FFA Dairy Cattle

2025 FFA Dairy Cattle

All information is subject to change. To get the latest State Fair competition news in your inbox, join our email list.

• FFA Dairy Cattle Premium Book Section (available early June)
• FFA Dairy Cattle Entry Form (available early June)
• IRS Form W-9 (PDF – to be completed if entering via mail)
• Livestock Show Livestreams (link)
• Dairy Cattle Testing Requirements
• Dairy Cattle Changes for the 2024 Minnesota State Fair

REGISTRATION

Registration closes at 4:30 p.m. on the dates below, or earlier if barn capacity is reached. Read the premium book for more information.

• Opens: Monday, June 23
• Mail-in Entry Deadline: Must be received by Monday, July 28, at 4:30 p.m.
• Online Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 30, at 4:30 p.m.

ENTRY LISTS

Links will be posted as information becomes available.

• FFA Dairy Cattle

FEES

Entry: $10 per animal

JUDGES

• To be announced

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

Arrival: Friday, Aug. 29, 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Departure: Monday, Sept. 1, 1-5 p.m.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, Aug. 30 • Compeer Arena

• 8:30 a.m. – FFA Dairy Cattle (North Ring)
  Junior and senior showmanship, Grade Holstein, Guernsey, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Milking Shorthorn and all other breeds
• 8:30 a.m. – FFA Dairy Cattle (South Ring)
  Advanced showmanship, Purebred Holstein, Jersey, Red & White and MDA Special

Monday, Sept. 1 • Compeer Arena

• 10 a.m. – Parade of Champions and Awards Program
  Sponsored by Bremer Bank

RESULTS

2025 results will be posted as they become available.

• 2024 FFA Dairy Cattle Results (PDF)
• 2024 FFA Dairy Herdsmanship Results (PDF)

Questions or concerns?

For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.