The 5th Annual Aggieville Showdown is returning to Manhattan, Kansas this weekend, with exhibitors from across the country competing to show their livestock in the grand drive.
Event Founder Christian Calliham spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender on the event’s background, what makes Aggieville stand out, and this year’s goal.
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