Fair Weigh-ins & Important Dates

2023 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 18, 9 a.m. to noon at Producers Livestock Vale, OR

    • (Beef Only) Sunday February 19 , 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 .165days feed period.

  • Final Weigh-in

    • Dairy Replacement Heifers: Tuesday, August 1, 7 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Malheur County Fairgrounds. (No weight requirements, Must be 90 days pregnant).

    • Beef: Wednesday, August 2, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Malheur County Fairgrounds. (Minimum weight of 1100 lbs. 165 days feed period).

Swine

  • Initial Possession

    • A single page with 2 pictures (one with full animal with kid) due Thursday, April 20 , 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, August 1, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Malheur County Fairgrounds

    • Minimum weight of 225 lbs. Maximum weight of 310 lbs. 104 day feed period.

Market Goats

  • Initial Possession

    • A single page with 2 Market Goat Pictures due Thursday, May 4, 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, August 1, 11 a.m. to noon at the Malheur County Fairgrounds (must have milk teeth)

    • Minimum weight of 65 lbs. Maximum weight of 120 lbs. 89 days feed period.

Sheep

  • Initial Possession

    • A single page with 2 Sheep Pictures due Thursday, May 4, 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, August 1, Noon to 1 p.m. at the Malheur County Fairgrounds

    • Minimum weight of 110 lbs. Maximum weight of 160 lbs. 89 days feed period.

Rabbits/Chickens

  • Initial Possession

    • A single page with 1 Rabbit or Chicken Picture due Thursday, June 22, 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, August 1, 10 a.m. to 11 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

    • 40 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.