Welcome

2026 Western Classic Junior Show

International Agri-Center, Tulare

Judge: Ryan Krohlow, Poynette. WI

Entries due February 20

Late entries are $100/head

Open to all youth exhibitors ages 5-20. Out of state exhibitors welcome, with proper interstate testing.

New this year, we will be awarding a Red & White Junior and Reserve Junior Champion!

ALL milking cows MUST have negative Influenza A PCR milk test dated within 1 week of show.

NO milking facilities provided on site. Exhibitors must bring their own milking equipment.

To purchase and reserve RV hook-up space, please visit Country Club Sales

SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY 3/4

Grounds, barns open for tack delivery & set-up NO CATTLE

THURSDAY 3/5

6:00-10:00 pm Barns available for cattle to arrive

3:00 pm Livestock office opens for check-in

FRIDAY 3/6

8:00 am - 3:00 pm: barns open for exhibitors and cattle. *ALL Cattle must be on the grounds by 3:00

10:00 am - 4:00 pm Open showring for showmanship practice

4:30 pm - MANDATORY Exhibitor/Parent/Guardian Meeting

5:00 pm- Dairy Cattle Costume Contest Theme: Historic American Figures

6:00pm Exhibitor Fun Night & Dinner

* Please indicate # of attendees on exhibitor registration, to aid in planning!

SATURDAY 3/7

7:00-7:30 am Dairy Judging Contest Registration

8:00 am Dairy Judging Contest

10:00 am- 8:00 pm CA Junior Holstein Silent Auction open

10:30 am Group picture with all exhibitors in show ring

10:45 am: Showmanship classes in the following order: Peewee, Novice, Junior, Intermediate, Senior

Judge: Renee Pierick

Not before 4:30 pm: ALL Cow classes. Alternating: Registered Holstein, Registered AOB, Grades all breeds

6:30 pm: Hosted BBQ dinner

* Please indicate # of attendees on exhibitor registration, to aid in planning!

7:00 pm Cows can be hauled off grounds if desired. MUST be done prior to 7 am Sunday.

SUNDAY 3/8

9:00 am: ALL Heifer classes

rotating Holstein/AOB/Grades

PLEASE read the 'Show Book' with detailed rules, available online at www.ssjholstein.com

Note that cattle purchased in the Amplify Sale WILL be eligible to show- if purchaser notifies sales staff on sale day.

Questions? Contact:

Joey Airoso 559-967-5258

Anthony Souza 559-805-5469

entries- Kate Teixeira 805-801-0463