By bidding and buying at the sales, you are helping to support the positive activities of the youth of the Delaware County community. By having projects that are sold at the sales, youth learn time management, responsibility, and how to provide a quality food product for consumers. Participation in the sales also supports Delaware County’s agricultural economy, both present and future.

As a buyer, you are generating exposure for your business or organization through the display of your logo during the sale, signage in the barns during the fair, and in the thank you ads.

No, the Delaware County Junior Fair Sales are premium bid sales. Your bid/purchase is the premium the exhibitor receives over the stated market price. However, if you want the meat from the animal you can purchase it by paying market price and processing.

Of course, the grand champion and reserve champions animals usually sell for more but the typical animals ranged from $400 to $1,700 for goats, $350 to $1,400 for rabbits, $250 to $2,100 for poultry, $1,700 to $3,000 for steers, $550 to $1,400 for Feeders, $700 to $7,000 for pigs, $500 to $2,000 for lambs, and $550 to$1,000 for baked goods in 2023. It is hoped that prices increase each year.

They are also premium bids. However, you do receive the item at no additional charge. Baked Goods ranged between $550 and $1,000 in 2023. They, like the grand champion and reserve champion animals, include a picture of the buyer and exhibitor that will be used for publicity purposes.

 Call 740-362-3851 with your name, address, email address, and phone number.  In early September, you will receive a Bidders’ packet. It will include passes for the fair along with other sale information. It will also include information about the complimentary Bidders’ Dinner held prior to the sales starting at 5:00 pm. These dinners include samples of the products that will be auctioned off that evening.

The 2024 sales are on Tuesday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 18 starting at 6:00 pm. The order of the sale on Tuesday will be Baked Goods, Dairy Products, Rabbits, Poultry, and Beef. Wednesday is Goats, Lambs, and Pigs.

Consider joining the Delaware County Junior Fair Buyers Club. It is a pool of dollars from individuals, organizations, and businesses that believe in the importance of the sales. An application is available on this website.