🐖Attention Livestock Judging Enthusiasts! 🐑
Get ready for the Cow Palace Grand National Livestock Judging Contest, happening October 2, 2025, at the historic Cow Palace in Daly City!
This premier Jr. Livestock Show event features seasoned judges, tons of learning opportunities, and brag-worthy awards. Here’s what you’ll need to know to ace the show:
✨Event Highlights & Schedule
The Livestock Judging Contest takes place in the Beef Show Barn under the expert supervision of Adam and Rebecca Mendoza.
⏰Here's what's planned:
7:00–8:00 AM – Check-In
8:00–8:15 AM – Contest Overview
8:30 AM–12:30 PM – Judging (12 classes + reasons depending on division)
12:30 PM – Lunch (Provided!)
1:00–1:30 PM – Reasons Preparation
1:45 PM – Oral Reasons & Placings, followed by critiques and awards. Awards usually start about 5:00 PM.
🧍♂️Contest divisions and guidelines:
Junior (ages 5–13): 12 classes + 1 set of reasons
Senior (ages 14–18): 12 classes + 4 sets of reasons
College (junior/senior colleges): 12 classes + 6 sets of reasons
🎩Dress-wise: You'll be in a covered, but possibly unheated area—so dress professionally and be prepared for variable comfort.
Entry Deadline Alert
⏳ Entries close on September 15, 2025—don’t wait until the last minute! Make sure your entry is in on time to be part of this amazing event.
📆Helpful Tips & Reminders
Check-in begins 7:00 AM, and contest orientation kicks off at 8:00 AM. Plan to arrive early so you don’t miss anything!
🗒️Bring a notebook or clipboard for notes during judging—they’re allowed during preparation, but discouraged during oral reasons.
📵Electronic devices (phones, tablets, calculators) are strictly prohibited during the event.
👏All classes are judged from a distance (10–30 feet for cattle). Handling sheep and goats may or may not be allowed.
🏆Awards and critiques will be shared at the end—don’t miss your moment to learn and celebrate!
✅Save the Date:
October 2, 2025 – Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and bring your A-game! And again—entries close September 15, so secure your spot now.
Looking forward to seeing you shine at the judgubg contest! 🐐🐖🐂
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