For most people, the Sumter County Fairs mean funnel cakes, amusement rides, and corn dogs,  but for people in the agricultural industry is means livestock shows.  I'm not talking about any livestock shows; I'm talking about THE livestock shows in our state-of-the-art, air-conditioned Cow Palace.  These shows are the place the best come to play.  The top dogs from all corners of the state come together to duke it out.  For many in the agricultural industry, the Sumter County Fairs are more than a good time.  They're a lifestyle.

2024 Livestock Show Times 

Friday, March 1st: 6:00 pm Sheep Show
Old McDonald's Showmanship 

Saturday, March 2nd, @ 12:00 pm Beef Breeder's Show

Sunday, March 3rd, @ 11:00 am Dairy Cow Show
Goat Show (Dairy, Meat, and Pygmy)    
(Immediately following Dairy Cow Show) 

Tuesday March 5th, All Market Animal Showmanship 
Lamb- 3:00 pm
Swine- 5:00 pm
Steer- 7:00 pm

Wednesday, March 6th @ 6:00 pm Market Swine Show 

Thursday, March 7th @ 6:00 pm Market Steer Show 

Friday, March 8th  @ 6:00 pm Market Lamb Show 

Saturday, March 9th @ 11:00 am Market Animal Sale