Exhibitor Information
Welcome to one of the best-known dairy cattle shows in the world!
This is made possible by the numerous outstanding breeders, barn crews, owners, volunteers and so many others involved. In 2023, 1,804 owners exhibited 2,597 head of cattle from 36 U.S. states and 5 Canadian Provinces.
Entries for the 2024 Dairy Cattle Show will open exclusively online on July 1, 2024! This allows exhibitors additional ease in managing entries and streamlines the late entry process.
2024 Calendar
July 1, 2024 | Premium Book available and Online Entries Open |
September 2 | Entries Due |
September 12 | First Late Entry Deadline for Cattle Log Print |
September 25, 10 a.m - 10 p.m. CDT | Pre-approved arrival of animals |
September 26, 8 a.m. | All animals begin arriving |
Saturday, September 28, 12 p.m | All animals must be on grounds by noon. |
September 28 - October 4, 5 p.m. | Online Late Entries Close 5 p.m. CDT day prior to Breed Exhibitor Meeting |
September 29 - October 4, 2024 | World Dairy Expo |
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Laurie or Lexa.
2023 Entry Forms and Information - 2024 Information will be posted July 1.
Dairy Cattle Show entries MUST be made online. Upon entry submission, World Dairy Expo will provide confirmation via email.
- 2023 Premium Book (PDF)
- Online Entry Instructions (PDF)
- Premier Breeder & Exhibitor, entries must be made online
- Judge Nomination Form for 2024 Shows (PDF)
- Stalling Request Form (PDF)
- Wednesday Early Arrival Request (PDF)
- Vet Instructions for Health Check-In (PDF)
- Exhibitor Information (PDF)
- Health Regulations (PDF)
- Camping at the Alliant Energy Center
- Farm Enterprise Program Application (PDF)
- Feed Vendor Pricing & Information (PDF)
- Mum Order Form (PDF)
2023 Junior Breed Show Alternate Leadsman Forms
- Ayrshire (PDF)
- Brown Swiss (PDF)
- Guernsey (PDF)
- Holstein (PDF)
- Jersey (PDF)
- Red & White (PDF)
- Milking Shorthorn (PDF)