2026 marks three big milestones — the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 150th anniversary of Colorado's establishment, and 165th anniversary of Weld County's establishment. See information on each commemoration and how to get involved.
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Stall set-up / Out-of-State arrivals
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cattle Arrive / Vet check
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hoof Trimming
12:00 noon Lunch
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Clipping / Fitting and Showmanship Clinics
5:00 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Quiz Bowl
8:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social
7:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Dairy Judging - live animal
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dairy Olympics
1:45 p.m. Group Photo
2:00 p.m. Showmanship Pee Wee (under 8 years) 1st year project members 2nd–3rd year project members 4th and over year project members Para-Showmanship Adult (limited to 15) Supreme Showman (1st from classes 2-4)
5:00 p.m. Pizza Party
5:00 p.m. Costume Contest (or 15 minutes after Showmanship)
8:30 a.m. Cow Show followed by Heifer Show
12:00 noon Lunch during the Show
Awards 30 minutes after the show concludes; Cattle released after awards program
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