Meramec Community Fair Livestock Youth

05/13/2026

Reminder if you do not get your poultry tested on May 17th you will not be able to show poultry at the fair. This is the only opportunity for testing.

Calling all Franklin County 4-H poultry and rabbit exhibitors! Join us on Sunday, May 17th at 3 p.m. at the J.C. Pavilion in Union (530 Clark Avenue) for the Small Animal & Poultry Clinic and Fun Show. There will be presentations on animal care & showmanship followed by a fun show. There will be attendance prizes and trophies awarded. Youth are encouraged to bring their animals. Anyone who plans to show poultry at Meramec Community Fair or Washington Town & Country Fair should plan to bring their birds for pullorum testing starting at 2 p.m. Testing is FREE but mandatory to show at the fairs. Contact the Franklin County MU Extension at 636-583-5141 for more information.

05/03/2026

One entry per child. Child and animals must both be dressed up. There is no sign ups online. We will just sort you right before the contest.

05/01/2026

HELLO FAIR TIME!!
The moment we have all been waiting for! Enrollment for the 2026 Meramec Livestock Youth Fair is OFFICIALLY open!! Please use the link below to sign in, and enroll!

Friendly Reminders:
1. Camping is a first enrolled, gets the spot! As we continue to grow, we are only able to house so many electric spots, but have a large availability for generators.

2. Please make sure you not only enroll your exhibitor, but ALSO enroll ALL projects they will be showing.

NEW THIS YEAR- This year we are happy to announce we now have online payment option! We will also continue to accept check/cash for enrollment!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Caitlin Lochner, or the 4-H Extension Office!

Link:

Registration for LIVESTOCK will be open from May 1, 2026 through June 19, 2026. 4-H ARCHERY registration will be open May 1 through May 30, 2026. 4-H BUILDING registration will be open May 15 through June 23, 2026.

04/14/2026

Mark your calanders livestock exhibitors!!
Lots of information gets shared at this meeting in regards to the fair, along with everyone helping to get our barns fair ready!!!

The countdown is on!!! Fair season is ALMOST upon us!

03/26/2026

Sam Williams Memorial Scholarship INTRODUCTION Created in memory of Sam Williams who served as a 4-H project leader for 34 years and assisted with county-wide activities. A $500 Scholarship to be awarded prior to the Meramec Community Fair Livestock Auction on Saturday in Sullivan Missouri. Pl...

03/12/2026

POULTRY EXHIBITORS 

 ⬇️⬇️IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW ⬇️ ⬇️

There will be NO pullorum testing at the Meramec Community Fair. Your ONLY option to get your birds tested will be on May 17th @ 2:00pm at the Union fair grounds.

Exhibitor does not have to be present to get birds tested.They could have a parent, a friend, a neighbor, etc. bring the birds, but they must know the exhibitor’s address and phone number for the paperwork. If exhibitors do not have their test done, they will not be able to show at the fair.

The testing is good for 3 months so it will cover all exhibitors for Washington and Sullivan shows!

03/12/2026

REMINDER!!
See all you hog, goat, & sheep kiddos on Saturday!

Be sure to mark your calendars and save these dates!!
We look forward to kicking off the 2026 Livestock season with you!

03/02/2026

Looking for a way to support your local youth?
Look no further!!
Here is a great opportunity to support our local Sullivan FFA Chapter through a delicious meal! A hand cut steak, baked potato, vegetable, salad, & dessert all for $30!
There will also be a silent & live auction- with many of these items being produced by their very own students!
If interested please contact an FFA memeber/student or the FFA Advisors at the High School!

Save the Date: March 14th!

02/04/2026

Hey everyone don’t forget we are adding a costume class on Thursday immediately following the rabbit and chicken shows!

Classes (you do not have to pre enter online):
1.rabbits/chickens
2.sheep/goats
3.beef
4.swine

One winner from each class will receive a banner. One overall winner will be selected and will receive a belt buckle sponsored by Sirkil Dubba-U Ranch

Here are some examples from other shows for inspiration!

01/27/2026

Steer Livestock Participants:
Update on Steer Weigh In!!
We will STILL have Weigh In TOMORROW from 5-7pm!
Please try to make it if able!

If you are NOT able to make it please do the following:

1. If you have intentions to show and sell at the fair but are not able to bring your steer, please still come to select your tag. If you are physically not able to be there, then you will need to have a representative draw a tag on your behalf.

2. Please have your FFA advisor or Project leader have your steer tagged by: February 15th
You will need to send a picture of your steer tagged to Sue Koch.

3. If your steer is not able to make the initial weigh in, then you will not be able to participate in the Rate of Gain contest. Your steer will still need to weigh a minimum of 1050 at final weigh in. The 2.25 rate of gain will not be an option, if you don’t make the minimum weight.

As always if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!
We appreciate your flexibility with us in navigating these cold and frigid temperatures.