1 sheep per picture.
- Final Weigh-In
Tuesday, July 30, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Malheur County Fairgrounds
Minimum weight of 110 lbs. Maximum weight of 160 lbs. 88 days feed period.
Rabbits/Chickens
- Initial Possession
A single page with 1 Rabbit or Chicken Pen Picture due Thursday, June 27, 4 p.m. drop off at Nichols Accounting 230 N. Oregon St. Ontario, OR
To show/sell at the Malheur County Fair each animal must have on 1 page -1 Picture per pen with kid in the picture and all 3-4 animals in the pen present. Pictures may be used at final weigh-in or fair to confirm pen. Only one pen per picture.
- Final Weigh-In
Tuesday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Malheur County Fairgrounds
Fryer Rabbits: 3.5 - 5 lbs. under 69 days
Roaster Rabbits: 5 - 7.5 lbs. under 90 days
Fryer Chickens: 4 - 6 lbs. under 8 weeks
Roaster Chickens: over 6 lbs. 8 - 16 weeks
32 day feed period
Fair Weight Limits
Beef Steers
First Weigh-In- Maximum weight of 950 lbs.
Final Weigh-In- Minimum weight of 1100 lbs. and no Maximum weight
Swine
First Weigh-In- No maximum or minimum weight, 2 pictures drop off at Nichols Accounting 230 N. Oregon St. Ontario, Oregon
Final Weigh-In- Minimum weight of 225 lbs. and a Maximum weight of 310 lbs.
Market Goats
First Weigh-In- No maximum or minimum weight, 2 pictures drop off at Nichols Accounting 230 N. Oregon ST. Ontario, Oregon
Final Weigh-In- Minimum weight of 65 lbs. and Maximum weight of 120 lbs.
Sheep
First Weigh-In- No maximum or minimum weight, 2 pictures drop off at Nichols Accounting 230 N. Oregon ST. Ontario, Oregon
Final Weigh-In- Minimum weight of 110 lbs. and Maximum weight of 160 lbs.
Rabbits/Chickens
First Weigh-In- No maximum or minimum weight, 1 pictures drop off at Nichols Accounting 230 N. Oregon St. Ontario, Oregon
Final Weigh-In- Fryer Rabbits: 3.5 lbs. - 5 lbs.; Roaster Rabbits: 5 lbs. - 7.5 lbs.; Fryer Chickens: 4 lbs. - 6 lbs.; Roaster Chickens: Over 6 lbs.