Florida State Fair
Dairy Show
Dairy Show
All You Need To Know
We are thrilled that you are interested in the 2026 Florida State Fair.
In this section, we have assembled all the information you will need to enter the Open and Youth Dairy Shows. We encourage you to check out all the information for any show or shows you plan to enter.
All students that are entered in the 2026 Florida State Fair Youth Show must complete the Youth Livestock Show Ethics and Animal Care Workshop to show an animal at the Florida State Fair. Youth exhibiting at other fairs should check that specific fair’s rules for ethics qualifications. The last workshop offered for exhibitors showing at the Florida State Fair will be held on January 19, 2026.
Show Information
Show Rules
Registration
OPEN & YOUTH DAIRY SHOW REGISTRATION
The Open & Youth Dairy registration deadline is December 5, 2025
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND PAID ONLINE.
Hand-delivered or mailed entries WILL NOT be accepted for the 2026 Fair.
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 15TH
Signature Page
**Please Note: The Signature Page MUST be uploaded to the below link, emailed, faxed or mailed by time of corresponding entry due date to qualify for full points for the Achievement Premium program.
Upload Livestock Entry Documents (Signature Page for Youth Online Entries, Animal Registration Papers, YQCA Certificate, etc.)
Need help registering On-Line? Check out these two tutorials.
How to Submit an Open Livestock Online Entry – COMING SOON
How to Submit a YOUTH Livestock Online Entry – COMING SOON
Show Catalog Information - Coming February 2026
Youth Dairy Showmanship
Open Ayrshire
Open Brown Swiss
Open Guernsey
Open Holstein
Open Jersey
Youth Ayrshire
Youth Brown Swiss
Youth Guernsey
Youth Holstein
Youth Jersey
Downloads - COMING SOON
Youth Dairy Show Schedule of Events
Champion of Champions Competition Information
On-Line General Record Book by ZSuites
Record Book – “I Searched” Project
On-Line Record Book Flyer (with instructions on setting up account)
Educational Poster “How To” Video
Presentation Video Information
Presentation Video Online Entry Form
Youth Dairy Pride Award
Youth Livestock Grant Application
Chapter / Club Appointed Showman Form
Ag Teacher / Extension Agent Participation Form
Upload Livestock Entry Documents (Signature Page for Youth Online Entries, Animal Registration Papers, YQCA Certificate, etc.)