2026 Livestock Show

Registration Deadlines:

Heifers - December 1, 2025

Hogs, Goats, & Lambs - January 31, 2026

On Farm Dates:

Heifers - January 1, 2026

Goats, Hogs, & Lambs - March 9, 2026

Show Date: May 6, 2026

Registration Instructions: Parents/Guardians need to complete this for each exhibitor. Youth may show two animals of different species. No changes (aside from deletions) can be made to entries after January 31 of the show year. Two emails per household are required for correspondence.

Goat and Lamb Exhibitors: Families will be responsible for taking their animals to market after the show. Hog transportation to the market MAY becoordinated by our office.

Registration in 4-H Online is also a requirement. We will send a separate link to register (or reenroll) your child in 4-H Online after January 15, 2026.

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