4-H Livestock Show & Sale - Washington County Center

2026 Livestock Show & Sale

Our 2026 Livestock Show and Sale is scheduled for May 6th, 2026. Register HERE

The USDA's Farm Service Agency provides youth loans to eligible participants to help finance agricultural-related projects. Click the link below to find out more.

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Livestock Show Rules

Washington County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale Rules

Important Dates

December 1st - Heifer Registration Forms Due
January 1st- Heifer On-Farm Date
January 31st - Goat, Hog, & Lamb Registration Forms Due
March 9th - Goat, Hog, & Lamb On-Farm Date
May 6th - Washington County 4-H Livestock Show

Important Information

Parents/Guardians are required to complete one form per exhibitor. Youth may show two animals of different species. No changes (aside from deletions) can be made to entries after January 31 of the show year.
Attention Hog Exhibitors: Families are not required to terminate their swine projects this year. Please note this rule is subject to change based on current animal health and NC State Veterinarian regulations.
Attention Goat & Lamb Exhibitors: Families will be responsible for taking their animals to market after the show! No transportation will be arranged by Cooperative Extension. Hog transportation may be arranged by the office.
All exhibitors are required to keep an accurate digital log of their project and turn in completed thank-you notes for all buyers after the show and sale.
We will be utilizing 4-H Online to maintain the required paperwork. Please enroll or re-enroll your child. If you have forgotten your password, please do not create a new account, instead, do a "password reset." For families with limited internet access, please complete this paper version and return it to the office.

Showmanship/Project Resources

Other Livestock Show Files

Livestock Producer List (from Washington County Extension)
Livestock Producer List (from NC State)

Have Questions? Get in contact with the Washington County Extension Office!