WHO CAN SHOW/SELL AT THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIR?
Youth exhibitors must reside in Ingham County or attend an Ingham County School District to participate in the Ingham County Fair.
Youth not meeting the primary residency requirement may be eligible to exhibit livestock by providing documentation confirming that they, or an immediate family member (parent, legal guardian, or sibling), have a history of showing livestock at the Ingham County Fair prior to 2026.
Non-Ingham County residents who have not shown at the Ingham County Fair prior to 2026 can apply to the Ingham County Junior Livestock Association to exhibit livestock at the Ingham County Fair.
Applications are due 1/1/2026 and can be found HERE.
Youth exhibitors must also be enrolled in a club including but not limited to 4-H, FFA, Scouts, sports teams, school clubs or religious organizations where the headquarters for the club are located within Ingham County and are registered with the Fair Office.
New Club Registrations Due 3/15/2026 and can be found HERE.
ICJLA Meetings are held at the Ingham County Fairgrounds Community Building and begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.