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2026 Official Premium Book

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ENTRY DEADLINES

August 1, 2025:
Online entries open for steers ONLY; entries close at 11:59 p.m. September 9, 2025.

September 3, 2025:
Online entries open for pullets; entries close at 11:59 p.m. September 30, 2025.
September 15, 2025:
Online entries open for market hogs; entries close at 11:59 p.m. October 15, 2025.
October 1, 2025:
Online entries open for all other species (dairy goats, beef, dairy, jackpots, poultry, rabbits and meat goats); entries close at 11:59 p.m. December 13, 2025.

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The 2026 South Florida Fair will be January 16 - FEBRUARY 1

To become an exhibitor or competitor at the Fair, all information, rules and regulations are included in the 2026 Official Premium Book, published here.

Please read all rules and regulations carefully, and feel free to contact our AGriBusiness & Community Relations Team at 561-790-5232 or (561) 790- 5229 with any questions. Also, please check your specific area’s entry deadlines.

Welcome from Commissioner Wilton Simpson

Welcome from the Fair's Board Chair & Fair CEO

Florida Department of Agriculture Rules

IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics

General Rules and Regulations for All Exhibitors

MANDATORY! Youth Livestock Show Ethics and Animal Care Workshop

Map & Directions to the Fair

South Florida Fair Officers & Directors

South Florida Fair Staff

Area Information & Resources

2026 Youth Market Steer and Hog Shows

Youth Market Steer Show

Youth Market Hog Show

W-9 Fillable PDF

Buyers Contact Form

BEEF CATTLE SHOWS

Florida Cattlemen's Association Premier Awards - Point Series

2026 Angus Open & Youth Shows

2026 AOB (Including Limousin) Open & Youth Shows

Open & Youth Beef Beefmasters Show

2026 Brahman Open & Youth Shows

2026 Brangus Open & Youth Shows

2026 Youth Beef Jackpot Show

W-9 Fillable PDF

Youth Livestock & Dairy Judging/Quiz Bowl Contests

SUBSTITUTION FORMS

Rabbit Substitution Form

Poultry Substitution Form

Dairy Goat Substitution Form

Dairy Cattle Substitution Form

Substitutions for up to two (2) animals will be accepted on the substitution form, detailing the deleted entries and the substituted animals. See details in specie specific exhibit rules and regulations.

This does NOT apply to market animals. If the exhibitor does not complete and return the appropriate paperwork by the specified date/time, the substitutions will not be accepted.

• Rabbits and Poultry (does not include Youth Pullet Project Program) Sunday, January 11, 2026

• Dairy Goats: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

• Dairy Cattle: Monday, January 26, 2026

MUST BE EMAILED BEFORE 5 P.M. to adriane@southfloridafair.com

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4-H and FFA Exhibitors: Effective July 1, 2024, Florida law mandates that their school recognize student participation in 4-H or Future Farmers of America (FFA) activities as excused absences. The legislative change ensures that any time missed due to involvement in these programs cannot be counted as unexcused absences, whether it involves a full day, part of a day or multiple days. To validate such absences, school principals or their designees may request documentation from 4-H or FFA representatives. This documentation proves the student’s participation in the respective activity or program.

This policy underscores the State’s commitment to supporting agricultural education and leadership development, recognizing the educational value these programs offer to students. Florida Statutes 1003.24 (5)

W-9 Fillable PDF

W-9 Fillable Form

2026 South Florida Fair Livestock Entry Process Flyer

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Livestock Entry Process Flyer

WHAT'S NEW THIS YEAR?

The South Florida Fair is full of time-tested traditions, but there’s always enough new things each year to keep the 17-day event fresh. Here’s a look at what’s new:

All pullets and Poultry Showmanship participants must register through Showorks. NO paper entries.
Mandatory Market Steer weigh-in, tag-in & DNA collection September 11, at the Okeechobee Livestock Market: 5 – 7 PM.
The use of Livestock Release Forms will be implemented.
The new time for the Sell-a-Bration of Champions Youth Market Auction is 4 PM on January 17.
Exhibitor will be disqualified for any animal mistreatment witnessed at any time
New shows for the 2026 Fair include a Meat Goat Jackpot Show and Beefmaster shows
The Ag-ceptional Showcases will feature the Careers & Trade Show and a Dairy Goats Expo
New procedures and consequences for exhibitors to verify Record Book work and completion: Please read carefully the rules under your specific area.