2026 was another successful year for the Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction.
The event brought in $56,584 for local exhibitors at the Mercer County Fairgrounds on Friday.
The grand champion steer was shown by Jenna Brown, the grand champion rabbit was shown by Kylah Adams, Peyton Martin showed the grand champion swine, the grand champion poultry was shown by Haddie Fearman, the grand champion lamb was shown by Hadley Stuaan, and Lily Grabowski showed the grand champion goat.
2026 was the 33rd year of the Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction. It has raised more than $1.3 million since its inception.