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Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025

37 Days 7 Hours 9 Mins

Beef Cattle

2025 Beef Cattle

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REGISTRATION

Register Here

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 23
  • Mail-in Entry Deadline: Must be received by Monday, July 28, at 4:30 p.m.
  • Online Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 30, at 4:30 p.m.

ENTRY LISTS

Links will be posted as information becomes available.

JUDGES

  • Brigham Stewart, Washington, Kan.
    • Angus ROV and Red Angus
  • Carter Ward, Plattsburgh, Mo.
    • Charolais and Hereford
  • Greg Burden, Canton, Tex.
    • Shorthorn, Shorthorn Plus and Limousin
  • Jon Davis, Bidwell, Ohio
    • Simmental and Percentage Simmental

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

Arrival: Friday, Aug. 29, 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Departure: Monday, Sept. 1, noon to 4 p.m.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, Aug. 30

  • 8 a.m. – Open Class Beef Cattle (Warner Coliseum)
    • Angus ROV, Hereford, Shorthorn, Shorthorn Plus, Simmental
  • 1 p.m. – Open Class Beef Cattle (Warner Coliseum)
    • Charolais, Limousin, Percentage Simmental, Red Angus
  • 7:30 p.m. – Open Class Beef Cattle (Compeer Arena)
    • Supreme Champion Selection

The time of the Purebred Simmental and Percentage Simmental shows will be determined based on the number of entries registered by entry closing date. The division with the greater number entered will be shown in the morning.

RESULTS

2025 results will be posted as they become available.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.