2025 Dates Coming Soon
OUR MISSION
The Carter County Junior Livestock Show is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to provide youth in Carter County with an outlet to exhibit their livestock while promoting responsibility, development of life skills, and involvement in agriculture.
IMPORTANT NEWS
2025 UPDATES
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For 2025 and following, the 4-H enrollment deadline will be 7 days after the final species county validation date. ​
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4-H Eligibility: Youth may enroll in 4-H on August 1 if they are 8 AND in the 3rd grade on September 1. If they turn 8 after September 1 and are in 3rd grade, they will not be eligible to enroll in 4-H until the next 4-H year, but hey may participate as a Cloverbud. When a child turns 9, they may join as a 4-H member regardless of grade level. 4-H membership ends on July 31 following the completion of the 12th grade, equivalency of 12th grade, GED or having reached the age of 19 on or before September 1, whichever comes first. Graduated High school seniors may complete their 4-H career by exhibiting in the fall fairs. A 4-h member's enrollment status must have been "active" the previous year to exhibit in the fall fairs.
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2025 Nomination dates will be posted sometime in September or October.
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CCJLS is currently looking for nominations to fill one Board spot for the upcoming year. Contact Todd Graves for more information.
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Board meetings are open and held every third Wednesday of the month. Visit the Board meetings tab for more info.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Each stall a student uses must be swept out into the alley by the end of the premium sale. If you stall in or clip in a stall you are responsible for sweeping it into the alley or your school will be fined. Schools may choose to fine the individual student if they see fit.
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SUBSCRIBE
Tuesday, February 27
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4 PM
Barns Open for Move in
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4-8 PM
Swine Check-In
(held @ front entry gate)
MUST HAVE COPY OF PSEUDORABIES TEST
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6-8 PM
Sheep & Goat Check-In
Official Weight Card Due by 8 PM
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Wednesday, February 28
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10 AM
Swine Weight Cards Due
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10 AM
Sheep Show Begins
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Sheep Showmanship Following Sheep Show
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*30 Minute Break
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Goat Show Begins
Doe Show followed by Wether Show
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3 PM Swine Show Begins
Gilt Show Followed by Barrow Show
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Swine Showmanship Following Barrows
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5-6 PM
Cattle Check-In
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Thursday, February 29​
10 AM
Heart of a Champion Show
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5 PM
Cattle Show Begins
Heifer Show Followed by Steer Show
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Cattle Showmanship Following Steers
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8:30-11 PM
4-H Sponsored Dance
$5 Admission for Carter County 4-H & FFA Members
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Friday, March 1
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9 AM
Judging Contest Registration
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12 PM
Premium Sale Set-Up Allowed
*All Grand & Reserve Displays Set-Up by 5:30 PM
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TBD
Cattle & Goat Fitting Contests
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5:30 PM
Buyers Reception
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6:30 PM
Premium Sale
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Important Dates
FOR CCJLS EXHIBITORS
2024-2025 dates coming soon!