35th Annual Hyde County 4-H Livestock Show And Sale

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | Ponzer Community Building

2026 4-H Livestock Show Schedule

Steps to Complete Hyde County 4-H Livestock Project

1. Register and Sign Letter of Intent (Due by 01/16/2026 w/ $20 Non-Refundable Fee)
2. Enroll in 4-H Online 2.0
3. 2026 Livestock Rules and Regulations
4. Complete 4-H Livestock Animal Info/Receipt Form (Due by 02/23/2026 for Lambs/Goats | Due by 02/27/2026 for Hogs)
5. Complete 4-H Market Information Form (Due by 03/02/2026)
6. Pickup 4-H Livestock Project Record Books (Week of March 2-6, 2026 - Hyde Extension Office)
7. 4-H Showmanship Test Link Goes Live (Goat Showmanship Test, Lamb Showmanship Test, Hog Showmanship Test)
8. Write 3 Buyer's Letters (Due in Hyde Extension Office by 03/19/2026 - handwritten, addressed, stamped, unsealed | Buyer Letter Tips/Guidelines)
9. Attend A Mandatory 4-H Showmanship Clinic (03/19/2026 at Ponzer Community Building -- 4:30PM-6:00PM -- FREE  |  NC Showmanship Clinic (Sheep/Meat Goat) -- Saturday 02/14/2025 at Lenoir County Livestock Arena -- Check website for more information
10. Sell 3 Little Caesar's Pizza Fundraiser Kits (Ends on April 6 | Fundraiser ID: 55181 | Create Seller Account | Families can create one account for multiple exhibitors)
11. Register For 4-H Livestock Fashion Show (Due by 04/08/2026)
12. Final Day To Register For Optional Weight Check (Must email lee_brimmage@ncsu.edu to schedule a weight check by close of business on 04/08/2026 | Optional Weight Check Day will be on 04/15/2025 - Ponzer Community Building - 4:30PM-6:30PM)
13. Final Day To Complete 4-H Showmanship Test (Showmanship Test Link) - Due by 04/15/2026)
14. Optional Weight Check Day (04/15/2026 - Ponzer Community Building - 4:30PM-6:30PM)
15. Complete 4-H Livestock Project Record Book (Due on Show Day - 04/22/2026)
16. Attend 4-H Livestock Show and Sale (Check-In by NOON - 04/22/2026)
17. Turn in Thank You Letters and Financial Summaries (Due in Hyde Extension Office by 05/01/2026)
18. Pick up 4-H Livestock Show Checks (06/30/2026 - 07/02/2026 | Subject to Change)

*Hyde County 4-H staff and volunteers will be conducting random "pen checks" throughout the month of March and/or April to ensure that the wellbeing of all 4-H livestock animals are satisfactory according to our rules, regulations, and evaluations. Parents, guardians, and exhibitors do not have to be present for pen checks. Parents/Guardians will be notified prior to us visiting their residence. 

Additional Resources

• Hog Showmanship Powerpoint
• Sheep/Goat Showmanship Powerpoint
• Swine Resources -- NC State Extension
• Meat Goat Resources -- NC State Extension
• Sheep Resources -- NC State Extension
• Livestock Showmanship 101 -- USU Extension
• Guidelines for Sending Invitation Letters to Potential Buyers
• Join Hyde County 4-H Livestock Show Buyer's List
• 2026 Livestock Show Meeting Presentation

Contact Information

• Lee Brimmage - Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
• Email: lee_brimmage@ncsu.edu
• Office Phone: 252.926.4486
• Office Fax: 252.926.3705
• Office Physical Address: 30 Oyster Creek Road, Swan Quarter, NC 27885
• Office Mailing Address: PO Box 219, Swan Quarter, NC 27885
• Facebook: @HydeCounty4H
• Instagram: @hydecounty4h
• Subscribe to Hyde County 4-H Text Message Updates!

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Lee Brimmage, lee_brimmage@ncsu.edu, (252) 926-4487. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.