LIVESTOCK EXPERIENCE
Exhibitors can "celebrate the possibilities" as they work with volunteers learning all about livestock in the show ring. These volunteers working with our exhibitors are known as "buddies". They work with the exhibitors throughout the entire event and teach them how to show the livestock of their choosing. They also teach them basic handling and care of their livestock. The livestock show starts at the conclusion of our lunch. Lunch is provided for all volunteers and exhibitors, there is an option to purchase lunch for all other people attending. This Livestock Experience is a challenge by choice event, that means if your child is not obligated to participate in the livestock show. Your child gets to determine what they want to do and what is a comfortable experience for them.
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We have planned other fun activities that will be going on throughout the day. Our "herdsman" are volunteers who will be working on providing the best experience possible. They will be helping with the setup/teardown of the event, working on activity centers, petting zoo, and other "jobs" that ensure the success of the event.
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This Livestock Experience is a friendly competition and has several awards categories. Categories are based on their abilities and grade level. There are awards for Best Dressed, Congeniality, in addition to other awards. At the end of the Livestock Experience we host a livestock sale auctioning off some animals that were donated to the livestock show and a check is sent to each exhibitor who participates in the livestock show.
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The next Jessa's Barnyard Buddies Livestock Experience will take place on Saturday March 29, 2025, at the Los Banos Fairgrounds. Exhibitors can register by clicking on the showman logo. Exhibitors must register before December 30, 2024. If you are interested in volunteering you may register through the showman app or through our website. If you have any problems or questions please contact us. We are currently not accepting anymore registrations or volunteers for the 2025 Livestock Experience Show. We look forward to seeing you next year.