ALL JUNIOR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS MUST TAKE QUALITY ASSURANCE TO SHOW AT THE FAIR -
See State Rule #1 under the Participation section:
In order to participate in a youth livestock program (excluding horse, cavies and dogs) at any California Fair, all exhibitors 9 years of age and older must obtain annual certification in the Youth for the Quality Car of Animals (YQCA) program or complete a comparable fair run program approved by the California Department of Food & Agriculture, Fairs & Expositions Branch. Those NOT CERTIFIED are NOT ELIGIBLE to participate at a California Fair.
There is a link below to the YQCA online course. You may email the certificate to michellee@sisqfair.com or bring a copy into the office before the deadline.

• Review the Department and Class Sections below (PDF's); they are online only - no hard copies available.
• Determine the Department, Divisions and Classes that you wish to enter. Print off the Department Section below that you are entering to see all classes available, rules and other pertinent information. If you do not see the class in the Junior Department, a Junior may enter into the Open Class/Department.
• Click on the "Enter Online" button on this web page.
• Create an account (a new one must be set up each calendar year). The account must be created by the individual who is entering the item (not the parent or representative).
  • If you are entering as a club or organization, enter the name of the club or organization NOT the individual.
• Include all classes that you wish to enter under your account. A credit card will be required if you are entering a class with an entry fee.
• Be sure to click "Checkout" or "Submit" for your entries to be processed. You should receive a confirmation email of the items entered. If you DO NOT receive this email confirmation, you need to go back into your account and double check that it was submitted. The entries will only be received by the fair if you have a confirmation email.
• By entering through the online system, you are acknowledging that there are no refunds of any fees that have been paid.
• BE SURE to have read all the rules (state and local), code of conduct and pertinent information in regards to your entry in the sections below. All Exhibitors will be responsible to abide by this information.
• ENTRY DEADLINE FOR ALL ENTRIES is FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025 BY 5:00 PM. All online entries must be submitted and confirmation received. Postmarks after the deadline will not be accepted (with the exception of the Horse Show).
• Any questions or concerns contact the fair office at (530) 842-2767 BEFORE the deadline.

AMERICAN = The American System of judging is based on all entries in a lot being judged against each other, and awards are one first, one second and one third placing etc.
DANISH = The Danish System of judging is basesd upon established standards of quality for each type of product. In this system, each exhibit is judged according to how well it meets that starndard rather than how it compares with other exhibits.

Sweepstakes cash awards will be given out to senior exhibitor and junior exhibitors for participating in the still exhibits departments. This award will given to the individuals that have received the most points for entries. Individuals are automatically entered into the sweepstakes program and will receive points for each 1st, 2nd and 3rd placing that they receive. The more you enter the better your chances are!!

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ALL Livestock Exhibitors, over the age of 9, bringing an animal to the fair MUST have Quality Assurance Training. Each exhibitor will NEED to turn in a copy of your online course completion certificate to the fair office prior to the closing of entries, July 19, 2024.

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STILL EXHIBITS: All still exhibits will be released from their respective buildings on the Monday after the fair from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Only special arrangements may be made with the Department Supervisor to pick up items on Sunday between 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. All exhibits left one week after the closing of the fair without fair staff approval will become property of the 10th DAA/Siskiyou Golden Fair and may be disposed of.

LIVESTOCK, INCLUDING SMALL ANIMALS: All livestock, including rabbits and poultry, will be released starting at 8:00 PM Sunday evening. The Livestock Supervisor will give all exhibitors a signed release form to get in or out of the livestock gate. Do not line up at the livestock gate without a signed release form. First preference will be given to out-of-state exhibitors and those traveling 60 miles or more. Animals will not be permitted to be led off the grounds. NO ANIMALS WILL BE RELEASED PRIOR TO 8:00 PM.