For more than 85 years, youth in South Eastern North Carolina have competed in this historical show. This Easter time event brings children from 12 counties to compete with their hogs, goats, sheep, steers, and heifers.
Monday, April 6th, 2026
12:00 pm
- Doe Show
- Market Kid Show
- Goat Showmanship
- Rookie Goat Show
- Ewe Show
- Market Lamb Show
- Lamb Showmanship
- Rookie Lamb Show
3:00 pm
- Heifer Show
- Prospect & Market Steer Show
- Cattle Showmanship
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
8:30 am
- Market Hog Show
- Breeding Gilt Show
- Pen of Three Show
- Hog Showmanship
- Rookie Hog Show
5:00 pm
- Awards Ceremony
6:00 pm
- Buyers Appreciation Dinner
6:30 pm
- Sheriff Showdown
7:00 pm
- Sale
The 2026 show will be on April 6th & 7th at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena. This will be the 86th Anniversary of the show!
Below are the necessary forms. Please contact Kaelyn Mohrfeld for more information.
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Online Entry:
Online Entry for owned animals
Project Books
Coastal Plains Buyer Letter for Participants 2026: This letter and form is for youth to send out to potential sponsors for their individual projects
Show Invite 2026: youth can utilize these invites to send out as postcards to their desired buyers.
2025 Friend of Coastal Plain Award
Presented to Mr. Johnnie Cox and in honor of Mr. Frankie Wiggins
2025 Grand Champion Market Hog
Exhibited by Travis Cox
If you have trouble opening these documents, feel free to call or email Kaelyn Mohrfeld at kfmohrfe@ncsu.edu or call 252-560-6094.
