Spring livestock show in Coffey County featuring livestock and bucket calf competitions.

Spring livestock show in Butler County. Flyer available for more information.

Swine show competition in Coffey County. Flyer, rules, and entry link available.

For ages 8-18. Learn how to show and fit your livestock in preparation for your county fair or achievement day! Learn to groom, clip and show a variety of livestock. Participants will learn about proper ways of feeding and selecting competitive livestock projects. A showmanship contest will be held and awards will be given. We will test participants knowledge of livestock with quiz bowl activities. Campers are encouraged to bring their own animals (no rabbits or poultry). Camp runs from May 26-30, 2026, beginning with check-in at 4 p.m. Central time and ending at 11 a.m. Central time. Registration opens March 1, 2026. 4-H membership is NOT required for participation. Scholarships are available for income eligible families.

The Nebraska 4‑H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) features a variety of state-level animal science contests held over two days at the Nebraska Animal Science Complex in Lincoln. Youth explore issues related to the animal industry, discover college and career opportunities, and work with other youth from across the state. Contests include livestock, meat, poultry, companion animal, and animal welfare judging, as well as livestock skill-a-thon and livestock quiz bowl. Youth can participate in multiple contests and will have opportunities to explore the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus, meet with faculty members and current college students. Pre-registration is required and completed by county Extension offices. Registration opens May 1 and closes May 29 at noon CST.

Part of North Dakota 4-H camping program. Multi-day camp focused on livestock education. Check-in at 4 p.m. Central Time, ends at 11 a.m. Central Time.

Multi-day swine classic running July 10-11. Brochure and online entry form available.

A County Fair-style festival featuring judging of vegetables, eggs, and flowers; agricultural demonstrations; craft vendors; food vendors; live music; livestock shows; youth activities; and competitions including Battle of the Bands. The fair runs Friday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM with livestock shows, food trucks, craft vendors and Battle of the Bands, and Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM with music headliner and all fair activities. Applications for educational booths, craft vendor booths, and food trucks are due August 7, 2026.

The N.C. State Fair creates an experience unique to North Carolina with free entertainment, thrilling rides and games, thousands of animals, endless family activities, competitions, vendors and creative deep-fried delights. Features agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, and promotes North Carolina agriculture and livestock industry.

The Bart Nelson Memorial Sheep Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors from Iowa, who have been involved in sheep projects or activities. Students planning to attend a community college, college, or university in Iowa are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students who show a desire to remain active in the sheep industry after graduation. Expected to reopen in November 2026 with deadline in February 2027.