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Minnesota Beef Expo

Welcome to the Minnesota Beef Expo!

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October 19-22, 2023
St. Paul, Minn.

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  • EXPO OVERVIEW
    • SCHEDULE
    • SPONSORS
    • TRADE SHOW
    • SILENT AUCTION
    • SEEDSTOCK DISPLAYS
  • JUNIOR SHOW & ACTIVITIES
    • JUNIOR SHOW
      • CATTLE HEALTH & ID REQUIREMENTS
      • IAFE NATIONAL CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS
    • KNOWLEDGE BOWL
    • FITTING CONTEST
    • JUDGING CONTEST
    • SHOWMANSHIP
    • PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
    • PREMIER EXHIBITOR
    • BEEF AMBASSADORS
  • SUPREME ROW SALE
    • SALE & SALE SHOW INFO
  • MYBEP
    • MYBEP APPLICATION & OVERVIEW
    • DONORS
    • IDEAS & INSIGHTS SYMPOSIUM
    • RECIPIENTS
  • GENERAL INFO
    • ABOUT THE EXPO
    • FAQs
    • LODGING & DIRECTIONS
    • RESULTS
      • 2022 Results
      • 2021 Results
      • 2019 Results
      • 2018 Results
      • 2017 Results
      • Supreme Row Results
    • CONTACT
  • LIVESTREAM
  • EXPO OVERVIEW
    • SCHEDULE
    • SPONSORS
    • TRADE SHOW
    • SILENT AUCTION
    • SEEDSTOCK DISPLAYS
  • JUNIOR SHOW & ACTIVITIES
    • JUNIOR SHOW
      • CATTLE HEALTH & ID REQUIREMENTS
      • IAFE NATIONAL CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS
    • KNOWLEDGE BOWL
    • FITTING CONTEST
    • JUDGING CONTEST
    • SHOWMANSHIP
    • PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
    • PREMIER EXHIBITOR
    • BEEF AMBASSADORS
  • SUPREME ROW SALE
    • SALE & SALE SHOW INFO
  • MYBEP
    • MYBEP APPLICATION & OVERVIEW
    • DONORS
    • IDEAS & INSIGHTS SYMPOSIUM
    • RECIPIENTS
  • GENERAL INFO
    • ABOUT THE EXPO
    • FAQs
    • LODGING & DIRECTIONS
    • RESULTS
      • 2022 Results
      • 2021 Results
      • 2019 Results
      • 2018 Results
      • 2017 Results
      • Supreme Row Results
    • CONTACT
  • LIVESTREAM

ABOUT THE EXPO

The Minnesota Beef Expo, established in 2000 and held annually at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minn., is one of the premier beef industry events in the Midwest welcoming nearly 5,000 participants and visitors each year. Whether you’re looking to consign livestock in our supreme row sale, participate in the junior show & activities or simply want to engage with producers across the region, the Minnesota Beef Expo has something for everyone.

Mark your calendars for October 19-22, 2023, and we’ll see you in St. Paul, Minn.!

Feel free to contact us or join our email list today for the latest registration information, updates and more!

Executive Board


Chad Zehnder
Stanchfield, Minn.

Mark Pesek
Taunton, Minn.

Abbie Redalen
Chatfield, Minn.

Val Eberspacher
Marshall, Minn.

Kelly Schmidt
New Ulm, Minn.

Steve Pomerenke
Fairmont, Minn.

Jill Nathe
St. Paul, Minn.

Kent Thiesse
Lake Crystal, Minn.

Grady Ruble
Canby, Minn.

Breed Representatives


Minnesota Angus Association
Angie Ford, Slayton, Minn.

Minnesota Beef Cattle Improvement Association
Dustin Martin, Blue Earth, Minn.

Minnesota Beef Council
TBD

British White Cattle Association of America
Jennifer Olson, Villard, Minn.

Minnesota/Wisconsin Charolais Association
Katie Nelson, Rice, Minn.

Minnesota Hereford Breeders
Jen Penzenstadler of Chisago City, Minn., and Steve Neil, Northfield, Minn.

Minnesota Limousin Association
Kevin Bachmeier, Apple Valley, Minn.

Minnesota Maine Anjou Association
Terry Thorson, Glenville, Minn.

Minnesota Murray Grey Association
Tom Helfter, Le Sueur, Minn.

Minnesota Miniature Hereford Association
Kurt Hoban, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Minnesota Red Angus Association
Doug Bjorklund, Henning, Minn.

Minnesota Shorthorn Association
Tom & Joanie Waldron, Buffalo, Minn.

Minnesota Simmental Association
Mike Schmidt, Gaylord, Minn.

Northern States South Devon Association
Jim Sadler, Anoka, Minn.

Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association
TBD

American British White Park Association
Jodi Olson, Brownton, Minn.

Minnesota Beef Ambassador Program and Minnesota CattleWomen’s Association
Natasha Mortenson, Morris, Minn.

Commercial Representative
Keith Schoenfeld, Lakefield, Minn.

Please welcome Linde’s Livestock Photography as the Minnesota Beef Expo official photographer! Learn more about Linde’s and purchase photos from previous Expo’s here.

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Minnesota Beef Expo | 1265 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55108 | 651-643-6476 | info@mnbeefexpo.com