The Junior Livestock Show, a summer tradition in Central New York with more than 200 youth handlers and 500 animals from a nine-county region in this year’s modified shows. Celebrating its 77th season, the event is a salute to youth in agriculture as it tests the skills of young handlers ages eight to eighteen who present animals (dairy cows, beef, swine, dairy goats, meat goats, and sheep of various breeds) that they own, care for, and have prepared for competition.
Since 1947, Fenimore Farm has collaborated with the Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program to produce the show. It is conducted in cooperation with Cornell Cooperative Extension County 4-H educators and clubs throughout Central New York.
On-site services are provided by the Leatherstocking Corporation. The show is sponsored in part by Chobani & Stewart’s Shops.
Iroquois Farm Showgrounds • 1527 County Highway 33, just outside of Cooperstown. Free and open to the public!
https://www.fenimorefarm.org/junior-livestock-show/
Last updated May 14, 2025