SALE PRICES BY HEAD

All species of livestock will be sold by the head, not by the pound.

SPECIE ROTATION

Species will no longer be rotated, or mixed, throughout the sale order. While not specifically in this order, but as an example, all lambs will be sold, then all goats, then all beef, etc.

Species rotation is:
Small animals (rabbits, broilers and turkeys)
Goats
Beef
Lamb
Hogs

Meal wristbands can be purchased for $25 per wristband. Meal wristbands are good for one breakfast and one lunch plate (as supplies last).

NEW BUYERS

New buyers (i.e., you did not make a purchase in last year’s auction). New buyers can park inside Gate 10 off Newport Boulevard and enter the Fair through Orange Gate. Parking is $15 per vehicle; $30 for buses and limos.

RETURNING BUYERS

2025 buyers are automatically registered for this year’s auction and will be sent information directly. Last year’s buyers will be given two meal wristbands, valid for up to two meals each. Additional meal wristbands can be purchased for $25 per wristband for guests and new buyers.

How to Participate in Animal Purchasing Experience (in person)

 
Step 1

Fair admission tickets must be purchased online in advance and will not be available for purchase at the gate. Saturdays are busy and normally sell out, so be sure to buy your tickets now at ocfair.com/tickets!
• 2025 buyers will be sent two admission tickets.
• 2025 add-on contributors (over $100) will be sent one admission ticket.

Step 2

Register and check-in as a buyer on the Livestock Office patio on auction day. All buyers must have a mobile number available in order to register.

Important information

 
• NEW BUYERS (i.e. you did not make a purchase in last year’s auction)
New buyers can park inside Gate 10 off Newport Boulevard. and enter the Fair through Orange Gate. Parking is $15 per vehicle; $30 for buses and limos.

• RETURNING BUYERS
2025 buyers are automatically registered for this year’s auction and will be sent information for this year’s auction directly. Last year’s buyers are listed by first name and can pick up their packet with the sales book, bid paddle and two wristbands each with two complimentary meals. Additional guests must purchase meal wristbands at the Livestock Showring.

• ADD-ONS
Add-on contributions are online only; see instructions below on how to contribute to sellers.

• MEALS
Meal wristbands can be purchased for $25 per wristband.

• SPECTATORS (individuals not bidding)
Spectators do not need to register. Check out the auction on the sidelines of the Livestock Showring.

How to Participate in Add-On Contribution Experience (online only)

 
STEP 1

Visit the website for up-to-date information. On Sunday, July 26, the OC Fair Junior Livestock Auction will be available to view and start accepting add-ons. Add-ons can only be done online from July 26 through July 28 at 11:59 p.m. Add-on contributions will NOT be accepted in person.

STEP 2

Make an add-on contribution. Add-on participants must register as a new buyer. 
• Use the search bar to filter for the exhibitor you are looking for. 
• Indicate the add-on amount you want to pay ($20 minimum per lot) for your selected exhibitor.
• Keep track of your total add-ons. Near the top of your screen, you will see Buyer Totals with total cost of add-on amounts.

STEP 3

Make payment.
• Add-on contributions MUST pay online after completing your add-ons. Congratulations and thank you for supporting Orange County youth through the OC Fair Junior Livestock Auction.