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
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