Each year we provide the chance to encourage younger generations with unique opportunities in youth livestock exhibiting and hands-on experience showing livestock animals. We offer the Little Squealers, Little Farmers Sheep Rodeo, Little Britches, and Spectacular Showmen events that are fun, education, and interactive! These shows are open to any youth but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Registration opens Sunday, June 1st at 9 am and is first come, first serve. Parent or guardian must be present at the time of the show. Participants must wear closed toe shoes while in the show ring.

Little Squealers

July 19, 11 am
Swine Showmanship for ages 5-8
– The youth will partner with a veteran/senior livestock exhibitor who will teach and explain the ins and outs of properly working with these animals.
– The participants are awarded a prize for their hard work and efforts.
– Swine and equipment will be provided for show.
– 20 available spots.

Little Squealers Registration OPENS 6/1 9am

Little Farmer’s Sheep Rodeo

July 19, 12:00 pm
Mutton Bustin’ for ages 5-8, max weight 60 lbs
– Mandatory meeting for all participants at 11:30 am.
– The youth will climb aboard a wooly sheep and hang on for a quick ride through the show arena while wearing a helmet and protective vest.
– Signed waiver is required for participation.
– Each participant is awarded a prize in recognition of their hard work and learned experience.
– Sheep and safety equipment will be provided for show.
– 20 available spots.
– There is a $5 entry fee for this event.

Sheep Rodeo Registration OPENS 6/1 9am

Little Britches Show

July 19, 1:30pm
Dairy Calf Showmanship for ages 5-8
– Registration closes Friday, July 10.
– Must be affiliated with a calf and have worked with the calf prior to Fair time.
– Youth/parents are able to reach out to the Fair Office should they want to find out more about how to get themselves associated /affiliated with a calf.
– As a reward for their hard work, participants are awarded a prize for their accomplishments and taking the initiative to get involved.
– This show does not provide animals.
– 20 available spots.

Little Britches Registration OPENS 6/1 9am

Spectacular Showmen

July 19, 10:00am
The Spectacular Showmen Inclusive Livestock Show is an opportunity for individuals with special needs to experience the thrill of showing livestock! Participants will engage with a show mentor who will introduce participants to their show animal, teach them tips and tricks of how to show, and then guide the participants into the ring and through the show. Participants must be at least 9 years of age to participate.
– The participant and one chaperone will receive an admission ticket to the Fair.
– The participant will partner with a livestock exhibitor who will assist and teach the participant how to show swine.
– The participants are awarded a prize for their hard work and efforts.
– Swine and equipment will be provided for show.
– 20 available spots.

Spectacular Showmen Registration OPENS 6/1 9am