What the Large Animal Sale Is
The Fulton County Junior Fair Large Animal Sale is the big livestock auction on the last day of the Fulton County Fair in Wauseon. In 2026 it was Thursday, September 10, at 9 a.m. in the Sale Arena at the fairgrounds, 8514 OH-108, Wauseon, Ohio 43567. Hogs, sheep, goats, steers and feeder calves sell, along with the gallon of milk. A small animal sale the evening before covers chickens, turkeys, horse items and rabbits.
Order of Sale
| Sale | Date and time (2026) | What sells |
|---|---|---|
| Large animal | Thursday, September 10, 9 a.m. | Hogs, gallon of milk, sheep (market and born and raised), Boer and dairy goats, steers (dairy, beef and born and raised), feeder calves (dairy and beef) |
| Small animal | Wednesday, September 9, 6 p.m. | Chickens, turkey, horse items, rabbits (fryers and roasters) |
How the Sale Works
This is a Buyer Contribution (Premium) Sale. It is open to individuals, groups and businesses. Bidding starts at $0, and the current bid reflects only the bidders' contributions. Bidders do not purchase the animal. All proceeds go to the individual 4-H and FFA exhibitors. All bidding takes place in person.
Bidding as a Buyer
- Every bidder must complete a bidder registration form and receive a new bid number.
- Forms were due by September 8, 2026, by email, mail or drop-off at the fair office. They are also available on sale day.
- Anyone who cannot attend can contribute through an add-on.
Add-Ons
An add-on is a premium gift to a qualifying exhibitor, and add-ons start at $25. They can be mailed with the Add-On Form, with the check payable to "Fulton County Jr. Livestock Sale," or made online through the link on the fair's website. Add-ons must be paid and received by the close of sale on September 20, 2026, to be included in the exhibitor's support check. Gallon of Milk and Horse Project add-ons are split evenly among the members rather than given individually.
Rabbits
A rabbit cull buyer is available right after the rabbit sale in the Fulton County OSU Extension Office parking lot. The buyer weighs the rabbits and pays per pound on site.
What Exhibitors Get
Every dollar bid goes to the exhibitor. Premiums are paid to the 4-H and FFA exhibitors through a support check after the sale. The sale catalog is available as a PDF on the fair's website.
Where
Sale Arena, Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 OH-108, Wauseon, Ohio 43567.
Questions
Do I take the animal home if I bid?
No. Bidders do not purchase the animal; they contribute to the exhibitor.
Can I bid without being there?
Not by bidding, but you can send an add-on by mail or online.
Who do I call?
The Fulton County Fair office, 419-335-6006, open Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Official Links
- Fulton County Fair livestock auction: schedule, bidder form, add-ons and catalog
Ohio County Fairs and Junior Livestock Shows: The Essentials
Ohio's 2026 fair season listed 94 county and independent fairs plus the Ohio State Fair, running from the Paulding County Fair on June 6 to the Fairfield County Fair ending October 17, per Spectrum News.
State fair
The Ohio State Fair ran July 29 to August 9 in Columbus, and its preliminary livestock schedule put the Sale of Champions on August 9.
Rules and dates
Statewide, market animal exhibitors must finish Quality Assurance at least 45 days before the show, and leasing market animals is not allowed, per the livestock rules overview. Ownership and tagging dates vary by county. Lucas County, for example, set a January 1 ownership date for market beef, per its livestock rules.
Next steps
Ask your county Extension office or FFA advisor for your fair book, tagging dates and sale rules. Weights and entry limits differ by fair, and Pickaway County, for instance, caps exhibitors at 10 animals with no more than 5 market animals. Put QA, tagging and registration dates on one calendar the day you receive them.
Read the full guide: Ohio County Fairs and Junior Livestock Shows
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Fulton County Fair
Wauseon in northwest Ohio holds this seven-day September fair, with harness racing and a two-part Junior Fair livestock auction. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sept. 4 to Sept. 10, 2026.
8514 OH-108, Wauseon, OH 43567 | 419-335-6006 | Organizer: Fulton County Agricultural Society Official event details - Fulton County Junior Fair Small Animal Sale
Junior fair exhibitors sell chickens, turkeys, rabbits and horse items to local buyers at the Fulton County Fair sale arena in Wauseon. Held each year; the most recent sale was September 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
8514 OH-108, Wauseon, OH 43567 | 419-335-6006 | Organizer: Fulton County Fair Junior Fair Official event details - Wayne County 4-H Recognition Banquet
Annual banquet honoring Wayne County 4-H members and volunteers, held Nov. 12, 2026 in the Event Center at the fairgrounds.
- Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
The 107th Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting brought members to downtown Columbus for two days. Held each year; the most recent dates were December 11-12, 2025.
- Wayne County 4-H Beef Weigh-In
Market beef project members weigh in at the Coliseum on the Wayne County fairgrounds; Jan. 24 was the weather makeup date. Held each year; the most recent date was Jan. 10, 2026.
Wooster, OH Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.