The Annual Lucerne Stock Show is celebrating their 83rd year and there are many activities to participate in from August 3 through the 6th.
The festival begins on Wednesday, August 3rd with the 4-H and FFA Dairy Cattle Show at 10:30 am followed by the 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat at 1 pm. The Open, 4-H, and FFA projects can be entered from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The Community Bar-B-Que begins at 6:00 pm. Wednesday evening ends with Church Night at 7:30 pm.
Thursday, August 4th starts with the Poultry and Rabbit Show at 11 am and continues with the Beef Show at 5:30 pm, finishing up with the ever popular “Newlywed Game” concluding festivities at 7 pm.
Friday, August 5th is a day of livestock shows with the Swine Show starting at 11 am. The Sheep Show starts at 2 pm and meat goats at 3:30 pm. The Kids Games end the day at 7 pm.
Shows are open to all 4-H and FFA members in Missouri or Iowa (health rules apply).
Saturday, August 6 begins at 9 am with the set-up for the vendor fair as well as the Antique and Small Engine Show. Thehe dog races and auction start at 9:30 am and the Cornhole Tournament is at 10:30. At 1 pm the ax throwing contest begins with the Kiddie Tractor Pull starting at 2 pm. The mechanical bull will be on hand from 2 to 6 pm for those wishing to take the challenge. Make and Take with Marsha and Brenda is at 3 pm. Register with Taren at 660-626-8280. At 4 pm is the BBQ contest, at 4:30 the Lawnmower Tractor Pull, 5 is the 3 by 3 basketball tournament, and at 5:30 the pie contest. Building exhibits are released at 6 pm. The Stock Show concludes with the 7 pm Talent Show and Centerline performing at 8 pm.
The 4-H and FFA livestock shows are open to anyone in Missouri or Iowa and no pre-registration is required. Contact Kyle Blanchard at 660-988-8611 for more information.
