Livestock Auction Information
Why should I invest in a youth project?
Buyer participation is the fundamental part of bringing each project to completion by providing a viable market for each participant’s project animal. Profits from the project(s) are often re-invested in other project animals and/or saved for future education.
Why should I buy?
This is a great opportunity to show your support of youth and agriculture in the area and fill your freezer with lean, locally sourced, and wholesome meat.
How do I get a bidder number?
Visit the registration trailer/table located inside the showring of the Showplex building. The auction company for 2026 is Bontrager’s Auction Service.
How do I bid on the animal once the auction starts?
When you see an animal you would like to buy, simply raise your hand high enough for the auctioneer to see. If other buyers also raise their hands, keep raising your hand each time you want to raise the bid until the auctioneer announces “Sold!” finalizing the bidding for that animal.
What animals are being sold?
Saturday, August 15th at 6:30pm - Chickens, Rabbits and Turkeys
Saturday, August 22nd at 11:30am - Hogs, Lambs, Goats, Beef
All Erie County 4-H/FFA kids (regardless of their placement) will sell by specie and then the Youth Livestock Expo (YLE) offers 3 auction spots. One of those slots is guaranteed to the highest placing NY exhibitor in that specie, the other slots go to the highest placing animals from any state (including NY). YLE Exhibitors have the option to opt out of the sale. If that happens, sale slots open up to the nest highest place through 5th place.
Am I able to bid for someone else?
Yes, please clarify at the registration trailer. and provide name, address, and phone number of the person you are bidding for. Full payment is expected the day of the auction.
I’ve won the bid, now what?
PAYMENT IS DUE THE DAY OF AUCTION.
An auction runner will come to you with an auction sale contract to verify the amount you bid. At that time, you will select the processor you would like your animal sent to. When you have finished bidding for the day, please stop at the registration trailer to pay for your complete purchase. The following day you will need to contact the processor to let them know how you would like your animal cut and packaged. Please be sure to be prompt in picking up your purchase from the processor when they call you.
