It’s a proud moment for young livestock exhibitors when they walk into the sale ring with their animal at the Solano County Fair Junior Livestock Auction.  When the prized animals are sold, the rewards for a year of long, hard work are realized.

A livestock project is one of the most valuable tools for teaching responsibility to any youth in society today.

The Junior Livestock Auction provides the opportunities for a return on the exhibitor’s investment and the culmination of a unique business experience.  Your support of this auction allows you the opportunity to recognize their efforts and encourage these youngsters.  We welcome your participation as a buyer at the 2011 Solano County Fair.

BE A PART OF IT . . . ON SALE DAY

Each prospective buyer will receive a buyer’s credential for admission to the fairgrounds.  Upon arrival, for your convenience, sale catalogs will be available, listing all animals in order of sale, their weights and the owner’s name.  Be sure to pick up a buyer’s number at the sale desk. 

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As each animal enters the ring, the auctioneer will ask for bids in CENTS PER POUND for beef, goats, swine and sheep.  Quail, rabbits, chickens, turkeys, ducks, and pheasants are sold by the lot (or pen).  When a buyer bids on a pen they are bidding on the entire lot/pen. 

When the animal of your choice enters the ring simply raise your buyer’s number.  If you need help bidding, ask one of the ring men for assistance.  The bidding will continue until the highest bid is reached.  The highest bidder gets the animal.

Whether or not you buy, your bidding will help the sale.  After buying, a runner will present you with an Auction Sales Agreement.  At this time, you must indicate the disposition of the animal.  Your choices are:

DISPOSITION CHOICES FOR
BEEF, GOATS, SWINE AND SHEEP 

CUSTOM PROCESSING.  The animal will be processed, inspected and delivered to one of the butcher shops in the area.  You will need to indicate your preference of butcher shops and make arrangements with them for cutting instructions. 

Any animal that is left over 60 days at a butcher shop may be disposed of at the discretion of that shop.
If you purchase a custom processed animal, a harvesting fee will be included in your invoice.

OR

RESALE.    Animals that are bought by individuals who do not desire the meat will be resold at market price.  You will be billed for the difference between the market price and your bill.

THERE IS NO LIVE ANIMAL PICKUP ON BEEF, GOATS, SHEEP OR SWINE

The Solano County Fair will be acting as cashier for the sale and will be set up to accept your payment during and following the sale.

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