The Dane County Meat Animal Sale is managed by the Dane County Meat Animal Sale Association. This association is an organization of interested persons whose purpose is the organization and operation of the Dane County Meat (Large) Animal Sale. This is an independent association and is not connected to the Dane County Fair Board, Dane County 4-H Leaders Association, UW-Extension Office, or any other group. For questions, contact 2026 Sale Chair, Blayne Outhouse at (608) 669-0105.

The Meat Animal Sale will be held at the Dane County Fair on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM in Pavilion 2.

Beef Weigh-in & Tag Pick Up is January 3 (January 10 is weather backup date) at Alliant Energy Center – Pavilion 2. This is for Market Steers & Market Heifers. Contact John Hornung at 608-698-1823 or Trina Pauli 608-345-1877 or email DaneCountyMeatAnimalSale@gmail.com if you have questions.