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HENRY COUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE
The Show & Sale
Here is everything I want you to know about show week, including how to bid, what your support means to me, and how to reach the show office.
STEER SHOW DAY
Countdown to 2:30 PM, Thursday, August 27
That is when Mr. Moo-agi and I step into the ring at the Henry County Fairgrounds in Paris, TN.
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SHOW WEEK
2026 HCYL Schedule
Henry County Fairgrounds, Paris, TN
Wed, Aug 26
Livestock arrives at the fairgrounds
Thu, Aug 27 · 9:00 AM
Hog show
Thu, Aug 27 · 11:00 AM
Lamb show
Thu, Aug 27 · 1:30 PM
Goat show
Thu, Aug 27 · 2:30 PM
Steer show, that is me and Mr. Moo-agi!
I show
Thu, Aug 27 · 7:00 PM
Auction, steers, goats, lambs & hogs
Thu, Sep 3 · 6:00 PM
Buyers Banquet, Commercial Building
Local Born & Bred competition
Mr. Moo-agi was born in Paris, TN, so he is also entered in this special category for animals raised locally from birth. He is eligible!
INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
How you can support me and other exhibitors
I know buying at a 4-H livestock auction is not like buying meat at the store. Here is what your purchase actually means to me, and how to make it.
Auction prices at youth livestock sales run well above regular market rates, and that is on purpose. Your purchase is not just for the animal. It is an investment in months of my work, and in the future of local agriculture.
Why buyers pay a premium
What your support means to me
I have put a huge amount of time and effort into raising Mr. Moo-agi. Kids like me are not just doing agriculture, we are learning how to be entrepreneurs too, building responsibility, budgeting, record keeping, communication, and hard work habits I’ll use my whole life.
When you buy my steer, you are showing me that my community supports me. It gives me recognition and it motivates me to keep working hard and saving for the future. A lot of kids who go through this program come back years later as buyers themselves.
Why buyers matter to me
I’m saving a big part of what I earn toward my future college costs. I already know how fast tuition and school expenses are going up, so every dollar I put away now really does help me later.
I also give back. I donate a percentage of what I earn to help send kids who could not otherwise afford it to summer 4-H camp, because that program matters to me too.
A lot of buyers like to meet me before the sale instead of just showing up on auction night. It helps them know who they are supporting, and it gives me a chance to say thank you in person. If you would like to meet Mr. Moo-agi and me before Thursday, just reach out.
Bidding options
- In person, come to the auction, Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 PM.
- Call in bidding, must be arranged ahead. Call Staci Foy at 731-642-2941 by August 21.
You take the animal after processing. You will pay the processing fee if you choose to keep the meat.
Split the purchase, and the meat, with another buyer or family.
Buy the animal and donate the meat to a charity of your choice.
You will get market price for the animal. You will not be responsible for transporting him, and you will not need to arrange processing.
Buyers Banquet
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6:00 PM, Commercial Building
- I will have your tickets ready at the auction.
- Please sit with me and my family.
- Buyers pay the exhibitor at the banquet.
- Dress is business or smart casual.
Local processors
If you choose to keep the meat, you should contact a processor directly for cuts and pricing.
- K & J Meat Processing • 731-642-6490
- Kauffman's Processing • 731-782-3368
- Laurel Hill Processing • 731-247-5555
SHOW OFFICE
Questions about the show?
Please call Staci Foy, UT Extension, Henry County, at 731-642-2941.