Each year, the Minnesota Beef Expo welcomes both youth and adults to participate our well-attended judging contest where participants sort through six high-quality classes of cattle!
All are encouraged to join us (college teams, adults, FFA chapters, 4H county teams, etc.)! You do not need to be an Expo participant to compete. Participants will register on-site the morning of the competition.
Questions about the judging contest can be directed to Expo staff at info@mnbeefexpo.com or 651-643-6476. Stay tuned for information about entering the 2021 judging contest!
RULES & INFORMATION
General Information
- The Expo’s judging contest will feature six classes of beef cattle consisting of breeding heifers, market steers and prospect calves.
- Time limit will be 12 minutes per class.
- Classes may include questions that will be asked following the contest.
- There will be no oral reasons.
- Please bring a pencil.
Fees
- $15/team
- $5/individual
Team Structure
- Team entries will be comprised of four individuals. All four scores will be used to calculate the team score.
- Individual entries will also be accepted.
- Age groups for the judging contest will be as follows:
- Junior: Grades 1–5
- Intermediate: Grades 6–8
- Senior: Grades 9–post high school (21 years old or younger on first day of the Expo)
- Adult: Anyone older than 21 on the first day of the Expo
Awards
- There will be team competitions in the junior, intermediate and senior age groups.
- Adults will only judge as individuals.
- Awards will be given to top teams in the junior, intermediate and senior divisions and individuals in all four age groups.