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Skill-a-thon
Date: January 8th, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Location: Manitowoc County Office Complex (RM 300)
1302 CR-S, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Description:
Four breakout sessions will include: record keeping, wound care, meat cuts, and how a skill a thon contest works. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams of the Jeopardy Game at the end of the session.
YQCA
YQCA
Date: January 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus
705 Viebahn St., Manitowoc WI 54220
Sign up at: https://yqcaprogram.org/ (Registration is required)
New Exhibitor Workshop
New Exhibitor Workshop
Date: January 13, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus
705 Viebahn St., Manitowoc WI 54220
Description:
New exhibitors will learn about our points system in order for you to sell your market animal at the fair. The selection of a quality show animal will be discussed long with what to expect during Fair Week!
Poultry and Rabbit Educational Meeting #1
Poultry and Rabbit Educational Meeting #1
Date: January 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Location: MCOC (Room 300)
1302 CR-S, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Description:
Learn when to get your market animals and how to care for them.
LTC Ag Discovery Day/YQCA
LTC Ag Discovery Day/YQCA
Date: February 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 am- Noon
Location: Lakeshore Technical College
1290 North Ave, Cleveland, WI 53015
Description:
More information to come.
Contact:
Katrina Pionek
katrina.pionek@wisc.edu
Sign up for YQCA at: https://yqcaprogram.org/ (Registration is required)
Registration is required to attend Ag Discovery Day!
Livestock Reality Show
Livestock Reality Show
Date: March 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Farm Discovery Center
7001 Gass Lake Rd., Manitowoc, WI 54220
Description:
Jump into a fun, hands-on simulation and choose your adventure:
Raise and Sell: Learn about what it takes to care for and sell a show animal.
Money Matters: Explore the basics of livestock finances and record keeping.
Registration required: Link (Registration due by February 28)
Poultry and Rabbit Meeting #2
Poultry and Rabbit Meeting #2
Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: MCOC (Room 300)
1302 CR-S, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Description:
Learn on to process your market animals.
Goat Educational Meeting
Goat Educational Meeting
Date: March 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 11315 Gill Rd, Reedsville, WI 54230
Description: Selecting your market goat to daily care and showing tips.
Lamb Care and Selection
Lamb Care and Selection
Date: March 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Pionek Farms
6706 Middle Rd, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Description:
Learn how to care for new born lambs and what to look for when selecting fair lambs.
Poultry and Rabbit Meeting #3
Poultry and Rabbit Meeting #3
Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 am- 11:00 am
Location: TBD
Description: Poultry and Rabbit class judging.
Poultry and Rabbit Educational Meeting #5
Poultry and Rabbit Educational Meeting #5
Date: July 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 am
Location: TBD
Description:
Poulry and Rabitt FUN SHOW!
Poultry and Rabbit Meeting #4
Poultry and Rabbit Meeting #4
Date: June 27, 2026
Time: 9:00 am
Location: TBD
Description:
Poultry and Rabbit showmanship and DQ classes.
Buyer Letter
Buyer Letter
Date: July 18, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: MCOC
240 N Parker Dr., Manitowoc, WI 54220
Description:
Exhibitors are invited to a working session where they will write their market animal buyer letter. We'll walk through what to include, how to format it, and tips for making a great impression. By the end of the session, you'll have a completed letter-ready to print and send to your buyers. Feel Free to bring a laptop, iPad, or pen and paper-Whatever you prefer to write with.
Nutrition Educational Meeting
Nutrition Educational Meeting
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Description:
Hog Educational Meeting
Hog Educational Meeting
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Description:
Beef Educational Meeting
Beef Educational Meeting
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Description:
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