August 9-15, 2026

Fair Entry

Everything exhibitors need to know about entering projects, livestock, and exhibits at the 96th Annual Branch County Fair.

All entries must be submitted by June 30th, 2026

Fair Entry Workshop

If you are in need of fair entry assistance call 517-278-5367. Our office will be open on Thursday, June 18th from 4:00–7:00 pm to assist.

2026 Livestock Tag-In Dates

  • Beef

    March 7th: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

    March 14th: 8:00 am - 10:00 am

  • Dairy Starter, Goats & Sheep

    April 18th: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

    April 25th: 8:00 am - 10:00 am

  • Equine Mandatory Horse Pre-Check & Body Condition

    April 18th: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

    April 25th: 8:00 am - 10:00 am

    *Bring your horse with you*

  • Swine-Self Tag-Contact Club Leader

    April 18th-26th, 2025

    Superintendents MUST have all paperwork turned into the Fair Office 

    April 27th, 2026

2026 August Livestock Weigh-In Times

Friday, August 7th

3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Small Animals, Branch Bud Small Animals & Barnyard Small Animals

Saturday, August 8th

8:00 am – 2:00 pm

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Youth Dairy, Beef Breeding & Market, Starter Calf, Sheep, Goats, Swine and Horses

livestock weight requirements on entry day & days on feed

Weight Requirements at Check-In

Starter Calves

650

LB MAX

Beef

970

LB MIN

Beef Feeders

370 – 600

LB RANGE

Sheep

85

LB MIN

Goats

60

LB MIN

Starter Calves
650 LB MAX

Days on Feed

April 18th – August 8th

112 days

April 25th – August 8th

105 days

Beef
970 LB MIN

Days on Feed

March 7th – August 8th

154 days

March 14th – August 8th

147 days

Swine
230 LB MIN

Days on Feed

April 18th

112 days

April 19th

111 days

April 20th

110 days

April 21st

109 days

April 22nd

108 days

April 23rd

107 days

April 24th

106 days

April 25th

105 days

April 26th

104 days