What the Northeast Louisiana District Livestock Show Is
The Northeast Louisiana District Livestock Show brings 4-H and FFA youth from twelve northeast parishes to Delhi each winter to exhibit cattle, swine, sheep, goats, rabbits and poultry. Exhibitors are judged on animal quality, showmanship and overall presentation. The 2026 show was the 86th annual, held January 28 to 31 at the Delhi Civic Center and nearby locations.
Parishes Represented
Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union and West Carroll.
How the Four Days Run: The 2026 Schedule
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, Jan. 28 | Animals arrive from 8:00 a.m. and must be in the barn by 1:00 p.m. Donors view the animals at 5:00 p.m., followed by the donors' banquet at 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, Jan. 29 | Beef breeding show, beef showmanship, rabbit and broiler showmanship, the livestock judging contest, and the Livestock Quiz Bowl at 4:00 p.m. The Concordia Dance Social runs 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday, Jan. 30 | Swine, sheep, goat and dairy shows. The stock show parade is at 10:00 a.m., a livestock scavenger hunt at 2:00 p.m. and the round robin showmanship at 3:30 p.m. Animals are released after the final species show. |
| Saturday, Jan. 31 | Awards program at 10:00 a.m. at the Delhi Civic Center. Winning exhibitors must attend. |
The Delhi Civic Center hosts the donor banquet, the premier exhibitor contests, the quiz bowl, the dance social and the awards program. A few events, including the livestock judging contest and the rabbit and broiler showmanship, are held at other locations in town.
Beyond the Show Ring
The week is built around more than animals. Besides the species shows, youth compete in showmanship, the premier exhibitor contests, the livestock judging contest and a Livestock Quiz Bowl, and they join a stock show parade, a scavenger hunt and a social dance.
Awards and Scholarships
Awards and scholarships come from donations by businesses across the twelve parishes, and the show says donations are still being accepted. Donors are invited to view the animals and attend a banquet on the opening Wednesday. Winning exhibitors are expected at the Saturday awards program.
Where
Delhi Civic Center, Delhi, Louisiana.
Questions
Who can show?
4-H and FFA members from the twelve northeast parishes.
When do animals have to arrive?
On the opening Wednesday, beginning at 8:00 a.m., and they must be in the barn by 1:00 p.m.
Do I have to stay for awards?
Winning exhibitors must attend the Saturday awards program at 10:00 a.m.
How can a business donate?
Donations are directed to the show's president, Jeremy Ledet, through the Northeast Louisiana District Show.
Official Links
- Youth agriculture take center stage at 86th Northeast Louisiana District Livestock Show: parishes, species and schedule
Louisiana Parish Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows: The Essentials
In Louisiana, 4-H and FFA exhibitors usually move from a parish fair or parish show to a district show and then the LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show.
The circuit
Examples from 2026: St. Landry and Ascension held parish shows January 16 to 17, and district shows ran late January into early February, per the AgCenter schedule.
State show
The 91st state show ran February 14 to 21, 2026, at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales with 1,207 eligible exhibitors, per the AgCenter report.
State Fair of Louisiana
The 120th fair runs October 29 to November 15, 2026, in Shreveport, per the Bossier Chamber.
Who can show
Shows are open to 4-H and FFA members. 4-H members must be 9 before January 1 and not past their 20th birthday by that date, per the St. Landry 4-H page.
Next steps
Ask your parish office for possession and validation deadlines, which fall months before the shows.
Read the full guide: Louisiana Parish Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- State Fair of Louisiana
The 120th State Fair of Louisiana fills the Louisiana State Fairgrounds in Shreveport for eighteen days, with livestock shows, midway rides and food. The fair has run since 1906.
3701 Hudson Ave., Shreveport, LA 71109 | Organizer: State Fair of Louisiana Official event details - Allen Parish Fair
Four-day parish fair at the Allen Parish Fairgrounds on Tiger Lane in Oberlin, with general and agricultural exhibits. Held each year; the 2025 fair ran Nov. 12-15 and the 2026 fair is set for Nov. 11-14.
Tiger Lane, Oberlin, LA 70655 Official event details - Port Barre Cracklin Festival
Four-day festival in Port Barre built around Louisiana cracklin, the fried pork rind. Held each year; the most recent dates were November 12-15, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Park.
- Christmas Time at the Farm
Holiday farm day in Bossier City on the LSU AgCenter events calendar, set for December 12, 2026.
Bossier City, LA | Organizer: LSU AgCenter Official event details - Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival
Three-day April festival celebrating Louisiana's state fruit in Memorial Park, with local growers selling berries on Farmers Row, strawberry-eating contests and a Saturday parade; the next dates are April 9-11, 2027.
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.