Ross County Junior Fair Livestock Sale Buyers Letter

Dear Potential Buyer,

This livestock sale culminates a year of hard work by our young producers! This sale represents far more than marketing livestock. It provides our 4-H and FFA members the opportunity to show the community what they achieved with their livestock project. These young people have spent countless hours carefully feeding, grooming, and conditioning their animals to produce the best product available.

The continued success of our sale is a direct result of the strong support provided by you-the community. Your participation demonstrates to the exhibitors that you appreciate the hard work and responsibility it takes to raise high quality market animals.

Thank you,
Ross County Sale Committee

This Year!

Again, this year The Ross County Fair Board have decided to bring in professional Auctioneer Drew Williams and his American Realty and Auction and Herd Builder Pro Teams. American Realty and Auction will now be the sale office staff as well as collect all added money and sale money. To streamline this process the Ross County Sale Committee as well as the Ross County Fair Board have set up and laid out terms in a team effort with American Realty and Auction. To do this in an organized manor we have changed this process up and believe it will help not only the speed in which the youth participants are paid but also improve your experience as a supporter, bidder, and buyer. Please read the new sale terms and as always thanks for you support and happy bidding.

Payment Terms. Add Ons and Party Buyers:

• Payments are DUE at the end of sale each day unless you are a business with pre authorization, no exceptions. (To get pre authorization please contact the sales staff office at 615-375-1899) Payments may be made in cash, check, or credit card. All credit cards will have a 4% convenience fee applied.
• If you are finished buying before completion of sale you can settle with office at any time during sale. If you would like to add on money to any animal you can do so at any time with office during the sale. No multiple bidder card Add Ons to be clerked across auction block. All Add Ons during sale must be added in the office at any time during sale.

Sale Dates and Times:

• Thursday, August 8, 6:00PM - Hog
• Friday, August 9, 6:00PM - Beef, Dairy, Goat, Lamb
• Saturday, August 9, 9:00AM - Turkey, Chicken, Rabbit

Buyer Information:

At arrival buyers should go to sale office and get registered. Have drivers license for scanning to register. Sale office will confirm contact and address as well as issue your buyer number. Party buyers need one representative to register and handle party purchases.

Auctioneer will have final say and will be always in control of the sale and increments. An auction bid constitutes a contract. When Auctioneer says sold buyers is at that point responsible to pay that bid price. Failure to pay your bill WILL be considered breach of contract for which you will be liable in Ross County Court to pay. Bidder also agrees to pay any court costs or legal fees associated with this case. All animals will be immediately consigned to slaughter UNLESS otherwise requested as a KEEP by the purchaser. Purchaser must designate the butcher of their choice at that time.

Other Ways to Support and Early Add Ons:

Starting on Monday July 22nd, 2024 supporters can call the American Realty and Auction office at 615-375-1899 and add money on any lot or lots they chose in any amount. Supporters can do this Monday through Friday from 8-4 Eastern Time. Added money or add Ons will be paid for by credit or debit card and a 4% convenience fee will be applied. Add Ons will stop at 6:00pm Eastern time on Monday August 23rd 2024. Add Ons can be added during the sale each day and can be paid in cash, check, or credit card on site. Add Ons can also be added to any animal at checkout each day as well. Having buyers name and or lot number would be most convenient for office staff.

American Realty and Auction Staff Will Also be at the Fair Ground Early this Year. Please feel free to stop by at the designated times listed below to pre register or do add-ons.

Ross County Fair Sales Staff Office Hours;
Monday August 5th – Wednesday August 7th 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday August 8th – 9:00 am – conclusion of sale
Friday August 9th – 9:00 am – conclusion of sale
Saturday August 10th 8:00 am – conclusion of sale

Buyers Packets:

• Buyers packets will be mailed by July 12.
• Please read the flyers included for the most up-to-date info and utilize the exhibitor list to plan your fair week.
• If you do not receive a buyer packet, please call Cheri at 740-703-5385.

Spring 2024 News & Updates:

The Ross County Jr Fair Sale Committee conducted a survey in January to garner feedback on the 2023 Livestock Auction. We ranked the top areas of concern and worked closely with the auction company, American Realty & Auction, to make changes for 2024.

• Change #1 - American Realty & Auction will be arriving earlier this year! Stop by and see them Monday Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am-6pm in the Sale Office (front corner of Show Arena). They can handle add ans and buyer registration ahead of sale day crowds.
• Change #2 - The auction company will begin taking add-ons on Monday, July 22 and will continue to do so through August 23. You will find a list of exhibitors in your buyer packets. From July 22 to August 3 and August 12 to August 23, contact the auction office at 615-375-1899.
• Change #3 - A member of Sale Committee will be assisting the auctioneers on the block to assist with the introduction of exhibitors and reading of buyer names through all sales.
• Change #4 - On October 2 & 3, we will offer in-person exhibitor check pickup at the fairgrounds. Hours will be announced. Exhibitors or their parent/guardians can pick up checks, ensure accuracy, and resolve issues with American Realty & Auction, who will be on site to assist.

Contact Us:

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Contact Kacey at 740-253-1244 or Tom at 740-703-6233.