Calaveras County Fair | May 14-17, 2026 | Angels Camp, CA
Junior Livestock Information
The Calaveras County Fair requires each Junior Livestock Exhibitor to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certification annually in order to exhibit at the Calaveras County Fair. YQCA certification must be completed and submitted by the date set by the fair.
- Calaveras County Fair Website
- 4-H Equine Lease Agreement (PDF, 353.1 KB)
- 4-H Equine Lease Agreement Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 412.9 KB)
- YQCA Website
California Department of Food and Agriculture
- CDFA Fairs & Expositions
- State Rules for California Fairs
- CDFA’s Agreement Between 4-H Youth Development Program, Future Farmers of America, and Grange
- CDFA Animal Health
- Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) Practice Model – Youth Agriculture
Livestock Project Transfer
At the beginning of the year, youth must choose in which organization they will carry their ownership/entrepreneurial project (i.e., project animal). The Livestock Project Transfer Form that should be used when project animal transfers are taking place between organizations; 4-H, FFA, Grange, or Independent. The form and policy regarding project transfers is outlined in the 4-H Policy Handbook Chapter 7, IV, E Animal Ownership. Youth who transfer their animal project from 4-H to another organization may continue to stay involved in a 4-H leadership capacity within the same project.
Livestock Project Transfer Form (PDF, 186.6 KB)
4-H Age Divisions
- Primary 4-H Members - 5 years to 8 years old as of December 31st of the program year
- Junior 4-H Members - 9 years to 10 years old as of December 31st of the program year
- Intermediate 4-H Members - 11 years to 13 years old as of December 31st of the program year
- Senior 4-H Members - 14 years to 19 years old as of December 31st of the program year