Animal Exhibitions

The Tennessee Youth Livestock Program offers many opportunities to exhibit through the state. Individual show information can be found in each tab. For more information, contact your local UT Extension agent.

Program Contact: Aaron Fisher, fisher@utk.edu

State 4-H Horse Show

June 24-28, 2025
National Walking Horse Celebration Grounds
110 N Evans Street
Shelbyville, TN 37160

Directions

The state 4-H Horse Show is held in June of every year at the National Walking Horse Celebration, Shelbyville, TN.

Visit UTHorse for all show announcements and related resources.

Sheep Expo

October 23-25, 2025

Hyder-Burks Pavillion
2390 Gainesboro Grade
Cookeville, TN 38501

Show Information

Sheep Expo Handbook
Show Schedule
Breed Classification Guidelines

Judges

Jason Simpson: Showmanship, Registered Ewes, Market Lambs

Evan Snyder: Showmanship, Registered Ewes, Commercial Ewes

Entry Forms

Registered Ewe
Commercial Ewe
Market Lamb

Resources

Heifer and Ewe Lease Agreement
Livestock Skillathon FAQ
Request for Animal to be Shown by Another 4-H/FFA Member
Protest Form
Sheep and Goat Scrapie Tag Information

Educational Contests

  • Promotional Poster Contest
  • Photography Contest
  • Graphic Design Contest
  • Career Development Contest
  • Sheep Expo Sales Talk
  • TSPA Fleece Contest

2024 Show Results