YQCA
All exhibitors must be YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) certified. Submit your certificate with your registration forms.
Knoxville Spring Junior Cattle Expo
April 29-30, 2022
Appalachian Fairgrounds, Gray
Tagging Ownership Deadlines: March 15
- Registered Heifers and Commercial Heifers -March 15
- Market Steers- see below
Entry Deadline: March 26
Regional/State Beef Expo
June 30 – July 1-2, 2022
Wilson County Fairgrounds, Lebanon
Tagging Ownership Deadlines: May 1
- Registered Heifers, Commercial Heifers, Prospect Steers (steers weighing less than 900 pounds at the show) and Dairy Feeder Steers -May 1
Market Steers
Market Steers: must attend one of the regional tagging dates listed below:
- Saturday, February 5, 2022
- Cumberland County Fairgrounds. 34 Music Road, Crossville, TN 38571
- Sunday, February 6, 2022
- Williamson County Ag Expo Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064
- Friday, February 11, 2022
- Brehm Animal Science Arena, 2506 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996
- Saturday, February 12, 2022
- First Farmers CO-OP, 16219 TN-222, Lexington, TN 38351
Skillathon Information
- What is the livestock skillathon?
- Skillathon is an educational delivery method where a
facilitator conducts a “learning station” where youth can gain knowledge or demonstrate their knowledge and skills learned by doing livestock project work. In some skillathons, a computer is used to present educational materials and activities. Tennessee livestock skillathon contests usually consist of five stations worth 20 points each for a total of 100 points.
- Skillathon is an educational delivery method where a
- Why should a 4-Her participate in the skillathon?
- Skillathons enhance learning through “hands-on” activities and enhance project skills. Skillathons should be more than a test! Skillathons enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Skillathons provide youth the opportunity to achieve project goals, build self-confidence and self-esteem, and earn recognition.
Regional Dairy Expo
August 18, 2021
Wilson Co. Fairgrounds, Lebanon
Tagging/Ownership Deadline: July 1
State Dairy Expo
September 2-3, 2022
Location TBD
Tagging/Ownership Deadline: July 1
Entry Deadline: August 1
Regional Sheep Expo
September 11, 2021
Rutherford County Extension Complex, Murfreesboro
Tagging/Ownership Deadline: July 15
Entry Deadline: August 15
State Sheep Expo
October 22-23, 2022
Hyder-Burks Pavilion, TN Tech, Cookeville
Tagging/Ownership Deadline: July 15
Entry Deadline: August 15
Skillathon Information
- What is the livestock skillathon?
- Skillathon is an educational delivery method where a
facilitator conducts a “learning station” where youth can gain knowledge or demonstrate their knowledge and skills learned by doing livestock project work. In some skillathons, a computer is used to present educational materials and activities. Tennessee livestock skillathon contests usually consist of five stations worth 20 points each for a total of 100 points.
- Skillathon is an educational delivery method where a
- Why should a 4-Her participate in the skillathon?
- Skillathons enhance learning through “hands-on” activities and enhance project skills. Skillathons should be more than a test! Skillathons enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Skillathons provide youth the opportunity to achieve project goals, build self-confidence and self-esteem, and earn recognition.
State Swine Show
January 13-15 2022
Location: Hyder-Burks Pavilion, Tennessee Tech, Cookeville
Tagging/Ownership Deadline: November 1
Entry Deadline: November 15, 2022
Skillathon Information
- What is the livestock skillathon?
- Skillathon is an educational delivery method where a
facilitator conducts a “learning station” where youth can gain knowledge or demonstrate their knowledge and skills learned by doing livestock project work. In some skillathons, a computer is used to present educational materials and activities. Tennessee livestock skillathon contests usually consist of five stations worth 20 points each for a total of 100 points.
- Skillathon is an educational delivery method where a
- Why should a 4-Her participate in the skillathon?
- Skillathons enhance learning through “hands-on” activities and enhance project skills. Skillathons should be more than a test! Skillathons enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Skillathons provide youth the opportunity to achieve project goals, build self-confidence and self-esteem, and earn recognition.
Central Region Goat Expo
August 20, 2022
Tagging/Ownership Deadline: June 1
Entry Deadline: June 15
TN State Goat Expo
August 14, 2021
Wilson County Fairgrounds, Lebanon
Tagging/Ownership Deadline: June 1
Entry Deadline: June 15