Spokane Jr. Livestock Show goes virtual

The 2020 Junior Livestock Show of Spokane will be taking showmanship to the computer screens with a virtual experience for exhibitors.

Due to the cancellation of all scheduled events for May at Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, the traditional livestock show was put in jeopardy.

The Board of Directors of the Junior Livestock Show of Spokane made the decision on April 5 to move forward with a virtual format for the show and omit a livestock sale.

"Going to a virtual show is a learning experience for all of us," said show manager Lynn Cotter. "We had a lot of back and forth on what to do with...