Livestock show starts Dec. 4

The ninth annual North Star Classic Livestock Show is fast approaching and will be held at the North Dakota Winter Show Event Center in Valley City Dec. 4-7. One of the largest cattle shows in the State, the North Star Classic offers a variety of activities for all ages.

The NSC kicks off on Thursday with the CHS Nutrition “Pen of 3” Showcase. Doors open at 9 a.m. and activities continue throughout the day. A free lunch at noon is sponsored by Ag County Farm Credit Services and Dakota Plains Co-op. The Showcase Preview is announced by Al Gustin. Kim Hager, CHS beef nutritionist, will present a seminar, “5 Places to Save — 5 Places to Spend.” Pete Carmeichael will present a cattledog demonstration at various times during the day. Door prizes will be given away throughout the day. Commercial exhibits also open.

Dec. 5 is the Open Show day beginning at 9 a.m. Commercial exhibitors are set up and products will be on display. That evening the North Star Classic Dinner features “Highway 101: in concert along with a prime rib dinner show to be held at the Eagles Club. Tickets are still available by contacting the North Dakota Winter Show Office at 800-437-0218.

On Dec. 6, livestock sales are scheduled the entire day. The Sale Day phone number is 701-845-0277.

On Dec. 7 is Junior Show Day. Junior Shows will start following the Overall Junior Supreme Showmanship and will run in the Main Arena.

Check out the NDWS Web site at www.northdakotawintershow.com for a schedule of events.

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