About the Livestock Project

The 4-H Livestock project allows youth to learn leadership, citizenship, and life skills through hands-on learning opportunities. Participants gain independent responsibility, knowledge of production agriculture, and science through their projects. Youth can participate in the following project areas:

• Beef Cattle
• Dairy Cattle
• Goat
• Horse
• Poultry
• Rabbit
• Sheep
• Swine

Upcoming Shows

The following Show Dates are Tentative

State Fair of Louisiana: October 29 - November 15, 2026 - Shreveport, LA

Parish: January 16, 2027 - Clinton Arena, Clinton, LA

District: January 27-30, 2027- St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds in Covington, LA

LSU AgCenter State Show: TBA

LSU AgCenter State Rabbit Show: In conjunction with State Livestock Show at Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, LA

Southern University Show: TBA

Southeast District Horse Show: TBA Florida Parish Arena, Amite, LA

LSU AgCenter State Horse Show: TBA

Upcoming Livestock Deadlines

April 25, 2026: Validation of LA Bred Steers & Heifers- LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research & Extension Center

August 14, 2026- Steers

October 1, 2026- Intent to Show Forms due

November 9, 2026- Beef Commercial Heifers, Dairy Commercial Heifers, Commercial Cows, Market Lambs, Commercial Ewes, Market Goats, Commercial Does, Exhibition Poultry, Miniature Cattle

December 1, 2026- Market & Commercial Hogs

All rules, schedules, and forms pertaining to all LSU AgCenter sponsored livestock shows can be found by pressing the button below.

LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Information