The 81st Olton 4-H and FFA Livestock Show begins Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Olton Ag Pavilion with move-in of livestock beginning at 8:00 a.m., according to Josh Parkey, board president. A mandatory exhibitor meeting is planned for all exhibitors on Thursday afternoon, prior to the start of weighing animals at 4:00 p.m., with barrows, followed by lambs, goats, steers, and the check-in of heifers.
Judging begins at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 16, with goats, followed by lambs. Cody Lucherk is set to judge the show. The official grand opening of the show is set for 11:00 a.m. with the introduction of directors, FFA and 4-H officers and advisors and school officials. Judging of barrows will begin at 12 noon with the Berkshire breed, according to Brent Burns, swine superintendent. The heifer show will begin 30 minutes following pee-wee barrow showmanship, according to Mary Bass, beef superintendent.
The steer show will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 17, according to Michael McFadden, beef superintendent. The awards presentation and show of dedication will begin at 12:45 p.m., according to LaDanda Kauffman, board secretary. The 4- H and FFA Cake Auction is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. Proceeds from the cake auction benefit the Olton Livestock Project Center. The premium sale of steers, barrows, lambs and goats begins at 1:30 p. m. with Leonard Lawson serving as auctioneer.
Officers for the Olton 4--H and FFA livestock show include President - Josh Parkey; Vice President Derrick Boedeker; Secretary - LaDanda Kauffman; and Treasurer - Kevin Hukill.
Directors include Joe Sanchez, Brent Burns, Mary Bass, Dale Falcon, Michael McFadden, James Bass, Chris Allen and Brittney Redwine.
The show is free and open to the public. There is no admission fee.