Youth Livestock Events

 Just a quick reminder about some of the upcoming events. 


***Attached is the information from the NC State Fair in regards to the livestock entries.  

When: May 31
Where: Lenoir Livestock Arena, Kinston
Who: Pig sale with pigs that would be great projects for the NC State Fair or other Fall livestock shows. 

When: June 24 (Skillathon) and June 25 (Judging)
Where: E Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit, Raleigh 
Who: Youth ages 8-18 who have a strong animal science interest. We cover a variety of basic animal science topics that will help to engage youth through a hands-on learning experience. Additionally, we go through the basic expectations of competing in the contests. 

When: Thursday, June 12
Where: Locust Hill Cattle, 1434 Dibrell Rd., Pelham NC 
Who: Youth ages 8 -18. This is a livestock judging contest with 6-8 classes of livestock, 1-2 sets of questions and reasons.

When: June 19-21
Where: Johnston County Livestock Arena, Smithfield 
Who: NC Residents Only. In addition to the Sheep and Goat shows, we will have a Salesmanship Contest, Team Fitting Contest, Skillathon Contest, Graphic Design Contest, and the best Kickball Tournament in the State.  Youth do not have to be showing animals to participate in the other contests. 

What: State 4-H Skillathon, Quiz Bowl, and Livestock Judging Contests
When: July 31- August 2 (Please note the schedule change from previous years, updated schedule is attached)
Where:NC State University (Riddick Hall / E Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit)
Who:NC 4-H participants age 8-18.

What: NC Junior Beef Roundup
When: August 8-10
Where: Mountain State Fairgrounds, Fletcher
Who: In addition to the Heifer and Steer shows, we will have a Livestock Judging Contest, Skillathon Contest, and Graphic Design Contest. Youth do not have to be showing animals to participate in the other contests. 

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