72nd Annual Western Junior Livestock Show

October 7-10, 2009

Central States Fairgrounds

Rapid City, SD

PURPOSE OF THE SHOW

The Western Junior Livestock Show was organized in 1937 and has been an annual event eversince. The first show was just feeder calves, but since than the show has grown to include sheep, swine, dairy and other livestock related projects. The show was developed as a 4-H youth show to serve as a show window for the livestock industry from this area, setting a standard of type and quality which serves as a guide to every interested producer and provide a competitive outlet for 4-H youth club work.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Western Junior Livestock Show is a volunteer based 4-H youth organization to help young people become self-reliant, productive, contributing members of the agricultural industry.

Future Show Dates

Future show dates will be posted on the WJLS web site; the show is always scheduled for the first full week in October.

MEMBERSHIP

WJLS is a non-profit membership organization existing on the revenues from membership money. Membership to WJLS is only $5.00, which can be purchased at the show or by contacting the show manager or any WJLS director.

WJLS Rules WJLS 2009 Futurity WJLS Participants WJLS Entry Form WJLS Classes WJLS Denver Trip Score Sheet WJLS Contests WJLS Scholarships WJLS Schedule WJLS Stall Assignments WJLS Results WJLS Contact WJLS 2008 Pictures

Forms for Entries, Scholarships and Denver Trip can be filled out on computer and printed out.