2026 Santa Clara County Fair Auction
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Santa Clara County Fair
August 22, 2026
Sanda Clara County Fair dates 8/19-8/23
SCCF Junior Livestock Auction 8/22. Expo Hall
Buyers Breakfast 8:00 AM
Auction Begins 10:00 AM
The Santa Clara County Fairgrounds is grateful for your past support of our Junior Livestock Auction. Your participation helps support local youth and the future of agriculture in our community.
We hope to see you again this year for the Toensfeldt Memorial Junior Livestock Auction on Saturday, August 22nd. Please see the attached flyer for event details, including the auction schedule and location.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at mbeckwith@thefair.org.
Thank you again for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back to this year’s auction!
THE CLOVER FOUNDATION
The Clover Foundation of Santa Clara County is a non-profit corporation organized by spirited public citizens dedicated to the development and growth of the county’s youth. The Foundation utilizes private resources to enable individuals or organizations to advance the membership, leadership, and influence of 4-H, FFA, and other youth development programs.
Our Tax Id # 94-2744667
OUR MISSION
The Foundation’s mission is to provide financial support not currently available through public sources. It accomplishes this through monetary donations from individuals, businesses, foundations, and civic groups.
SHEEP, SWINE & GOAT
Loan applications for sheep, swine, and goats will be due the last Friday in February. Mark your calendars.
Heritage Hog
Here is a pic of our Heritage Hog winner.
Donnella
$5,000 scholarship
We would like to thank all the auction participants who contributed to the sale of Donnella’s Heritage Hog this year. She has received a $5,000 scholarship and is training to be a nurse. Rolling Hills 4-H is her home club.
LOANS & SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS
The designated winner(s) may receive up to a $3,500 scholarship; additional awards may be given. The winner(s) will be formally recognized during the Santa Clara County Fair. Applications are due to the Clover Foundation the fourth Friday in April. If necessary, interviews will be held at a location and date to be determined.
LIVESTOCK LOANS
No-interest Livestock Loans for 4-H and FFA market animals are available for youth residing in Santa Clara County. The money is available from the Ed Vargas Livestock Fund. The number of loans granted may be limited by available funds, so do not delay in contacting the Foundation.
HERITAGE HOG SCHOLARSHIP
Be part of the Clover Foundation by raising the next Heritage Hog and earn a $5,000 scholarship. We will cover the expense for the purchase and feed of the animal. You will raise, show, and take the hog to auction at the 2026 fair. All proceeds from the auction will go directly to The Clover Foundation. This is your opportunity to give back to the foundation!