Livestock Events 

Livestock barns open at 8am daily
(Peterson Road entrance open early)

Beef Cattle

Close-up of a black cow with a multicolored rope halter and a yellow ear tag numbered 184, standing indoors on dirt.

4H Show: Thursday, July 30 at 4:00pm
Open Show: Thursday, July 30 at 4:00pm
Jr Show: Thursday, July 30 at 4:00pm

Three dairy cows, one lying on straw bedding and two standing, inside a barn with wooden walls. The cows are black and white, with pink, blue, and yellow halters.

Dairy Cattle

4H Show: Wednesday, July 29 at 9:00am
Jr Show: Wednesday, July 29 at 9:00am
Open Show: Friday, July 31 at 12:00pm

A pig standing on wood shavings in an enclosure, with a person holding a lead and other animals in the background.

Swine

4H Show: Wednesday, July 29 at 5:00pm
Open Show: Thursday, July 30 at 9:00am
Jr Show: Thursday, July 30 at 9:00am
Jackpot Show: Friday, July 31 at 9:00am

A young girl with curly blonde hair wearing a large black cowboy hat, pink shirt, and dark jeans, leading a light brown goat with black markings on its legs, inside a barn with a crowd of spectators in the background.

Sheep

4H Show: Wednesday, July 29 at 2:00pm
Jr Show: Wednesday, July 29 at 12:00pm
Open Show: Thursday, July 30 at 10:00am
Open Market Show: Thursday, July 30 at 12:00pm

Two goats being held on leashes by people wearing white pants and cowboy boots at an outdoor farm or petting zoo.

Goats

4H Show: Wednesday, July 29 at 9:00am
Jr Show: Wednesday, July 29 at 1:00pm
Open Show (Junior Does): Thursday, July 30 at 2:00pm
Open Show (Senior Does): Friday, July 31 at 9:00am
Milking: Saturday, August 1 at 7:00am & 7:00pm

Close-up of a cow with a white face and brown ears standing in a barn.

Livestock Auction

Registration: Saturday, August 1 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Auction: Saturday, August 1 at 2:00pm

A woman in an orange shirt with a tiara and ponytail is drinking from a cup, while a man in a gray and black sleeveless shirt holds a cow by a rope and smiles. People are gathered around in the background inside a barn with wooden beams.

Crazy Cow Relay Race

Friday, July 31 at 4:00pm

Udder chaos ensues as energetic participants dash through the livestock barn, in a hilariously quirky relay race that proves that even cows can't resist a little competition and cow-nundrum.

A young girl in a pink and black cowgirl dress and boots walks a small brown pony wearing a pink polka dot dress and tiara, during a county fair or petting zoo event, with several spectators watching behind a metal fence.

Livestock Costume Contest

Thursday, July 30 at 5:30pm

MASTER SHOWMAN

CLASS

Sunday, August 2 at 11:00am

The Master Showmanship Class is a prestigious competition that brings together top exhibitors from each livestock species to showcase their skills. Participants are tested on their ability to expertly handle animals outside their own project areas, demonstrate strong knowledge of multiple species, and display outstanding showmanship techniques. This class highlights the most well-rounded and experienced youth in the barn, celebrating excellence in livestock exhibition.

LIVESTOCK ANIMAL

TALK

Sunday, August 2 at 1:30pm

We’re bringing the barn to life with Animal Talks—a chance to chat with exhibitors and learn about their passion of animal care! During this scheduled session, you’ll learn about various animals, how they're cared for, learn about the exhibitors, and get your livestock questions answered.

It’s a fun way to connect with the livestock exhibitors and learn what livestock is all about!