Karis Dadson

About

Viral stock show sensation who has been widely credited with mainstreaming livestock showing culture and helping to educate and inspire younger generations about stock showing discipline, agriculture, and livestock care and ethics. She has gained viral attention for her intense stare and laser-like focus while showing pigs and sheep at livestock competitions and her expression has quickly become a signature look that is frequently shared in videos on TikTok, including her family's dadsonfarms account, which boasts a staggering 440,000 followers. Since beginning her rapid rise to fame, she has been recognized by agricultural media including Pork Business and AGDaily, she has been profiled by The New York Times, and she has been featured by prominent media outlets like ESPN, FOX News, and Barstool Sports.

Before Fame

She and her twin brother were actually born during a livestock show - their mother went into labor while their father, Kyle, was showing pigs at a county fair. She started showing livestock when she was three years old and became involved in peewee showmanship and showing under NJSA while developing her signature style. 

Trivia

In July 2025, she appeared on the cover of Stock Show Trendsetters Magazine. Just a few months prior, in December 2024, she made her modeling debut in the first issue of Domina Journal - a biannual art and fashion magazine.

Family Life

Her twin brother, Krew, was born three minutes after her. Both she and Krew are deeply involved in stock showing, with their mother Karalyn serving as their coach and mentor. Along with their father, Kyle, they live and work on Dadson Farms, which is located on the central coast of California.

Associated With

She has been a guest on the Pat McAfee Show. In April 2024, one of her stock showing videos was reposted by actor and musician Will Smith on Instagram.