Chores, Cheers, and Champions: Don’t Miss the Livestock Show April 24–26

For 86 years, Fallon and Churchill County youth have poured their hearts into raising livestock with grit, dedication, and a work ethic that’s hard to match. This weekend, the tradition continues.

The 2025 Churchill County Junior Livestock Show and Sale runs Thursday through Saturday, April 24–26, at the Rafter 3C Complex. Animal judging takes place Thursday and Friday, with the live auction beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26. A free buyer’s lunch will be served at noon.

Now is the time to show up and support these kids—just like we did in 1939, when the first 4-H livestock contest was held at Chester Lima’s ranch. We fill the bleachers for basketball. We drive hours for baseball, dance, and rodeo. Let’s do the same for these young people who’ve been working for months to raise their animals for this moment.

Participants from Churchill County High School FFA, Oasis Academy FFA, Churchill County 4-H, and High Desert Grange will take the ring with sheep, steers, pigs, goats, and more—animals they’ve raised, fed, exercised, and cared for daily.

“This is your opportunity to purchase locally raised animals that will yield high-quality meat,” said Karen Bogdanowicz, Churchill County 4-H program coordinator.

At a recent Chamber of Commerce luncheon, several youth participants shared what the show means to them.

Eleven-year-old Macady Bogdanowicz is showing her sheep and rabbits—each one requiring its own detailed record book. “With three animals, that’s three books,” she explained. “It’s a lot, but I like doing it.”

Zachery Lewis is raising two steers and two heifers, balancing feed schedules and grooming with schoolwork and chores. “It teaches me real responsibility,” he said.

Allie Fait began in 4-H with a single ewe lamb at age nine. She now manages a flock of ten and is showing a market lamb this year. “It’s taught me a lot about planning and follow-through,” she said.

Taylor Sowersby spoke about how 4-H and FFA helped her grow into a leader. “Public speaking used to scare me,” she told the Chamber crowd. “Now, I use what I’ve learned at competitions and in my everyday life.”

These kids will be judged on their animals—but also on their handling, knowledge, and presentation. Their efforts deserve an audience.

If you're not in the market to buy an animal, there are still ways to support the show—donations, sponsorships, and simply showing up go a long way.

So, Fallon—let’s fill the bleachers. Let’s celebrate the future of agriculture, leadership, and hard work right here at home.

For details or information, contact the Churchill County Junior Livestock Show and Sale at [email protected] or call 775-427-2480.