Youth Livestock Expo

04/10/2026

🎉 NEW for 2026! 🎉

The Erie County Agricultural Society is excited to introduce the ECAS Market Show Series — a brand-new point series designed to recognize and reward exhibitors competing in our April & May Jackpot Shows, as well as the Youth Livestock Expo during the Fair in August! 🐑🐖🐄

Participants will have the opportunity to earn additional prizes and premiums throughout the series.

✅ FREE to register
📅 Deadline to sign up: May 15

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something new and exciting this season!

👉 Full rules and details available on our website: www.ecfair.org/yle

Email all questions to [email protected]

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

‼️ Tonight! ‼️

If you plan to show livestock at the Erie County Fair in 4-H, FFA, Open Class, or Youth Livestock Expo (YLE), you'll want join in on this!

Get the link below 👇
https://cornell.zoom.us/.../register/VXVnhMbmSa66S0b9V3FwlA

📣 Attention Livestock Exhibitors! 📣

If you plan to show livestock at the Erie County Fair in 4-H, FFA, Open Class, or Youth Livestock Expo (YLE), you'll want to attend this!

Exhibitors who participate at any New York State Fair are also encouraged to attend. Join us as we review the Animal Health Requirements for New York State Fairs ahead of the upcoming Fair season.

Note: The Date has been rescheduled from April 6 to April 8!

Mark your calendars:
📅 Wednesday, April 8
⏰ 7:00 PM
🔗 Register here: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/VXVnhMbmSa66S0b9V3FwlA

Stay informed and make sure you’re ready for the 2026 fair season!

03/24/2026

National Ag Day has us reminiscing about the Grand Drive… Join us in August and you will get your time to shine in the spot light! ✨✨✨

03/14/2026

📣 Attention Livestock Exhibitors! 📣

If you plan to show livestock at the Erie County Fair in 4-H, FFA, Open Class, or Youth Livestock Expo (YLE), you'll want to attend this!

Exhibitors who participate at any New York State Fair are also encouraged to attend. Join us as we review the Animal Health Requirements for New York State Fairs ahead of the upcoming Fair season.

Note: The Date has been rescheduled from April 6 to April 8!

Mark your calendars:
📅 Wednesday, April 8
⏰ 7:00 PM
🔗 Register here: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/VXVnhMbmSa66S0b9V3FwlA

Stay informed and make sure you’re ready for the 2026 fair season!

02/03/2026

👋 Miss us?

It’s been a while! We’ve been busy getting things ready for the 2026 Erie County Fair, and it’s officially time to start planning your YLE season. Entry information for the Youth Livestock Expo is now available!

With $30,000 in premiums, $10,000 in scholarship opportunities, and our red-carpet-style Grand Drive to close it all out, YLE 2026 is shaping up to be another unforgettable year in the ring.

🗓️ Entries open online April 1 and close August 1, 2026
🎉 Mark your calendars for the Grand Drive: Friday, August 21 at 6 PM

YLE entry info 👉 www.ecfair.org/yle

11/28/2025

THANKFUL for our amazing YLE exhibitors—past, present, and future. 🤍

Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃🍁

09/23/2025

🍁Enjoy our Facilities and Staff? Join us in Hamburg, NY! October 10th-12th.🍁

08/26/2025

THANK YOU!💙

To the sponsors, breeders and amazing exhibitors — The 2025 Youth Livestock Expo at the Erie County Fair was a huge success because of YOU!

Your passion, dedication, hard work, and heart made it truly an unforgettable event. We’re so grateful to each and everyone of you!

All ring shots and backdrops were captured by Megan Anderson Photography and are now available to view and order at www.meganandersonphoto.com

08/16/2025

TOMORROW! 🥞✨
Join us for Breakfast with Champions on Sunday, August 17 at 9:00am in the Buffalo Raceway Clubhouse. This special event celebrates the Erie County Agricultural Society scholarship winners, along with this year’s 4-H, FFA, and Youth Livestock Expo Champions.

👉 Grab your tickets now www.ecfair.org/breakfastwithchampions

08/16/2025

Reminder to those who qualified the auction will take place Saturday, August 16 at 11:30am inside the Showplex!