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Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025

0 Days 3 Hours 6 Mins

Dairy Cattle

2025 Dairy Cattle

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REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

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

  • Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis.
    • Holstein and Red & White
  • Allyn Paulson, Rockford, Ill.
    • Ayrshire, Guernsey and Milking Shorthorn
  • Rick Thompson, Darlington, Wis.
    • Brown Swiss and Jersey
  • Kyle Demmer, Farley, Iowa
    • Associate Judge, Holstein and Red & White

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

Arrival: Monday, Aug. 25, 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Departure: Thursday, Aug. 28, noon to 4 p.m.

SCHEDULE

Tuesday, Aug. 26 • Warner Coliseum

  • 9 a.m. – Open Class Dairy Cattle
    • Red & White heifers (Ring 1)
  • 10 a.m. – Open Class Dairy Cattle
    • Brown Swiss heifers (Ring 2)
    • Ayrshire heifers (Ring 3)
  • 1 p.m. – Open Class Dairy Cattle
    • Holstein heifers (Ring 1)
    • Jersey heifers (Ring 2)
    • Guernsey  and Milking Shorthorn heifers – will run concurrently by class (Ring 3)

Wednesday, Aug. 27 • Warner Coliseum

  • 9 a.m. – Open Class Dairy Cattle
    • Red & White milking females (Ring 1)
  • 10 a.m. – Open Class Dairy Cattle
    • Brown Swiss milking females (Ring 2)
    • Ayrshire milking females (Ring 3)
  • 1 p.m. – Open Class Dairy Cattle
    • Holstein milking females (Ring 1)
    • Jersey milking females (Ring 2)
    • Guernsey and Milking Shorthorn milking females  – will run concurrently by class (Ring 3)

Thursday, Aug. 28 • Warner Coliseum

  • 10 a.m. – Open Class Dairy Cattle
    Supreme Champion Selection

RESULTS

2025 results will be posted as they become available.

  • 2025 Open Class Dairy Cattle Results (PDF)
  • Previous years’ results are available in the digital archive.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

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