The Aggieville Showdown is returning to Manhattan, Kansas this weekend for its annual cattle show, featuring exhibitors from across the country competing for the opportunity to show their livestock in the Grand Drive.
Event Founder, Christian Calliham spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on how their cattle show is different than others, who all will be in attendance, and connecting consumers to producers.
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