By Dr. Shakera Williams | LSU AgCenter
Next week, the Webster Parish Fairgrounds will welcome youth exhibitors, families, volunteers, and supporters for the 2026 Webster Parish 4-H Livestock Show. Scheduled for October 20-23, the annual event showcases the hard work, dedication, and responsibility of local 4-H members who have spent months raising and caring for their livestock projects.
The Webster Parish 4-H Livestock Program provides youth with hands-on opportunities to develop valuable life skills, including leadership, record keeping, public speaking, decision-making, teamwork, and proper animal care. The annual livestock show serves as the culmination of a year of learning and preparation, allowing exhibitors to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have gained through their projects.
Preparations for the livestock show will begin on October 17 with setup and cleanup activities at the Webster Parish Fairgrounds starting at 9:00 a.m. Exhibitors, volunteers, and supporters will work together to prepare the facilities for a week filled with competition and achievement.
Official livestock show activities will begin on October 20 with animal check-in. The Poultry and Rabbit Show will start at 4:30 p.m., followed by the weighing of market animals at 6:00 p.m. These events mark the beginning of several days of competition as exhibitors present the animals they have spent months feeding, managing, and preparing for the show ring.
Activities will continue on October 21 with the Pet Show at 5:00 p.m. The evening will also feature the Swine Show and the popular Pee Wee Pig Pusher event beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Pee Wee Pig Pusher event provides younger children with a fun opportunity to participate in the livestock show experience while encouraging future involvement in the 4-H livestock program.
On October 22, exhibitors will compete in the Lamb, Goat, and Beef Cattle shows beginning at 6:00 p.m. These competitions highlight the dedication and commitment youth have invested in their projects throughout the year. Community members are encouraged to attend and support the participants as they showcase their animals and skills.
The week will conclude on October 23 with the Buyers’ Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. and the Livestock Sale at 1:00 p.m. The sale provides local businesses, organizations, and individuals an opportunity to invest in the success of Webster Parish youth while recognizing the hard work exhibitors have put into their projects. Proceeds from the sale help support the educational growth and future agricultural endeavors of participating 4-H members.
The Webster Parish 4-H Livestock Show remains one of the parish’s premier youth agricultural events, bringing together young people, families, agricultural leaders, and community supporters to celebrate the accomplishments of local youth. The event not only highlights excellence in livestock production but also reinforces the values of leadership, responsibility, and community involvement that are at the heart of the 4-H program.
Community members are invited to attend the various shows and sale activities throughout the week and help celebrate the achievements of Webster Parish 4-H exhibitors.
For additional information about the Webster Parish 4-H Livestock Show, contact 4-H Livestock Agent John Monzingo at 318-371-1371 or 318-927-3110.
