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Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026

234 Days 8 Hours 23 Mins

FFA Dairy Cattle

2026 FFA Dairy Cattle

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Premium books for 2026 will be available in June.

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, July 27, at 4:30 p.m.
  • Online Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 29, at 4:30 p.m.

ENTRY LISTS

Links will be posted as information becomes available.

  • FFA Dairy Cattle

FEES

Entry: $10 per animal

JUDGES

  • To be determined

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

Arrival: Friday, Sept. 4, 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Departure: Monday, Sept. 7, noon to 4 p.m.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, Sept. 5 • Compeer Arena

  • 8:30 a.m. – FFA Dairy Cattle (North Ring)
    Junior and senior showmanship, Grade Holstein, Guernsey, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Milking Shorthorn, and all other breeds
  • 8:30 a.m. – FFA Dairy Cattle (South Ring)
    Advanced showmanship, Purebred Holstein, Jersey, and Red & White

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.