Sale of Champions

For the 2022 California State Fair, due to the lingering impacts of the COVID Pandemic we will not be holding a Sale of Champions. We know that this will come as an enormous disappointment to some, not only to our exhibitors, buyers and industry professionals who look forward to attending the Sale of Champions each year, but also to our agricultural community.

This is not a decision we have taken lightly and there were key concerns that have caused us to make this decision at this time. Rather than cancel our State-wide competition this summer, we will be paying higher premiums to the exhibitors of the Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and the remaining two market animals. Exhibitors will still receive the traditional California State Fair regalia such as banners and buckles. Since this will not be a terminal show, winning exhibitors will be able to show their quality animals at other livestock events.

This year we will host a Livestock Awards Ceremony on Monday, July 18 and Wednesday, July 27 at the Tractor Supply Co. Big Barn.