E-Mail poultry entries to: LahnerMark@gmail.com
Department Chairperson: Mark Lahner
Committee: Olivia Lahner, Bella Zira
Telephone: (203) 988-6134

ENTRIES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IN CLASSES LISTED. PLEASE READ THE RULES.

Current 2026 Connecticut Fair & Show Requirements will be enforced.

Please plan to show your Chickens at the Fair this year! We expect to have a 2026 Poultry Show but the Dept of Ag will not permit exhibition of Ducks & Geese due to Avian Influenza. Please email as soon as possible and we will provide updates. Thank you!

All birds must be tested and banded by the Dept of Ag. Please contact us for details and assistance. Please include a copy of the test results with your entry. Entries cannot be accepted without appropriate documentation due to State requirements.

Please contact us if you need help with your entry or testing information.

Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering!

Please see Livestock Regulations in 2026 Connecticut Fair & Show Requirements

1. Entries close September 12, 2026.

2. There will be two divisions, OPEN and JUNIOR. Juniors must be 16 years of age or under.

3. Entries will be judged by the APA Standard of Perfection. Production birds (non-recognized breeds) are permitted in the Junior division. Any breed can be entered in the Pet Class

4. Entries for poultry should be identified by:

a. DIVISION (STANDARD chicken, BANTAM chicken, WATERFOWL, PIGEON or GAME) – NOTE: No WATERFOWL for the 2026 Poultry Show

b. BREED such as Plymouth Rock, Wyandotte, etc.

c. VARIETY such as Barred, Silver Laced, Red, etc.

d. CLASS – Cock (C), Hen (H), Cockerel (K) or Pullet (P)

5. Egg Entries: Dozen clean eggs in a carton. Please note color & size (standard or bantam eggs) on entry. Eggs are judged on size and uniformity and should be from the same breed of poultry.

6. Feed and bedding will be provided by the committee. An entry fee of fifty cents will be charged each bird and the exhibitor must pay admission at the gate. No entry fee for egg entries.

7. Birds must be cooped by Thursday, Sepember 17. Entries will be accepted between 5:00 – 9:00 pm Thursday and must remain in place until 6:00 pm Sunday.

8. Entries close when cages are full. No more than 40 birds per farm or family without approval of the Department Chairperson.

9. Only healthy, non-molting birds may be shown. Out-Of-State exhibitors must provide a certificate of health prior to cooping.

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