BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Livestock shows are a big part of the Pike County, Missouri Fair and Saturday kicked off with the cattle show.

Above Joce Mahar of Frankford showed off her showing skills for the judge. Joce won her class and got her first check for all her hard work. Below, Clopton’s Cole Hunter brought home the Pike County Reserve Champion Steer.

Clopton’s FFA member brought home several awards at the cattle show including…

Allison Hunter- Pike County Grand Champion Steer
Logan Hall- Grand Champion Crossbred Bull (preview picture)
Avery Hall – Grand Champion Simmental Female
Chase Hall – Intermediate Champion Showman
Kendall Smith – 2nd in class
Caragan Lockard – 1st in class
Calynn Lockard – 3rd in class
Collin Lockard – Pike County Reserve Champion Beef Female

Sunday’s events include the 4-H Gymkhana. On Monday 4-H and FFA projects are judged in the Main building and the Tuesday is the fair’s first full night of events. To see a full schedule visit www.pikecountyfair.org.

Pictures by Madison Ingram