2026
SCHEDULE
October 7, Wednesday
Move in available 5-8 pm.
Milk barn will only be open for a pm milking 5-6 pm.
**Scholarship Applications must be received by Wednesday Afternoon October 7, 2026 by 5pm
Hard Copy or emailed to Dairyshowcase@gmail.com.
Reminder you must be an exhibitor to enter.
Application is on the website: https://www.westerndairyshowcase.com/
October 8, Thursday
All cattle must be in place by 4:00 p.m.
Once moved in please check-in your registration papers
Afternoon Ice Cream Social Sponsored by Zoetis
6:00 pm Pee Wee Showmanship- must pre -enter
Social Sponsored: Semex beverages
Dinner Sponsored by Laird
October 9, Friday
All registration papers must be checked in by noon
*Scholarship Interview times will be determined by applicants schedule due to school activities and such
10:00 am Showmanship ** New this year the order will go oldest to youngest!! We are also adding the fitting contest for the top 5 in showmanship. (heifers will be provided) The top 5 will be chosen and then released to gather their supplies, We will award the top 5 showmen and give the winner on Saturday night during our light show.
Afternoon Ice Cream Social Sponsored by Zoetis
Social Sponsored by: WDS committee-
Heavy Appetizers Sponsored by Louie and Stephanie Borba/WDS
October 10, Saturday
Dairy Judging Contest Heifers only and reasons
Registration is at 8:00 am and the contest will start by 9:00 am.
Afternoon Ice Cream Social Sponsored by Zoetis
Entire group picture prior to the cow show 3:45 pm
4:00 pm Cow show alternating Registered Holstein, Jersey, Registered AOB, and Grades
Dinner “On the Go” Sponsored by AL Gilbert, Lockood and Alltech
Social Sponsored by: Semex
Join us RING SIDE at Approx. 8pm for the awards and Supreme COW drive with lights, music and sparks!!
Exhibitor Dance to follow Supreme Champion Drive
October 11, Sunday
Heifer show will start at 9:00 am Heifers alternating Registered Holstein, Jersey, Registered AOB, and Grades
- no trailers will be allowed on the grounds until supreme is picked!
Supreme Champion Heifer Selection
Thank you for your interest in the Western Dairy Showcase! The Committee looks forward to providing a fun and enjoyable experience for all exhibitors.
Show Superintendent: Sandi Hurtgen Montiero
Supplies: Hilmar Feed will be on site for supplies and bedding
ordered ahead of time by calling 209-633-3083