2025 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest

Youth judging livestock.
Event Date(s)
Event Time
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Location
University of Illinois Livestock Pavilion

Register Now!

Put your livestock evaluation skills to the test! The Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Contest for beef, sheep, swine, and meat goats will take place on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Stock Pavilion (1402 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Urbana, IL).

📅 Schedule:
🔹 8:30 AM – Registration opens
🔹 9:30 AM – Check-in deadline (all participants must be present)
🔹 10:00 AM – Contest begins

Fee: $10 per senior participant (covers lunch) Juniors will also participate, but end before lunchtime so the fee only applies to senior participants.
Eligibility: Contestants must be 4-H club members enrolled in ZSuite before coaches can register them. Coaches must register and pay online for all senior participants.

Important Update: Scantron scoring will replace traditional judging cards this year.

Limited metered street parking is available in front of the Stock Pavilion.