Monday, February 25, 2019

54th Junior Livestock Show Is Feb. 27-March 1


The 54th Sequoyah County Junior Livestock Show will be held Feb. 27 through March 1 at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds in Sallisaw.

The livestock show is sponsored by the many members of the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce, and features a Bidders Barbecue at 6 p.m. on Friday (March 1), followed by the premium auction at 7 pm. Friday.

The show begins on Wednesday (Feb. 27). Wednesday’s schedule includes goats, lambs, heifers and steers, along with goat, sheep and beef showmanship. Animals will be checked in between 9 a.m. and noon, and showing begins at 5 p.m.

Swine will be shown on Thursday (Feb.28), and check-in is again between 9 a.m. and noon. Showing begins at 5 p.m. and includes swine showmanship.

A concession stand, with an expanded menu, will be available with profits going to the Sequoyah County 4-H Club.

Roger Stites, Sallisaw High School Vo-Ag instructor, has served as chairman of the livestock show committee for three years.

Sinclair Armstrong of Vian is again in charge of the Bidders Barbecue, which is open to everyone.

Auctioneer Tommy Wright will be the auctioneer for the premium auction.

For more information contact the OSU Extension Office in the Sequoyah County Courthouse in Sallisaw or call 918-775-2368.


KXMX News Staff

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