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Florida Gateway Fair Livestock

Name: Florida Gateway Fair Livestock
Address: 164 SW Mary Ethel Lane, Lake City, FL, 32025, US
Telephone: +13867528822
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05/04/2026

🚨 Important Dates for Hog/Wether Exhibitors 🚨

If you’re planning to show Hogs/Wethers in the 2026 Youth Livestock Show, make sure you mark your calendars! 🐖🐐

📌 Key registration deadlines!
Entry deadline - July 3rd
Late Entry deadline with $20 late fee- July 10th
Mandatory Tag In - July 11th, 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Don’t wait until the last minute—plan ahead and stay on schedule for a successful show season!

04/29/2026

🚨 Final Call for Steer Exhibitors 🐄

Late entries are due this Friday, May 1st by 4:00 PM ($20 late fee applies).

All steer exhibitors must attend MANDATORY Tag-In:
📍 Saturday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

No exceptions—please plan accordingly!

04/22/2026

Steer Exhibitors Reminder 🐄

Entries are due this Friday, April 24th, by 4:00 pm.

Any entries submitted after April 24th through May 1st will be considered late and will automatically incur a $20 late fee.

Don’t wait—get your entries in on time!

04/09/2026

🚨 Attention Exhibitors! 🚨

We are now using Showman for all fair management and entries. To reduce confusion, please follow these directions when registering your animals:

✅ Register for the Show and Showmanship – this is required for all entries.
✅ Entry Fees: $15.00 per animal; fees will be calculated per animal.

Please review your entries carefully to ensure animals are registered correctly. Proper registration helps the event run smoothly for everyone!

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the fair! 🐄🐖🐐

04/06/2026

•🚨 Important Dates for Steer Exhibitors 🚨

If you’re planning to show steers in the 2026 Youth Livestock Show, make sure you mark your calendars! 🐄

📌 Key registration deadlines!

Entry deadline - April 24th
Late Entry deadline with $20 late fee- May 1st
Mandatory Tag In - May 2nd, 7:00 am - 8:00 am

Don’t wait until the last minute—plan ahead and stay on schedule for a successful show season!

⚠️ Be sure to review the rules and schedule before completing your registration.
• Register: https://bit.ly/2026YouthLivestockRegistration
• 2026 Youth Livestock Rules: https://bit.ly/2026YouthLivestockRules
• Schedule of Events: https://bit.ly/2026YouthLivestockSchedule

04/03/2026

📅 LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS – IMPORTANT DATES 🐄🐖🐐

Attention all Steer, Hog, Wether, Beef Heifer & Doe exhibitors—please review the upcoming deadlines and requirements below:

🐄 STEERS
• Entries Due: April 24th by 4:00 PM
• Late Entries: April 25th – May 1st ($20 late fee applies)
• Mandatory Tag-In: Saturday, May 2nd 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

🐖 HOGS | 🐐 WETHERS
• Entries Due: July 3rd by 4:00 PM
• Late Entries: July 4th – July 10th ($20 late fee applies)
• Mandatory Tag-In: Saturday, July 11th 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

🐄 BEEF HEIFERS | 🐐 DOES
• Entries Due: August 21 by 4:00 PM
• Late Entries: August 22nd – August 28th ($20 late fee applies)

⏰ All deadlines are firm—no exceptions.
Please plan accordingly to avoid late fees

Stay tuned for individual reminders for each species!

Register: https://bit.ly/2026YouthLivestockRegistration
2026 Youth Livestock Rules: https://bit.ly/2026YouthLivestockRules
Schedule of Events: https://bit.ly/2026YouthLivestockSchedule

04/02/2026

📣 REGISTRATION OPEN 📣

Registration is now OPEN for the 2026 Youth Livestock Show at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds! 🐄🐖🐐

We’re excited to kick off another great year—whether you’re returning to the ring or joining us for the first time, we can’t wait to see you this season.

💻 Register now using the link below and secure your spot.

⚠️ Be sure to review the rules and schedule before completing your registration.
• 2026 Youth Livestock Rules:https://showman-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/1775054623018.pdf
• Schedule of Events:https://showman-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/1775054130514.pdf

🔗 Registration Link: https://showman.app/shows #/florida-gateway-youth-livestock-show-and-sale-a39e/

04/01/2026

Get ready for the 2026 Youth Livestock Show at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds! 🐄🐖🐐

We’re excited to welcome back our returning exhibitors and invite new participants to join us for another great year in the ring.

📌 Show information is now available:
• 2026 Youth Livestock Rules:https://showman-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/1775054623018.pdf
• Schedule of Events:https://showman-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/1775054130514.pdf

Take some time to review everything and start preparing for a successful show season!

👀 Stay tuned:
✔️ Registration link will be posted tomorrow
✔️ Full list of important registration dates coming Friday

03/21/2026

If anyone is looking for a steer for the 2026 fair , please reach out to Stephen Bailey or Kellie Brown

01/22/2026

At this time, there are plaques that remain unclaimed at the fairgrounds office. The deadline to turn in plaque receipts was Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

As of now, plaque receipts not yet turned in are considered late. A deduction of $25 per week is being applied to the exhibitor’s sale proceeds and will continue until:

- The plaque(s) are picked up and
- The plaque receipt has been turned in to the fairgrounds office

Please take care of this as soon as possible to avoid additional deductions.

Address

164 SW Mary Ethel Lane
Lake City, FL
32025

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13867528822

Website

http://www.floridagatewayfairgrounds.org/

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