The 2026 Okeechobee Youth Livestock Show (OYLS) and Sale will take place from March 13 to March 21, 2026, held concurrently with the Okeechobee County Fair at the Agri-Civic Center. The event concludes with the Live Auction on Saturday, March 21, at 2:00 PM.
2026 Show & Sale Schedule
| Date |
Event |
Time |
| Fri, March 13 |
Poultry Show (Judge/Clerk Only) |
6:30 PM |
| Sat, March 14 |
Poultry Showmanship |
9:00 AM |
| Sat, March 14 |
Rabbit Show (Judge/Clerk Only) |
4:00 PM |
| Sun, March 15 |
Rabbit Showmanship |
9:00 AM |
| Mon, March 16 |
Dairy Show |
5:00 PM |
| Tue, March 17 |
Market Swine Showmanship |
5:00 PM |
| Wed, March 18 |
Market Swine Show |
5:00 PM |
| Thu, March 19 |
All Star Show |
12:00 PM |
| Thu, March 19 |
Boer Goat & Lamb Show |
1:00 PM |
| Thu, March 19 |
Market Steer Show |
5:00 PM |
| Fri, March 20 |
Beef Breeding Show |
2:00 PM |
| Sat, March 21 |
Youth Livestock Sale (Live Auction) |
2:00 PM |
Event Location & Contact
Buyer Information
The auction is an in-person live event. Buyers from the previous two years are pre-registered; new buyers can register at the buyer’s table on the day of the sale to receive their packets. The sale follows a specific order: Small Animals, Boer Goats, Lambs, Dairy, Beef Breeding, Market Steers, and finally Market Swine.
