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Junior Livestock Auction

Words of Welcome

Our Junior Livestock Auction represents months of dedication, countless hours of hard work, and considerable investment by these 4-H and FFA exhibitors. Behind every project are early mornings, late nights, and the responsibility of caring for animals while balancing school, sports, and other commitments. Many of these exhibitors are gaining valuable knowledge, leadership skills, and life experience that will benefit them far beyond their Salinas Valley Fair projects. We are proud to have more than 800 exhibitors participate in this year’s auction.

Please help yourself to hot coffee and pastries, generously donated by CliftonLarsonAllen, and pick your seat for the auction beginning at 8:00 a.m. Be sure to stop by the Buyer Registration Table if you need to pick up your yellow bid card or register as a new buyer.

Our auction order will be as follows:

Starting with clubs beginning with the letter K

Ring A – Hogs (odd lots), all champions, rabbits, heifers, steers, and lambs (odd lots)
Ring B – Hogs (even lots), all goats, and lambs (even lots)

We appreciate your patience and support as we move through each exhibitor, and we encourage everyone to cheer on these young producers as they showcase the results of their hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the year.

As a friendly reminder, wristbands are required for buyers 21 and over to receive cold beverages delivered to your seat throughout the auction. A complimentary lunch, sponsored by American AgCredit, will be served in the Heritage Room located in the Pavilion. Buyers will need to present their yellow bid card and are welcome to bring one guest. We hope you’ll join us for a meal, enjoy the company, and take a moment to reconnect with fellow supporters.

To our buyers — thank you. Year after year, you continue to support these exhibitors in ways that extend well beyond the auction ring. Regardless of what this year has brought your way, you remain committed to investing in our youth, our community, and the future of agriculture. Your generosity, encouragement, and consistent presence are deeply appreciated and do not go unnoticed.

On behalf of the exhibitors, advisors, and fair board, thank you for supporting the Junior Livestock Auction this Saturday. Your support and commitment remain one of the Salinas Valley Fair’s greatest strengths.

Jon Conatser
Chair, Junior Livestock Auction

2026 Auction

Auction Book & Sale Order

Final Sale Price

Add-On Form (see digital below)

SVF Junior Livestock Auction Add-On Form

Thank you for supporting the Salinas Valley Fair Junior Livestock Auction.
Up to three (3) Exhibitors/Sellers can be submitted on one form.
The minimum total transaction amount for add-ons is $100 and a 5% convenience fee will be charged for each add-on processed. You do not need need a buyer number to donate an add-on.

Completing this form is easier with the following information:
- Your Buyer Number
- Seller Name, Club, and Lot Number (Sale Order)

We can still process an add-on without a buyer number or seller lot number.
Last day to submit add-ons is Friday, May 22, 2026.

BUYER ACCOUNT INFORMATION

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

ADDITIONAL BUYER INFORMATION

Organization

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Phone Number

I have a buyer number

yes
no

yes

My Buyer Number is:

SELLER INFORMATION

Last Name

First Name

Seller #1 Lot Number

Please enter Lot # from Auction, if known

Seller Club/Chapter Affiliation

Enter name of 4-H Club or FFA Chapter, if known

Add-On Amount

Amount minimum is $100

Fill Out only if Adding On to Multiple Exhibitors

SELLER INFORMATION #2

Last Name

First Name

Seller #2 Lot Number

Please enter Lot # from Auction, if known

Seller Club/Chapter Affiliation

Enter name of 4-H Club or FFA Chapter, if known

Add-On Amount #2

Add-On Amount

Amount minimum is $100

SELLER INFORMATION #3

Last Name

First Name

Seller #3 Lot Number

Please enter Lot # from Auction, if known

Seller Club/Chapter Affiliation

Enter name of 4-H Club or FFA Chapter, if known

Add-On Amount #3

Add-On Amount

Amount minimum is $100

By submitting this form, I give the Salinas Valley Fair permission to charge my credit card for the full amount of the add-on sale indicated and an administrative processing fee.

Terms & Conditions
Please consent to authorization to charge card *

Submit

2026 Dedication: Burt & Cheryl Silva

If you have attended the Salinas Valley Fair over the past 40 years, you have undoubtedly crossed paths with Burt and Cheryl Silva. Their roots here run deep; Burt first stepped into this arena showing sheep as a young boy, beginning a lifelong legacy of service that has spanned decades. Together, Burt and Cheryl have dedicated countless hours to supporting the success of this fair and the growth of our youth and community.

As 4-H parents throughout their children’s school years, they were more than just spectators—they were project leaders, community leaders, and a constant presence of 'barn life' during fair week.

Burt’s leadership extended to the Salinas Valley Fair Board, which he joined in 2002. He served as the Sheep Director for 17 years. From weigh-ins and pen assignments to the intricacies of auction day, Burt managed the complexities of the sheep arena with a steady hand. Even after retiring from the Board in 2019, he remained a fixture in the sheep announcing booth for years, ensuring the show went on without a hitch. His expertise even extended to the vegetable exhibits, where he frequently served as a judge.

Meanwhile, Cheryl has become a permanent figure at the auction card tables. A veteran 'card writing extraordinaire' since the 1980s, she is there at every junior livestock auction, recording market prices and buyer names for generations of 4-H and FFA exhibitors. Her impact reaches beyond the barns as well; as a lead for the Arts & Crafts building, she spends weeks gathering entries, transforming the exhibition room, and ensuring every student and exhibitors hard work is celebrated and displayed with pride.

As members of the SVF Heritage Foundation, Burt and Cheryl’s volunteerism is a year-round commitment. Whether they are at the annual SVF Kick-Off dinner or working behind the scenes at various events, their presence is woven into the very fabric of King City and the Salinas Valley Fair.

We are forever grateful to Burt and Cheryl Silva for their 40 years of heart, hustle, and unwavering dedication to our fair family. Please join us in thanking them for their extraordinary service!