2022 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.
A tentative schedule of events is as follows:
PLEASE NOTE: Barns will be open Wednesday, October 12th for tack and cattle drop off. You MUST check in with a committee member before setting up.
Wednesday, October 12th
1st bedding of Straw will be provided this year!
Noon-5:00 p.m. Barns Available to set-up, drop off tack and cattle.
Thursday, October 13th
8:00 a.m. Barns Available
2:00 p.m. New this year- Dairy Cattle Judging Contest open to all Juniors
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
5:00 p.m. Pee Wee 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
6:00 p.m. Social sponsored by Revolution Genetics followed by a dinner at 6:30 p.m. hosted by Laird
Friday, October 14th
Scholarship interviews will begin Friday morning before showmanship time TBD
9 a.m. -7 p.m. Livestock office opens & check-in begins
** All papers must be checked in by Friday, October 14, 2022 by 12 Noon in order to show on Saturday or Sunday
10:00 a.m. Exhibitor’s Meeting
11:00 a.m. Showmanship starts with Novice- Seniors
6:00 p.m. Social with light appetizers
Saturday, October 15th
8:00 am Office will open for questions
10:55 a.m. Exhibitor Group Picture “mandatory”
11:00 am Judge all heifers (Alt. Registered Holstein, Registered AOB and grade)
Followed by the Selection of Supreme Junior Champion
5:00 pm Hosted Dinner by AL Gilberts/Farmers Warehouse/Lockwood
Sunday, October 16th
7:30 am Office will open for questions
9:00 am Cow Classes (alternating Alt. Registered Holstein, Registered AOB and grade)
Followed by the selection of Supreme Champion
Upon completion of the show straw will need to be pulled to the middle of the aisle by each exhibitor!!!!
Cattle Judge: Brady Core
Showmanship Judge: Rich Silacci
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
Lodging Option: Holiday Inn Express 3001 Hotel Drive (209) 664-9999
Candlewood Suites 1000 Powers Ct. (209) 250-1501