Auction
Youth Livestock Auction
Join us for the Cass County Fair Youth Livestock Auctions, where hardworking youth exhibitors showcase the best of their livestock projects. This annual tradition provides a unique opportunity to support local 4-H and FFA members while purchasing high-quality, locally raised animals. Whether you’re a longtime buyer or new to the auction, your participation directly benefits the dedication and efforts of these young exhibitors.
THURSDAY AUCTION
July 31, 2025
10:00 AM
Large Livestock Sale Order
Swine
Dairy Feeder
Milk
Beef
Lambs
SATURDAY AUCTION
August 2, 2025
9:00 AM
Small Livestock Sale Order
Eggs
Poultry
Goats
Rabbits
How it Works
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Champion & Reserve Champion market animals must sell. Other market animals may be sold at the exhibitor’s discretion.
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Animals must be well-finished to be eligible for sale (determined by the judge).
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Exhibitors may sell up to 4 animals on Thursday and up to 3 on Saturday (species limits apply).
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All animals are sold by weight (Thursday) or per lot (Saturday).
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A small commission fee is deducted from sales to support fair operations, insurance, and promotion.
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Buyers will receive an auction invoice, and payments are processed through the Cass County Fair Association.
SALE BILLS
Swine
Dairy Feeder
Milk
Beef
Lamb
Eggs
Chicken
Duck
Turkey
Geese
Goat
Rabbit
FAQs
WHY BE AN AUCTION BUYER?
Our exhibitors spend a lot of time and hard work to bring their projects to the fair. Your auction purchase not only lets them know what a great job they’ve done, it also helps offset their expenses.
BEING A BUYER AT THE AUCTION IS EASY!
The Cass County Fair Livestock Auctions are a chance for exhibitors to earn money from the animals they have raised and prepared for the shows. The sale depends on the participation of buyers who are willing to invest in the future of the Cass County Fair exhibitors.
WHY WOULD I WANT TO BE A BUYER?
Being a buyer is great advertising for your business, and you are supporting a great cause! Exhibitors truly appreciate and remember their buyers, and they are future consumers and investors.
WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE SALE TAKE PLACE?
The large animal livestock auction will be held on Thursday, August 1st in the show and sale arena. It will begin at 10 am and will end when all the animals have been sold. The order of sale is as follows: Swine, Dairy Feeders, Milk, Beef, Lambs.
The small animal livestock auction will be held on Saturday, August 3rd in the show and sale arena. It will begin at 9 am and the sale order is Eggs, Poultry, Goats, Rabbits.
CAN I DONATE TO AN EXHIBITOR IF I DON’T WANT TO BUY A WHOLE ANIMAL?
Yes, you certainly can. You can make a tax deductible contribution directly to the exhibitor without purchasing an animal. The amount of your choosing is added on to the exhibitor’s sale amount. You may contact the auction office in person or by phone (269) 445-8265 during either auction to add any amount to the exhibitor’s sale amount.
THAT SOUNDS GREAT, BUT WHAT IF I CAN’T BE AT THE AUCTION?
That’s fine. If you wish to participate but are unable to attend, please email the fair at casscountyfair@gmail.com or contact Gail Peterson (269-591- 2206), Dean Hass (269-506-9067) or the auction office (269-445-8265) during fair week. Give us the name of the exhibitor, the animal you wish to bid on, the amount you would be willing to spend, and any other instructions you would like to be followed. We will take care of the rest!
HOW DO I REGISTER TO BE AN AUCTION BUYER?
The livestock sale is an auction. You will be required to possess a buyer’s number in order to bid on and/or purchase an animal. You must register in person on the day of the sale. You will be asked to select an option for the processing of your animal, should you happen to purchase one. Once you have checked in and filled out the form, you will be given:
Buyer Number
Sale Booklet
Two (2) tickets for the buyer dinner/breakfast
The sale booklet will list the name of each exhibitor and their animal in the order that they will be sold.
AUCTION PAYMENTS
***All buyers are encouraged to check out and receive invoices before leaving the fairgrounds on sale day***
Prompt payment is greatly appreciated by our exhibitors. They don’t receive payment for their animals until 90% of the sale proceeds have been remitted to the Cass County Fair.
HOW DO I PAY FOR MY AUCTION PURCHASE?
Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, credit/debit card. There is a 3% Convenience Fee on all credit card transactions. Exhibitors greatly appreciate prompt payment the day of the sale.
ARE MY PAYMENTS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
Purchases at the Cass County Fair Livestock Auctions are deductible to the extent that the cost of the animal exceeds market value.