2026 San Juan County Livestock Auction Animal Preview

Hello, my name is Lena Wilson, I am 15 years old and I have a steer named Sutton. He’s a Polled Herford. This is my first year, raising a market steer and it has been an experience like no other. This experience has taught me many important things, but the main one is patience. It’s like the quote, “If at first you don’t succeed try and try again.” I’ve had many fails, but they later came with success with enough time and repetition. I’m also an athlete at Friday Harbor high school. I played basketball, volleyball and track. I apply myself greatly and push myself to be the best I can be. I feel the same way about my market steer. I want to make sure he is the best he can be! Thank you for your support at the San Juan County Fair Livestock Auction. It’s people like you who make it possible for me, along with the other kids who also put in hard work. I am so grateful I have this amazing opportunity. Lena

My name is Amelia Smith. I am twelve years old going into seventh grade. I have been a member of Country Critters 4-H club for seven years and this is my first year in the Livestock club.

I have been involved in 4-H since I was four. I started showing chickens when I was five. This year, I am raising goats for the first time. My goats names are Milo and Millie and I bought them from Lum Farm this spring. I have learned a lot about goats. They escape a lot and love to eat everything. 

I am excited to show Milo, my goat and my trio of Buff Orpington hens at the Fair this year. They will be available at the auction and while I will be sad to see them go, the money I raise from the auction will go towards savings for my future.

Thank you for supporting 4-H club members and I hope to see you at the fair.

My name is Angus Jones and I’m a member of Shaw Island 4-H

This is my second year of the Livestock Auction and my first year with the goat project. I will have Chili and Phred at the Fair and we hope to see you there! 

Please stop by the goat barn at the fair and the goat show on Thursday.

My name is Thatcher Wilson and I’m a member of Shaw Island 4-H. 

I am hoping that my goat weighs enough to sell at auction. My goats names are Pepper and Cedar. 

Please come by the goat barn and meet us! We hope to see you at the auction on Saturday August 15th

Suffolk lambs are known for their rapid growth rate, good muscling and are a top-choice for 4-H market lambs. Shaun was born in late December 2025, in Skagit Valley (Burlington) and purchased from Jonasson Farm in mid-April 2026. Since coming to San Juan Island, he lived in a historic barn with a pasture, where he was fed free-choice alfalfa, Conway Feed’s “lamb creep” (alfalfa pellets and corn) and sweet peas daily. I spent many hours training Shaun for showmanship at the upcoming Fair. He was regularly bathed, sheared and had his hooves trimmed to keep him clean and healthy.

Hi, my name is Anthony, and I am 15 years old. This is my fifth year in 4-H and my second year raising a market lamb.

I am excited to introduce you to the one and only Manchego! Born in January 2026 on San Juan Island, Manchego is a big, handsome wether with plenty of personality. As an only child, he carries himself with a regal presence! I’ve spent countless hours caring for him, and one of our favorite activities is taking long walks together.

Raising lambs has taught me so much about responsibility, animal care, and livestock management. My dream is to one day own a farm of my own. Until then, I stay busy working hard in school, participating in year-round sports, being active in the Mountaineering Club, and serving as a Livestock Officer.

I hope to do well at this year’s auction so I can continue raising livestock and save for college. Your support means so much—not only to me, but to my brother (Henry) and all of my friends in the Livestock Club.

Please join us at the Livestock Auction on Saturday, August 15. Registration begins at 12:00 noon, and the auction starts at 1:00 p.m.

Thank you for supporting local youth and 4-H. I hope to see you there!

Cauliflower was born in early January 2026, in Skagit Valley (Burlington) and purchased from Jonasson Farm in mid-April 2026. Since coming to San Juan Island, he was raised in a barn and pasture on my neighbor’s property. He had access to free-choice alfalfa, Conway Feed’s “lamb creep” (alfalfa pellets and corn) and sweet peas daily. I’ve trained Cauliflower every day since summer break began both challenging and rewarding. He’s been groomed regularly (bathed, sheared, and hooves trimmed) to prepare him for Fair. This is my first year raising a market lamb, and I chose a Suffolk because of its popularity with growers and buyers alike.

Hi, my name is Henry, and I am 14 years old. This is my fifth year in 4-H and my second year raising a market lamb.

I am excited to introduce you to Blue. He is named after the cheese and born in early February 2026 on San Juan Island. Blue is a friendly, social wether who loves to join me on runs. He’s especially fond of his protein, and he’s been my workout buddy all summer as I’ve trained for soccer this fall.

Raising these lambs has taught me so much about animal care, responsibility, time management, and livestock management. I hope to one day own a farm of my own. Until then, I stay busy working hard in school, participating in year-round sports, and serving as the San Juan Island Livestock Club Vice President.

I hope to do well at this year’s auction so I can continue raising livestock and save for college. Your support means so much—not only to me, but also to my brother, Anthony, and all of my friends in the Livestock Club.

Please join us at the Livestock Auction on Saturday, August 15th. Registration begins at 12:00 noon, and the auction starts at 1:00 p.m.

Thank you for supporting local youth and 4-H. I hope to see you there!

My name is Owen Smith and I am 14 years old. This is my tenth year in 4-H, and second year raising a lamb in Livestock 4-H. My lamb’s name is Dutch and he was born in January. He loves to eat food and hangout with his friends. He enjoys walking around the field and laying around all day. He loves getting baths and head scratches. 

I’m also a member of Scout troop 4090, and have earned Star rank. I like to fish, skateboard and do metalwork.

The auction is on Saturday August 15th at 12:00 to 1:00 and I hope to see you there.

A rare opportunity to purchase Shaw Island raised chicken dinner!

My name is Angus Jones and this is my second year in the 4-H Poultry project. I will be selling 3 Cornish Cross meat chickens at the Livestock Auction on Saturday!

Hello, my name is Noah Hanson. I am sixteen years old, and this is my eleventh year in 4-H. This is my first year raising turkeys, and they have proved to be very entertaining and interesting birds. I received them when they were five days old, and have spent the past four months hand-raising them. They love to eat and strut around, and they are very friendly and curious. 
This turkey’s name is Big Snood. He is a free-range, healthy tom (male turkey) of the Broad Breasted Bronze breed. He is named after the rather strange flap of skin that all turkeys have above their beaks. He is large, robust, and leads a happy life. He will make a luxurious centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table!
The auction starts at 1:00 on August 15th at the San Juan County Fair. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I hope to see you at the auction!

Grass fed, Broad breasted white turkey ready for your Thanksgiving table!

My name is Thatcher Wilson and I’m a member of Shaw Island 4-H. 

This is my first year with animals at the fair, and I will be auctioning 3 Cornish Cross chickens.

Please come by the poultry tent and meet us! We hope to see you at the auction on Saturday August 15th

These Partridge Plymouth Rock birds are mahogany brown with black penciling, have a single-combed and yellow feet. They are a dual-purpose, heritage breed known for consistently laying beautiful light brown eggs year-round, except for the coldest winter months. These pullets have been raised on organic Scratch & Peck crumble, grower and layer mash since the day they arrived in the mail from McMurry Hatchery on March 11, 2026. I’ve raised them with care since they were 2-days old, ensuring they had heat, water, feed, love and space to roam.

These Dark Brahma birds are known to be gentle and exceptionally winter hardy. They are beautiful steel-gray with black penciling, pea combed and have feathered feet. Brahmas are a dual-purpose, Asiatic breed known for laying large brown eggs, especially through the winter months. These pullets have been raised on organic Scratch & Peck crumble, grower and layer mash since the day they arrived in the mail from McMurry Hatchery on March 11, 2026. I’ve raised them with care since they were 2-days old, ensuring they had heat, water, feed, love and space to roam.

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Speckled Sussex are good looking chickens! They are also friendly, both with people and other chickens. They lay up to 250 light brown eggs, and even lay in the wintertime. 

These hens have been raised from chicks by my sister and me. Come meet them in the poultry barn at fair.

Raised by Jonah (6 years in 4-H) and Sebastian (5 years in 4-H)

These three pullets came from Two Sisters Farm in Bellingham, with lines from Spring Creek Heritage Farm. We’ve had them since they were just a few days old, back when they were tiny and fuzzy.

We chose Cream Legbars because they have a cool Mohawk on their heads and they’re really good layers – up to 230 eggs a year! They also lay beautiful blue eggs, which make great scrambled eggs and good sunny side up eggs.

Take these three home for blue eggs at breakfast and add some rockstar energy to your flock!

Farm raised eggs!

This year will be my second time in the Livestock Auction and I will be bringing a dozen beautiful brown eggs to sell. 

I am a member of Shaw Island 4-H and am really excited about this year’s fair!

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