VIOLA, Wis. — Youth exhibitors gathered on a beautiful morning at the Donald Kellogg Shelter in Banker Park for the annual Viola Dairy Show, organized with leadership from Dairy Superintendent Gail Klinkner and supported by Vernon County Dairy Promotion and Vernon County Dairy Youth. A total of 34 head of dairy cattle were shown during the event. The competition concluded with Anna Cornell earning the top honor of Supreme Champion with her 3-year-old Jersey cow.Show Background and Tradition
The dairy show takes place as part of the annual Viola Horse and Colt Show, a long-standing Kickapoo Valley tradition held on the Saturday following the Vernon County Fair. First conceived in 1931 by local horse breeder S.A. “Spar” Simmons and Viola High School agriculture instructor Harrison “Eck” Eckley, the show was established to promote agricultural education and give local 4-H and FFA students an opportunity to demonstrate their hard work and project results to the community. Today, organizations like Vernon County Dairy Promotion continue this legacy by supporting local dairy youth and promoting the regional dairy industry...
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- Volume: 26 - WEEK: 42 Date: 10/13/2026 7:28:46 PM -