Save the Date: Lake Land College Livestock Judging Contest - Mattoon, IL
WHEN: Saturday, March 20, 2027 - Contest begins at 9:00 A.M.
Pre-Registration is REQUIRED via Google Form distributed on Feb 1, 2027.
Pre-Registration Form will close on Monday March 8, 2027.
No late entries will be accepted.
You will not have to designate team members when you register - that can be done the morning of the contest. NO ADDITIONS the morning of the contest.
Arrive between 8:00-8:45am to check-in at the Fieldhouse (Use Parking Lot B).
The students and staff of the Lake Land College Agriculture Division are again making plans for our Annual Livestock Judging Contest and would like to invite you to participate. We feel confident that our contest will have quality classes for your students to evaluate.
The contest will offer 9 classes, consisting of an even representation of cattle, hog, and sheep & goat classes. The contest will offer 3 divisions, detailed below. Please feel free to bring as many teams as you wish. Division information:
Division | Ages | Number on Team | Classes Judged | Questions or Reasons |
Junior Questions | 8th Grade and Down | 4, Count 3 | 9 | 3 Sets of 10 Questions |
Senior Questions | 9th Grade & Up | 4, Count 3 | 9 | 3 Sets of 10 Questions |
Reasons | All | 4, Count 3 | 9 | 4 Sets of Oral Reasons |
All Contestants Need to Bring a No. 2 Pencil and a Clipboard. Scantrons will be used.

