The project enrollment deadline is May 1st, and enrollment must be done through 4-H Online. Respective tagging/weighing deadlines must be met.
PLEASE read carefully for changes!
Required Weigh/Tag Dates to Exhibit at the Butler County Fair
For market beef, commercial heifers, and bucket calves.
Saturday, February 27, 2027 - More information coming soon!
For bucket calves, swine, sheep, and meat goats.
Monday, April 26, 2027 - More information coming soon!
Tagging Options
2027 tagging options for Small Animals and Beef will be posted once available!
Livestock Forms
Required to exhibit at the Butler County Fair. All necessary forms are due to the Butler County Extension Office by May 31st, 2027, at 5:00 p.m., via mail, email, or electronically.
Required for all animal exhibitors, except for horses. Both paper and electronic forms will be accepted for 2027.
Required for all exhibitors showing a market animal. Both paper and electronic forms will be accepted for 2027.
- 4-H Grade Dairy Cattle or Leasing Identification Form
- Required for all exhibitors showing dairy cattle
- Market Dairy Wether Identification Form
- Required for all exhibitors showing a market dairy wether
- Kansas 4-H Horse Identification Certificate
- Required for all horse exhibitors
YQCA
- YQCA is REQUIRED for ALL animal exhibitors, including beef, sheep, swine, meat & dairy goats, and all bird exhibitors. The only exception will be horse exhibitors
- Refer to the YQCA tab for more information.
- Poultry Testing
- Testing is not currently required for the Butler County Fair. For information about the Kansas State Fair testing policy, please contact the Extension Office.