Local Junior Livestock Show at Fulton County Fairgrounds on May 18th

The Fulton County Fair Spring Junior Livestock Show will occur on Saturday, May 18th at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Salem. The event, open to junior exhibitors, will feature shows for Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Goats, and Swine. All participants must adhere to Arkansas health regulations. Online entries will open on April 1st, and check-in is from 8:00 to 9:00 am on the event day. The show will start at 10:00 am.

For more information, contact the Fulton County Fair Office or Wayne Neal directly. The fair is a notable event in the region, drawing a variety of exhibitors and visitors. It offers junior exhibitors a chance to display their livestock, encouraging community involvement and agricultural practices.

Cathy Drew, a lifelong resident of the region, is involved in promoting such events. She has been with the Ozark Gateway Region since 1990 and became the director in June 2000. Under her leadership, the organization transitioned from a newspaper tabloid to a color magazine and launched a new website. Drew also opened a visitor center for the Ozark Gateway and helped the organization achieve its marketing goals.

Drew's roles at the Ozark Gateway Region include director, ad sales manager, magazine editor, office operations manager, trade show representative, and magazine distribution representative. She has been recognized in local and statewide publications and received awards for her service to the tourism industry. In 2018, Drew was inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame.

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