K-State Sheep & Goat Center

K-State Sheep & Goat Center Teaching, research, and extension facility focusing on sheep and goat production. Our primary focus is our students.

To provide ample opportunities for learning in the means of practical production of sheep & goats. Each year literally hundreds of students utilize sheep & goats raised at this unit. The flock also provides an opportunity to demonstrate breeding programs for genetic improvement of seedstock. Applied research trials are conducted using animals produced in this flock as well. Animals are also employed for teaching purposes in classes such as Principles of Animal Science and Lab (ASI 102), Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI 105), Livestock and Meat Evaluation (ASI 315), Lambing (ASI 404), and Sheep and Meat Goat Science (ASI 524). Animals produced in this flock are currently merchandised
through commercial sale barns and select individuals are marketed
privately for show prospects.

🟣 THANK YOU! 🟣As the dust settles and we enter finals week here at K-State, we are so grateful to every sponsor, student...
05/12/2026

🟣 THANK YOU! 🟣

As the dust settles and we enter finals week here at K-State, we are so grateful to every sponsor, student, faculty member, and exhibitor who made this year's Wildcat Showdown our biggest and best yet! We were excited to welcome over 150 exhibitors from multiple states to our campus for a fun filled day and we can't wait to do it again next year!

Looking for photos to remember your time at this year's show? All show photos from Abi Lillard Creative are FREE to download at the link below!

https://abilillardcreative.shootproof.com/gallery/5b4fae4d-dccd-4b97-bd97-57660636c147

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! A few reminders before you arrive:- Please follow parking guidelines below. If you di...
05/09/2026

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

A few reminders before you arrive:

- Please follow parking guidelines below. If you didn’t purchase a reserved spot, don’t park there! If the area is marked red on the map, don’t park there! We will ask you to move if you’re parked somewhere you shouldn’t be.

- Trailers can begin arriving today, but, the facility will be LOCKED. Good news, there are multiple water hydrants along the east side of the facility. We’ll open things up for y’all at 6:00 AM tomorrow!

- Please help us keep all concrete areas clean! This means no washing, fitting, or walking livestock on the sidewalks or concrete areas out front. We appreciate you helping us keep our new facility in pristine shape!

- There is signage posted both inside and outside designating spaces that both people AND livestock can and can’t go - follow these rules. If it says no livestock, then don’t take your animal in that space!

We are excited for a fun day in Manhattan at the Wildcat Showdown!

Still have some remaining questions about this weekend's show? Check out the answers to some of our frequently asked que...
05/08/2026

Still have some remaining questions about this weekend's show? Check out the answers to some of our frequently asked questions below!

We've had several questions about the layout of our new facility. There is an abundance of parking, some in gravel, some in grass. We'll have our entryways into the pig ring carpeted, but you may have to walk across some small rock if you're parked far out. Feel free to throw down mats if you'd like - just help us out by cleaning up when you're done!

Pre-entries close TOMORROW: https://showman.app/shows #/the-wildcat-showdown-cecc/enter

‼️ We're back with some more details about this year's show‼️ If you don't see what you're looking for here, reach out v...
05/07/2026

‼️ We're back with some more details about this year's show‼️

If you don't see what you're looking for here, reach out via our page on messenger or contact show management below!

Sheep/Goats: Payton Dahmer (417-448-4934)
Swine: James DeRouchey (785-456-5330)

🟣 We're just four days away from the Wildcat Showdown! 🟣We can't wait to see everyone in Manhattan on Sunday. Here's a l...
05/06/2026

🟣 We're just four days away from the Wildcat Showdown! 🟣

We can't wait to see everyone in Manhattan on Sunday. Here's a look at the timeline for the weekend. Some important things to note:

- While you're welcome to arrive as early as noon on Saturday, please keep in mind that we will lock the facility at 5:00 PM. Don't worry though, there's still water around the building exterior!

- We will have crew members assisting with parking Sunday morning. As you come up the hill to the arena, they'll be there to send you in the right direction!

- We will NOT have an early check-in this year. All check-in will take place Sunday morning. You'll need to come to the check-in table inside the arena, find your specie(s) line and have your animal weights ready!

🚨 **Wildcat Showdown Parking Information** 🚨Take a look at the map below to help you plan ahead for arrival and setup. W...
05/04/2026

🚨 **Wildcat Showdown Parking Information** 🚨

Take a look at the map below to help you plan ahead for arrival and setup. We’ve got plenty of space, but a few things to keep in mind to make things run smoothly for everyone:

🅿️ General Parking (green):
- We have a large gravel lot available, plus additional grass areas that are open for parking as long as conditions are dry. If needed, we will rope off grass areas in advance if it’s too wet.

🚫 No Parking (red):
- Please respect all marked no-parking zones to keep traffic flowing and allow safe access around the facility.

⭐ Ring Access:
- Pig ring entrance (south side)
- Sheep/goat ring entrances (multiple access points on the north side)

🚛 Trailer Parking Preference:
- Pig trailers: please park toward the south side of the arena (closer to the pig ring)

- Sheep/goat trailers: please park toward the north side, where you’ll have multiple entry points into the ring

🔵 Reserved Trailer Spots ($150):
- We will have a limited number of reserved trailer spots close to both rings (highlighted in blue on the map). These are first-come, first-served. To claim a spot message this page OR text Payton Dahmer (417-448-4934). Payment can be made at check-in on show day.

We’re looking forward to a great weekend in Manhattan - travel safe and we’ll see you soon!

🏅 Another day, another awesome sponsor to say THANK YOU to! The Benz family have been supporters of the Wildcat Showdown...
05/03/2026

🏅 Another day, another awesome sponsor to say THANK YOU to! The Benz family have been supporters of the Wildcat Showdown since the we brought it back in 2024!

✅ We're back with more awesome sponsors that deserve a big thank you 👏🏻 for helping us make the Wildcat Showdown possibl...
05/02/2026

✅ We're back with more awesome sponsors that deserve a big thank you 👏🏻 for helping us make the Wildcat Showdown possible!

You probably know many of these SILVER level sponsors. Breeders, feed and supplement companies, associations and local businesses - all putting their dollars towards YOU!

While many people are involved in making the Wildcat Showdown possible, one group that deserves some major recognition i...
04/29/2026

While many people are involved in making the Wildcat Showdown possible, one group that deserves some major recognition is our sponsors!

👏🏻 Help us give a HUGE shout out to this year's GOLD🥇level sponsors! Thanks to Chase Farms, Silver Smith Genetics, Essential Show Feeds, and Eder Showpigs for stepping up to help make 2026 our best show yet!

💵 Big time payouts on the line at the Wildcat Showdown in each show! Let's see who cashes in on Sunday, May 10th! Entrie...
04/29/2026

💵 Big time payouts on the line at the Wildcat Showdown in each show! Let's see who cashes in on Sunday, May 10th! Entries are LIVE at the link below:

https://showman.app/shows #/the-wildcat-showdown-cecc/enter

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2117 Denison Avenue
Manhattan, KS
66502

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