The Little Britches Showmanship Contest has been entertaining fairgoers on Sunday of the Dodge County Fair for 25 years, and the Dodge County Dairy Youth Advisory Committee is preparing to celebrate this milestone with a bang. Jenny Spoke, Waterloo, dairy farmer and 4-H Mom, is organizing [...]
Youth entering grades 3-4 this school year show calves in the Junior Showmanship Contest. Judging will be based on proper showmanship techniques as demonstrated by the participant and how well the calf is trained. Organized by the Dodge County Dairy Youth Advisory Committee, the event was created to help promote interest in the Dairy Project.
Top Holsteins from Dodge, Jefferson, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee Counties meet for the Wisconsin Holstein District 8 show. Hosted by the Jefferson County Holstein Breeders, judge Ryan Weigel will award the top Holsteins in each category.
The Junior Showmanship is open to three age divisions, 10 & Under, Junior (11-15) and Senior (16-20). Youth and young adults learn the skills of showing and caring for their livestock.
Wisconsin Club Lamb Association (WCLA) presents the 2018 Jackpot Show at the Dodge County Fairgrounds for area youth to gain experience with sheep showmanship.
Take time to attend the Little Bunny Huddle Showmanship Contest in the Small Animal Building during the Dodge County Fair. Contestants demonstrate their showmanship abilities with face-to-face judging followed by distribution of participation ribbons.
The Poultry Project is pleased to sponsor the Little Flock Showmanship Contest on Sunday in the Small Animal Building. To promote the interest and education of poultry, contestants will demonstrate their knowledge of proper showmanship information and handling techniques.
Top junior and senior showmen of the dairy, beef, sheep and swine projects will compete against each other in showing their own animal, and then showing animals in two other species. Don’t miss the chance to witness this newer contest showcasing the top livestock youth.
Holstein breeders enter animals as calves and show the same animals as two-year-old cows, after they've had their first calf. During the show, exhibitors parade their cows wearing formal attire. Every year, the show arena is filled to standing-room only with spectators.
Youth showcase their knowledge of swine education and compete for a variety of showmanship awards.
