NC State Fair Livestock Judging & Skillathon Contest

A judge teaches youths how to judge livestock in a small pen.

Date: November 1-2, 2025

Saturday, November 1st – Livestock Judging Sunday, November 2nd – Skillathon Contest
Location: ***Please note different locations for each day***

Agenda & Overview

Registration Information (Entry Deadline, Friday October 20th at 5:00 p.m.)

Entry fee : Livestock Judging $20 per youth / Skillathon $10 per youth

A few simple details and rules:

Open to any North Carolina 4-H or FFA members. These contests should be a great opportunity for practice for the upcoming regional FFA contests.

You can enter unlimited number of youth.

Contest will consist of 8-12 classes to evaluate; 2-3 sets of questions on classes; 1- 4 sets of oral reasons, depending upon age category.

Awards will be provided at the conclusion of the day (contest attire is acceptable).

Any questions feel free to reach out.

Brent Jennings (NC) 919-515-4467