2026 FFA Beef Cattle
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REGISTRATION
Registration closes at 4:30 p.m. on the dates below, or earlier if barn capacity is reached. Read the premium book for more information.
- Opens: Monday, June 22
- Mail-in Entry Deadline: Must be received by Monday, Aug. 3, at 4:30 p.m.
- Online Entry Deadline: Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 4:30 p.m.
ENTRY LISTS
Links will be posted as information becomes available.
FEES
Entry: $20 per animal
JUDGES
- North Ring - Tyler Stutsman, Riverside, Iowa
- South Ring - Nate Ruby, Murray, Iowa
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Arrival: Friday, Sept. 4, 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Departure: Monday, Sept. 7, noon to 4 p.m.
SCHEDULE
Sunday, Sept. 5 • Compeer Arena
- 10 a.m. – FFA Beef Cattle (North Ring)
Shorthorn, Shorthorn Plus, Simmental, Red Angus, Foundation Simmental, Commercial Beef Heifer, Showmanship
- 10 a.m. – FFA Beef Cattle (South Ring)
Showmanship, Market Beef, Prospect Market Calf and Dairy Steer, Limousin, Hereford, Charolais, Angus, All Other Purebred, Any Other Registered Composite
Monday, Sept. 7 • Compeer Arena
- 9 a.m. – Parade of Champions and Awards Program
Sponsored by Old National Bank
RESULTS
2026 results will be posted as they become available.
Questions or concerns?
For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.
