Huron,SouthDakota
SCHEDULE + RULE BOOK
SPONSORED BY THE SD BEEF BREEDS COUNCIL
SOUTH DAKOTA JR. POINT SHOW ASSOCATION SANCTIONED SHOW
. . . where the champions roam . . .
general information
AGAIN IN 2025: ALL CATTLE, SHEEP + GOATS WILL BE IN THE DEX, AND HOGS IN THE SWINE COMPLEX
ALL LIVESTOCK MUST BE STALLED IN THE LIVESTOCK FACILITY
South Dakota State Fairgrounds - Huron, South Dakota
NO STALLING IN THE CAMPGROUNDS, TRAILERS OR NON-DESIGNATED AREAS!
STALLING + ARRIVAL TIMES
LIVESTOCK MAY NOT ARRIVE ON THE GROUNDS UNTIL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 AT 8AM.
ALL TRAILERS WILL ENTER IN GATE 4, AND EXIT OUT OF GATE 3.5
Trailer parking will be available on the Midway (Carniival Pad).
NOTE: any livestock trailers parked outside of the Carnival Pad will be charged camping fees if they do not move their trailers to designated trailer parking area.
NEW FOR 2025: PRE STALLING ONLINE
CATTLE - GOATS - MARKET LAMBS - BREEDING SHEEP
You must select and pay for your stalls before arriving at the show. A link to the pre-stalling website to pay for and select your stalls/tack spaces in the DEX will be available when entries open, June 23.
Additional sheep/goat stalls will be available in the Hippodrome.
SWINE
THERE IS NO ADVANCED STALLING AT THE SWINE COMPLEX.
Building will be open for livestock starting at 8am on Wednesday, July 23.
NOTE: any signs, caution tape, etc. will be removed if put up before animals arrive. BE COURTEOUS ABOUT STALL SPACE AS WE ARE ANTICIPATING LARGE NUMBERS.
BEDDING
ONLY WOOD CHIPS / SHAVINGS ALLOWED.
Bedding will be available for pre - purchase online from Show Stock Bedding, and will be placed in your stalls in the DEX. If you need additional bedding while at the show or for swine pens when you arrive, contact Dan Nelson 605.695.2179
NOTE: straw is allowed ONLY for breeding sheep
ALL SHEEP, GOATS + HOG EXHIBITORS: bedding must be removed from pens and placed in manure holding area before you leave show, plan accordingly.
CATTLE EXHIBITORS: remove all manure from stalls.
CATTLE EXHIBITORS
Tie-outs will be available across the street (Nevada Ave.) from the DEX, similar to the 2024 State Fair. You will select and pay for your tie-out spaces online. Pre-bedding options are also available from Stock Show Bedding.
SHOW COORDINATORS HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK YOU TO MOVE IF YOU ARE IN VIOLATION.
+ GOAT SHOW RING
DEX SET-UP
*NOTE: YOU MUST SELECT + PAY FOR YOUR STALLS DURING THE ENTRY PROCESS. A LINK WILL BE PROVIDED ON SHOWMAN.APP. ONLY PRE-PURCHASED STALLS WILL BE SET-UP BEFORE THE SHOW. *SLIGHT CHANGES MAY BE MADE TO THIS LAYOUT AS THE SHOW PROGRESSES
STALLING HELPFUL HINTS
SHEEP + GOAT EXHIBITORS, YOU SHOULD ENTER NEAR THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE DEX CATTLE EXHIBTORS, YOU SHOULD ENTER FROM THE EAST AND SOUTH DOORS OF THE DEX
Sheep + Goat Exhibitors: You may choose to stall in the DEX, or additional 10x10 pens will be available in the Hippodrome, across Livestock Avenue.
DESIGNATED FITTING AREAS
You can choose to purchase additional stall/pens for fitting needs. These spaces must be paid for when entering.
SHEEP + GOAT EXHIBITORS - THERE WILL BE ROOM TO SET UP STANDS/FIT IN THE DAIRY BARN, NORTH OF THE DEX CATTLE EXHIBTORS - THE MORTON BUILDING IS NOW LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE DEX, CHUTES CAN BE SET UP THERE. Generators are encouraged for set-up outside of the Dairy Barn and Morton Building for additional power.
IF YOU ARE AN OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENT WHO SHOWS IN SD 4-H OR FFA, PLEASE BRING SOUTH DAKOTA ENROLLMENT PROOF.
DISCLAIMER
Any damage or theft to South Dakota State Fair or South Dakota Summer Spotlight property, including banners, will result in immediate removal from the grounds and forfeit of all prizes. Law enforcement will be contacted.
WHERE TO STAY DURING THE SHOW
t-shirts are not required for showmanship
entries for 2025
ALL SPECIES WILL ENTER + PAY USING SHOWMAN.APP
ENTRIES open Monday, June 23 + close Friday, July 11 at 11:59pm CDT
After that time, LATE ENTRIES will be accepted at check-in times only.
YOU WILL PAY FOR ALL ENTRIES ONLINE, INCLUDING LATE ENTRIES WITH ADDITIONAL FEES.
THERE ARE NO LATE FEES FOR HOGS.
NOTE: additional late entries will be accepted until the conclusion of each species’ individual check-in at the show, as long as there is remaining stalls or pens available in the DEX / Hippodrome.
ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE SHOWMAN ONLINE ENTRY + CONFIRMED IN PERSON AT THE SPECIES CHECK-IN.
See following schedule for day/time.
At check-in, you will also receive show shirts, back numbers, pay any breed specific fees etc.
2025 schedule
MONDAY, JUNE 23
ON THIS DATE ALL SPECIES entries open online [ SHOWMAN.APP ]
SUNDAY, JULY 13
11:59pm CDT ALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE by email [ sdbeefbreeds@gmail.com ]
[ application online: http://www.sdbeefbreeds.com/sd-summer-spotlight.html ]
FRIDAY, JULY 11
11:59pm CDT BEEF CATTLE, GOATS, MARKET LAMBS + BREEDING SHEEP entries close online
(NOTE: late entries accepted at species check-ins) [ SHOWMAN.APP ]
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
8am Animals may begin arriving
[ SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIRGROUNDS ]
4pm SULLIVAN SUPPLY STOCK SHOW U Goat Showmanship + Fitting Clinic
[ SHEEP + GOAT RING IN DEX ]
6pm - 8pm BREEDING + MARKET GOAT Check-In (late entries accepted)
[ SHEEP + GOAT RING IN DEX ]
THURSDAY, JULY 24
ON THIS DATE Buildings Open for Stalling Livestock
ON THIS DATE SD FARM BUREAU Water Trailer Open
9am COMMERCIAL BREEDING DOE Show
REGISTERED BREEDING DOE Show
BREEDING GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
WETHER DAM Show
MARKET WETHER Show
MARKET GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
[ SHEEP + GOAT RING IN DEX ]
2-4pm
SD JR. SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Contests
[ CATTLE RING IN DEX ]
5:30 pm Beef Breed Reps Meeting
6pm
[ SE CORNER OF DEX ]
SULLIVAN SUPPLY Beef Cattle Showmanship + Fitting Clinic
[ CATTLE RING IN DEX ]
6 - 8 pm BEEF CATTLE Check-In (late entries accepted)
SD JR. SIMMENTAL ASSOC. LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST CHECK-IN
[ SE CORNER OF DEX ]
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY, JULY 25
CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP SHOW ORDER - FRIDAY
SOUTH RING NORTH RING
SD FARM BUREAU Water Trailer Open
ON THIS DATE Buildings Open for Stalling Livestock ON THIS DATE
7am ROCK CREEK EMBRYONICS Coffee & Donuts
[ DEX ]
7:45am SD JR. SIMMENTAL ASSOC. LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
[ CATTLE RINGS IN DEX ]
8am - 10am MARKET LAMB + BREEDING SHEEP Check-In (late entries accepted)
[ SHEEP + GOAT RING IN DEX ]
10:30am SULLIVAN SUPPLY STOCK SHOW U Beef Cattle Showmanship
[ CATTLE RINGS IN DEX ]
12pm SULLIVAN SUPPLY STOCK SHOW U Sheep Showmanship + Fitting Clinic
[ SHEEP + GOAT RING IN DEX ]
2pm - 7pm SWINE Scales Open for Self-Declared weights
SWINE Entry Office Open for Check-In
[ SWINE COMPLEX ]
2:30pm SD FARMER’S UNION Ice Cream Bar Social
[ DEX ]
3pm MARKET LAMB Show
MARKET LAMB Showmanship
[ SHEEP + GOAT RING IN DEX ]
SATURDAY, JULY 6
ON THIS DATE Buildings Open for Stalling Livestock ON THIS DATE SD FARM BUREAU Water Trailer Open
8am CATTLE SHOWS
Grand Drive GREAT PLAINS FARM MUTUAL Popcorn
Grand Drive DAKOTA PRO AIR Water Giveaway
[ CATTLE RING IN DEX ]
8am - 1pm SWINE Scales Open for Self-Declared weights
SWINE Entry Office Open for Check-In
[ SWINE COMPLEX ]
9am
BREEDING SHEEP Show
BREEDING SHEEP Showmanship
[ SHEEP + GOAT RING IN DEX ]
4pm
6pm
Hereford Simmental
Mini Hereford Shorthorn
Gelbvieh Charolais
Angus Red Angus
Crossbred Chianina Limousin Maine-Anjou
• Pee Wee Showmanship will be immediately following breed showmanship in whichever ring concludes first. Listen for announcements.
• There will be a 30 min. break between completion of the final breed showmanship + the start of the final drive.
SOUTH RING NORTH RING
Hereford Futurity Simmental Futurity
Hereford Simmental
Mini Hereford Shorthorn
Gelbvieh Charolais
Angus Futurity Red Angus
Angus Chianina
Commercial Heifers Limousin
Crossbred Market Heifers Maine-Anjou
Crossbred Market Steers
• Heifers will show first, followed by steers in each breed
• Cattle shows will follow each other, with 10 min. between breeds
SULLIVAN SUPPLY STOCK SHOW U Swine Showmanship + Fitting Clinic
[ SWINE COMPLEX ]
SWINE Showmanship
[ SWINE COMPLEX ]
SUNDAY, JULY 27
8am
SWINE Show
[ SWINE COMPLEX ]
BREEDING SHEEP SHOW ORDER
CATTLE SHOW ORDER - SATURDAY Rams
Raised + Owned Rams Ewes
Raised + Owned Ewes
SWINE SHOW ORDER
Gilts
Gilt Selection
goat division RULES
OPEN TO SD RESIDENTS, AGES 21 + UNDER (AS OF 1/1/2025)
OR THOSE ENROLLED IN SD 4-H OR SD FFA
OWNERSHIP AS OF 6/1/2025
HEALTH PAPERS REQUIRED FOR ALL GOATS
CHECK-IN WEDNESDAY, JULY 23rd FROM 6-8pm
COMMERCIAL DOES, WETHER DAMS + MARKET WETHERS WILL BE WEIGHED AT THIS TIME REGISTERED DOES MUST SHOW PAPERS + BE TATTOO VERIFIED
ALL GOATS MUST HAVE SCRAPIE TAG
[EXCEPTION: REGISTERED DOES W/ TATTOO + PROPER DOCUMENTATION]
ALL REGISTERED BREEDING DOES SHOWN BY AGE [SHOWN YOUNGEST TO OLDEST]
COMMERCIAL DOES, WETHER DAMS + MARKET WETHERS [SHOWN LIGHTEST TO HEAVIEST]
DOES MAY ONLY BE SHOWN IN ONE CLASS [WETHER DAM, COMMERCIAL, OR REGISTERED]
CLASSES WILL BE BROKEN BY THE SHOW COORDINATORS
SHOWMANSHIP FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF EACH DIVISION - BREEDING/MARKET ENTRY FEES
$15/HEAD ENTRY FEE
[PAID WHEN ENTERING ON SHOWMAN, LATE FEES ARE $30] late entries will be accepted until the end of check-in
NEW THIS YEAR: $20 pen fee paid to the SD State Fair when you sign up on the Showman App. Goats can stall 2/pen. Tack pens are $20. All pens will be assigned + penning chart will be posted.
EVERY PEN MUST HAVE BEDDING CLEANED OUT BEFORE YOU LEAVE. Pens will be checked and failure to clean out your pens will result in banning from next year’s show.
ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
CHANGES FOR 2025
PLEASE READ CLOSELY AS THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES TO ALIGN WITH THE NEW STATE FAIR 4-H RULES
DOES MAY ONLY BE SHOWN IN ONE (1) CLASS + EXHIBITORS MUST CHOOSE EITHER REGISTERED, COMMERCIAL, OR WETHER DAM.
COMMERCIAL DOES will now be shown by weight not age. When entering any goat that needs a weight, leave this blank as goats will be weighed at check-in. [still shown with hair]
No market doe class, they have changed to the WETHER DAMS . They will still be weighed at check-in. [must be slick shorn]
Only wethers in the MARKET WETHER class. Does will show in the WETHER DAM class slick shorn.
Please determine which class your doe will be entered in BEFORE ENTERING on Showman.App as you will NOT be able to change to a different class after the entering online.
Once entered it cannot change, you would have to re-enter doe in the right class + pay another entry fee.
goat division
BREEDING GOAT CLASSES
REGISTERED BREEDING DOES
A doe that has a paper registered in the exhibitor’s name and/or family name or has appropriate lease paperwork on file and has been tattooed.
ALL PUREBRED AND PERCENTAGE DOES WILL SHOW TOGETHER IN ONE SHOW.
AGE DIVISIONS
JR DOE - 3 to under 6 months [born 3.1.2025 - 5.31.2025]
JR DOE - 6 to under 9 months [born 12.1.2024 - 2.28.2025]
JR DOE - 9 to under 12 months [born 9.1.2024 - 11.30.2024]
YEARLING DOE - 12 to under 16 months [born 5.1.2024 - 8.31.2024]
YEARLING DOE - 16 to under 20 months [born 1.1.2024 - 4.30.2024]
SR DOE - 20 to under 24 months [born 9.1.2023 - 12.31.2023]
SR DOE - 24 to under 36 months [born 9.1.2022 - 8.31.2023]
SR DOE - 36 months or over [born prior to 8.31.2022]
Tattoos will be assessed at check-in time. If tattoos are not legible, animals will be moved to the commercial division.
REGISTERED BREEDING DOES can be shown with a collar or halter.
REGISTERED BREEDING DOES may be braced; however, all four feet must be on the ground at all times.
REGISTERED BREEDING DOES can be trimmed to enhance their individual qualities.
COMMERCIAL BREEDING DOES
A doe that is more production oriented; these does are not required to be registered, but will be judged on standards similar to registered does. These does will be shown by weight, and must be weighed at check-in.
COMMERCIAL BREEDING DOES can be shown with a collar or halter.
COMMERCIAL BREEDING DOES may be braced; however, all four feet must be on the ground at all times.
COMMERCIAL BREEDING DOES can be trimmed to enhance their individual qualities.
Registration papers are not required, but animals will need a USDA Official Scrapie Tag ID.
goat division MARKET GOAT CLASSES
WETHER DAMS
A wether dam is a doe that has wether style breeding and will raise a market style goat.
WETHER DAMS must be slick shorn with 3/8 inch of hair or less. Hair may be left on the legs, up to the hocks and knees only.
WETHER DAMS will be shown by weight and weighed at check-in.
WETHER DAMS must not have kidded + must be under one (1) year of age.
WETHER DAMS can be shown with a collar or halter.
WETHER DAMS may be braced; however, all four feet must be on the ground at all times.
Registration papers are not required, but animals will need a USDA Official Scrapie Tag ID.
MARKET WETHERS
MARKET WETHERS must be slick shorn with 3/8 inch of hair or less. Hair may be left on the legs, up to the hocks and knees only.
MARKET WETHERS will be shown by weight and weighed at check-in.
MARKET WETHERS can be shown with a collar or halter.
MARKET WETHERS may be braced; however, all four feet must be on the ground at all times.
Registration papers are not required, but animals will need a USDA Official Scrapie Tag ID.
GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
The Summer Spotlight Goat Show will offer two showmanship classes, one following the Breeding Goat Show and the other after Market Goat Show. Show order will be Peewee, Beginner, Junior, and Senior and classes will follow a “Gate-Cut” method.
All exhibitors must check-in at the gate prior to the first heat of the age division you are in. Class size will be at the discretion of the judge. Each Age Division will have a selection of Top 5 Overall.
There will be no charge to enter Goat Showmanship classes.
If an exhibitor is a member of the South Dakota Junior Points Show Association and shows in both shows, the show they receive the most points in will be the one recorded for Summer Spotlight. They will not receive points from both showmanship shows.
beef cattle division RULES
OPEN TO SD RESIDENTS, AGES 21 + UNDER (AS OF 1/1/2025)
OR THOSE ENROLLED IN SD 4-H OR SD FFA
*each breed reserves the right to use their own age criteria for eligibility
HEALTH PAPERS REQUIRED FOR ALL CATTLE
CHECK-IN THURSDAY, JULY 24th FROM 6-8pm [ SE CORNER OF DEX ]
ALL MARKET ANIMALS MUST GO THROUGH THE SCALE DURING CHECK-IN AND BE WEIGHED BY A COMMITTEE MEMBER. No self declared weights.
ALL CATTLE MUST STALL IN THE DEX
EACH BREED HAS A REPRESENTATIVE THAT WILL HELP WITH EACH BREED’S CHECK-IN, SHOWMANSHIP + SHOW DAY. PLEASE CONTACT REPRESENTATIVES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR BREED SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.
FOR EACH BREED YOU HAVE ENTERED, YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN THAT BREED’S SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST AS WELL. You will make separate entries for each breed’s showmanship contest (Friday, July 25th) and cattle show (Saturday, July 26th).
ALL CATTLE MUST ENTER ON SHOWMAN + USE THE ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION.
LATE ENTRY FEES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE SHOW ($50/HEAD INSTEAD OF $30) UP UNTIL CHECK-IN CLOSES ON JULY 24TH.
ENTRY FEES
$30/HEAD ENTRY FEE
[PAID WHEN ENTERING ON SHOWMAN, LATE FEES ARE $50] late entries will be accepted until the end of check-in
NEW THIS YEAR: all cattle will pre-stall in the DEX and tie-outs through the State Fair provided website. The cost will be $10 for a 5’ space in the DEX, and $10 for a 4’ space in tie-outs.
Exhibitors will also have the option to have their DEX stalls pre-bedded for $20 and $15/stall for tie-outs.
ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
beef cattle division
FRIDAY - JULY 25th
CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP
•For every breed you have cattle entered, you can participate in the breed’s showmanship contest
• Heifers or steers can be used for the showmanship contest
CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP SHOW ORDER - FRIDAY
SOUTH RING NORTH RING
Hereford Simmental
Mini Hereford Shorthorn
Gelbvieh Charolais
Angus Red Angus
Crossbred Chianina
Limousin Maine-Anjou
SATURDAY - JULY 26th
CATTLE SHOWS
• Heifers will show first, followed by steer entries in each breed
• Cattle shows will follow each other with a 10 min. break between breeds
• Champions + Res. Breed Champions will parade through the ring for the selection of the Top 5 Heifers + Top 5 Market Animals
CATTLE SHOW ORDER - SATURDAY
SOUTH RING NORTH RING
Hereford Futurity Simmental Futurity
Hereford Simmental
Mini Hereford Shorthorn
Gelbvieh Charolais
Angus Futurity Red Angus
Angus Chianina
Commercial Heifers Limousin
Crossbred Market Heifers Maine-Anjou
Crossbred Market Steers
NOTE: PEE WEE CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP
Pee Wee showmen will not compete within their respective breeds. There will be a single showmanship heat for this age division.
Pee Wee Showmanship will be immediately following breed showmanship in whichever ring concludes first.
Listen for announcements.
beef cattle division
REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE CHECKED BY BREED REPS + HEALTH PAPERS WILL BE REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN
ANGUS
ELIGIBLE HEIFER AGES: BORN SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 + AFTER - BEFORE MAY 1, 2025 NO COW/CALF PAIRS
All registration papers must be in the junior’s name only. No farm/family names allowed.
BREED REPRESENTATIVES
DUSTIN + JEANA HURLBUT 605.880.7601 // jeanamhurlbut@yahoo.com
CHRIS + ERICA STYLES 605.887.3657 // cestyles@nvc.net
ANGUS FUTURITY
ELIGIBLE HEIFER AGES: BORN SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 + AFTER - BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2025 NO COW/CALF PAIRS
THE ANGUS FUTURITY SHOW HELD DURING THE SUMMER SPOTLIGHT SHOW IS SPONSORED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE SD ANGUS ASSOCIATION (SDAA). THE FOLLOWING RULES MUST BE MET TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SHOW:
1. The heifer’s first owner must be a current SDAA member. If the registrations papers first owner is listed as an individual, the individual must be the paid member. If the first owner is listed as a farm, that farm must be listed as a member.
2. All heifers must have ownership transferred to a sole SD Jr. Angus Association (SDJAA) member who is showing the heifer show day. A SDAA board member must approve any substitutions if the junior listed in unable to show.
3. Only one heifer entry per junior exhibitor.
4. Altering the conformation and appearance of an animal is prohibited. Other prohibited products include steroids, illegal pharmaceutical or artificial filling. Any animal found to be in violation will be barred from showing.
5. In being associated with a jackpot show, the use of black paint and other aerosols are accepted.
6. All decisions made by the SDAA Board of Directors are final.
TOP 5 PLACING WITH PAY THE FOLLOWING; Champion - $1,000 // Reserve - $500 // 3rd Overall - $400 // 4th Overall - $200 // 5th Overall - $100 BREED REPRESENTATIVE
CHRISTY MOGCK WINCKLER 605.660.7742 // christina.mogck@jacks.sdstate.edu
CHAROLAIS / CHAROLAIS COMPOSITE
ELIGIBLE HEIFER AGES: BORN SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 + AFTER - BEFORE MAY 1, 2025
COW/CALF PAIRS MAY BE ENTERED + CONTEND FOR BREED CHAMPION/TOP 5 OVERALL
All Charolais steers must be 50% Charolais with AICA registration papers.
All Charolais Composite heifers must be 50% Charolais with AICA registration papers.
CHANGES TO FITTING RULES:
For the breed show on Saturday - Charolais Females, Charolais Composite Female + Charolais Steers may only fit tops, tailheads and tail balls. NOTE: If an animal shows up fully fit, it will be sent back and not allowed to go through the ring.
For the final drive, the AICA approved the use of paint and powder this year at the national level, therefore you and now allowed to do so here. Animals may be fully fit for final drive.
BREED REPRESENTATIVE
STETSON ESCHENBAUM 605.203.2040 // stetsoneschenbaum40@gmail.com
beef cattle division
CHIANINA
ELIGIBLE HEIFER AGES: BORN SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 + AFTER - BEFORE MAY 1, 2025
NO COW/CALF PAIRS
All Chianina steers must be out of a Chianina bull or cow.
Any registered Chianina female is welcome to show, as long as she is registered with the ACA.
BREED REPRESENTATIVE
HALLEY BECKING 605.880.4363 // halleybecking@gmail.com
COMMERCIAL / MARKET HEIFER + CROSSBRED STEER
ELIGIBLE HEIFER AGES: BORN SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 + AFTER - BEFORE MAY 1, 2025
NO COW/CALF PAIRS
Crossbred Steer + Market Heifers will show by weight and must cross the official scale.
Commercial Heifers will show by age.
BREED REPRESENTATIVES
CORY + SHELLY ALTENA 605.366.0400 or 605.359.0669 // altenashowcattle@frontiernet.net or shellyaltena@gmail.com
GELBVIEH / BALANCER
ELIGIBLE HEIFER AGES: BORN SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 + AFTER - BEFORE MAY 1, 2024
COW/CALF PAIRS MAY BE ENTERED + CONTEND FOR BREED CHAMPION/TOP 5 OVERALL
All Gelbvieh steers must be must be 25% Gelbvieh with registration papers.
Females that are 75% or more Gelbvieh will show in the Gelbvieh division.
Females that are less than 75% Gelbvieh, but 25% or more will show as Balancers.
BREED REPRESENTATIVES
CODY FORBES 605.983.5701 // forbesbros.livestock@hotmail.com
TREY STRUCK 605.360.1651 // treyjstruck@gmail.com
HEREFORD
ELIGIBLE HEIFER AGES: BORN AUGUST 1, 2023 + AFTER - BEFORE MAY 1, 2025
COW/CALF PAIRS MAY BE ENTERED + CONTEND FOR BREED CHAMPION/TOP 5 OVERALL
BREED REPRESENTATIVES
EMAIL: SDJRHereford@gmail.com
DAWN + CALAH COVEY 605.840.1334 or 605.840.0951
LANE + EMILY PETERSON 605.870.6220 or 515.443.4465
LINDSEY WOLLES 605.496.2487
beef cattle division
HEREFORD FUTURITY
SDHA HEIFER FUTURITY: Only heifers purchased in the Excellence Sale or Watertown Winter Farm Show are eligible to compete. Grand Champion wins $1000, Res. Champion wins $500, with all exhibitors leaving the ring with a cash prize. 4-H Code of Ethics will apply.
SDHA STEER FUTURITY: Only steers purchased in the Excellence Sale are eligible to compete. Grand Champion wins $1000, Reserve Champion wins $500, with all exhibitors leaving the ring with a cash prize. 4-H Code of Ethics will apply.
*NOTE: $20 entry fee must have been paid at check out during the Excellence Sale or Watertown Farm Show
BREED REPRESENTATIVES
JEFF GERLACH, SDHA PRESIDENT 605.999.1464 // jdkk@santel.net
JAYCIE FORBES, SDHA MANAGER 605.203.1558 //manager@southdakotaherefords.org
LIMOUSIN / LIM-FLEX
ELIGIBLE HEIFER AGES: BORN SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 + AFTER - BEFORE MAY 1, 2025
COW/CALF PAIRS MAY BE ENTERED + CONTEND FOR BREED CHAMPION/TOP 5 OVERALL
Females that are 75% Limousin/25% or more any other breed except Angus/Red Angus will show in the Limousin division. Females that are 76% Limousin/24% Angus/Red Angus will show in the Limousin division.
Females that are at least 25% - 75% Limousin /75% - 25% Angus/Red Angus or more will show as Lim-Flex.
*NOTE: Will clarify breed differences at check-in if necessary
BREED REPRESENTATIVES
MEGHAN + PJ TORGERSON 530.301.8688 or 605.350.7588 // mehauck3r@gmail.com
MAINE-ANJOU / MAINETAINER
ELIGIBLE HEIFER AGES: BORN SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 + AFTER - BEFORE JUNE 1, 2025
NO COW/CALF PAIRS
All Maine-Anjou steers must be 25% Maine-Anjou with registration papers.
Females that are 75% or more Maine-Anjou will show in the Maine-Anjou division.
Females that are less than 75% Maine-Anjou, but 25% or more will show as MaineTainers.
Maine-Angus females 3/8 to 5/8 will continue to be shown with the MaineTainer division. Past entries have not been enough to create a third division.
BREED REPRESENTATIVE
CHUCK RINGKOB 605.470.0010 // parvcattleco@venturecomm.net
MINI HEREFORD
ELIGIBLE HEIFER AGES: BORN SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 + AFTER - BEFORE MAY 1, 2025
COW/CALF PAIRS MAY BE ENTERED + CONTEND FOR BREED CHAMPION/TOP 5 OVERALL
Mini Hereford Steers with registration papers are eligible to show and contend for Top 5.
BREED REPRESENTATIVE
DUSTIN CARTER 712.898.9972 // dustinkcarter@gmail.com
beef cattle division
RED ANGUS / RED ANGUS COMPOSITE
ELIGIBLE HEIFER AGES: ALL FEMALES LESS THAN 2 YEARS OF AGE CAN SHOW.
COW/CALF PAIRS MAY BE ENTERED + CONTEND FOR BREED CHAMPION/TOP 5 OVERALL
All Red Angus steers must be 50% Red Angus + red hided with registration papers.
All Red Angus heifers must have Category 1A or Category 1B registration papers from the RAAA.
All Composite Red Angus heifers must have Category 2 or Category 3 registration papers from the RAAA, be polled, and be red hided.
More info -- [ http://www.southdakotaredangus.com/juniors.html ]
BREED REPRESENTATIVE
AMANDA LARSEN 605.350.0076 // amanda_larsen@live.com
SHORTHORN / SHORTHORNPLUS
ELIGIBLE HEIFER AGES: BORN SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 + AFTER - BEFORE MAY 1, 2025
NO COW/CALF PAIRS
All ShorthornPlus steers must be 25% Shorthorn with ASA registration papers.
All ShorthornPlus heifers must be 50% Shorthorn with ASA registration papers.
Heifers and steers purchased at the Watertown Winter Farm Show are eligible to compete for the Comeback Heifer and Steer of the Year Award.
BREED REPRESENTATIVES
KELSEY BECKING 605.956.0143 // beckinglk@gmail.com
CORY SCHRAG 605.941.5241 // schrag@goldenwest.net
KEVIN VANDERWAL 605.690.1437 // kevin.vanderwal@sdstate.edu
SIMMENTAL / PERCENTAGE SIMMENTAL
ELIGIBLE HEIFER AGES: BORN SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 + AFTER - BEFORE MAY 1, 2025
COW/CALF PAIRS MAY BE ENTERED + CONTEND FOR BREED CHAMPION/TOP 5 OVERALL
All Simmental steers must be must be at least 1/2 Simmental with ASA registration papers.
Females that are 7/8 or more Simmental will show in the Purebred Simmental division.
Females that are 1/2 to less that 7/8 Simmental will show as Percentage Simmental.
SIMMENTAL / PERCENTAGE SIMMENTAL FUTURITY
ELIGIBILITY FOR SIMMENTAL FUTURITY IS AS FOLLOWS:
HEIFERS - Must be purchased from a state sale: Simmental Source Sale, Sioux Empire Livestock Show, Watertown Winter Farm Show or Black Hills Stock Show
STEERS - Must be purchased from a SD Simmental breeder (must be a paid member of the SD Simmental Association) + be at least 1/2 Simmental
BREED REPRESENTATIVES
ASHLEY WERNING 605.310.7147 // ashley.werning@gmail.com
BRETT + LAURA TOSTENSON 320.226.3925 or 507.822.3171 // tostensonfamilycattle@gmail.com
[ SD JUNIOR SIMMENTAL FIELD DAY + U-FIT-IT CONTEST INFO ON FOLLOWING PAGES ]
BREED SPECIFIC RULES
beef cattle division
SD JUNIOR SIMMENTAL FIELD DAY INFO
PLEASE NOTE: Contestants only need to participate in three of the four contests to be eligible for the Showmanship buckle. All four contests still count for the overall winners. There are many updates this year so please pay close attention and ask questions!
HERDSMAN QUIZ:
The Herdsman Quiz is a 25 question pencil and paper test. The questions will be based on cattle knowledge, the Simmental breed and American Simmental Association data, and genetics/EPD information. A reader will be provided for contestants if needed.
PUBLIC SPEAKING:
Public Speaking is a speech that is between 3-7 minutes in length with two front-back handwritten notecards allowed. Presentation displays, charts, and props are not allowed. Following the speech, contestants should be prepared for questions from the judges. This Q & A session will be part of the contestant score. BEGINNERS AND JUNIORS ARE ABLE TO CHOOSE TO PREPARE A SPEECH AHEAD OF TIME WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
- What are the most important things to know when shopping for a new heifer?
- How is sexed semen affecting the beef cattle industry?
- The age of the average American farmer has been rising for decades. Where will the beef producers of the future come from?
SENIOR DIVISIONS WILL DRAW FROM A POOL OF 8 TOPICS AND CHOOSE ONE TO PREPARE IN AN EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH (3-7 MINUTES LONG). PREP TIME IS 30 MINUTES.
- Reading materials will be provided for preparation. If a Beginner or Junior has not prepared a speech ahead of time they can utilize the extemporaneous topic process.
SALES TALK:
This contest requires the contestant to use their sales technique to sell their animal to a judge.
NEW THIS YEAR: It is optional for contestants to bring their animal to the ring during sales talk, but they must have an older SDJSA member to hold their animal during their sales talk presentation. Otherwise, bring a printed photo or picture/video on your phone or iPad of the animal you want to sell. Registration papers must be presented to the judge. A contestant may also bring updated BOLT EPDs and planned matings from Herdbook for the animal being sold.
There are limitations to what can be brought into the contests- no business cards, sale catalogs, additional photos or registration papers, any items displaying ranch /farm logo are prohibited. Any contestant bringing these items will receive a 50% point deduction.
Remember to be creative! Some juniors sell the heifer, others sell the end product of a steer, others sell embryos or semen.
Any Simmental animal is allowed- it doesn’t have to be the animal you are showing this year!
JUDGING CONTEST:
The judging contest will be available for any junior ages 8-21 exhibiting at the SD Summer Spotlight. Contestants MUST REGISTER on Thursday, July 24th from 6-8pm during Cattle Check-In at the DEX. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FRIDAY MORNING! The cost will be $20 to register for the judging contest, with proceeds serving as a fundraiser for the SD Junior Simmental Association. Age divisions will follow SD Summer Spotlight Divisions - Beginner (ages 8-10), Junior (ages 11-13) and Senior (ages 14-21) as of January 1st, 2025.
The contest will be held on Friday, July 25th at 7:45am in the Cattle Ring of the DEX. Contestants will judge six classes (compiled of cattle, sheep, hogs + goats) and complete two sets of questions on classes. Classes will be compiled by a species representative. Official placings for this contest will be compiled by a panel of three to five members. The officials will write the questions and put placings and cuts on the classes. Contestants will complete a scantron during the contest which will provide their score. The contest will be sanctioned by the SDSU Livestock Judging Series and all questions will be handled within the parameters of the Judging Series.
SHOWMANSHIP:
We will follow the Spotlight age divisions. Please note that in order to be eligible for the Showmanship buckle and be a member of the Simmental Fitting Team at the State Fair, you must compete in three of the four contests. For Seniors, this will include being eligible to be the Simmental Representative for the U-Fit-It contest. Showmanship points will be awarded for the top 5 individuals in each age division that will count towards overall winners.
beef cattle division
SD JR. SIMMENTAL FIELD DAY INFO
PLEASE NOTE: Contestants only need to participate in three of the four contests to be eligible for the Showmanship buckle. All four contests still count for the overall winners.
There are many updates this year so please pay close attention and ask questions!
POINTS / AWARDS:
Points will be tabulated for the top 10 in each contest (10 points for first down to 1 point for 10th). NEW THIS YEAR: Points will be accrued in the Herdsman Quiz, Public Speaking, Sales Talk, Livestock Judging and Showmanship contests. No points will be awarded for the live cattle show.
The Top 5 in each age division for each contest will be awarded, as well as Top 5 individuals overall in each age division.
CONTEST TIMES / LOCATIONS:
PUBLIC SPEAKING, SALES TALK, AND HERDSMAN QUIZ CONTESTS will take place from 2pm-4pm on THURSDAY, July 24th in the Cattle Ring at the DEX. If you are unable to make this time frame, please contact SDJSA Junior Directors (Ashley Werning, Laura Tostenson) prior to Thursday to make other arrangements.
JUDGING CONTEST will be held at 7:45am on FRIDAY, July 25th in the Cattle Ring at the DEX. Participants MUST REGISTER and PAY on Thursday, July 25th during Cattle Check-In. No registration will take place on Friday morning.
SHOWMANSHIP will be held in conjunction with the Spotlight Beef Showmanship on FRIDAY, July 25th starting at 10:30am in the Cattle Ring at the DEX.
beef cattle division
FYI: U-FIT IT CONTEST
The DEX - Saturday, August 30th at approx. 6pm
(no sooner than 1 hour after completion of the 4-H Market Beef Show)
There will be two representatives from each breed selected at SD Summer Spotlight or their respective breed field day, as well as representatives from FFA. Those representatives will fit and show the animal used at selection time, unless otherwise approved by chairman prior to contest.
Each breed adult advisor is responsible for their breed representatives. Each breed association will be responsible for a $25/ breed entry fee to cover judging expenses.
A belt buckle donated by Hubbard Milling - Watertown, SD and a new blocking chute donated by Sullivan Supply -Dunlap, IA will be awarded to the champion show person.
RULES:
• Cattle will be clean and dry with no adhesive, oil or other foreign substances.
• Chutes will be used.
• No helpers can be used.
• The use of Andis 2 or 5 speed clippers will be permitted. One clipper per contestant allowed.
• Age Limit: Minimum age 14 as of January 1 of current year. Maximum age 21 as of January 1 of current year.
• All exhibitors must be or have been members of SD 4-H or FFA and in good standing.
• Thirty minutes will be allowed to fit and groom the animal.
CHAIRMAN:
CALLY THOMAS KINDRED 605.222.1515
market lamb division RULES
OPEN TO SD RESIDENTS, AGES 21 + UNDER (AS OF 1/1/2025) OR THOSE ENROLLED IN SD 4-H OR SD FFA
HEALTH PAPERS REQUIRED FOR ALL MARKET LAMBS
OWNERSHIP AS OF 06/1/2025
CHECK-IN FRIDAY, JULY 25th FROM 8-10am [ SHEEP / GOAT RING IN DEX ]
YOU WILL DECLARE YOUR OWN WEIGHTS [INPUT INTO SHOWMAN.APP] SCALE WILL BE AVAILABLE TO WEIGH BEFORE DECLARING
If committee chooses to utilize weigh backs, animals must be within 5% of declared weight.
MARKET LAMB SHOW WILL BEGIN AT 3PM ON FRIDAY, JULY 25th SHOWMANSHIP WILL BEGIN AFTER THE TOP 5 MARKET LAMB SELECTION
FOR 2025 WETHER DAM DIVISION
Offering White Face + Black Face classes, ALL WETHER DAMS SHOWN BY WEIGHT
ENTRY FEES
$20/HEAD ENTRY FEE
[PAID WHEN ENTERING ON SHOWMAN, LATE FEES ARE $30] late entries will be accepted during check-in
NEW THIS YEAR: $20 pen fee paid to the SD State Fair when you sign up on the Showman App. Lambs can stall 2/pen. Tack pens are also $20. All pens will be assigned and penning chart will be posted. EVERY PEN MUST HAVE BEDDING CLEANED OUT BEFORE YOU LEAVE.
ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
MARKET LAMB SHOW ORDER
WETHER DAMS
BLACK FACE
WHITE FACE
SOUTHDOWN
DORSET
SPECKLE FACE
WOOL BREEDS
HAMPSHIRE
SUFFOLK
NATURAL COLOR
CROSSBRED
breeding sheep division RULES
OPEN TO SD RESIDENTS, AGES 21 + UNDER (AS OF 1/1/2025) OR THOSE ENROLLED IN SD 4-H OR SD FFA
HEALTH PAPERS REQUIRED FOR ALL BREEDING SHEEP
OWNERSHIP AS OF 06/1/2025
CHECK-IN FRIDAY, JULY 25th FROM 8-10am
[ SHEEP / GOAT RING IN DEX ]
REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE CHECKED
BREEDING SHEEP SHOW WILL BEGIN AT 9AM ON SATURDAY, JULY 26th
SHOWMANSHIP WILL BEGIN AFTER COMPLETION OF THE BREEDING EWE SHOW
NEW FOR 2025
FITTED + SLICK CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR HAMPSHIRES, SUFFOLKS + DORSETS
ENTRY FEES
$20/HEAD ENTRY FEE
[PAID WHEN ENTERING ON SHOWMAN, LATE FEES ARE $30] late entries will be accepted until the end of check-in
NEW THIS YEAR: $20 pen fee paid to the SD State Fair when you sign up on the Showman App. Sheep can stall 2/pen. Tack pens are also $20. All pens will be assigned and penning chart will be posted.
ADDITIONAL STALLING IS AVAILABLE IN THE HIPPODROME, THESE ARE 10X10’ PENS FOR THE SAME PRICE.
EVERY PEN MUST HAVE BEDDING CLEANED OUT BEFORE YOU LEAVE.
ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
BREEDING SHEEP
CLASSES + SHOW ORDER
RAMS
YEARLING RAMS
FALL RAM LAMBS
JANUARY RAM LAMBS
FEBRUARY RAM LAMBS
MARCH RAM LAMBS
RAISED + OWNED RAMS
EWES
YEARLING EWES
FALL EWE LAMBS
JANUARY EWE LAMBS
FEBRUARY EWE LAMBS
MARCH RAM LAMBS
RAISED + OWNED EWES
SUPREME RAM + SUPREME EWE SELECTION
JACKPOT SHOWMANSHIP
ELIGIBILITY FOR
RAISED + OWNED EWES and RAISED + OWNED RAMS
Mother ewes must be purchased at time of conception, and must be owned by exhibitor or immediate family member.
THESE SHEEP MAY ALSO COMPETE IN REGULAR CLASSES. NO ADDITIONAL ENTRY FEE.
PLEASE SELECT RAISED + OWNED OPTION WHEN ENTERING THESE ANIMALS ON SHOWMAN.APP
livestock judging contest
NEW FOR 2025
The judging contest will be available for any junior ages 8-21, as of 1/1/2025 exhibiting at the SD Summer Spotlight.
CONTESTANTS MUST REGISTER on Thursday, July 24th from 6-8pm during Cattle Check-In at the DEX. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FRIDAY MORNING!
The cost will be $20 to register for the judging contest, with proceeds serving as a fundraiser for the SD Junior Simmental Association.
Age divisions will follow SD Summer Spotlight Divisions - Beginner (ages 8-10), Junior (ages 11-13) and Senior (ages 14-21) as of 1/1/2025.
The contest will be held on Friday, July 25th at 7:45am in the Cattle Ring of the DEX.
Contestants will judge six classes (compiled of cattle, sheep, hogs + goats) and complete two sets of questions on classes.
Classes will be compiled by a species representative. Official placings for this contest will be compiled by a panel of three to five members. The officials will write the questions and put placings and cuts on the classes.
Contestants will complete a scantron during the contest which will provide their score.
The contest will be sanctioned by the SDSU Livestock Judging Series and all questions will be handled within the parameters of the Judging Series.
swine division RULES
OPEN TO SD RESIDENTS, AGES 21 + UNDER (AS OF 1/1/2025) OR THOSE ENROLLED IN SD 4-H OR SD FFA
EXHIBITORS UNDER 8 YEARS OLD MUST HAVE A RINGSIDE SUPERVISOR
ALL SWINE MUST BE OWNED + IN EXHIBITOR POSSESSION / CARE AS OF 06/1/2025
ENTRY FEES
$30/HEAD ENTRY FEE [PAID WHEN ENTERING ON SHOWMAN, all entries made online] *NEW FOR 2025, NO LATE FEES
EVERY PEN MUST HAVE BEDDING CLEANED OUT BEFORE YOU LEAVE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF PREMIUMS.
ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
HEALTH PAPERS ARE REQUIRED
CVIS MUST BE ISSUED ON OR AFTER 7/1/2025 FROM A LICENSED VETERINARIAN
DESTINATION: SD SUMMER SPOTLIGHT SHOW - SD STATE FAIRGROUNDS 1060 3RD ST SW / HURON, SD 57350 - PHONE: 605/353-7340
WEIGH-IN: THE SCALES WILL BE OPEN FRIDAY 2 - 7 pm + SATURDAY 8am - 1pm
ALL HOGS WILL BE SHOWN BY BREED [THERE MUST BE 5 HEAD/BREED IN EACH DIVISION, OR THEY WILL BE SHOWN AS ALL OTHER BREEDS (AOB)] ALL HOGS WILL BE RELEASED AFTER THE SHOW [NON-TERMINAL]
ONLINE ENTRY INFORMATION
ALL SWINE EXHIBITORS MUST ENTER ONLINE USING SHOWMAN. ENTRIES OPEN JUNE 23 + WILL CLOSE UPON COMPLETION OF CHECK-IN ON SATURDAY, 7/26.
IN THE SHOWMAN APP, YOU WILL DECLARE YOUR OWN WEIGHTS. [SCALE WILL BE AVAILABLE TO WEIGH BEFORE DECLARING]
YOU MUST COME TO THE SWINE OFFICE TO CHECK- IN BEFORE 1pm ON SATURDAY, 7/27. NO EXCEPTIONS! BRING THE FOLLOWING:
health papers and registration papers for purebred hogs WE WILL VERIFY ANIMALS ENTERED, WEIGHT + EXHIBITOR INFO AT CHECK-IN
IF AT ALL POSSIBLE,
PLEASE HAVE ENTRIES DONE BY SUNDAY, 7/20 T0 ALLOW SHOW MANAGEMENT TIME TO PREP EXHIBITOR BAGS
SATURDAY, 7/26
SHOW BEGINS AT 6 PM CDT
SUNDAY, 7/27 SHOW
SHOW BEGINS AT 8 AM CDT
BREEDING GILTS
SUPREME BREEDING GILT SELECTION
MARKET BARROWS
MARKET GILTS
SUPREME CHAMPION MARKET HOG
swine division
DIVISIONS
NO DOUBLE ENTRY OF GILTS WILL BE ALLOWED
BREEDING GILT DIVISION
ALL BREEDING GILTS WILL BE SHOWN BY WEIGHT.
REGISTRATION PAPERS ARE STILL REQUIRED TO BE SHOWN IN THE PUREBRED DIVISIONS.
NO MINIMUM WEIGHT, 325 LBS. MAXIMUM WEIGHT MUST BE BORN AFTER 11/1/2024
MARKET HOG DIVISION
THERE WILL BE SEPARATE DIVISIONS FOR MARKET GILTS AND BARROWS ALL MARKET HOGS WILL BE SHOWN BY WEIGHT
MARKET HOG DIVISION HAS NO MINIMUM WEIGHT MAXIMUM WEIGHT IS 290 LBS.
WEIGH BACKS
DURING BOTH THE BREEDING GILTS AND THE MARKET HOG SHOW, CLASSES MAY BE SUBJECT TO WEIGH BACKS.
IN THESE CLASSES, THE TOP THREE (3) PLACING ANIMALS WILL BE WEIGHED AND MUST BE WITHIN 5% OF DECLARED WEIGHT.
IN ANY CLASS THE JUDGE AND/OR SHOW COORDINATOR MAY ASK FOR THE TOP THREE TO GO TO THE SCALE FOR WEIGHBACK.
PIGS NOT MEETING WEIGHBACK WILL BE DISQUALIFIED + PREMIUMS WILL BE FORFEITED.
STALLING
NO SAVING OR MARKING OF PENS WILL BE ALLOWED PRIOR TO THE SHOW! YOU SELECT YOUR PENS WHEN YOU UNLOAD YOUR HOGS. SHOW COORDINATOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ANY MARKINGS, WOOD CHIPS, OR OTHER ITEMS INDICATING A PEN MAY BE SAVED PRIOR TO THE SHOW. The earliest animals may arrive on the fairgrounds is 8am Wednesday, July 23rd at 8am.
HOGS ARE TO BE PENNED 2 PER PEN, UNLESS IN THE SMALL NEW PENS ON SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE BARN.
PLEASE BRING PEN DIVIDERS IF YOU NEED.
SHOW ORDER WITHIN EACH DIVISION
BERKSHIRE
CHESTER WHITE
LANDRACE
POLAND CHINA SPOT
TAMWORTH
YORKSHIRE AOB
CROSSBRED
PAY OUTS
BREEDING GILT DIVISION
MARKET HOG DIVISION
showmanship
BREEDING GOATS
THURSDAY, 7/24 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING BREEDING GOAT SHOW
PEE WEE: AGE 7 + UNDER // BEGINNER: AGE 8 - 10 // JUNIOR: AGE 11 - 13 // SENIOR: AGE 14 - 21
MARKET GOATS
THURSDAY, 7/24 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING MARKET GOAT SHOW
PEE WEE: AGE 7 + UNDER // BEGINNER: AGE 8 - 10 // JUNIOR: AGE 11 - 13 // SENIOR: AGE 14 - 21
BEEF CATTLE
FRIDAY, 7/25 BEGINNING AT 10 AM CDT
[SHOW ORDER FOR EACH BREED: SENIORS, JUNIORS, BEGINNERS]
S POTLIGHT T-SHIRTS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR SHOWMANSHIP CONTESTS BUT ARE REQUIRED FOR SHOW DAY
[NOTE: each breed will choose a Top 5 in each age division, the winner of each age division will then represent their breed in the finals for their age group]
PEE WEE: AGE 7 + UNDER // BEGINNER: AGE 8 - 10 // JUNIOR: AGE 11 - 13 // SENIOR: AGE 14 - 21
PEE WEE SHOWMEN WILL NOT COMPETE WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE BREEDS. THERE WILL BE A SINGLE SHOWMANSHIP HEAT FOR THIS AGE DIVISION.
PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP WILL BE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING BREED SHOWMANSHIP IN WHICHEVER RING CONCLUDES FIRST. THERE WILL BE A 30 MINUTE BREAK BETWEEN COMPLETION OF FINAL BREED SHOWMANSHIP + THE START OF THE FINAL DRIVE.
MARKET LAMBS
FRIDAY, 7/25 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING MARKET LAMB SHOW
PEE WEE: AGE 7 + UNDER // BEGINNER: AGE 8 - 10 // JUNIOR: AGE 11 - 13 // SENIOR: AGE 14 - 21
[SENIORS SHOW FIRST]
BREEDING SHEEP
SATURDAY, 7/26 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING BREEDING SHEEP SHOW
PEE WEE: AGE 7 + UNDER // BEGINNER: AGE 8 - 10 // JUNIOR: AGE 11 - 13 // SENIOR: AGE 14 - 21
[SENIORS SHOW FIRST]
SWINE
SATURDAY, 7/26 BEGINNING AT 6 PM CDT
NOVICE: AGE 7 + UNDER // BEGINNER: AGE 8 - 10 // JUNIOR: AGE 11 - 13 // SENIOR: AGE 14 - 21
JULY23-27,2025
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