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In order to make the annual Youth Livestock Auction a success, all 4H livestock exhibitors are asked to invite buyers to attend the auction. Buyers include individuals, groups, and local businesses. We encourage every exhibitor to reach out to at least 4 potential buyers before the start of the fair.

NEW IN 2020! We’re celebrating our 2020 buyers in a big way. In order to receive your sale check after the fair, please follow these steps:

Pick up your buyer plaque and photo at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 25 between 6pm and 8pm when you drop off your animal for load-out
Deliver your buyer plaque and photo in person
Take a photo of you with your buyer, and your buyer plaque and photo (preferably in front of your buyer's business)
Submit your photo digitally to the Arapahoe County Youth Livestock Auction Committee; include your buyer's name(s), business or organization name, and social media handle

The Arapahoe Youth Livestock Committee will share all of the exhibitor/buyer photos on our Facebook page to show our appreciation to all of the buyers supporting our 4H livestock exhibitors.

Contact local businesses and introduce yourself; share personal details about your 4H experience, your current livestock project, and your future goals
Invite individuals, groups, and local businesses to the 2020 Youth Livestock Auction with a personal letter
Let potential buyers know the auction will be held online, here on our website Saturday, July 25 from 12pm - 8pm

Easily share details about the Youth Livestock Auction with new and returning buyers.

Show your appreciation for your buyer’s generosity with handwritten, thoughtful thank you notes. We’ve put together a couple example thank you notes to help you get started.

PLEASE NOTE: Thank you notes are required to receive your sale check. Please provide a copy of your thank you notes to the Arapahoe County Youth Livestock Auction Committee.

Thank you for purchasing my steer, Mr Fluffy, the 2019 Arapahoe County Fair Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef. This was my first year showing cattle and it was exciting to do so well. Showing cattle is a lot of work, but it is also rewarding.

Thank you for supporting 4H, and me. The money I receive from the sale of my market beef goes into my college savings account. I plan to attend Colorado State University when I go to college.

Sincerely,

Jane Doe

Dear [Buyer Name],

Thank you for purchasing my market hog at the 2019 Arapahoe County Fair. My hog was raised on our farm and I helped with the processing, weaning, and feeding of my hog from the time it was born until I drove it in the show ring. this is my sixth year showing market hogs and it was by far my most successful and personally rewarding year.

I appreciate your generous support of 4H and myself and I look forward to seeing you next year. I’ll be sure to refer your business to friends and family.

Thank you,

John Doe