2024 SCHEDULE
Thank you for your interest in the Western Dairy Showcase! The Committee looks forward to providing a fun and enjoyable experience for all exhibitors.
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Wednesday, October 9th 1st bedding of Straw will be provided this year!
Noon-5:00 p.m. Barns Available to set-up, drop off tack and cattle.
PLEASE NOTE: Barns will be open for tack and cattle drop off but you MUST check in
with a committee member before setting up
Thursday, October 10th
8:00 a.m. Barns Available
3:30 p.m. Milk Barn meeting- all exhibitors who will be milking in the parlor must attend
4:00 p.m. Milk Barn opens and will remain open through Sunday afternoon
4:00 p.m. Registration Paper Check-in Starts
Afternoon Ice Cream Social Sponsored by Zoetis​
6:00 p.m. Pee Showmanship- you must pre-enter by the due date!
6:00 p.m. All animals must be in place by 6:00 p.m. or arranged by the committee
7:00 p.m. Dinner hosted by Laird Manufacturing
Friday, October 11th
TBD TIME: Scholarship Interviews – applications must be received by Wednesday Afternoon October 10, 2024. Hard Copy or emailed to Dairyshowcase@gmail.com.
Reminder you must be an exhibitor to enter.
8:00 a.m. Register for Dairy Judging Contest
9:00 a.m. Dairy judging Contest Hosted by MJC Dairy Club Led by Nicole Morris
9 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Livestock office opens & check-in begins
** All papers must be checked in by Friday, October 13, 2023
by 12 Noon in order to show on Saturday or Sunday
3:00 p.m. Exhibitor’s Meeting
Afternoon Ice Cream Social Sponsored by Zoetis
6:00 p.m. Hosted Social sponsored by the WDS Committee & heavy appetizers provided by Louie & Stephanie Borba
Saturday, October 12th
8:00 a.m. Office will open for questions
9:00 a.m. Showmanship starts with Seniors first down to Novice
4:00 p.m. Exhibitor Group Picture “mandatory”
4:30 p.m. Judge all Milk Cows (Alt. Registered Holstein, Registered Jersey, Registered AOB, and grade)
Followed by the Selection of Supreme Senior Champion
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Hosted Social with grab and go dinner so you can watch the cow show
Dinner sponsored by A.L. Gilbert & Altech
Drinks sponsored by Semex
8:00 p.m. Awards Presentation in show ring just prior to picking Supreme
Following Supreme Cow Drive: Exhibitor Dance/Social in the show ring
Sunday, October 13th
7:30 am Office will open for questions
9:00 am Heifer Classes (alternating Alt. Registered Holstein, Registered Jerseys, Registered AOB and grade)
Followed by the selection of Supreme Junior Champion
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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
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