Boosters
Help make it possible for local kids to sell their Alameda County Fair animals.
The Junior Livestock Auction Boosters have been benefiting the livestock exhibitors at the Alameda County Fair for over 40 years. In 1971, the original boosters bought animals at the auction to keep prices up. In the early 80’s, we started the BBQ fundraiser which helped guarantee money to an exhibitor if a buyer should forfeit on payment.
The Boosters is now divided into two subcommittees. the BBQ Committee and the Sponsorship Committee.
Buy your BBQ ticket before we sell out! BBQ is held on July 12th. Price per ticket = $30. Can pay by check, Venmo or credit card.
The auction is self supporting, and each youth must contribute 5% of their gross receipt to the operating account. Over the years Boosters has contributed thousands of dollars to help offset these auction expenses so that the amount withheld from each exhibitor is kept at a minimum. These contributions have included auctioneer fees, animal freight, brochure printing, photos for the buyers, stationary, buyer name-tags, Beef & Pork promotion fees, credit card fees and staff time.
The Sponsorship Committee also puts forth monies towards the education of buyers as well as exhibitors and sponsors a variety of awards. Finally, in cases where an exhibitor does not receive an adequate price at the auction, Boosters may add money to the purchase price so that they will at least achieve a breakeven amount for their project.
2026 Auction Details
The 2026 ACF Jr. Livestock Auction will be held at the Alameda County fairgrounds on Sunday, July 12th.
Buyers will also need to register for the auction. We look forward to seeing you and your livestock project market ready.
Show Your Support
As our youngest livestock handlers are gearing up to exhibit their livestock at the fair, we encourage you to consider to price of meat at the grocery store today. And how much money you could save purchasing a home grown animal! Tastes way better, benefits the youth, AND a tax write off. We hope to see you on July 6!
Why Boosters?
For over 30 years, Junior Livestock Auction Boosters or “JLAB” has been supporting youth agricultural projects at the Alameda County Fair. The purpose of JLAB has always been to encourage and support area youth for their commitment with raising and showing their animals at the Junior Livestock Auctions.
Reach Out
There is always room at the table for friends in Alameda County to support boosters. Have some ideas? Give us a call!
Contact Our Board Secretary
Jackie Bowles
(925) 784-9891
jgjbowles@aol.com