★ A blue ribbon tradition ★

Livestock & 4-H

Every year, hundreds of Somerset County youth bring their animals to the fairgrounds to compete, learn and represent their farm families.

Wed · Aug 26 · 9 AM

Dairy Cattle

Junior and open class dairy judging in the New Show Barn. Holsteins, Jerseys, Guernseys and Brown Swiss.

Mon Aug 24 · 9 AM (Breeding) · Tue Aug 25 · 9 AM (Market Steers)

Beef breeding judging Monday; market steers Tuesday in the New Show Barn.

Tue · Aug 25 · 3 PM

Junior market hog show and showmanship classes in the New Show Barn.

Sat Aug 22 · Sun Aug 23 · Mon Aug 24 · Thu Aug 27

Market goat Sat 5 PM, dairy goat show Sun 9 AM, market lamb Mon 2 PM, breeding sheep Thu 9 AM and breeding meat goats Thu 9:30 AM.

Sun Aug 23 · 10 AM (Poultry) · Mon Aug 24 · 10 AM (Rabbits)

Turkey & meat chicken judging Sunday at 10 AM followed by poultry. Rabbit judging Monday morning.

Sat · Aug 29 · 10 AM

Annual Jr. Livestock Sale in the New Show Barn. Your bid supports local 4-H youth.

All entries are due by August 1, 2026. Contact your 4-H leader or use our exhibitor form to register your animal and request stall space.