What the Tillamook County 4-H and FFA Fair Is
The Tillamook County 4-H and FFA County Fair is a four-day youth fair at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. Members show dairy, beef, sheep, swine, meat goats, rabbits, cavies and poultry, enter exhibit hall projects, compete in showmanship, and sell market animals through the Tillamook Junior Livestock Auction. The most recent edition ran August 5-8, 2026. Posted dates for the next fair are August 11-14, 2027.
Who Can Enter and Rules
- Members must be enrolled in 4-H by April 1 and submit animal leases by that date.
- YQCA certification goes to the 4-H office by June 1.
- Fair entries open May 13 and close at midnight July 1; all entries are completed online. Entry changes go through the online update request form.
- Stall requests are due July 9.
- Exhibitors follow the Exhibitor Expectations, 4-H Guidelines, Fair SOP, codes of conduct for participants and adults, and a new 2026 dress code. Violations can lead to removal from the program or the fair.
How the Week Works (2026 Edition)
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| July 18 | Horse Fair |
| July 29-30 | Small animal and large animal exhibitor setup |
| August 1 | Club decorating starts; exhibit hall judging |
| August 4 | Animal move-in; Animal Science Quizbowl at 7 p.m., Livestock Pavilion |
| August 5 | First day: auction classes, dairy conformation, rabbit and cavy show |
| August 6 | Showmanship classes, poultry show, dairy showmanship |
| August 7 | Conformation classes and the Junior Livestock Auction |
| August 8 | Master Showmanship and awards |
The Junior Livestock Auction
The auction is run by the Tillamook County Junior Livestock Auction Committee (JLAC), a separate nonprofit now marking 45 years of support for local youth. In 2026 it took place Friday, August 7 in the show ring of the 4-H and FFA Pavilion: buyer check-in at 3 p.m., buyers dinner at 4 p.m. and the auction at 5 p.m. 4-H and FFA members who raised market beef, sheep, swine, goats, rabbits or poultry sell. Buyers can purchase an animal, with JLAC coordinating processing, or give an add-on contribution to individual exhibitors without buying an animal. Add-ons go through the buyer portal from Thursday, August 6 at 5 p.m. until Friday, August 14 at 5 p.m.
Animal Science Quizbowl
Teams of four, mixing seniors, intermediates and juniors, answer 45 buzzer-style multiple-choice questions on all 4-H animal science species, two minutes per question. Sign up under Exhibit Hall Contests, division Livestock Quizbowl, or form a team on the day. First, second and third place receive awards.
Awards and Fees
Awards are presented August 8 with Master Showmanship. The Tillamook County 4-H Association supports county fair awards, raising over $4,000 annually. No entry or auction participation fees are published. Fairgrounds camping is $182 with power or $132 without (each includes a $7 card fee), with RV sites including a free season parking pass for a minimum five-night stay; extra season parking is $20 and barn parking $50. Camping and parking payments are accepted July 15 (8 a.m.) through July 17 (5 p.m.). Dorm meal tickets for 4-H members and family must be bought by July 10.
Questions
Do I have to declare a horse?
The horse declaration is no longer required.
Who do I call?
The Tillamook County Fairgrounds office, 503-842-2272, handles camping, parking and payment.
Official Links
Oregon County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows: The Essentials
Oregon county fairs are where most 4-H and FFA exhibitors show and sell market animals. Each fair has its own book, but a few patterns hold.
Timing
Northeast Oregon fairs cluster from late July into early September, per a regional byway listing. The 2026 Oregon State Fair ran August 28 to September 7 in Salem, per KPTV.
Rules to watch
Union County's 2026 fair book requires 4-H enrollment by February 1, YQCA training, 60 days of care for sheep, goats and swine, and 120 for steers. Only blue and red ribbon animals sell, with a 4 percent commission.
State Fair
At the state level, the Oregon State Fair 4-H handbook says market hogs, steers, goats, lambs, rabbits and chickens go home with the exhibitor rather than selling, and 4-H animals need a YQCA certificate at check-in, per the combined fair book.
Next steps
Get your county fair book from the Extension 4-H office and mark every deadline. Dates and weights change each year.
Read the full guide: Oregon County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
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