It’s Showtime! Daviess County Livestock Show opens July 9 at Dockery Park

The annual Daviess County Junior Livestock Show is set for July 9-10-11, 2020, at the fairgrounds located inside Dockery Park.
Due to COVID-19 regulations and precautions the fair board has made a few changes to this year’s show. Spectators and exhibitors are encouraged to bring their own seating along with food and beverage as there will be no bleachers or concessions. Hand washing stations and hand sanitizer will be available throughout the facilities.
The Daviess County Junior Livestock Show will open July 9 with the swine show at 5 p.m. Each show will include a peewee class for future exhibitors. Those exhibitors will show towards the beginning of each of their specific shows.
The Invitational 4-H and FFA Livestock Show is open to all 4-H and FFA members living in any county in Missouri and enrolled in respective livestock projects, or belonging to 4-H Clubs or FFA Chapters. Points will be earned in conjunction with the Invitational Show to Daviess County only FFA and 4-H members.
Last year 135 exhibitors showed 369 animals. There were 50 head of cattle, 68 head of sheep, 40 head of goats, 63 rabbits, 35 poultry and waterfowl, 4 dogs and 109 head of swine.
Pre-registration for exhibitors is required and is due to the Daviess County Extension office by Friday, July 3 along with entry fees. The forms and the show book are available online on the Facebook page or by calling the Extension office. Any questions can be answered by the office staff at 660-663-3232.
Donations are still being accepted along with banner sponsorship for anyone interested in helping out this year. Contact Alicia Chrisman, president, if interested. Admission to the livestock show is free.
This year’s schedule will be as follows:
Thursday, July 9 4pm Swine in place
5pm Swine Show
Friday, July 10 9am Sheep in place
10am Sheep Show
12noon Goats in place
2pm Goat show