Important Dates Livestock Exhibitors
Mid-March - Online Registration opens
*4-H or FFA membership & record books are again required for the 2023 YVFR
March 25th - Beef tag pick up from 8am-11am at the fairgrounds
*No animals hauled in, but photos with both ear tags visible need to be submitted within 1 week of tag pick up
June 9th - Registration closes for large animals
June 10th - Sheep, Swine & Goat tag pick up from 8 am - noon at the fairgrounds
*No animals hauled in, but clear, identifiable photos need to be emailed to registeryvfr@gmail.com within 1 week of tag pick up
June 30th- Registration closes for small animals & RV Parking
Monday
RV Parking Time 8-10 am & 5-7 pm
Mandatory Exhibitor Work Night & Meeting 5:00
Tuesday
Livestock weigh-in
Wednesday
Fair Opens!
Livestock Market Classification
Beef Show
Open Class Barn Open
Thursday
Livestock Showmanship
Dairy Show
Round Robin Championship
Friday
9am Livestock Sale
Car Show
PRCA Rodeo 7:30PM
Saturday
Livestock Judging
Pee Wee Showmanship
Livestock Awards
PRCA Rodeo 7:30PM
Zach Top Concert After Rodeo
Vendor 2024 Information Coming Soon!
Greetings! The Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo would like to extend an invitation to you, to participate in the Yakima Valley Fair and PRCA Rodeo, Wednesday, August 9th through Saturday, August 12th, 2023.
There are no gate admission fees charged to the general public to visit fair vendors. This year, we are excited to offer additional options for vendors. We are offering a Friday, August 11th, and Saturday, August 12th option, in addition to the full 4-day fair option. The fee will be the same as the full fair price. See details below.
BOOTH SET-UP
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FULL FAIR VENDORS- BEGINS ON MONDAY AT 4 PM (8-7-23) and must be completed by 9 PM Tuesday (8-8-23). YOU MUST BE OPEN BY 10 AM WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY MORNINGS, and are encouraged to open earlier.
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY VENDORS- BEGINS FRIDAY MORNING AT 8:00AM (8-11-23). ENTRANCE FOR SET UP IS SOUTH WEST CORNER OF FAIRGROUNDS AT GATE ON FOREST ROAD. FOLLOW FORSELL ROAD TO THE WEST AND THEN FORREST ROAD TO THE NORTH. YOU MUST BE COMPLETED & OPEN BY NOON. VENDOR AREA IS LOCATED BEHIND RODEO BLEACHERS ON THE GRASS
Vendor is required to provide any tents, tables, chairs and/or all supplies needed by the Vendor. YVFR will provide one 110 volt electrical outlet for each purchased vendor location.
Vendor needs to bring their own heavy-duty 100 volt extension cord, and hose, if needed.
*No water available for Friday & Saturday vendors.
Payment of the total fees for the vendor is required to be submitted with each Application/Contract in order for the application to be considered for acceptance. The balance due with regard to any other fees is payable upon arrival. Fees are non refundable.
DUE DATE: All paperwork and fees must be received by Monday, July 24th, 2023
Please contact the vendor manager with any questions or concerns at:
Email: vendoryvfr@gmail.com or Phone: 509-882-1197 (4 day vendors)
509-781-1266 (fri/sat vendors)
-- Sincerely, Stephanie Ingvalson Sponsorship Coordinator Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo ph 509-832-2513