2026 Harney County Youth Livestock Show & Auction

Welcome to the Harney County Youth Livestock Show & Auction!

You will use this website to register for all Harney County Youth Livestock Show & Auction (HCYLSA) events (including special events for non-exhibitors). By completing registration, you are acknowledging that you have read and agree to the 2026 Harney County Youth Exhibitors' Guide, as it pertains to the HCYLSA . If you have not reviewed this document, please do so now on this page: 2026 Harney County Youth Exhibitors' Guide.

Registration will be open from June 15 through August 15.

Age Classes:

Cloverbud (Small Animals) - 5-8 Years of Age on September 1, 2025

Peewee (Large Animals) - 6-8 Years of Age on September 1, 2025

Junior - 9-11 Years of Age on September 1, 2025

Intermediate - 12-14 Years of Age on September 1, 2025

Senior - 15 Years of Age on September 1, 2025 to Spring 2026 High School Graduate

To register for Harney County 4-H Fair (Dog, Horse, and Static), please log on to http://HarneyCounty4H.fairentry.com.

To register for Harney County Fair Open Static Classes, please log on to http://HarneyCountyStatic.fairentry.com.

For more information, check out the following websites:

Harney County Youth Livestock Show & Auction

Harney County 4-H

Harney County Fair

If you have any issues or questions concerning registration, please reach out to Autumn Toelle-Jackson at the OSU Extension Office, by calling 541-573-8384, emailing autumn.toellejackson@oregonstate.edu, or stop by the office at 450 N. Buena Vista Ave., Ste. #10, Burns, Oregon, in the basement of the Harney County Courthouse.

Hope to see you there!

2026 HCYLSA & 4-H Schedule of Events

(Event Dates and Times are Subject to Change)

Monday, June 15

HCYLSA & Harney County 4-H Fair Online Registration Opens (Required)

Saturday, July 11

Harney County 4-H Invitational Dog Show

Wednesday, July 15

Registration for Harney County 4-H Horse, Ranch Horse, & Western Gaming Closes

Friday, August 7 & Saturday, August 8

Harney County 4-H Horse & Western Gaming Fair

Saturday, August 15

Registration for HCYLSA, Dog 4-H Fair, and 4-H HEARTH (Static) Fair Closes

Tuesday, September 8

8:00 a.m.-8 p.m. Barn Open for Tack and Decorations in Assigned Locations
1:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Show – Everything Except Agility

Wednesday, September 9

7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Swine/Goat/Sheep Check-In
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 4-H HEARTH (Static) Exhibit Check-In
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Beef / Small Animal Check-In
12:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Show - Agility Only
1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 4-H HEARTH (Static) Exhibit Interviews
3:00 p.m. Livestock Judging Competition (Open to All) Organized by FFA
6:00 p.m. Dinner Provided by EOARC

Thursday, September 10

HCYLSA Area

7:00 a.m. HCYLSA Area Morning Flag Salute & Meeting (Required for All Exhibitors),
7:30 a.m. Judges' Meetings at Respective Show Rings (Large Animals)
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Little Hands Craft & Play Area Open (Open to all <9 Years Old) Organized by Harney County 4-H
11:30 a.m. Little Hands Sandwich Making Contest (Open to all <9 Years Old) Organized by Harney County 4-H
3:00 p.m. Educational Opportunity: Carcass Ultrasound Explained (Open to All)
4:00 p.m. Barnyard Olympics (Open to All) Organized by Harney County 4-H

Swine Ring

8:00 a.m. Swine Market, Swine Production

Goat/Sheep Ring

8:30 a.m. Goat Market, Sheep Market, Goat Production, Sheep Production

Beef Ring

9:00 a.m. Beef Market, Beef Production, Dairy Cattle Production, Dairy Cattle Showmanship

Small Animal Ring

12:30 p.m. Judges Meeting (Small Animals)
1:00 p.m. Small Animal Market Classes (Poultry, Rabbits), Rabbit Agility, Small Animal Costume Contest (Poultry, Rabbits, Cavies)

Swine Barn

4:00 p.m. Swine Ultrasounds, Goat Ultrasounds, Sheep Ultrasounds

*Market Class Order –Light, Medium, Heavy, Grand Champion Round, Feeder, Overweight (Swine Only), Bred & Owned

Friday, September 11

HCYLSA Area

7:00 a.m. Morning Flag Salute & Meeting (Required for All Exhibitors)
7:30 a.m. Judges' Meetings at Respective Show Rings (Large & Small Animals)
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Little Hands Craft & Play Area Open (<9 Years Old) Organized by Harney County 4-H
12:00 p.m. Large Animal Round Robin Showmanship (Grand Champions from Each Species)
1:30 p.m. Adult Showmanship Practice/Coaching
2:00 p.m. Adult Showmanship (Open to All 18+ Years Old) Organized by Harney County 4-H
3:30 p.m. Little Hands Stuffed Animal Showmanship (Open to All 3-8 Years Old) Organized by Harney County 4-H
5:00 p.m. Quiz Bowl (Open to all) Organized by Harney County 4-H

Swine Ring

8:00 a.m. Swine Showmanship, Beyond Barriers – Swine Showmanship Organized by Harney County 4-H

Goat/Sheep Ring

8:30 a.m. Meat Goat Showmanship, Dairy Goat Showmanship, Beyond Barriers – Goat Showmanship Organized by Harney County 4-H, Sheep Showmanship, Beyond Barriers – Sheep Showmanship Organized by Harney County 4-H

Small Animal Ring

8:30 a.m. Small Animal Production (Cavies, Rabbits, Poultry), Small Animal Showmanship (Cavies, Rabbits, Poultry), Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship (Grand Champion from Each Species), Beyond Barriers – Small Animal Showmanship Organized by Harney County 4-H

Beef Ring

9:00 a.m. Beef Showmanship, Beyond Barriers – Beef Showmanship Organized by Harney County 4-H

Beef Barn

9:15 a.m. Beef Ultrasounds (As Soon as Exhibitor's Showmanship is Completed)

**Showmanship Class Order – Senior, Intermediate, Junior, Grand Champion Round, Peewee/Cloverbuds

Saturday, September 12

HCYLSA Area

8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Little Hands Craft & Play Area Open (Open to All <9 Years Old) Organized by Harney County 4-H
12:00 p.m. HCYLSA Buyer’s Lunch Organized by Harney County 4-H

Auction Ring

2:00 p.m. Livestock Auction - Sale Order: Rabbits, Swine, Poultry, Sheep, Goats, Beef

Livestock Barns

7:00 p.m. Removal of Non-Market Animals (Recommended)
7:00 p.m. Removal of Stall Decorations/Tack (Recommended) – Leave Stall Cards for All Animals Remaining in the Barn

Sunday, September 13

HCYLSA Area