February 24-27, 2026
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.
2026 BUCKLE SPONSORS NEEDED
More info coming soon
IMPORTANT NEWS
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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. ​​
SUBSCRIBE
Tuesday
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4 PM
Barns Open for Move in
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6-8 PM
Sheep & Goat Check-In
Official Weight Card Due by 8 PM
6-9 PM
Swine Check-in
(held @ front entry gate)
MUST HAVE COPY OF PSEUDORABIES TEST
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Wednesday
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9 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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2 PM
(OR 30 Minutes after Goat Show, whichever is later)
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​
10:30 AM
Cattle Show Begins
Heifer Show Followed by Steer Show
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Cattle Showmanship Following Steers
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1 PM
Livestock Judging (Tentative)
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Friday
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9 AM
Heart of A Champion Special Needs Show
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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
2026 CCJLS NOMINATION DATES
Sheep & Goats:
Dec. 16, 2025 @ Lone Grove Show Barn, 4-6 PM
Cattle:
Dec. 18, 2025 @ Noble, 4-6 PM
Swine:
Dec. 19, 2025 @ Cook Paint, by 5 PM
(may be turned in early)
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