The 2026 Market Animal Sale Participation program begins August 1, 2025 and ends July 31, 2026.
*Exhibitors must attend one educational meeting (besides a YQCA meeting) to qualify for Market Animal Sale.
Winners of this award will be eligible to sell a basket at the Market Animal Sale on Thursday, August 27. (This replaces the previous points basket)
The Junior Exhibitor includes 8th grade and under, while the Senior Exhibitor includes 9th grade and above.
To be eligible to sell a basket at the sale, the exhibitor must submit an application and essay by August 1st. The two winning exhibitors will be notified at least one week before the fair.
The first $100 earned from each basket will go entirely to the exhibitor, with any amount over $100 split 50/50 between the Market Animal Scholarship Fund and the exhibitor (only baskets may be sold, no alcohol may be included)
Grand Champion Market Animals at the 2025 Manitowoc County Fair
Buyers from the 2025 Sale
Thank you for supporting our youth!