FLORIDA STATE FAIR
Poultry Show
Poultry 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 for entering the Open Purebred, Youth and Pre-Junior Poultry 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.
ATTENTION YOUTH POULTRY EXHIBITORS:
An Online Process will be used to sign up for Showmanship and the Ask Me Booth for the 2026 Florida State Fair. Please use the below links to select times for each event. Times will be selected on a first come, first serve basis. Registration will open on January 1st at 12 AM. Any changes, corrections or adjustments to the selected times slot may be made online during the active registration time frame or at Arrival/Check-in at the Fair.
Youth Poultry Ask Me Booth Sign Up
Youth Poultry Showmanship Sign Up
Show Information
Show Rules
Open Purebred Poultry and Waterfowl Show Rules
Youth Poultry and Egg Show Rules
Pre-Junior Poultry and Egg Show Rules
Registration
OPEN & YOUTH POULTRY SHOW REGISTRATION
The Youth Poultry and Pre-Junior Poultry registration deadline is December 12, 2025 and the Open Purebred Poultry registration deadline is January 5, 2026
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.
Downloads
Youth Poultry 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
Youth Poultry Scholarship in honor of Ronnie Reed
Youth Livestock Grant Application
Chapter/Club Appointed Showman Form
Ag Teacher / Extension Agent Participation Form
Upload Livestock Entry Documents (YQCA Certificate, etc.)