During the prestigious Kentucky State Fair Sale of Champions, eight 4-H and FFA exhibitors sell their champion livestock to hometown and national supporters. The animals represent the Grand and Reserve Grand Champions in each of their respective species as selected during the Fair’s livestock show. The Kentucky State Fair features one of the most esteemed livestock shows in the nation and winning a class is highly coveted.

Proceeds of the Sale
60% of each sale goes to the exhibitor of the specific animal
30% of each sale goes to the class winners in the specie
10% of each sale is divided equally between the Kentucky FFA and Kentucky 4-H

2011 Sale of Champions Results
Grand Champion Steer Exhibited by: Sarah Ayer, McLean County FFA Purchased by: Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance, Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, Crop Production Services, Farm Credit Services of Mid America, Moorman's Show Tec $27,000
Reserve Champion Steer Exhibited by: Clayton Burks, Breckenridge County 4-H Purchased by: Centerplate, Inc., Proof on Main Restaurant, KY Livestock Marketing Association, Whayne Supply Co., Cargill $23,000
Grand Champion Hog Exhibited by: Blake Quiggins, Hart County 4-H Purchased by: Kentucky Pork Producers Association, Kentucky Corn Growers Association, Kentucky Soybean Board, Ed Jenkins $18,000
Reserve Champion Hog Exhibited by: Garrett Hatfield, Grayson County 4-H Purchased by: North American Midway Entertainment, PNC Bank, Friends of the Sale, Kentucky Association of Fairs and Horse Shows $15,000
Grand Champion Lamb Exhibited by: Bryce Amburgey, Montgomery County 4-H/FFA Purchased by: Coca-Cola Refreshments, Central Farm Supply, Farm Credit Services of Mid America, Greenhill Productions, Monsanto, Kentucky FFA Foundation $15,000
Reserve Champion Lamb Exhibited by: Laura Hancock, Pulaski County 4-H Purchased by: Galt House Hotel and Suites and Crowne Plaza, Jefferson County Farm Bureau, Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers, Allison Lundergan Grimes, Judah Real Estate Group, Mike Hancock Family $11,500
Grand Champion Market Goat Exhibited by: Catherine Riley, Christian County FFA Purchased by: Ron and Lynn Carmicle, Tom Schifano, Fifth Third Bank, Hilton Garden Inn, Friends of Christian County, Bob Arnold, Randy Arnold, The Rogers Group, Alvin Tingle, Allison Lundergan Grimes, Ross Sinclair, Coddell Construction Company, Linda Doll $20,000
RESERReserve Champion Market Goat Exhibited by: Allison Fink, Clark County 4-H Purchased by: Kentucky 4-H Foundation, Kentucky Goat Producers Association, Sam Moore, Bill Malone, Jim Hamilton, Ann McBrayer, McAlpin Family Farm $10,000