06/02/2026
Livestock Updates!
https://youthlivestock.ces.ncsu.edu/
What: NC Sheep & Goat Roundup
When: June 5-7
Where: Randolph County Agricultural Center, Asheboro
Who: This event is open to youth who are showing Sheep and Meat Goats. There will be breeding, market, and prospect shows for both sheep and goats. Additionally, we will have other educational contests for youth to participate including a Skillathon Contest. Youth do not have to be showing sheep or goats to participate in the educational contests.
What: Locust Hill Cattle Livestock Judging Contest
When: June 12
Where: Locust Hill Cattle, Pelham, NC
Who: Livestock Judging Contest for youth wanting to put their livestock judging skills to the test.
What: NC 4-H Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics
When: June 15-16
Where: E Carroll Joyner Beef Educational Unit, Raleigh
Who: This event is open to youth who want to learn more about Livestock Judging and Skillathon Contests. It is a wide overview of Animal Science related topics and a good introductory level event.
What: NC 4-H State Livestock Judging, Skillathon, & Quiz Bowl Contests
When: July 30- August 1
Where: NCSU Campus
Who: This event is open to 4-H age youth in NC. These contests are designed to showcase the skills and knowledge surrounding the livestock industry.
What: NC Junior Beef Roundup
When: August 7-9
Where: Mountain State Fairgrounds, Fletcher,
Who: This is open to youth under the age of 21 who are showing Cattle. In addition to the livestock shows we will have other educational contests for participants.
NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
