WELCOME, SHOWMEN AND SUPPORTERS
FIRST PLACE FLORIDA
BY LIVESTOCK PEOPLE, FOR LIVESTOCK PEOPLE.
Established in 2015 by a showman and alumnae, who saw the need for information for one of the nation's fastest growing states for youth livestock programs, First Place Florida is your first place to get connected with livestock shows and related events in the Sunshine State.
Today, there are more livestock shows, judging competitions and related events than ever before in Florida. Trust us – just read through some of the pages here. We are proud to be the most comprehensive source for this information of anywhere in the state.
WHAT WE OFFER
LIVESTOCK SHOW LISTINGS
Over 100 livestock shows in Florida, jackpot shows in Florida, and fairs in Florida that are open to all youth, for cattle, swine, sheep, goats and poultry, are listed on our website.
JUDGING CONTEST LISTINGS
Take a look at our judging contest pages to see lists of livestock judging contests in Florida, along with poultry, dairy and other judging events, open to all youth, that can be used as practice for state contests.
EDUCATIONAL EVENT LISTINGS
Looking to learn? View our list of Educational Events, such as clinics, judging camps and livestock workshops in Florida, that are learning opportunities for youth.
PLEASE NOTE
While First Place Florida supports ALL aspects of youth agriculture, please note that this website is INDEPENDENT and NOT AFFILIATED with any of the shows, events or organizations listed here, or any other organizations, including, but not limited to, any 4-H, FFA, species or breed groups on the local, state or national level.
Please note that inclusion on our website does not imply endorsement of any specific event, product or organization. We also cannot confirm or modify show entries, request additional time for entries to be received or answer questions about show rules. Thank you for your understanding.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THE STATE
THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON.
Across the land – from Pensacola to Palm Beach, Trenton to Tampa, Orlando to Okeechobee and everywhere in between – there's an event for you.
View our interactive calendar of shows in events in Florida to see what's happening around the state. Details for each of these events can be found on its species' tab within the navigation menu at the top or the buttons at the bottom of this page, or by using the search function.
This calendar is updated at least weekly — and you can even sync it to yours!