The Northeast Louisiana District Livestock Show will return to Delhi, La on January 28, 2026-January 31, 2026 bringing together youth exhibitors, families, educators, and agricultural supporters from across twelve northeast Louisiana Parishes: Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, and West Carroll. This year marks the 86th annual district livestock show held in Delhi.
The annual show highlights the hard work and dedication of 4-H and FFA members as they exhibit livestock including cattle, swine, sheep, goats, rabbits and poultry. Participants are judged on animal quality, showmanship, and overall presentation, reflecting months of preparation and commitment to agricultural education.
This event represents the very best of our youth and our agricultural community. The Northeast Louisiana District Livestock Show provides young people with valuable life skills such as responsibility, leadership, and sportsmanship, while also celebrating the importance of agriculture in our region.
Awards and scholarships are made possible through generous donations from many businesses in the twelve parishes the district includes. Donations are still being accepted, if you are interested in donating, please contact Jeremy Ledet at neladistrictshow@gmail.com.
The public is invited to attend and support local youth in agriculture. A full schedule of events is available on the attached schedule.
For more information, please contact:
Jeremy Ledet
President, Northeast Louisiana District Livestock Show
(318}-341-3377
neladistrictshow@gmail.com
2026 Northeast District Livestock Show
Delhi, LA
January 28 – January 31, 2026
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
8:00 AM All animals may begin arriving (including poultry)
Breeding animals check in at the Livestock Show Office Upon Arrival
Market and commercial animals check in at the Scales
1:00 PM All animals must be in the barn (market, commercial, breeding & poultry)
2:00 PM Weigh market lambs and goats; Weigh & mouth commercial ewes & does
2:30 PM Weigh hogs
3:00 PM Weigh steers; Weigh and mouth commercial heifers; Weigh commercial dairy cows
5:00 PM Donors are invited to view animals
5:45 PM Participants are required to report to civic center to greet donors
6:00 PM Donor’s banquet – Delhi Civic Center
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Premier Exhibitor Contests, Delhi Civic Center 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Livestock judging contest 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
8:30 AM All rabbits must be checked-in
9:00 AM Beef Breeding Show (American followed by English and Continental)
Commercial Heifers
Market Steers
Beef Showmanship
9:00 AM Rabbit show & showmanship (2 judges) -Small Arena
Broiler & exhibition showmanship (2 judges) – Small Arena
4:00 PM Livestock Quiz Bowl-Delhi Civic Center
6:00 PM Concordia Dance Social-Delhi Civic Center (ends at 9:00 pm)
Friday, January 30, 2026
Premier Exhibitor Contests, Delhi Civic Center 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
8:00 AM Swine show followed by swine showmanship
Sheep show followed by sheep showmanship
Goat show followed by goat showmanship
9:00 AM Dairy show followed by dairy showmanship
Judge broilers and exhibition poultry
10:00 AM Stock show parade
2:00 PM Livestock scavenger hunt
3:30 PM Round robin showmanship (beef cattle, swine, sheep, & goats
All animals will be released on Friday at the conclusion of ALL species show.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
10:00 AM Awards Program Delhi Civic Center (to receive awards, all winning exhibitors must attend the awards program on Saturday)
