County Fairs Showcase Youth Livestock Competitions, Animal Performances Across States

County and state fairs across the country are celebrating youth livestock competitions and animal performances. At the Montezuma County Fair, 4-H youths showcased their skills in swine and sheep shows, with children dedicating months to raising and training their animals for showmanship and market competitions. Similarly, the Scotts Bluff County Fair featured meat goat and sheep shows where participants practiced teamwork and animal handling, with some youth incorporating animal shows into developmental skill-building. The Carroll County Fair held an All Star Showmanship Contest featuring nine different animal species, highlighting young competitors' knowledge and handling abilities. Meanwhile, the Freeborn County Fair introduced the Hot Diggity Dogs & More Show, a traveling animal performance featuring rescued dogs, camels, pigs, and a pony performing tricks, which has drawn large crowds. These events emphasize both animal care and youth engagement in agriculture and entertainment.