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| Date | Event |
| August 28, 2023 | Validation Request Forms Due |
| September 29, 2023 | State Fair Entries Due |
| October 26 - November 12, 2023 | State Fair of Louisiana |
| November 19, 2023 | Evangeline Beef Classic |
| January 20, 2024 (tentative) | Evangeline Parish Livestock Show and Sale |
| January 30 - February 3, 2024 | Southwest District Livestock Show |
| February 10 - 17, 2024 | LSU Livestock State Show |
Exhibitor and Parent Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the exhibitor and parent to understand and follow the State Fair of Louisiana and the LSU Livestock Show rules. If there are any questions on the understanding of the rules please call the 4-H Office at 337-363-5646 to speak to Mrs. Kim Deville, 4-H Agent, and she will happy to assist you. If you are new to the livestock program, she will meet with you to review rules and guidelines. The State Fair of Louisiana Catalog can be obtained by clicking here. If you would like a copy pf the LSU AgCenter Livestock Catalog, click here.
Hardship Statement
District and/or State Show Manager must be notified within seven days after validation hardship. After Contacting show manager, hardship forms must be immediately filed with supporting material and stating hardship. These hardships will be evaluated on a case by case basis by parish agent, district show manager, and state show manager. Only cases where it is determined to have been unavoidable will the exhibitor be allowed to validate. This decision will be final and not subject to appeal.
Educational Award Trip
Louisville, Kentucky and Memphis, Tennessee
Selection for the Livestock Educational Award Trip to Louisville, KY for sheep and trip to Memphis, TN for beef will be done at the state fair.
Information on exhibitor and animal eligibility, registration papers requirements, specific requirements for species, dates, selection process, and any additional information is located on the livestock show website. Go to www.lsuagcenter.com and click on livestock; go to livestock show; then scroll to Livestock Award Trips for the needed information.
