What the Duchesne County Fair Is
The Duchesne County Fair and Rodeo is a week of fair activities and entertainment at the Duchesne County Fair Grounds, 60 W 400 S, Duchesne. The most recent edition ran August 3 to 8, 2026. Its centerpiece for young exhibitors is the Duchesne County Junior Livestock Show, which crowns champions in market hogs, lambs, goats and beef and ends with the Jr. Market Livestock Sale, along with open breeding shows, bucket calves, and poultry and rabbits.
Who Can Enter
- Exhibitors must live in Duchesne County or attend a Duchesne County school.
- 4-H exhibitors enroll at 4h.zsuite.org and pay fees before animal tagging. FFA exhibitors must be members with advisor approval and complete enrollment and fees before tagging.
- Market divisions: Junior (age 8 and 3rd to 5th grade), Intermediate (6th to 8th) and Senior (9th to 12th), as of September 1, 2025.
- A maximum of two market animals, from one species or two.
- Ownership and daily care for at least 100 consecutive days for market beef and 60 for hogs, lambs and goats.
- Animals sold through another junior livestock sale are not eligible.
How It Works: The Week
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 3 | Poultry and rabbit check-in 11 a.m. to noon; youth showmanship at noon |
| Tue, Aug 4 | Weigh-in and check-in 8 to 10 a.m.; mandatory parent/exhibitor meeting at 11; knowledge test and junior judging at 11:30; open bucket calf show 2 p.m. |
| Wed, Aug 5 | Market hogs at 8:30 a.m., then lambs, then goats; beef follows, not before 2 p.m. |
| Thu, Aug 6 | Showmanship at 8:30 a.m. (hogs, lambs, goats), beef showmanship after 2 p.m.; seniors show first, then intermediates, then juniors |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Jr. Market Livestock Sale at 9 a.m.; grand and reserve champions sell first |
Online entries run June 1 to June 30. Open show times (breeding heifers, gilts, does, ewes and peewee classes) are tentative.
Weights and Species Rules
| Species | Weight range | Shrink |
|---|---|---|
| Hogs | 230 to 330 lb | 2% |
| Lambs | 100 to 170 lb | 2% |
| Goats | 50 to 110 lb | 2% |
| Beef | 1,000 to 1,700 lb | 3% |
Animals that miss weight can show in showmanship and prospect classes but not in market classes or the sale. Lambs must be slick shorn within a week of the show. Market goats must be meat breeds, de-horned or tipped, and shorn to 3/8 inch or less above knee and hock. Market beef must be de-horned and halter broke. Bucket calves are steers or heifers born January 1 to April 30. The dress code is a white collared shirt with a 4-H emblem, or FFA white shirt and tie with jacket or emblem; shorts, tank tops and open-toed shoes are not allowed. One positive drug test for an unapproved substance means disqualification.
Sale, Fees and Awards
The sale is Friday, August 7 at 9 a.m. Each exhibitor may sell one animal; two may sell only if both placed in the top ten of their species. A 4 percent commission applies to the total sale price including boosts. A $75 fee applies if a pen is left dirty and a protest costs $100 cash. Checks are mailed by the Duchesne County Auditor within 90 days after buyers pay. Awards include Premier Exhibitor in each species (100 points: market 20, showmanship 50, junior judging 10, knowledge test 10, record book 10) and an Outstanding Exhibitor recognition.
Where and How to Get There
Duchesne County Fair Grounds, 60 W 400 S, Duchesne. Beef weighs in at the wash racks on the southwest side, sheep and goats through the main back door to the warm-up arena, and hogs at the southeast wash racks. Park in the southeast lot only during fair week; a free county shuttle runs about every five minutes.
Questions
Can I enter poultry or rabbits?
Yes. They use the same grade divisions as market classes but are not eligible for the auction.
Do I get paid on sale day?
No. Checks are mailed within 90 days after buyers pay in full.
Official Links
- 2026 Duchesne Rule Book
- 2026 Duchesne County Fair schedule
- Mark your calendar: 2026 Duchesne County Fair
- Duchesne County 4-H
Utah County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows: The Essentials
Utah county fairs run from Washington County's April fair to Iron County in early September, with most in early to mid August, per USU Extension's 2026 fair schedule. Salt Lake County holds 4-H Discovery Days instead of a fair, and a few counties were still to be determined.
Livestock shows
Market animals compete on a regional circuit of junior livestock shows that ends at the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City. For 2026 the State Fair market show charged $25 per animal, with entries closing August 14, per the fair's page.
Tagging and age
Cattle must be tagged 100 days before a show and sheep, goats and hogs 60 days, and exhibitors must be 8 and in third grade, per Utah County's tagging page.
Next steps
Ask your county Extension office for your fair's premium book, entry deadlines and weigh-in rules.
Weigh-in, drug rules and sale terms vary by show, so read the rule book first.
Read the full guide: Utah County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
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