To be eligible for participation at the Marion County Fair, youth exhibitors must participate in one of the following Livestock Quality Assurance Programs. The deadline to complete QA for Marion County is May 14, 2026.
Parent participation is encouraged, particularly for young exhibitors, but not required.
4-H & FFA members in these projects must attend a QA Program:
Lactating Dairy Cattle, All Market Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Poultry and Rabbits
2026 Approved QA Sessions for Marion County
- March 3 at 6:00pm at River Valley
- March 19 at 6:00 Evers Arena
- April 8 at 6:00pm at Evers Arena
Must be present within 15 minutes of the start time. Online YQCA option does not count for county QA requirements. Additional specie specific opportunities for QA may be available. Approved programs are typically offered at the following events: Ohio Beef Expo, OSU Junior Swine Day, Bi-State Youth Poultry Clinic, etc.
Details and Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is I cannot attend any QA Programs?
A: If you do not participate in a QA program, you are not eligible to exhibit at the Marion County Fair.
Q: I am showing 2 different species at the fair. Do I need to attend two QA programs?
A: Youth exhibitors only need to attend one QA session, even if you are showing multiple species.
Q: How will my attendance be tracked to ensure that I have completed QA?
A: If you attend a Marion County QA program, you will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program. If you attend a QA program elsewhere, it is your responsibility to obtain documentation that shows your attendance and completion of that program.
Q: What is the final date to attend a QA program outside of Marion County?
A:Regardless of where you attend your QA program, it MUST be completed at least 45 days prior to the start of the Marion County Fair. This is a state rule, not a county rule. The Fair Board cannot approve any QA session being held after that date.