2026 California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta to celebrate with junior livestock program

Marcos Icahuate

IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA) – A program for the annual fair will celebrate livestock from local youths.

The 2026 Fair & Fiesta is highlighting animals raised by locals.

“The Junior Livestock Program is the heart of our fair,” said Alan Phillips, Fair Chief Executive Officer. “It represents months of dedication, responsibility, and agricultural education for our youth.”

The fair has scheduled the following:

Friday, Feb. 27: Arrival of pygmy goats, dairy gaots, breeding sheep, breeding boer goats, and breeding beef from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 28: Horse show (with rabbits and cavy) at 10 a.m. | Junior dog show at 11 a.m.

Sunday, March 1: Breeding show between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5: Arrival of market animals

Friday, March 6: Arrival of market swine | Turkey and poultry shows at 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 7: Major show day with swine, goats, and beef

Sunday, March 8: Market swine, sheep and beef shows | Parade of Champions at 6:00 p.m.

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