Sterling Livestock Commission Hosts Meat In Weekend March 20-21, Featuring Concert, Auction

Logan County will rally behind Courtney Pickens Wernsman at the Sterling Livestock Commission’s Meat In Weekend, scheduled for March 20-21, 2026, at the Logan County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building. The two-day agricultural fundraiser will pair the event’s high-profile Meat In Open Auction with the festival’s first-ever kickoff concert headlined by Colorado’s own Clare Dunn.

The kickoff concert is set for Friday, March 20. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Jordan Suter will open for Clare Dunn. Tickets are $60 and available now at Sterling Livestock Commission or by calling 970-522-1950.

On Saturday, March 21, the community gathers again at the Logan County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building for the annual Meat In event and auction. The auction of donated items, contributed by supporters from across the region, begins at 11:00 a.m. The Meat In Open Auction is a signature element of the weekend and proceeds will help Courtney Pickens Wernsman while also supporting additional community causes.

Organizers follow a long-standing custom of selecting one individual each year to receive a significant portion of funds raised through the concert and auction. For 2026, organizers said, “This year’s event is about more than tradition. It’s about showing up for a woman who has shown remarkable courage, resilience, and faith through every step of her journey.” The selection of Wernsman reflects that choice.

Wernsman, described by organizers as a single mother of two who has faced a long and difficult battle with breast cancer, continued working as a hairstylist whenever she could. “Being behind the chair gave me a sense of normalcy and purpose,” she said. “It helped me get through some of the hardest days I’ve ever had.” On the subject of early detection and advocacy she added, “It saved my life, and I want to help save others.”

Logistics for Logan County residents and supporters: the venue is the Logan County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building; the weekend runs March 20-21, 2026; concert tickets are $60 and can be purchased at Sterling Livestock Commission or by calling 970-522-1950. Visit the Sterling Livestock Facebook page for more information and a directory of auction items.

The combination of live music, auctions, and community fundraising aims to turn this year’s Meat In into both a celebration of local agriculture and a direct show of support for a Logan County family navigating recovery and advocacy.