KIMBALL - 4-H and FFA members are competing for ribbons and the right to be called "Grand Champion" at the 2020 Kimball-Banner County Fair this week in Kimball. 

The 4-H and FFA competitions are the only events at the fair this summer, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Judging began on Monday with small animals and clothing, static exhibits were judged on Tuesday, and Wednesday featured the horse show. 

On Thursday, competitors will show pigs, sheep and goats. The pig show will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with weigh-in from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Sheep and goats will be weighed from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The sheep and goat show will run from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The beef show will be held on Friday starting at 10:30 a.m. Weigh-in will be from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

The annual livestock sale will held online this year. Bidding at www.bwfinaldrive.com will begin Saturday and last through Monday.

Each show is on a "show-and-go" format. Competitors will show their livestock and immediately leave the arena.

Masks and other face coverings are not required. However, they are welcome and masks are available from the Ag Society. Fair officials would also like contestants and attendees to practice social distancing and stay six-feet a part while on the grounds.

News Channel Nebraska will post results as soon as they are available.