The 68th annual 4–H/FFA Fredericksburg Area Show and Sale is slated for May 13 beginning at 7:45 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Livestock Exchange.
Youth from Richmond County and Caroline, Essex, Hanover, King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Westmoreland counties will be competing in the event, showcasing hogs, goats, lamb and beef animals.
This event offers youth an opportunity to show off the hard work and dedication they have put into their projects for the year.
Throughout the day, youth will also compete in a Stockman’s contest. This contest is a written test that evaluates youth on the knowledge of animal care, meat cuts, feed identification and breed identifications.
Participants have the opportunity to win ribbons and prize money for their efforts in all of the day’s competitions.
The public is invited to attend this event.
After the competition events, youth have the option to sell their animals at auction. Community members and business bid on animals with the funds going to the individual who raised each animal.
Before the sale, a barbecue is held at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds for participants, buyers and the community. Tickets can be purchased during the show or at the door.
For more information, visit ext.vt.edu.
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