Livestock - WNC Youth Livestock Expo - Entry Deadline August 28th

Agriculture and youth livestock events are at the heart of the Mountain State Fair.While many changes have occurred in 2020, the 2020 N.C. Mountain State Fair intends to offer a modified livestock show program for junior competitors; however, open livestock shows will not be held this year.

It is important to note that planning for the Mountain State Fair continues and no decision has been made at this time regarding the operation of the fair this year in lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic and current executive orders regarding gatherings of people.

We encourage our youth livestock exhibitors to continue working with their projects to be ready for the show ring this fall. This is a significant time and financial commitment these young people are making, and we want to be able to recognize their hard work in a way that is safe.

In the past, the agriculture and agribusiness community, along with Fair operators and vendors, have been tremendous supporters of our junior livestock shows, and their support will be even more critical going forward. Some may be in a position to support the shows this year, some may not. If your farm or business would like to be a sponsor of the junior livestock shows, please contact Neil Bowman at 919-270-7094 or email at neil.bowman@ncagr.gov.

We will continue to work out details of these modified shows and will be providing more information as soon as possible.

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Swine Shows:

Junior Swine Shows - Friday, September 18 - 4:00 p.m.

Meat Goat Shows:

Junior Meat Goat Showmanship - Saturday, September 19 - 4:00 p.m.

Junior Meat Goat Show - Sunday, September 20 - 10:00 a.m.

Beef Cattle Shows:

Open Junior Beef Cattle Showmanship - Saturday, September 12 - 4:00 p.m.

Open Junior Feeder Steer Show - Sunday, September 13 - 10:00 a.m.

Open Junior Beef Heifer Show - Sunday, September 13 - follows Open Jr. Feeder Steer Show

Dairy Cattle Shows:

Open Junior Dairy Cattle Showmanship - Saturday, September 19 - 4:00 p.m.

Open Junior Dairy Cattle Show - Sunday, September 20 - 10:00 a.m.

(WNC District Show will run concurrently with the Open Junior Dairy Shows)

Sheep Shows:

Junior Market Lamb/Ewe Showmanship - Saturday, September 12 - 4:00 p.m.

Junior Market Lamb Show - Sunday, September 13 - 10:00 a.m.

Junior Meat Breed Ewe Show - Sunday, September 13 - follows Junior Market Lamb Show

Junior Wool Breed Show - Saturday, September 19 -1:00 p.m.

Dairy Goat Shows:

Showmanship - Saturday, September 12 - 1:00 p.m.

Youth Dairy Goat Show - Saturday, September 12 - follows Showmanship

Poultry Shows:

Youth Poultry Show - Drop off will be Thursday, September 17 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm , Judging will be done Friday, September 18, Pick-up will be Friday, September 18 for 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Youth Poultry Showmanship - Saturday, September 19 - 10:30 a.m.

Youth Market Broiler Show - Saturday, September 19 - 12:00 p.m.

Rabbit Show:

Youth Rabbit Show - Saturday, September 12 - 10:00 a.m.