HAMBURG, NEW YORK – For the second year, the Erie County Agricultural Society will host the Youth Livestock Expo (YLE) during the 2023 Erie County Fair. This is a unique opportunity for junior exhibitors, including 4-H and FFA members to have more opportunities to compete with their livestock.
The Youth Livestock Expo will be open to exhibitors ages four-21 from the United States and Canada. The Expo will encompass the four market animal species (beef, hog, lamb and goat).
The program will require exhibitors to participate in at least two contests outside of the show ring that include activities like marketing, interviewing, stall decorating, herdsmanship, and creating educational posters.
Through nationally recognized judges, over $18,000 in total premiums for market and showmanship divisions will be awarded. The updated schedule allows for exhibitors that show through 4-H and FFA to compete in the Youth Livestock Expo.
“It is important to continue to provide opportunities for junior livestock exhibitors. It is well known that young people that participate in livestock projects gain valuable knowledge as well as, leadership and personal development skills,” Agriculture Manager Laura Kwilos said. “Those exhibitors that are already raising animals for 4H & FFA have the opportunity to raise another animal and show multiple times during their stay in Hamburg in August and we welcome exhibitors from all areas to come to compete.”
The Erie County Agricultural Society pledges to opportunities for youth to win a $10,000 scholarship. If an exhibitor wins three of the four champion market animal titles, they will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship. Also, if an exhibitor wins three of the four champion showman competitions, they will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship.
Complete information and a schedule is available at www.ECFair.org or follow The Erie County Fair on Facebook for monthly updates.
About the Erie County Fair
The Erie County Agricultural Society is a private not-for-profit membership organization. Established in 1819, the Society is the oldest civic organization in western New York. The mission of the Erie County Agricultural Society (ECAS), sponsors of the Erie County Fair, is to preserve and enhance, by educational endeavors, the agricultural and historical legacy of New York State. The Fair strives to fulfill appropriate aspects of the agricultural, educational, entertainment and recreational needs of western New York. The 2022 Erie County Fair is scheduled for August 9 – 20, 2023. (www.ECFair.org).
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