Putnam County Fair - 4-H and FFA Livestock Shows Pictures

            The Putnam County Fair supports our great 4-H and FFA youngsters and
their livestock projects that take a lot of work. You'll notice the barns are full here 
and competition can be keen, but they're still in it for the fun and learning it brings
Remember these folks are our future leaders and they do appreciate your support. 

Above: The Putnam County Fair Beef Cattle Show has been one of the toughest in Missouri f or many years. You'll see some of the best cattle around at our fair. 

Above: The fair's Sheep Show has over 100 head and the competition is always very tough.  You won't want to miss this show either on Thursday morning. 

Below: 4-H and FFA is a learning experience and teach leadership skills too. The Swine Show is always fun even though the kids like winning too.  

  Below: The Junior Horse Show has remained popular throughout the years here at the fair. Skills include learning to ride and manage your horse both. 

 

Above: The Junior Livestock Sale is one of the best around, thanks to our buyers. It really helps out the kids and the costs incurred with their projects too. 

Above: The 4-H Dog Show, although still relatively small, has really increased in  popularity in the last few years. Here owners and dogs are getting set to show.

  

Above: The 4-H and FFA Rabbit Show is a fun project for our kids as well as teaching them to care for animals. It is a extremely popular project too.   

Above: The Goat Show has been at our fair for many years. Although the numbers are smaller than some others, the enthusiasm is very large.

Below: 4-H strives to work with kids in a wide variety of projects.  The Cat Show is fairly new but those in it  are getting more experience every year.   

Below: In order to get our younger kids started, 4-H has developed a Clover Kids Livestock Show.  It is held Tuesday evening and the kids love tbe attention.