It’s time once again for one of Okmulgee County’s most anticipated youth events. The 59th Annual Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show, where Future Farmers of America (FFA) members and 4-H students proudly showcase their livestock projects and the hard work behind them.

The show will take place beginning today at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, drawing participants and spectators from across the county. From swine and poultry to cattle, goats, and rabbits, the event highlights a wide range of livestock competitions and gives the public a front-row seat to the dedication, responsibility, and skill these young exhibitors have developed.

— Learning, Leadership & Livestock The Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show serves as an important opportunity for young agricultural enthusiasts to demonstrate what they’ve learned through months of daily care, feeding, training and record-keeping. Each animal represents a commitment-not just to competition, but to growth, responsibility and pride in agriculture.

Community members are encouraged to attend throughout the week, walk through the barns, watch the shows and support the students who have invested so much into their projects.

— Schedule of Events

Wednesday, Feb. 4: Swine

• 7-9 a.m. – Swine unloading and penning • 9 a.m. – All swine must be in the barn

• 9 a.m. – Swine check-in begins (by school, reverse alphabetical order)

• 12 p.m. – Swine show begins (Market Swine followed by Breeding Guilts)

• Showmanship at the conclusion of the premium sale lineup

• Rabbit and chicken show setup follows the swine show All swine must have negative pseudorabies papers before unloading. Validated herds must present health papers prior to unloading. All swine must have an 840 ear tag in place before unloading, and a copy of blood/health papers must be left with show officials at check-in. Swine showmanship sign-up takes place during check-in.

— Thursday, Feb. 5: Chickens & Rabbits

• 7-9 a.m. – All chickens in place and check-in

• 10 a.m. – Chicken show (Broiler pens, Fancy, then Showmanship)

• 1-2:30 p.m. – All rabbits in place and check-in

• 4 p.m. – Rabbit show (Meat pens, Fancy, then Showmanship) Rabbit and chicken showmanship sign-ups must be completed during check-in.

— Friday, Feb. 6: Heifers

• 10 a.m. – All heifers in place

• 10 a.m. – Check-in registered heifers and weigh commercial heifers

• 12 p.m. – Heifer show

• Heifer showmanship immediately following Registered heifers will be nominated, and registration papers must show ownership by Dec. 10, 2024. All heifers must have been born after Jan. 1, 2023.

At 8 p.m., or at the conclusion of the heifer show, performance steers will be tied in the barn. No feed or water allowed.

— Saturday, Feb. 7: Steers, Goats & Sheep

• 8 a.m. – All steers in place

• 8 a.m. – Weigh performance steers, followed by prospect and market steers

• 10 a.m. – Steer showmanship followed by steer show in this order: Prospect, Market, Performance

• 8 a.m. – All goats and sheep in place

• Goat and sheep weigh-in at the conclusion of steer weigh-in

• 2 p.m. or 30 minutes after the steer show – Goat showmanship, Doe show, Market Goat show

• Sheep show immediately after the goat show Steer, goat and sheep showmanship sign-ups must be completed during check-in.

— Sunday, Feb. 8: Premium Sale Preparation • 2 p.m. – Students qualifying for the Premium Sale will meet at the fairgrounds to set up for the dinner and sale. A minimum of $5 is requested for thank-you cards and postage, dependent on the number of sponsors.

— Tuesday, Feb. 10: Premium Sale

• 5 p.m. – All premium sale animals and buyer baskets in place

• 7 p.m. – Premium Sale — A Community Invitation

The Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show is a celebration of youth, agriculture and community pride. The public is invited to attend, cheer on exhibitors, and take part in an event that helps shape confident, capable young leaders. Your support-whether in the stands or at the Premium Salemakes a lasting difference for these students and their futures.