The Bureau County Farm Bureau and the University of Illinois Extension are hosting the Bureau County Master Showmanship Contest on July 14, 2023, at 7:30 PM in the Swine/Sheep Livestock Barn on the Bureau County Fairgrounds. The Master Showmanship Contest recognizes 4-H youth who excelled at showing animals at the 4-H fair. The participants will be judged on their handling of beef, sheep and swine. They will also quizzed by the judge on their knowledge of animal husbandry and livestock production.
The registration deadline for 4-H Participants is Friday, June 16th and can be done online or at the Extension Office.
A winner from each species will receive recognition and top prizes will be given to the top two overall showmen. The top overall winner will be eligible to represent Bureau County at the Illinois Master Showmanship contest at the Illinois State Fair to be held on Friday, August 11th.
