Beef Rules & Classes

Department 40: Beef Cattle

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Superintendent
Jim Spencer, Jr.
Aurora, MO 
Phone: 417-489-0247 

Assistant Superintendents
Tammy Bartholomew
Shelby Haag

Amount offered in this Department by State Fair …………. $32,210.23
Breed Associations Added Money ………………………………… $5,544.67
Total offered in this Department ………………………………….. $37,754.90

Dedication

The 2026 Missouri State Fair Beef Cattle Shows are being dedicated to the late Dr. Rex Ricketts and Family, they are active exhibitors and supporters of the Missouri State Fair in many ways. Please join us in honoring them at the open Charolais show at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16 in the Coliseum.

Beef Cattle Herdsman Award

The Missouri State Fair will award two $80 awards, plus attractive plaques, to the herdsmen in charge of the two most outstanding beef cattle exhibits. A committee will make inspections to determine the winners. The following points will be considered: 1) cleanliness, grooming, and appearance of the exhibits; 2) handling of feed, equipment, etc. and keeping same out of the alleys; and 3) cooperation, courtesy, and sportsmanship in the exhibit area and show ring.

The 2025 Beef Cattle Herdsman awards were presented to the Richardson Ranch of Lincoln, MO and Klise Shorthorns or New London, MO.

Best-Kept Beef Cattle Exhibit Barn

The Missouri State Fair will award a plaque, to be hung in the Beef Cattle Office, to the breed that has demonstrated and presented its entire exhibit barn and is considered by the committee to be the best-kept barn during the course of the Fair. The following points will be considered: 1) cleanliness, grooming, and appearance of the exhibits; 2) handling of feed, equipment, etc. and keeping same out of the alleys; and 3) cooperation, courtesy, and sportsmanship in the exhibit area and show ring.

The Best-Kept Beef Cattle Exhibit Barns in 2025 was Hereford and Shorthorn.

Rules and Regulations

All exhibitors, except beef cattle, must bring their own bedding. Livestock exhibitors are also expected to bring their own feed – additional feed and bedding will not be available for purchase during the Fair.

Beef cattle exhibitors will be provided Premium Missouri Mulch bedding. The cost of the mulch bedding is included in the price of the beef cattle entries. There will be no seperate fees. No other bedding will be allowed for beef cattle including sawdust, pellets, etc. Dairy cattle exhibitors may continue adding straw to the bedding. All exhibitors should practice good environ mental stewardship, keeping the bedding clean and free of glass, plastics, cans and other trash for the purposes of the Fair’s recycling agreement.

  1. Exhibitors must comply with all general rules and regulations and animal health requirements for exhibitors in this premium book. Violation of these rules may result in any or all of the following:
    • Withholding or return of payment for the animal or exhibit, premiums and awards.
    • Suspension from future exhibiting at the Missouri State Fair for a length of time to be determined by the Missouri State Fair Com- mission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission. Suspensions can be for any length of time and may be permanent.
    • Probationary exhibiting at the Missouri State Fair for a length of time and under such terms and conditions to be determined by the Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission.
    • Assessment of any other penalty determined by the Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission.
  2. All entries must be received by July 13 at 5:00 p.m..
  3. When there is only one (1) exhibit in a class, the exhibitor will receive half of the premium money for the placing awarded by the judge.
  4. The Missouri State Fair does not guarantee premium money, merchan- dise, prizes or special awards. Because the State Fair Commission is without constitutional or statutory authority to borrow money for its operation, it reserves the right to prorate premium money because of state budget restraints.
  5. All group classes must be pre-entered by July 13 in order to show. Individual animals shown in all of the group and herd classes listed must have been entered and shown in one of the classes for single animals. This includes Junior breeding cattle. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
  6. Entry fee for 4-H/FFA Breeding Beef Cattle will be $21.00 per head, DOES NOT enter the juniors into the Open show; OPEN Breeding Beef Cattle will be $30.00 per head. Entry fee for 4-H/FFA Steers, 4-H/FFA Market Heifers and Crossbred Heifers will be $25.00 per head. The Missouri State Fair will provide bedding in the barns for all beef cattle exhibits. Bedding will not be furnished for the tie-out area.
  7. No late entries will be accepted. All entries are due by July 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. NOTE
  8. Any herd owners desiring to come on grounds or set up their stalls before the arrival date, as stated in the catalog, must check with the Beef Cattle Superintendent. If an exhibitor plans to request an “early release” in order to show at another fair, it will be necessary to have a copy of the entry in that fair, or a letter from the fair stating that the exhibitor has made an entry with them.
  9. Application for entry in purebred classes must show registry numbers of each animal entered. No application will be accepted until this in – formation is received.
  10. Substitutions will be allowed on the basis of a heifer for a heifer and a bull for a bull, regardless of age within a breed, per exhibitor.
  11. Display herds shall be allowed under the following guidelines: The new breed/show shall make a written request to the Director of the MissourI State Fair by November 1 of the year prior to the show in which they wish to participate. After approval from the Missouri State Fair Commission, the breed/show will be allowed to be displayed at the Fairgrounds. The breed/show shall abide by all rules of the department for which the display is granted. The superintendent shall oversee all aspects of the display herd. The display herd shall not be allowed to show before a judge provided by the Missouri State Fair. The Fair shall not supply any ribbons, plaques, or premiums to the display herd. The display herd shall make a written request each year. The same entry fees shall be paid by all exhibitors regardless of show status.
  12. All money is offered only in open competition. No exhibitor will be permitted to make more than two entries in any one class.
  13. All livestock exhibitors may purchase exhibitor passes according to the fee schedule in the front of this book. Remittance for passes must be sent with entry.
  14. Stalls, feed and bedding information may be found in the general rules of this catalog. Superintendents will not require feed releases.
  15. Any stalls not used by exhibitor but paid for by the exhibitor will be forfeited to be used at the discretion of the Beef Cattle Superintendent for stalling of other cattle. Any refund requests must be received prior to July 13.
  16. All beef cattle exhibitors should enter GATE 4.
  17. No trucks or trailers will be permitted to park behind the beef barns except while loading and unloading. After unloading, livestock trailers may park in Restricted Lot A, west of Gate 4. Vehicles found in restricted areas without the proper hang tags are subject to towing at owner’s expense.
  18. Beef tie-out gates will be closed daily at 8 a.m. and opened at 7 p.m. Cattle may be led to tie-out areas after 7:00 p.m. and must be returned to stalls by 8:00 a.m. Any cattle remaining in the tie-out area after 8 a.m. will not be allowed to enter the grounds.
  19. The tie-out area will open August 9 at noon for Angus, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Simmental and exhibition cattle. No space may be reserved for any other breed, steers, market heifers or crossbred heifers, prior to August 9. Any exhibitor doing so will be disqualified from exhibiting with no refund and will be ineligible to exhibit at the 2025 Missouri State Fair.
  20. Limited exhibitor camping is available by reservation.
  21. All cattle must be in their respective places on the arrival date as stated in catalog.
  22. All health papers are to be delivered to the Beef Cattle office during check-in.
  23. No grooming chutes will be allowed in the show barns except on show day.
  24. No power washers will be allowed on wash rack.
  25. Fans: All fans will be pointed in the direction indicated by arrows on the wall or stall.
  26. No Port-a-cool units allowed on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Only self-contained misters will be permitted on the fairgrounds.
  27. No artificial filling of any cattle will be allowed on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. No pumps will be allowed on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Violation of this rule will result in disciplinary action.
  28. There are to be no nurse cows on the fairgrounds.
  29. All Bulls 1 Year of Age and Older Must Show with a nose lead. Entry into the show ring without one will be an automatic disqualification. The right to disqualify from the show any animal deemed unmanageable is reserved by the Beef Cattle Superintendent and Staff.
  30. There will be no dogs allowed in the exhibit barns except those entered in a show, police dogs on duty, or those trained to aid a person with disabilities.
  31. Failure to comply with the above regulations will result in the forfeiture of any or all premiums won.
  32. When 9 or more head entered and checked into any single class, the class shall be split, as determined, by age, by the Beef Cattle Superintendent and staff.

Exhibition Requirements for Cattle, Bison, and Exotic Bovids

  1. Intrastate (cattle in Missouri moving within Missouri for exhibition only).
    • A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required.
    • All cattle must be individually identified by an official ear tag as defined by official identification, or registration tattoo if purebred and with registration papers, or any other means approved by the state veterinarian, be individually listed on a CVI, and be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.
    • Brucellosis – no test is required.
    • Tuberculosis – no test is required.
  2. Interstate (cattle from another state entering Missouri for exhibition only).
    • A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required
    • All cattle must be individually identified by an official ear tag as defined by official identification, or registration tattoo if purebred and with registration papers, or any other means approved by the state veterinarian, be individually listed on a CVI, and be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.
    • Brucellosis
      • Cattle from Brucellosis-Free States. No brucellosis test or entry permit is required.
      • Cattle from brucellosis Class A states
        • Test- eligible animals include all sexually intact animals eighteen (18) months for age and over.
        • All test- eligible cattle must be tested and negative within thirty (30) days prior to entry except-
        • Cattle from a certified brucellosis-free herd. The certified herd number and the date of the last test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection;
        • Steers. No brucellosis test required but must be individually identified and listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; and
        • Rodeo bulls from a Class A state than must have a negative brucellosis test within twelve (12) months prior to exhibition.
    • Tuberculosis
      • Beef cattle- all classes of beef cattle (including exotic bovids and bison), two (2) months of age and over entering Missouri for exhibition must meet the following requirements:
      • All classes of beef cattle entering Missouri for exhibition for a state having a Tuberculosis free status may enter without additional testing requirements or entry permit;
      • All classes of beef cattle six (6) months of age and older, entering Missouri for exhibition for a state having a Tuberculosis status less than free must meet the following requirements;
        • Must obtain an entry permit.
        • Must have a negative tuberculosis test within sixty (60) days of shipment, test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; or
        • Move from an accredited tuberculosis-free herd (herd test date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection); or
        • Move directly from a herd of origin that has had one (1) complete negative herd test within one (1) year (date of herd test must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection)

Section A: Angus

Amount offered by State Fair ………………………………………… $5,381.13
Amount offered by American Angus Association ……………$1,325.00
Total amount offered in this section ……………………………….$6,706.13

American Angus Association Participation Statement

The American Angus Association®, 3201 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, Mo., will participate in premiums offered for open class Angus breeding cattle classes according to the premium schedule based on the number of head shown. The premium assistance provided by the American Angus Association for participation in this show is in addition to the premiums offered by the show itself. The premium assistance should not be used to offset show expense and shall be included in the premium payments distributed by the show to the exhibitors.

A minimum of 50 head must be shown in the open class division to receive American Angus Association premium participation for the following year.

Premiums from the Association are paid only to registered Angus cattle and only if the registration number is a part of the show report provided to the Association. Therefore, all cattle should be registered at the time of entry to make certain they receive the Association’s portion of premiums. The Association does not pay on championship or any group classes, (i.e. get-of-sire, junior get-of-sire or breeder six-head).

Exhibitors must have the original registration certificate issued by the American Angus Association available for inspection at the show for each animal or another current proof of ownership issued by the American Angus Association pedigree look up. Any animal, upon check-in, which does not have a legible permanent identification mark (ear tattoo marks, freeze branded marks or hot-branded marks) corresponding to the permanent identification mark on the registration certificate, is ineligible to show. Once disqualified due to an incorrect or illegible permanent identification mark, animals cannot be re-identified (tattooed/branded) and rechecked at the show.

Any female shown with a calf at side: the calf must be the cow’s most recent natural calf, and the calf must be registered by show day and have proof of registration at check in.

Fitting Rule for Open Angus Exhibitors: Only Tops, Tailheads and Tails may have adhesive. No other fitting will be permitted.

Only one person at a time shall lead an animal into the show ring.

Exhibitors who participate in shows that accept premium monies con tributed by the American Angus Association are subject to the Association Rules as found in the Breeders Reference Guide of the Association. These rules are found in Part 2; Association Rules. The rules relating directly with the exhibition of Angus cattle are Part 2: Association Rules; Rule 800 Series; including Rule 800 – 810. These rules can be found at www.angus.org.

Altering the conformation and/or appearance of an animal for exhibition is prohibited. This includes the use of chin straps, covering of white skin, false tail heads (or use of any false hair), with the exception of false tail switches. The use of graphite, powders, hemp or other similar substances used externally are also prohibited. Other prohibited products include those used internally such as steroids, illegal or unlicensed pharmaceuticals or artificial filling. Any animal found to be in violation will be barred from showing.

At any show for which the American Angus Association appropriates funds toward the payment of premiums, no exhibitors, individuals assist ing exhibitors or member owners at such show shall be allowed to use any coloring agents, on any animal exhibited. The Association may adopt and implement various tests designed to monitor this prohibition, including but not limited to a “white towel” or “white glove” test. No aerosol cans or other pressurized containers will be allowed in designated line up areas.

All animals exhibited are subject to DNA marker or blood type test to verify accuracy of parentage as covered under the Association Rules and for other testing as required by the individual show.

Authorized representatives of the Association have the authority to en force the rules set forth herein as well as in the Association Rules, including the barring of a registered animal from a livestock show at which it is to be shown, if there are reasonable grounds to believe a violation has occurred.

There can be no substitutions such as a bull for a heifer or heifer for a bull. However, a bull can be substituted for a bull or heifer for a heifer.

There can be no added entries after entry deadline. This includes group classes. Be sure to enter group classes.

Premiums will be awarded on a graduated basis in each class. Group classes subject to change in premium amounts.

Open Show American Angus Association® Show Classification for Angus

Any classes listed in this classification, which exceeds 15 head per class, should be broken into smaller classes. This should be accomplished by dividing the class as evenly as possible without splitting animals with the same birth date.

Furthermore, the recommended number of head per class varies per show based on number of head checked in. See recommendations below:

  • Shows with less than 100 head: 8 head or less per class
  • Shows with 100 – 200 head: 12 head or less per class
  • Shows with more than 200 head: 15 head or less per class. Class breaks will be at the discretion of the American Angus Association staff in attendance.

If there are more than 30 head in a division, the division should be split into Division 1, 2, etc.

This Classification Is Effective for Shows From July 16, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Only registered Angus cattle that meet the age requirements listed within this classification are eligible to receive premium participation and be counted in the total number of head shown. Champion and Reserve Champion placings are not counted in number of head shown.

Any female that qualifies for female classes in the Association’s standard classifications are not eligible to show in the cow/calf classes. However, the calf at the side of the female is eligible to show in its respective class.

  • 1 Cow/Calf Class – cows three (3) years of age and younger, cows must be born 1/1/2023 through 8/31/2024. Calf must be the cow’s most recent natural calf and be no more than 280 days of age on the day of the show.
  • 2 Cow/Calf Class – cows four (4) years of age and older, cows must be born 12/31/2022 or earlier Calf must be the cow’s most recent natural calf and be no more than 280 days of age on the day of the show.
    • Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair (1, 2)
    • Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair
    • ** Grand and reserve grand champion cow/calf pairs do not show for grand champion female and are ineligible to compete in the get-of-sire, junior getof-sire and breeder’s six-head classes.
  • 3 Late junior heifer calves calved March 1, 2026 and after
  • 4 Early junior heifer calves calved January & February 2026
    • Junior Heifer Calf Champion (3,4) Reserve
    • Junior Heifer Calf Champion
  • 5 Late senior heifer calves calved November & December 2025
  • 6 Early senior heifer calves calved September & October 2025
    • Senior Heifer Calf Champion (5,6)
    • Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion
  • 7 Late summer yearling heifers calved July & August 2025
  • 8 Early summer yearling heifers calved May & June 2025
    • Intermediate Champion Female (7,8)
    • Reserve Intermediate Champion
  • 9 Late junior yearling heifers calved March & April 2025
  • 10 Early junior yearling heifers calved January & February 2025
    • Junior Champion Female (9,10)
    • Reserve Junior Champion
  • 11 Late senior yearling heifers calved November & December 2024
  • 12 Early senior yearling heifers calved September & October 2024
    • Senior Champion Female (11, 12)
    • Reserve Senior Champion Female
  • Grand Champion Female and Reserve Grand Champion Female (champions and reserve champions competing)
  • 13 Late junior bull calves calved March 1, 2026 and after
  • 14 Early junior bull calves calved January & February 2026
    • Junior Bull Calf Champion (13, 14)
    • Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion
  • 15 Late senior bull calves calved November & December 2025
  • 16 Early senior bull calves calved September & October 2025
    • Senior Bull Calf Champion Reserve
    • Senior Bull Calf Champion
  • 17 Late summer yearling bulls calved July & August 2025
  • 18 Early summer yearling bulls calved May & June 2025
    • Intermediate Champion Bull (17, 18)
    • Reserve Intermediate Champion Bull
  • 19 Late junior bulls calved March & April 2025
  • 20 Early junior bulls calved January & February 2025
    • Junior Champion Bull (19, 20)
    • Reserve Junior Champion Bull
  • 21 Senior yearling bulls calved September through December 2024
  • 22 Summer senior yearling bulls calved May through August 2024
  • 23 Two-year-old bulls calved January through April 2024
    • Senior Champion Bull (21, 22, 23)
    • Reserve Senior Champion Bull
  • Grand Champion Bull and Reserve Grand Champion Bull (champions and reserve champions competing)
  • 24 Junior Get-of-Sire: Three animals by one sire, both sexes represented, shown in classes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 & 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18.
  • 25 Get-of-Sire: Four animals by one sire shown in the above classes both sexes represented. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 & 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18
  • 26 Breeders’ Six Head: The exhibitor of the breeders six head must be breeder and first owner, identified by the same member code for the animals exhibited. Cattle owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the exhibitor of the breeders six head is the breeder and first owner of the included animals(s). Animals must be exhibited in individual classes. Cattle bred and owned by a junior member(s) may be included if the exhibitor of the breeders’ six head is an individual or married couple and is the parent or legal guardian of the junior member(s).

2026 Missouri State Fair OPEN Phenotype/Genotype Heifer & Bull Show

Special shows to take place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 in the Coliseum directly following the three divisions of junior showmanship.

The cash prize for the Champion PGS Heifer and Bull is $600 and Reserve $300. Class winners will also receive $100 each and additional prizes will be awarded. The heifer premiums are provided by Dave & Stacia Eversole of Eversole Angus, 1600 S. Hickory Grove School Rd., Rocheport, MO 65279. The bull premiums are provided by Brock & Michele Meyer of Meyer Cattle, 14353 Hwy 61, Bowling Green, MO 63334.

Show Rules

  1. Open to any Angus heifer or bull entered in the 2026 Missouri State Fair Open Show.
  2. Exhibitor must be a paid Missouri Angus or Missouri Junior Angus As- sociation member.
  3. $20 entry fee per head must be paid through Missouri Angus Association at MissouriAngus.org by August 1.
  4. The show will be abbreviated as PGS. Each animal will receive half their score from their ranking on Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) and the other half on the Phenotype ranking. Ties will be broken at the judge’s discretion.
  5. All entries must be registered Angus heifers or bulls and have been genomic tested, with a DNA sample already having been processed. Genomically enhanced EPDs by AGI must be incorporated prior to August 7
  6. No substitutions and no refunds.
  7. Fitting Rule: Blow and go. No adhesives.
  8. Premiums to be paid out by Missouri Angus Association during the show.
  9. Check-in is Wednesday, August 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the MFA Arena.

Section B: Beefalo National Wester Show

Total amount offered in this section …………………………………..$0.00

Rules

  1. The Beefalo Show will be subject to the General Rules and Regulations of the Missouri State Fair.
  2. All animals’ tattoos will be checked for legibility and must match the registration papers for that animal. Animals with illegible tattoos or incorrect papers will not be allowed to show.
  3. Any animal upon check-in which does not have legible tattoo correspond- ing to its registration certificate is ineligible to show. Once disqualified due to an incorrect or illegible tattoo, animals cannot be re-tattooed and rechecked at the show.
  4. Animals eligible to be shown in group classes must be entered and shown in individual classes.
  5. All Bull entries must be registered in the exhibitor’s or farm name as either Purebred or Full-blood Beefalo.
  6. All Female entries must be registered in the exhibitor’s or farm name with any Beefalo registry.
  7. Exhibitors do not have to be ABA members.
  8. All animals must be registered with a Beefalo registry.
  9. The age grouping of any or all classes may be altered to equalize the numbers of animals exhibited in each class.

Females Classes

  • 1 Late junior heifer calf, calved on or after 3/1/2026
  • 2 Junior heifer calf, calved 1/1/2026-2/28/2026
  • 3 Intermediate heifer calf, calved 11/1/2025-12/31/2025
  • 4 Senior heifer calf, calved 9/1/2025-10/31/2025
    • Champion Junior Female – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Junior Female – Rosette
  • 5 Junior yearling heifer, calved 5/1/2025-8/31/2025
  • 6 Intermediate yearling heifer, calved 3/1/2025-4/30/2025
  • 7 Winter yearling heifer, calved 1/1/2025-2/28/2025
  • 8 Senior yearling heifer, calved 10/1/2024-12/31/2024
    • Champion Yearling Heifer – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer – Rosette
  • 9 Cow/Calf Class – Bred cow w/o calf, cow born before 10/1/2024
  • 10 Cow/Calf Class – Cow w/ calf at side, cow born 9/1/2022- 9/30/2024; calf born after 1/1/2026
  • 11 Cow/Calf Class – Cow w/ calf at side, cow born before 9/1/2022; calf born after 1/1/2026
    • Champion Senior Female – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Senior Female – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Female – Rosette
    • Reserve Grand Champion Female – Rosette

Bulls Classes

  • 12 Junior bull calf, calved on or after 3/1/2026
  • 13 Winter bull calf, calved 1/1/2026-2/28/2026
  • 14 Yearling bull calf, calved 7/1/2025-12/31/2025
    • Junior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 15 Intermediate bull, calved 1/1/2025-6/30/2025
  • 16 Senior bull, calved before 1/1/2025
    • Champion Senior Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Senior Bull – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 17 Pair of Females; both must be owned or co-owned by exhibitor
  • 18 Pair of Bulls; both must be owned or co-owned by exhibitor

Group Classes

  • 19 Pen of Three: limited to one pen per exhibitor
    • * Animals must be shown in their individual classes to be eligible for group classes

Section C: Brahman Influence

Amount offered by State Fair …………………………………………….$598.61
Amount offered by Brahman Influence ………………………………$500.00
Total amount offered in this section ……………………………….$1,098.61

Rules and Regulations

  1. The Brahmousin Show will be subject to the General Rules and Regulations of the Missouri State Fair.
  2. All entries must be at least 3/8 Brahman or more.
  3. All entries must be recorded with their own breed association and ex- hibitors must be in good standing with that association.
  4. All animals’ tattoos will be check for legibility and must match the registration papers for that animal. Animals with illegible tattoos or incorrect papers will not be allowed to show.
  5. Any animal upon check-in which does not have legible tattoo corresponding to its registration certificate is ineligible to show. Once disqualified due to an incorrect or illegible tattoo, animals cannot be re-tattooed and rechecked at the show.
  6. Animals eligible to be shown in group classes must be entered and shown in individual classes.
  7. Cows that are exhibited with calves at side must be in lactating stage. Calves must be shown and exhibited with their dams and must not exceed 240 days of age on day of judging. Calves over 60 days MUST have registration papers.
  8. Calves under 60 days of age that are being shown in an individual class, besides the cow/calf class, must have registration and tattoos.
  9. Animals are eligible for entry in only one individual class with the exception of a calf at the side of a cow. That calf may be entered in an individual class if the appropriate fees are paid and calf follows the above guidelines.
  10. Heifers exhibited at 24 months of age or older must be accompanied by a veterinary attested certificate of pregnancy.
  11. All prize monies will be awarded in individual classes.
  12. All animals must be shown with their hair coats lying downward in a natural state that is flat to the entire body, which includes the legs and tail head.

For additional information, please contact Robert Doehring 417-733-4088.

Female Classes

  • 1 Spring Heifer Calf, calved 4/1/2026 and after
  • 2 Junior Heifer Calf, calved 1/1/2026-3/31/2026
    • Division Champion
    • Division Reserve Champion
  • 3 Senior Heifer Calf, calved 10/1/2025-12/31/2025
  • 4 Summer Yearling Heifer, calved 7/1/2025-9/30/2025
    • Division Champion
    • Division Reserve Champion
  • 5 Junior Yearling Heifer, calved 4/1/2025-6/30/2025
  • 6 Senior Yearling Heifer, calved 1/1/2025-3/31/2025
    • Division Champion
    • Division Reserve Champion
  • 7 Late Senior Yearling Heifer, calved 10/1/2024-12/31/2024
  • 8 Early Senior Yearling Heifer, calved 7/1/2024-9/30/2024
    • Division Champion
    • Division Reserve Champion
    • Champion Female
    • Reserve Champion Female
  • 9 Cow-Calf Class – cows calved 7/1/2022-9/30/2024
  • 10 Cow-Calf Class – cows calved 6/30/2022 and older
    • Champion Cow-Calf
    • Reserve Champion Cow-Calf

Bull Classes

  • 11 Spring Bull Calf, calved 4/1/2026 and after
  • 12 Junior Bull Calf, calved 1/1/2026-3/31/2026
    • Division Champion
    • Division Reserve Champion
  • 13 Senior Bull Calf, calved 10/1/2025-12/31/2025
  • 14 Summer Yearling Bull, calved 7/1/2025-9/30/2025
    • Division Champion
    • Division Reserve Champion
  • 15 Junior Yearling Bull, calved 4/1/2025-6/30/2025
  • 16 Senior Yearling Bull, calved 1/1/2025-3/31/2025
    • Division Champion
    • Division Reserve Champion
  • 17 Late Senior Yearling Bull, calved 10/1/2022-12/31/2025
  • 18 Early Senior Yearling Bull, calved 7/1/2024-9/30/2024
    • Division Champion
    • Division Reserve Champion
  • 19 Two Year Old Bull, calved 2/1/202024-6/30/2024
  • 20 Three Year Old Bull, calved 8/1/2023-1/31/2024
    • Division Champion
    • Division Reserve Champion
    • Grand Champion Bull
    • Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Group Classes

  • 21 Produce of Dam, 2 animals with the same dam
  • 22 Get of Sire, 3 animals sired by the same bull

Section D: Charolais

American-International Charolais Association (AICA)
Class A Roll of Excellence Show
2026 Fall Show Classification
June 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Amount offered by State Fair ………………………………………….$2,270.28
Amount offered by Charolais Association …………………………$567.57
Total amount offered in this section ……………………………….$2,837.85

The American-International Charolais Association will provide 25% of the open Charolais show premiums not to exceed $1,000. AICA percentage of premium money is paid directly to the show to be included in the exhibitors’ premium money check from the Missouri State Fair.

Rules and Regulations

  1. All animals to be eligible for an Open Charolais Breeding Class must be purebred and registered with the American-International Charolais Association (AICA). Only bona fide (original) certificates of registration will be accepted as evidence of registration and ownership; No photocopies.
  2. An animal is eligible to enter or compete in an open Charolais breeding class if registered in country of origin outside the United States and is eligible for purebred registry in the AICA Herdbook.
  3. Animals registered in the AICA Colored Division Registry (QF and QM initialed registration numbers) must meet the qualifications of the AICA rules and regulations.
  4. All animals to be eligible may be approved by a sifting committee designated by the AICA. Stall space will not be provided for any Charolais cattle that have not been accepted by the sifting committee.
  5. All animals are subject to a medical examination in order to deter- mine age, and each animal will be present in the show ring in its natural conformation without alteration or modification. Use of artificial tailheads is not permitted.
  6. Any animal not having a legible tattoo or firebrand number is ineligible and will be barred from showing.
  7. Bulls from classes 40, 41, 44, 45, and 46 must have a valid, satisfac- tory semen test certificate in possession. This certificate is valid for the entire show season.
  8. All animals shown in individual classes must be weaned, with the exception of the Cow-Calf Class and calves at the side of females calved after September 1, 2024. Calves at side must be purebred and registered with the AICA. Females calved after September 1, 2024, must show in individual female class appropriate to age. Nurse cows are not permitted.
  9. All females 20 months and older exhibited at AICA sanctioned shows must be accompanied by a certificate of pregnancy from a licensed veterinarian or have produced fertile eggs as certified in a written statement by a licensed veterinarian or embryologist or have a calf at side.
  10. AICA requires that all animals be shown with a halter and that all bulls 1 year or age or older must show with a nose lead.
  11. All exhibits of Charolais Breeding Cattle shall be governered by the AICA rules and regulation, Article XV, titled exhibition of animals, the inspection of exhibit cattle is specified in article XV, paragraph C, of the association rules and regulations and non-compliance of exhibit inspection is specified in paragraph D of the same article XV.
  12. ARTICLE XV, PARAGRAPH B, POINT 2: “Each animal will be presented in its natural conformation and structure without alteration or modification. Alteration or modification shall be defined to include any surgical, chemical, electrical or other (including banding or other circulatory constriction) appearance change for cosmetic purpose, save only branding, tattooing, foot trimming or dehorning. The act of artificially filling animals internally, which would include stomach pumping, drench tubes, or any other method per os (by esophagus) is prohibited. Silicone injection or other injection for cosmetic purpose shall be prohibited. Anabolic steroid use shall likewise be prohibited and any animal testing positive for anabolic steroid or diuretic use shall be presumed to be altered and modified.”
  13. Where circumstances exist and / or allow, AICA reserves the right to split large individual classes after the check-in procedure is complete.

Calf at the side of a Cow, entered in the Cow-Calf Class must have a Certificate of Recordation or Registration. Calf must be the cow’s natural calf and is not eligible to compete in an individual class. All AICA Special Rules and all other rules of the Missouri State Fair apply.

Purebred Females

Class

  • 1 Spring Heifer Calves, calved after 3/1/2026
  • 2 Junior Heifer Calves, calved 1/1 – 2/28/2026
  • 3 Junior Calf Champion Female
  • 4 Reserve Junior Calf Champion Female
  • 5 Winter Heifer Calves, calved 11/1- 12/31/2025
  • 6 Senior Heifer Calves, calved 9/1-10/31/2025
  • 7 Senior Calf Champion Female
  • 8 Reserve Senior Calf Champion Female
  • 9 Late Summer Yearling Females, calved 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 10 Summer Yearling Females, calved 5/1-6/30/2025
  • 11 Intermediate Champion Female
  • 12 Reserve Intermediate Champion Female
  • 13 Late Spring Yearling Females, calved 4/1- 4/30/2025
  • 14 Early Spring Yearling Females, calved 3/1 – 3/31/2025
  • 15 Spring Yearling Champion Female
  • 16 Reserve Spring Yearling Champion Female
  • 17 Late Junior Yearling Female, calved 2/1 – 2/28/2025
  • 18 Early Junior Yearling Female, calved 1/1 – 1/31/2025
  • 19 Junior Champion Female
  • 20 Reserve Junior Champion Female
  • 21 Late Senior Yearling Female, calved 11/1 – 12/31/2024
  • 22 Early Senior Yearling Female, calved 9/1 – 10/31/2024
  • 23 Senior Champion Female
  • 24 Reserve Senior Champion Female
  • 25 Cow-Calf (Calf must be cow’s natural calf, not embryo transplant. Calf to be no more than 250 days of age by day of show. Calf must be purebred and registered with the AICA. No age restriction on cow. Calf not eligible to compete in individual calf classes if shown with dam. Pair is eligible for Grand or Reserve Grand Champion Female. Cow and/or calf may be included in group class entries as individuals, not as a pair comprising a single animal unit.) Champion Cow-Calf Reserve Champion Cow-Calf
  • 26 Grand Champion Female
  • 27 Reserve Grand Champion Female

Bulls

  • 28 Spring Bull Calves, calved after 3/1/2026
  • 29 Junior Bull Calves, calved 1/1 – 2/28/2026
  • 30 Junior Calf Champion Bull
  • 31 Reserve Junior Calf Champion Bull
  • 32 Winter Bull Calves, calved 11/1- 12/31/2025
  • 33 Senior Bull Calves, calved 9/1-10/31/2025
  • 34 Senior Calf Champion Bull
  • 35 Reserve Senior Calf Champion Bull
  • 36 Late Summer Yearling Bulls, calved 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 37 Summer Yearling Bulls, calved 5/1-6/30/2025
  • 38 Intermediate Champion Bull
  • 39 Reserve Intermediate Champion Bull
  • 40 Spring Yearling Bulls, calved 3/1- 4/30/2025
  • 41 Junior Yearling Bulls, calved 1/1 – 2/28/2025
  • 42 Junior Champion Bull
  • 43 Reserve Junior Champion Bull
  • 44 Senior Yearling Bulls, calved 9/1 – 12/31/2024
  • 45 Summer Senior Yearling Bulls, calved 5/1 – 8/31/2024
  • 46 Two-Year-Old Bulls, calved 1/1 – 4/30/2024
  • 47 Senior Champion Bull
  • 48 Reserve Senior Champion Bull
  • 49 Grand Champion Bull
  • 50 Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Group Classes

  • 51 Produce of Dam – Two animals, either sex, from one dam to be shown in individual classes to be eligible. May be owned by more than one exhibitor.
  • 52 Junior Get of Sire – Three animals all by one sire, both sexes to be represented, may be owned by more than one exhibitor. All animals must be shown in their individual classes to be eligible. Bulls from classes 28, 29, 32 or 33. Females from classes 1, 2, 5 or 6.
  • 53 Get of Sire – Three animals all by one sire, both sexes to be represented, may be owned by more than one exhibitor. All animals must be shown in their individual classes to be eligible. This get must have a minimum of two animals born before September 1, 2025.
  • 54 Breeders’ Herd – Four animals, either sex, bred and owned by exhibitor. All animals must be shown in their individual classes to be eligible.
  • 55 Group of Five Head – Five animals of either sex owned by the exhibitor from: the Calf Classes, Junior Classes, the Senior Classes or a combination of these.

Percentage Charolais Heifer Show

Females must be composed of at least 50% and no more than 15/16 Charolais parentage. Females must have a RF and FP Certificate of Recordation with AICA.

Percentage Females

Class

  • 56 Junior Heifer Calves, calved after 1/1/2026
  • 57 Senior Heifer Calves, calved 9/1-12/31/2025
  • 58 Summer Yearling Calves, calved 5/1-8/31/2025
  • 59 Junior Yearling Females, calved 1/1-4/30/2025
  • 60 Senior Yearling Females, calved 9/1 to 12/31/2024
  • 61 Cow-Calf (calf no more than 250 days of age by day of show)
    • Grand Champion Female
    • Reserve Grand Champion Female

Section E: Gelbvieh – Ring of Gold Gelbvieh Point Show

Amount offered by State Fair ………………………………………….$2,145.88
Amount offered by HAGA ……………………………………………….$500.00
Amount offered by HAGA (for Balancer classes) …………….$500.00
Total amount offered in this section ……………………………….$3,148.88

Determination of classes will be made at the show after all animals are checked in. Individual classes will be divided into as nearly equal numbers as possible, depending on natural age breaks of entries and the final number of animals to be exhibited. The classes will be determined by the Beef Cattle Superintendent and staff.

The Minor, Major or Super Show status has been eliminated and replaced with a five-tier point system based solely on the number of head exhibited. Points will be based on number of head shown within the Gelbvieh division and Balancer division separately, not on number entered and not on a total of Gelbvieh and Balancers shown.

Rules and Regulations

  1. All exhibitors of Gelbvieh cattle will be required to pay a $15.00 per head processing fee to the Heart of America Gelbvieh Association, to be paid at check-in of entries.
  2. All animals exhibited must be recorded in the name of the exhibitor. A copy of the registration paper or an affidavit of registration must accompany each animal to the show. Percentage and purebred Gelbvieh females (75% to 100%) will show together. Gelbvieh bulls (75% to 100%) will show together.
  3. A 75% female or bull that qualifies to show either as a Gelbvieh or Balancer, can only be entered and exhibited in one division at a show. Exhibitors must designate Gelbvieh or Balancer as “breed” at the time of entry – NO changes will be allowed after entries are received.
  4. A 75% female, eligible to show either as a Gelbvieh or Balancer could earn points throughout the year in both the Gelbvieh and Balancer divi- sions, depending on how it was entered and exhibited. These points will NOT be combined. The AGA allows 25%-75% Gelbvieh, 25-75% Angus or Red Angus, with up to 1/8th other or unknown ancestry as a Balancer. To be eligible to win a Ring of Gold Champion title, an animal must have earned ROG points from a minimum of two AGA ROG shows. There must be a minimum of 20 head within the separate division to qualify for AGA ROG points.
  5. Cattle must be entered and exhibited under the recorded ownership at the time of the show entry deadline date. Jointly owned animals must be entered and shown under the multi-ownership (all co-owners) in the individual classes.
  6. All animals must be properly tattooed, including herd prefix, and will be inspected at the show at the discretion of the show management. If the tattoo is illegible or does not correspond to registration certificate, the animal is ineligible to show or may be re-tattooed by the exhibitor and rechecked at the end for processing at the discretion of the show management.
  7. All cattle must meet the health requirements set out by the Show Management. Any deviation from the health requirements will be just cause for immediate disqualification from the show.
  8. This is a partial fit show. Animals will show in a clean and clipped conditioned. Adhesives allowed only on topline. Show committee prohibits the use of powders of any color. False tailheads and glued-on hair or hair-like substances are prohibited.
  9. All yearling heifers born before March 1, 2024 must be accompanied by a verification of pregnancy signed by a licensed veterinarian. Exception to the rule of “safe in calf” will apply to a donor female that has produced fertile eggs in the current year, as verified in a written statement from a licensed veterinarian.
  10. All females shown in cow/calf classes with a calf over 150 days of age must be bred back and must be accompanied by a verification of pregnancy signed by a licensed veterinarian. Exception to the rule of safe in calf will apply to a donor female that has produced fertile eggs in the previous 12 months as verified in a written statement from a licensed veterinarian. Show management will be responsible for checking the health papers.
  11. Age of calf at side in cow/calf class must not exceed 240 days as of date of the show.
  12. The divisions are standard for all Ring of Gold Shows. Classes will be split within those divisions.
  13. Heifers born 9/1/24 to 12/31/24 may show with natural calf at side.
  14. The Missouri Bred and Owned Show will be held in conjunction with the open show. Balancer heifers and bulls will have Bred and Owned awards. Eligible B/O entries are bred and owned by the same Missouri residents, as indicated by registration certification. All B/O entries must be designated to show committee at time of check in. No premiums paid in this Missouri Bred and Owned Show. There will be a Champion B/O chosen from each division in the heifer and bull classes. No B/O awards given in cow/calf division. Awards will be presented to the Grand Champion B/O Heifer and the Grand Champion B/O Bull. These awards are sponsored by various Gelbvieh breeders.

Balancer Heifer Classes

25% to 75% Gelbvieh, 25% to 75% black or red Angus, with up to 1/8th other or unknown ancestry

  • 1 Balancer Spring Heifer Calf, calved 3/1-6/30/2026
  • 2 Balancer Winter Heifer Calf, calved 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Balancer Junior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Balancer Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 3 Balancer Senior Heifer Calf, calved 9/1-12/31/2025
    • Balancer Senior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Balancer Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 4 Balancer Intermediate Heifer, calved 5/1-8/31/2025
    • Balancer Intermediate Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • Balancer Reserve Intermediate Heifer Champion – Rosette
  • 5 Balancer Junior Yearling Heifer, calved 1/1-4/30/2025
    • Balancer Junior Yearling Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • Balancer Reserve Junior Yearling Heifer Champion – Rosette
  • 6 Balancer Senior Yearling Heifer, calved 9/1-12/31/2024
    • Balancer Senior Yearling Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • Balancer Reserve Senior Yearling Heifer Champion – Rosette

Gelbvieh Heifer Classes

Percentage & Purebred (75% to 100%) Gelbvieh Blood In this section, money will be paid on a graduated basis through fourth place.

  • 15 Spring Heifer Calf, calved 3/1-6/30/2026
  • 16 Winter Heifer Calf, calved 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Junior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
    • B/O Junior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 17 Senior Heifer Calf, calved 9/1-12/31/2025
    • Senior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
    • B/O Senior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 18 Intermediate Heifers, calved 5/1-8/31/2025
    • Intermediate Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Intermediate Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • B/O Intermediate Heifer Champion – Rosette
  • 19 Junior Yearling Heifer, calved 1/1-4/30/2025
    • Junior Yearling Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Yearling Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • B/O Junior Yearling Heifer Champion – Rosette
  • 20 Senior Yearling Heifers, calved 9/1-12/31/2024
    • Senior Yearling Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Yearling Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • B/O Senior Yearling Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Heifer – Rosette & Plaque
    • Reserve Grand Champion Heifer – Rosette
    • B/O Grand Champion Heifer – Rosette

Balancer Cow/Calf Class

25% to 75% Gelbvieh, 25% to 75% black or red Angus, with up to 1/8th other or unknown ancestry

28 Cow/Calf Class – Balancer Cow/Natural Calf, Cow born – 8/31/2024 & Prior

Maximum age of calf, 240 days of age. Calf must be at side of cow and nurse. Cow with calf 150 days of age and older, must be bred back or be in embryo transfer program since this calf was born, and be certified in writing by a licensed veterinarian. Cow may not enter in any other division and is not eligible for Grand Champion Female. Calf must be eligible to show in calf division and may enter if applicable fees are paid by deadline.

Gelbvieh Cow/Calf Classes

75% to 100% Gelbvieh Blood

In this section, money will be paid on a graduated basis through fourth place.

  • 29 Cow/Calf Class – Two-Year-Old Cow/Natural Calf. Cow born 1/1/2024-8/31/2024
  • 30 Cow/Calf Class – Aged Cow/Natural Calf. Cow born prior to 1/1/2024 Maximum age of calf, 240 days of age. Calf must be at side of cow and nurse. Cow with calf 150 days of age and older, must be bred back or be in embryo transfer program since this calf was born, and be certified in writing by a licensed veterinarian. Cow may not enter in any other division and is not eligible for Grand Champion Female. Calf must be eligible to show in calf division and may enter if applicable fees are paid by deadline.
    • Grand Champion Cow/Calf – Rosette & Plaques
    • Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf – Rosette

Balancer Bull Classes

25% to 75% Gelbvieh, 25% to 75% black or red Angus, with up to 1/8th other or unknown ancestry

  • 35 Balancer Spring Bull Calf, calved 3/1-6/30/2026
  • 36 Balancer Winter Bull Calf, calved 1/1-2/29/2026
    • Balancer Junior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Balancer Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 37 Balancer Senior Bull Calf, calved 9/1-12/31/2025
    • Balancer Senior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Balancer Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 38 Balancer Intermediate Bulls calved, 5/1-8/31/2025
    • Balancer Intermediate Bull Champion – Rosette
    • Balancer Reserve Intermediate Bull Champion – Rosette
  • 39 Balancer Junior Bulls, calved 1/1-4/30/2025
    • Balancer Junior Yearling Bull Champion – Rosette
    • Balancer Reserve Junior Yearling Bull Champion – Rosette
  • 40 Balancer Senior Bulls, calved 9/1-12/31/2024
    • Balancer Senior Yearling Bull Champion – Rosette
    • Balancer Reserve Senior Yearling Bull Champion – Rosette
    • Balancer Grand Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Balancer Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette

Gelbvieh Bull Classes

Purebred, Full-blood & Percentage (75% to 100%) Gelbvieh

In this section, money will be paid on a graduated basis through third place.

  • 45 Spring Bull Calf, calved 3/1-6/30/2026
  • 46 Winter Bull Calf, calved 1/1-2/29/2026
    • Junior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
    • B/O Junior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 47 Senior Bull Calf, calved 9/1-12/31/2025
    • Senior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
    • B/O Senior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 48 Intermediate Bulls calved, 5/1-8/31/2025
    • Intermediate Bull Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Intermediate Bull Champion – Rosette
    • B/O Intermediate Bull Champion – Rosette
  • 49 Junior Bulls, calved 1/1-4/30/2025
    • Junior Yearling Bull Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Yearling Bull Champion – Rosette
    • B/O Junior Yearling Bull Champion – Rosette
  • 50 Senior Bulls, calved 9/1-12/31/2024
    • Senior Yearling Bull Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Yearling Bull Champion – Rosette
    • B/O Senior Yearling Bull Champion – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Bull – Rosette & Plaque
    • Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette
    • B/O Grand Champion Bull – Rosette & Directors Chair

Group Classes

All entries must have shown in individual classes. In this section, money will be paid on a graduated basis through third place.

  • 53 Pair of Calves – Same sire; both sexes represented; owned or co-owned by exhibitor; born after 9/1/2025
  • 54 Produce of Dam – Two or more offspring; either sex; from junior, intermediate, or senior division; no ownership requirements.
  • 55 Get of Sire – Three head; both sexes represented; from junior or senior division; no ownership requirements.

Section F: American Hereford Association Horned and Polled

Amount offered by State Fair ……………………………………….. $5,348.26
Total amount offered in this section ……………………………….$5,348.26

Exhibitors in Hereford classes are subject to the Association’s special rule on class qualification, and any animal without a legible tattoo will not be eligible for show. All Hereford animals must be officially recorded at show time to be eligible to show. Entries with registration “Pending” or “Applied for” will be ineligible to show.

Rules and Regulations

  1. This will be a No Fit Show.
    • The following will be allowed: washing, clipping, show halters and non-aerosol hair conditioning products which can be applied by a hand pump spray bottle.
    • The following will NOT be allowed: any type of adhesives, paints or artificial coloring, artificial hair, powders. There will be no tying of tails or the use of any type of aerosol products.
    • All animals must be broken to lead, including calves on the cows. Any unruly animals will be automatically disqualified from the show.
  2. Determination of classes will be based on the Official Hereford classification for fall shows. With ten (10) or more head entered and checked into any single class, the class shall be split, as determined, by age, by the Beef Cattle Superintendent and staff. In this division, money will be distributed on a prorated basis.

Heifers

Class

  • 1 Spring Heifer Calves, calved after 3/1/2026
  • 2 Junior Heifer Calves, calved 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Champion Junior Heifer Calf – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – Rosette
  • 3 Winter Heifer Calves, calved 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 4 Senior Heifer Calves, calved 8/1-10/31/2025
    • Champion Fall Heifer Calf – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Fall Heifer Calf – Rosette
  • 5 Late Summer Yearling Heifers, calved 6/16-7/31/2025
  • 6 Early Summer Yearling Heifers, calved 5/1-6/15/2025
    • Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer – Rosette
  • 7 Spring Yearling Heifers, calved 3/1-4/30/2025
    • Champion Spring Yearling Heifer – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Heifer – Rosette
  • 8 Junior Yearling Heifers, calved 1/1-2/28/2025
    • Champion Junior Yearling Heifer – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Heifer – Rosette
  • 9 Senior Yearling Heifers, calved 8/1-12/31/2024
    • Champion Senior Yearling Heifer – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Heifer – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Heifer – Rosette & Plaque
    • Reserve Grand Champion Heifer – Rosette

Shelby S. Kahrs Cow-Calf Show:

Cow-Calf Show – These females will not be eligible to compete in the female show for Grand Champion Heifer. The calves at the side of the cows will be eligible to show in their respective classes. Calves older than 270 days of age on the show date are not eligible to show. All animals must have full registration papers to show; this includes all calves at the side of cows. Entries with registrations “pending” or “applied for” will be ineligible to show. All calves must be the natural born calf of the cows they are shown with.

  • 10 Cow/Calf Class – Two-Year-Old Females born after 1/1/2024 and calves born after 1/1/2026
  • 11 Cow/Calf Class – Three- Four- and Five-Year-Old Females born from 1/1/2021, to 12/31/2023, and calves born after 1/1/2026
  • 12 Cow/Calf Class – Mature Cow – Females born before 1/1/2021, and calves born after 1/1/2025
    • Grand Champion Cow/Calf – Rosette & Plaque
    • Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf – Rosette
  • 13 Grand Champion Female- Rosette
  • 14 Reserve Grand Champion Female- Rosette

Bulls

  • 15 Spring Bull Calves, calved after 3/1/2026
  • 16 Junior Bull Calves, calved 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Champion Junior Bull Calf – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf – Rosette
  • 17 Winter Bull Calves, calved 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 18 Senior Bull Calves, calved 8/1-10/31/2025
    • Champion Fall Bull Calf – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Fall Bull Calf – Rosette
  • 19 Late Summer Yearling Bulls, calved 6/16-7/31/2025
  • 20 Early Summer Yearling Bulls, calved 5/1-6/15/2025
    • Champion Intermediate Yearling Bull
    • Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Bull
  • 21 Spring Yearling Bulls, calved 3/1-4/30/2025
  • 22 Junior Yearling Bulls, calved 1/1-2/28/2025
    • Champion Yearling Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Yearling Bull – Rosette
  • 23 Senior Yearling Bulls, calved 8/1-12/31/2024
  • 24 E. H. Gregory Memorial Class, 2-Year-Old Bulls, calved 1/1-7/31/2024
    • Champion Senior Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Senior Bull – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Bull – Rosette & Plaque
    • Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette

Group Classes

  • 25 Get of Sire – Four animals shown in above single entry classes with both sexes represented and all to be progeny of one sire. It is permissible to use either the cow or calf from the cow/calf pair. Maybe comprised of animals from one or more owners.
  • 26 Best Six Head – Owned by the exhibitor. All animals must have been shown in their respective single entry classes and they must be owned by the exhibitor or by a member of his immediate family. A cow/calf will be considered as two head.

Section G: Limousin

LIMOUSIN AND LIM-FLEX will be shown together.
State Medal of Excellence Show

Amount offered by State Fair …………………………………………. $1,795.40
Amount offered by Missouri Limousin Association …………….$215.45
Total amount offered in this section ………………………………..$2,010.85

The Missouri Limousin Association’s 12 percent of the total premiums paid; is paid directly to the show to be included in the exhibitors’ premium money check. Exhibitor must be a Missouri Limousin Breeder by June 15, 2025, to receive the Association’s percentage of the premium.

All entries must abide by the rules established by the North American Limousin Foundation titled Standard Rules and Regulations for the Exhibition of Limousin Cattle for Level II/III Shows.

All entries must be accompanied by registration certificate to enter the show. All paper work will be checked by the Beef Cattle Office. Should registration papers or applications not be available, the animal will not be allowed to show. All registration papers and tattoos will be checked by the MLBA show committee at 4:00 p.m. on the day of arrival on all cattle eligible to show.

Any animal not having a legible tattoo is ineligible to compete and will be barred from the show.

Missouri Bred-and-Owned

This special class is sponsored by the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association and is open to all current adult and junior members residing in Missouri. All cattle eligible for this class will originate from herds within the state of Missouri. All cattle must meet guidelines set forth by the Missouri State Fair.

Prizes will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion bulls and females. This class will be held in conjunction with the Open Limousin Show. Bulls and females, including cow-calf pairs, placing highest in an open class and meeting all other requirements will be eligible for this special class. Division champions will not be selected for this show.

Medal of Excellence Show

All entries must abide by the rules established by the North American Limousin Foundation titled Standard Rules and Regulations for the Exhibition of Limousin Cattle for Level II/III Shows.

All entries must be accompanied by registration certificate to enter the show. All paper work will be checked by the Beef Cattle Office. Should registration papers or applications not be available, the animal will not be allowed to show.

Any animal not having a legible tattoo is ineligible to compete and will be barred from the show.

MLBA Breeder Cup

This special class is sponsored by the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association and is open to all current breeders in good standings of MLBA/MJLA set forth by MSF of current year. All cattle eligible for this class will originate from breeders in good standing with MLBA/MJLA. All cattle eligible for this class are exhibited by paid members of MLBA/ MJLA in good standing. Age requirements set forth by MSF. This class will be directed by a board member of the MLBA. This special class will be judged by the open show judge selected by MSF. Animal prefix must come from a breeder that is a paid member in good standing with MLBA/MJLA.

There will be a Champion bull and female. This class will be held in conjunction with the Open Limousin Show. Bulls and females, including cow-calf pairs, placing highest in an open division and or class and meeting all other requirements will be eligible for this special class. Division champions will not be selected for this show. This will be a traveling award. Each year’s winner will be engraved on a plate on the cup. Winner will have possession of the cup for one year. The winner and MLBA members will coordinate to get cup back each year for show.

North American Limousin Foundation

Standard Rules and Regulations for the Exhibition of Limousin Cattle; Level II/III

  1. Animals must be registered with the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF).
  2. All cattle shown including calves at the side of the dam must be:
    • 75% Limousin (NALF percentage, not actual) or greater as indicated on orange NALF registration certificates OR
    • Purple-papered Lim-Flex cattle as indicated by NALF registration certificates Percentage, fullblood, purebred and Lim-Flex cattle shall compete in the same classes and championships.
  3. If a show does not abide by the NALF MOE show rules exhibitors will not be awarded points for that show.
  4. Animals must be properly tattooed and will be inspected at the show. Tattoos must be legible and match the registration certificate. If an animal’s tattoo is not legible and cannot be read upon initial processing, it will be ineligible to show and not be allowed to return with a new or corrected tattoo.
  5. To maintain a high degree of confidence in Limousin shows, the NALF reserves the right to disqualify any animal that has been fitted in an unethical manner. Unethical fitting shall include the following:
    • Any use of paints, colored show foam, graphite, colored powders or any other substances; animals may be subject to white towel test;
    • The addition of any hair or hair like substances, including false tailheads and false polls (false tail switches are allowed);
    • The cutting, tearing or gluing of the hide or underneath the hide or removal of tissue as an attempt to alter the shape of the animal or the injection of any gas, solid or liquid under the hide to alter the normal conformation;
    • Any products, solutions or liquids administered internally or externally to alter the conformation of the animal is prohibited. This includes the use of steroids, growth stimulants and the act of artificially filling animals internally, which would include stomach pumping, drench tubes, or any other method. EXCEPTIONS: In the case of severely sick or severely dehydrated animals, the exhibitor may have fluids or electrolytes administrated by the state veterinarian with the approval of the Livestock Superintendent.
  6. Bulls one (1) year of age and older must show with a nose lead. The show superintendent and the show management reserve the right to disqualify animals deemed unmanageable
  7. The NALF reserves the right to mouth animals for dental development.
  8. The NALF reserves the right to collect hair samples from any animal.
  9. Class size shall be to the discretion of the Beef Cattle Superintendent and staff, and may not contain more than 20 head. The given classes may be split or combined only within their given division. 10. Calves exhibited alongside dams in the cow/calf division are eligible to show as individuals and must be registered.
  10. 1Animals shown must be solid red or black above the flanks, excluding birthmarks. Cattle born after January 1, 2025 cannon exhibit with any white markings on legs. This shall not apply to steers.

Other Requirements to Receive Points at Medal of Excellence Events

Performance Requirements:
The following performance-data-submission requirements must be met by December 1 to receive MOE points:

  • Birth weight (bulls and heifers)
  • Weaning weight (bulls and heifers)
  • Yearling weight (bulls and heifers)
  • Yearling scrotal circumference
  • Pregnancy test (females older than 600 days of season’s end)
  • Breed soundness exam and semen test (bulls older than 400 days)
  • NOTE: Failure to have performance data on file at NALF will result in disqualification from the MOE program and no points will be awarded. It is the responsibility of the breeder/owner/exhibitor to submit that information without special request from NALF.

Credibility Requirement:
In order to maintain a high degree of integrity and credibility in all Limousin shows, all owners and exhibitors will be expected to adhere to all NALF rules and regulations regarding the exhibition of Limousin cattle. In addition, adhering to any other rules or regulations of particular shows, fairs or exhibitions.

Medal of Excellence Point Distribution

The new point distribution for Medal of Excellence shows will depend on the number of head shown at each MOE approved show other than the 4 national shows.

Female Show Premiums: Money will be awarded on a prorated basis through sixth place.

Limousin Female Show Classes

  • 1 Spring Heifer Calf, calved after 3/1/2026
  • 2 Junior Heifer Calf, calved 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Division I Champion Female & Reserve Champion Female – Rosette
  • 3 Winter Heifer Calf, calved 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 4 Senior Heifer Calf, calved 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Division II Champion Female & Reserve Champion Female – Rosette
  • 5 Late Summer Yearling Female, calved 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 6 Summer Yearling Female, calved 5/1-6/30/2025
    • Division III Champion Female & Reserve Champion Female – Rosette
  • 7 April Junior Yearling Female, calved 4/1-3/31/2025
  • 9 Junior Yearling Female, calved 1/1-2/28/2025
    • Division IV Champion Female & Reserve Champion Female – Rosette
  • 10 Late Yearling Female, calved between 11/1-12/31/2024
  • 11 Fall Yearling Female, calved between 9/1-10/31/2024
  • 12 Summer Senior Yearling Female, calved between 7/1-8/31/2024
    • Division V Champion Female & Reserve Champion Female – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Female – Rosette & Plaque
    • Reserve Grand Champion Female – Rosette (Division I, II, III, IV, V Champions & Reserve competing)
  • 13 Cow-Calf Class – Cow must be purple-papered Lim-Flex or at least 75% (3/4) Limousin with natural calf at side. Calf must be registered Limousin, percentage Limousin, percentage Limousin or Lim-Flex and not more than 250 days old on date of show. Class may be broken into 2 or more classes at the discretion of the show staff.
  • Bull Show Premiums: Money will be awarded on a prorated basis through sixth place.

Limousin Bull Show

  • 15 Spring Bull Calf, calved after 3/1/2026
  • 16 Junior Bull Calf, calved 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Division I Champion Bull & Reserve Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 17 Winter Bull Calf, calved 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 18 Senior Bull Calf, calved 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Division II Champion Bull & Reserve Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 19 Late Summer Yearling Bull, calved 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 20 Summer Yearling Bull, calved 5/1-6/30/2025
    • Division III Champion Bull & Reserve Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 21 Spring Yearling Bull, calved 3/1-4/30/2025
  • 22 Junior Yearling Bull, calved 1/1-2/28/2025
    • Division IV Champion Bull & Reserve Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 23 Senior Yearling Bull, calved 9/1-12/31/2024
  • 24 Summer Senior Yearling Bull, calved 5/1-8/31/2024
  • 25 Two-Year-Old Bull, calved 1/1-4/30/2024
    • Division V Champion Bull & Reserve Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Bull – Rosette & Plaque
    • Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette (Division I, II, III, IV & V Champion & Reserve competing) In the Group classes premiums will be paid on 3 places

Group Classes

  • 26 Produce of Dam: Two head shown in individual classes produced by one dam. May be owned by different exhibitors. Both sexes represented.
  • 27 Junior Get of Sire: Three head shown in individual classes calved on or after 9/1/2023. Both sexes represented. Can be owned by multiple exhibitors.
  • 28 Senior Get of Sire: Four head shown in individual classes, any age. Both sexes represented. Can be owned by multiple exhibitors.
  • 29 Breeders Best 5 Head: Five head shown in individual classes any age. Must be bred by and owned or co-owned by a single exhibitor. Both sexes may be represented.

Section H: Maine-Anjou

Amount offered by Missouri State Fair ………………………….. $2,041.70
Amount offered by Missouri Maine-Anjou Association ………$500.00
Total amount offered in this section ……………………………….$2,541.70

The Missouri Maine-Anjou Association percentage of the total premiums is paid directly to the show to be included in the exhibitor’s premium money checks.

  1. Exhibitors must be a member of the Missouri Maine Anjou Association or Junior member to be eligible to show.
  2. The Open Maine Anjou Show will be of 3/4 blood Maine Anjou and higher.
  3. Registration papers on each animal must be presented at time of arrival. If this is not available, an application for registration must accompany the animal to the show.
  4. All paper work will be checked by the Beef Cattle Office. Should registration papers or applications not be available, the animal will not be allowed to show.
  5. All exhibitors are requested to attend the annual Missouri Maine- Anjou Association meeting, time to be announced upon arrival at check-in. Junior and Adult association dues will also be collected at this time and will need to be paid to be eligible to show.

Show premiums in this section: Money will be awarded on a prorated basis through fourth place.

Special Rules: Maine-Tainer show is open to all 1/4 – 5/8 blood Maine-Anjou females and bulls. Must be registered with AMAA.

Maine-Tainer Female Show Class

  • 1 Maine-Tainer Late Summer Heifer Calf, 7/1-8/31/2026
  • 2 Maine-Tainer Early Summer Heifer Calf, 5/1-6/30/2026
  • 3 Maine-Tainer Spring Heifer Calf, 3/1-4/30/2026
  • 4 Maine-Tainer Junior Heifer Calf, 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Maine-Tainer Junior Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Maine-Tainer Reserve Junior Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 5 Maine-Tainer Winter Heifer Calf, 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 6 Maine-Tainer Senior Heifer Calf, 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Maine-Tainer Senior Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Maine-Tainer Reserve Senior Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 7 Maine-Tainer Late Summer Yearling Heifer, 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 8 Maine-Tainer Early Summer Yearling Heifer, 5/1-6/30/2025
    • Maine-Tainer Summer Champion Heifer – Rosette
    • Maine-Tainer Reserve Summer Champion Heifer – Rosette
  • 9 Maine-Tainer Spring Yearling Heifer, 3/1-4/30/2025
  • 10 Maine-Tainer Junior Yearling Heifer, 1/1-2/28/2025
    • Maine-Tainer Junior Champion Heifer – Rosette
    • Maine-Tainer Reserve Junior Champion Heifer – Rosette
  • 11 Maine-Tainer Late Senior Yearling Heifer, 11/1-12/31/2024
  • 12 Maine-Tainer Early Senior Yearling Heifer, 9/1-10/31/2024
    • Maine-Tainer Senior Champion Female – Rosette
    • Maine-Tainer Reserve Senior Champion Female – Rosette
    • Maine-Tainer Grand Champion Female – Rosette
    • Maine-Tainer Reserve Grand Champion Female – Rosette
  • 13 Maine- Tainer Cow/Calf Pair

Maine Anjou Female Show Class

  • 14 Late Summer Heifer Calf, 7/1-8/31/2026
  • 15 Early Summer Heifer Calf, 5/1-6/30/2026
  • 16 Spring Heifer Calf, 3/1-4/30/2026
  • 17 Junior Heifer Calf, 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Junior Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 18 Winter Heifer Calf, 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 19 Senior Heifer Calf, 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Senior Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 20 Late Summer Yearling Heifer, 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 21 Early Summer Yearling Heifer, 5/1-6/30/2025
    • Summer Champion Heifer – Rosette
    • Reserve Summer Champion Heifer – Rosette
  • 22 Spring Yearling Heifer, 3/1-4/30/2025
  • 23 Junior Yearling Heifer, 1/1-2/28/2025
    • Junior Champion Heifer – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Champion Heifer – Rosette
  • 24 Late Senior Yearling Heifer, 11/1-12/31/2024
  • 25 Early Senior Yearling Heifer, 9/1-10/31/2024
    • Senior Champion Female – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Champion Female – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Female – Rosette
    • Reserve Grand Champion Female – Rosette
  • 26 Cow/Calf Pair Champion Cow/Calf – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Cow/Calf – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Female – Rosette & Plaque
    • Reserve Grand Champion Female – Rosette

Special Rules:
Maine-Tainer show is open to all 1/4 – 5/8 blood Maine-Anjou females and bulls. Must be registered with AMAA.

Maine-Tainer Bull Show Class

  • 35 Maine-Tainer Late Summer Bull Calf, 7/1-8/31/2026
  • 36 Maine-Tainer Early Summer Bull Calf, 5/1-6/30/2026
  • 37 Maine-Tainer Spring Bull Calf, 3/1-4/30/2026
  • 38 Maine-Tainer Junior Bull Calf, 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Maine-Tainer Junior Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Maine-Tainer Reserve Junior Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 39 Maine-Tainer Winter Bull Calf, 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 40 Maine-Tainer Senior Bull Calf, 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Maine-Tainer Senior Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Maine-Tainer Reserve Senior Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 41 Maine-Tainer Late Summer Yearling Bull, 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 42 Maine-Tainer Early Summer Yearling Bull, 5/1-6/30/2025
    • Maine-Tainer Summer Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Maine-Tainer Reserve Summer Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 43 Maine-Tainer Spring Yearling Bull, 3/1-4/30/2025
  • 44 Maine-Tainer Junior Yearling Bull, 1/1-2/28/2025
    • Maine-Tainer Junior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Maine-Tainer Reserve Junior Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 45 Maine-Tainer Senior Bull, 1/1-12/31/2024
    • Maine-Tainer Senior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Maine-Tainer Reserve Senior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Maine-Tainer Grand Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Maine-Tainer Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette

Maine Anjou Bulls

  • 55 Late Summer Bull Calf, 7/1-8/31/2026
  • 56 Early Summer Bull Calf, 5/1-6/30/2026
  • 57 Spring Bull Calf, 3/1-4/30/2026
  • 58 Junior Bull Calf, 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Junior Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 59 Winter Bull Calf, 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 60 Senior Bull Calf, 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Senior Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 61 Late Summer Yearling Bull, 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 62 Early Summer Yearling Bull, 5/1-6/30/2025
    • Summer Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Summer Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 63 Spring Yearling Bull, 3/1-4/30/2025
  • 64 Junior Yearling Bull, 1/1-2/28/2025
    • Junior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 65 Senior Bull, 1/1-12/31/2023
    • Senior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Bull – Rosette & Plaque
    • Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette
  • Premiums will be paid for the first 3 places on a prorated basis.

Group Classes

All animals must have been shown in individual classes.

  • 66 Breeders Group: Three head, both sexes represented. All three head to have same breeder name on individual registration certificate.
  • 67 Produce of Dam: Two animals of the same dam. Dam information to be supplied on entry into class.
  • 68 Get of Sire: Three head, both sexes represented, sired by one sire, any age.
  • 69 Best Four Head: Any age, owned or co-owned by one exhibitor.

Section I: Miniature Hereford

Total amount offered in this section…………………………..$0.00

Rules and Regulations

  1. Exhibitors must comply with all general rules and regulations and animal health requirements for exhibitors in this premium book.
  2. All entries must be registered with the American Hereford Association. Animals with “Pending” or “Applied for” registrations at the date of the show are not eligible to compete.
  3. Exhibitor must be listed as an owner or co-owner on the animals AHA registration papers.
  4. All entries (including Cow/Calf pairs) will be measured, with no exceptions. Maximum height allowed to be shown in these classes is 45” on females and 48” on bulls and steers. Measurements and weight will be at 12:00 p.m. on “in-place” day at the scale. Failure to show will result in disqualification.
  5. Any animal exceeding the height limit will not be eligible to show.
  6. All horned and polled Miniature Hereford cattle will show together.
  7. The Missouri State Fair Beef Cattle superintendent reserves the right to combine or split classes depending upon total entries in class.
  8. Any animal without the correct, legible tattoo will not be eligible to show.
  9. One exhibitor per animal is allowed in the show ring. Exhibitors with disabilities must communicate their needs to the Missouri State Fair Beef Cattle Superintendent prior to show and will be pre-approved for limited assistance in the show ring.
  10. Classes will not be held for late exhibitor arrivals.
  11. Exhibitors or cattle that disrupt the class will be removed.
  12. Use of hemp hair, removed hair, or other hair-like materials added to the animal’s body will not be allowed.
  13. No artificial filling (pumping/drenching) of animals will be allowed un- less under the advice of a licensed, non-owner veterinarian. Exhibitors found in violation of this rule will be disqualified.
  14. If an animal’s registration has been obtained through misrepresentation or fraud, or if the date of birth, tattoo number, sire, dam or service information, or any other fact regarding the animal has been intentionally misrepresented, the entry and exhibitor will be disqualified from the event in its entirety and will not be allowed back for a period of two calendar years. This applies to all of the exhibitors’ entries at that show.
  15. All exhibitors must adhere to the Code of conduct and Liability statement.

Cow/Calf Pair Rules:

  1. Cow/Calf Pair’s must be registered with the American Hereford As- sociation.
  2. There is no maximum age for cows.
  3. Cow must be measured for height and not exceed 45” at the hip.
  4. Calf must be natural calf, no more than 270 days in age as of the day of the show.
  5. Polled and horned pairs will be combined in one cow/calf show.
  6. Calves on the side of cow-calf pairs MUST BE the cow’s natural calf
  7. Calves at the side of cow-calf pairs must be shown in separate heifer, bull, or steer classes if classes are offered by the venue.
  8. All calves on the side of the cow-calf pairs must be registered and tattooed.
  9. All general rules will apply to the cow/calf show i.e. ownership, participant age, fitting, etc.

Bull Rules:

  1. Bulls must be registered with the American Hereford Association.
  2. A bull one year of age and older is required to have a nose lead (permanent or removable).
  3. All general rules will apply to the bull show i.e. ownership, participant age, fitting, etc.

Steer Rules:

  1. Prospect steers will not have exceeded one (1) year of age as of the day of the show exhibiting.
  2. Market Steers must exceed one (1) year of age and not exceed twenty four (24) months as of the day of the show exhibiting.
  3. All steers must be registered with the American Hereford Association. The registration paper must state Steer and be issued in the name of the exhibitor. No steer certificates will be accepted, only registration papers.
  4. All Steers may be no greater than 48” at the hip.
  5. Steer classes may be sub-divided by weight. Classes will be determined after check in, weights, and height measurements.
  6. All general rules will apply to the steer show i.e. ownership, participant age, fitting, etc.

Female Classes

The Missouri State Fair Beef Cattle superintendent reserves the right to combine or split classes depending upon total entries in class. Classes will be divided after all entries are weighed and measured. Division Champions and Reserve Champions will be chosen from the respective class winner and runner-up to the winner in classes.

Class

  • 1 Cow/Calf Class – Any female older than 2 years of age with a calf at side. Calf older than 270 days of age on day of the show date is not eligible to show in cow/calf class. Calf must be natural calf. Calf eligible for individual classes, but must be entered in the appropriate class. Cow/Calf does not compete for overall Grand Champion Female
  • 2 Spring Heifer Calves, calved after 3/1/2026
  • 3 Junior Heifer Calves, calved 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Champion Junior Heifer Calf
    • Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf
  • 4 Winter Heifer Calves, calved 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 5 Senior Heifer Calves, calved 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Champion Fall Heifer Calf
    • Reserve Champion Fall Heifer Calf
  • 6 Late Summer Yearling Heifers, calved 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 7 Early Summer Yearling Heifers, calved 5/1-6/30/2025
    • Champion Intermediate Heifer
    • Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer
  • 8 Spring Yearling Heifers, calved 3/1-4/30/2025
  • 9 Junior Yearling Heifers, calved 1/1-2/28/2025
    • Champion Yearling Heifer
    • Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer
  • 10 Senior Yearling Heifers, calved 9/1-12/31/2024
    • Champion Senior Yearling Heifer
    • Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Heifer
    • Grand Champion Female
    • Reserve Grand Champion Female

Bulls

  • 15 Spring Bull Calves, calved after 3/1/2026
  • 16 Junior Bull Calves, calved 1/1-2/29/2026
    • Champion Junior Bull Calf
    • Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf
  • 17 Winter Bull Calves, calved 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 18 Senior Bull Calves, calved 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Champion Fall Bull Calf
    • Reserve Champion Fall Bull Calf
  • 19 Summer Yearling Bulls, calved 5/1-8/31/2025
  • 20 Spring Yearling Bulls, calved 3/1-4/30/2025
  • 21 Junior Yearling Bulls, calved 1/1-2/28/2025
    • Champion Yearling Bull
    • Reserve Champion Yearling Bull
  • 22 Senior Yearling Bulls, calved 9/1-12/31/2024
  • 23 2-Year-Old Bulls, calved 1/1-8/31/2024
    • Champion Senior Bull
    • Reserve Champion Senior Bull
    • Grand Champion Bull
    • Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Open Steer Classes

Open show prospect and market steer divisions. Classes may be divided according to weight after weigh-in.

  • 24 Prospect Steers, (prospect steers must have not reached 12 months of age or younger on the day of the show)
    • Champion and Reserve Champion Prospect Steer
  • 25 Market Steers, (market steers are over 12 months of age but no more than 24 months of age on the day of the show)
    • Champion and Reserve Champion Market Steer

Group Classes

  • 26 Get of Sire – (Owned by exhibitor. Three animals shown in above single entry classes with both sexes represented and to be the progeny of one sire)
  • 27 Pair of Females – two females, bred & owned by the exhibitor. Both must have been entered and shown in individual classes.
  • 28 Pair of Bulls – two bulls, bred and owned by the exhibitor. Both must have been entered and shown in their individual classes.
  • 29 Showmanship (Open only)

Section K: Red Angus

Amount offered by State Fair ………………………………………… $2,443.26
Total amount offered in this section ……………………………….$2,443.26

Rules and Regulations

  1. The Red Angus show will follow the rules & regulations set forth by the Red Angus Association of America, with the exception of DNA parentage requirements.
    • If an animal has a Z or B status at check-in they will be shown in the Percentage Reg Angus class.
  2. Females: Only registered Red Angus females in Category 1A (100%) and Category 1B (87% through 99%) will be eligible to show. Category 1A and 1B cattle will show together in the same class.
  3. Bulls: Only registered Red Angus bulls in Category 1A (100%) and Category 1B (87% through 99%) will be eligible to show. Category 1A and 1B cattle will show together in the same class.
  4. Cow/Calf Pair Class: Cows with natural calf at side. Calf must not be more than 250 days old on the date of show. Your calf at the side of your cow must be registered.
  5. Cattle entered in this show must be officially registered in one of the following: Red Angus Association herd- book, in the Herd-book of the Canadian Angus Association or any foreign Angus Association Herd- book recognized by the Red Angus Association of America. The original registration certificate is required at check-in.
  6. All animals entered must conform to all show eligibility requirements.
  7. The Beef Superintendent reserves the right to confirm breed parentage on any animal in the show.
  8. To exhibit in the Missouri State Fair Junior and/or open shows, the ex- hibitor must be a member of the Missouri Red Angus Association. Visit www.missouriredangus.com to become a member.
  9. Bulls exhibited in the 4-H/FFA Red Angus Bull show must be under 18 months of age as of the publicized show date and be bred and owned by the exhibitor. The exhibitor must be the recorded owner on record with a minimum of 50% ownership.

Percentage Heifers

  1. Females must be registered with the RAAA and either Category II (Equal to or greater than 87% with one or more disqualifying characteristics) or Category III (at least 50% but less than 87% Red Angus).
  2. The sire or the dam must be a registered Red Angus.
  3. Animal must be predominantly red hided or reddish yellow and may include red baldy cattle. No black, gray, or smoke colored cattle allowed.
  4. All females must be under 2 years of age and will be shown as individuals.
  5. A scurred animal is considered polled if you choose not to remove the scurs, if you surgically or mechanically remove the scurry you will be disqualified.
  6. Pairs will not be allowed in the show.
  7. Each animal must have a legible tattoo that matches the registration paper from the RAAA

Percentage Females Classes

  • 1 Percentage May Heifer Calf, 5/1/2026 & after
  • 2 Percentage April Heifer Calf, 4/1-30/2026
  • 3 Percentage March Heifer Calf, 3/1-31/2026
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf
  • 4 Percentage February Heifer Calf, 2/1-28/2026
  • 5 Percentage January Heifer Calf, 1/1-31/2026
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf
  • 6 Percentage Winter Heifer Calf, 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 7 Percentage Senior Heifer Calf, 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Fall Heifer Calf
  • 8 Percentage Late Summer Yearling Heifer, 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 9 Percentage Summer Yearling Heifer, 5/1-6/30/2025
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer
  • 10 Percentage April Spring Yearling Heifer, 4/1-30/2025
  • 11 Percentage March Yearling Heifer, 3/1-31/2025
  • 12 Percentage February Yearling Heifer, 2/1-28/2025
  • 13 Percentage January Yearling Heifer, 1/1-31/2025
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Junior Heifer
  • 14 Percentage Senior Yearling Heifer, 9/1-12/31/2024
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Heifer
    • Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Female

Females Classes

  • 20 May Heifer Calf, 5/1/2026 & after
  • 21 April Heifer Calf, 4/1-30/2026
  • 22 March Heifer Calf, 3/1-31/2026
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf
  • 24 February Heifer Calf, 2/1-28/2026
  • 25 January Heifer Calf, 1/1-31/2026
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf
  • 26 Winter Heifer Calf, 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 27 Senior Heifer Calf, 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Fall Heifer Calf
  • 28 Late Summer Yearling Heifer, 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 29 Summer Yearling Heifer, 5/1-6/30/2025
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer
  • 30 April Spring Yearling Heifer, 4/1-30/2025
  • 31 March Yearling Heifer, 3/1-31/2025
    • Senior Intermediate Champion & Reserve
  • 32 February Yearling Heifer, 2/1-28/2025
  • 33 January Yearling Heifer, 1/1-31/2025
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Junior Heifer
  • 34 Senior Yearling Heifer, 9/1-12/31/2024
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Heifer
  • 35 Two-Year Old Female with Calf, Cow must be born after 1/ 2024. Calf must be under 250 days of age and still nursing.
  • 36 Mature Cow with Calf, Cow must be born before 1/1/2024. Calf must be under 250 days of age and still nursing.
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Cow/Calf
    • Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Female

Bulls Classes

  • 37 May Bull Calf — 5/1/2026 & after
  • 38 April Bull Calf — 4/1-30/2026
  • 39 March Bull Calf, 3/1-31/2026
    • Champion & Reserve Spring Bull Calf
  • 40 February Bull Calf, 2/1-28/2026
  • 41 January Bull Calf, 1/1-31/2026
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf
  • 42 Winter Bull Calf, 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 43 Senior Bull Calf, 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Fall Bull Calf
  • 44 Late Summer Yearling Bull, 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 45 Summer Yearling Bull, 5/1-6/30/2025
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull
  • 46 April Spring Yearling Bull, 4/1-30/2025
  • 47 March Yearling Bull, 3/1-31/2025
  • 48 February Yearling Bull, 2/1-28/2025
  • 49 January Junior Yearling Bull, 1/1-31/2025
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Junior Bull
  • 50 Senior Yearling Bull, 9/1-12/31/2024
  • 51 Summer Senior Yearling Bull, 5/1-8/31/2024
  • 52 Two-Year Old Bull, 1/1-4/30/2024
    • Champion & Reserve Champion Senior Bull
    • Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Bull
  • 53 Senior Get of Sire: Four animals by the same sire, both sexes represented, need not be owned by the exhibitor. All animals must have been shown in their respective classes.
  • 54 Junior Get of Sire: Three animal by the same sire, both sexes represented, need not be owned by the exhibitor. Entries must have been calved on or after 9/1/2025. All animals must have been shown in their respective classes.
  • 55 Produce of Dam: Two animals, either or both sexes, both shown in their respective classes. Animals shown in this class need not be owned by the exhibitor.

Section L: Salers

Amount offered by Missouri State Fair ………………………………………$0
Amount offered by Missouri Salers Association ………………..$500.00
Total amount offered in this section ………………………………….$500.00

The Missouri Salers Association’s percentage of the total premiums is paid directly to the show to be included in the exhibitor’s premium money checks.

  1. All animals exhibited must be recorded or registered in the name of the exhibitor by June 1, 2026.
  2. The Salers show will consist of animals 87.5% Salers and greater. The Optimizer Salers classes will consist of heifers and bulls 50% to 87.4% Salers. All animals must be registered in the American Salers Association or the Salers Association of Canada. All animals must be tattooed and will be inspected at the show. Tattoos must be legible and must match the registration papers, which will be checked prior to show day.
  3. All entries must be made on entry forms obtained from the Missouri State Fair.
  4. All cattle must meet the health requirements set forth in the front of this premium book.
  5. Exhibitors are subject to all rules and health regulations of the Missouri Salers Association and the Missouri State Fair as set forth in the front of this premium book.
  6. Registration and health papers must accompany the cattle upon arrival. No photocopies accepted.
  7. No exhibitors, individuals assisting exhibitors or member owners shall be allowed to use any coloring agents on any animals exhibited. Enforcement of this rule shall apply if two protests are received allowing the animal(s) to be checked by the “white towel” or “white glove” test.

Premiums: premium money will be awarded on a prorated basis through fourth place, including group classes.

Garrett Cattle will award the Grand Champion Salers Heifer and the Grand Champion Optimizer Heifer in the open shows an additional $500 each.

Optimizer Heifer Classes

Must be at least 50% Salers and not to exceed 87.4% Salers. These heifers will not compete for Grand or Reserve Champion Heifer.

  • 1 Optimizer Heifers calved on or after 3/1/2026
  • 2 Optimizer Heifers calved on 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Optimizer Junior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Optimizer Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 3 Optimizer Heifers calved 10/1-12/31/2025
  • 4 Optimizer Heifers calved 8/1-9/30/2025
    • Optimizer Senior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Optimizer Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 5 Optimizer Heifers calved 5/1-7/31/2025
  • 6 Optimizer Heifers calved 4/1-4/30/2025
  • 7 Optimizer Heifers calved 3/1-3/31/2025
    • Optimizer Junior Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • Optimizer Reserve Junior Heifer Champion – Rosette
  • 8 Optimizer Heifers calved 1/1-2/29/2025
  • 9 Optimizer Heifers calved 9/1-12/31/2024
    • Optimizer Senior Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • Optimizer Reserve Senior Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • Optimizer Grand Champion Female – Rosette
    • Optimizer Reserve Grand Champion Female – Rosette

Saler Heifer Classes

  • 15 Heifers calved on or after 3/1/2026
  • 16 Heifers calved on 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Junior Heifer Calf Champion
    • Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion
  • 17 Heifers calved 10/1-12/31/2025
  • 18 Heifers calved 8/1-9/30/2025
    • Senior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 19 Heifers calved 5/1-7/31/2025
  • 20 Heifers calved 4/1-4/30/2025
  • 21 Heifers calved 3/1-3/31/2025
    • Junior Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Heifer Champion – Rosette
  • 22 Heifers calved 1/1-2/29/2025
  • 23 Heifers calved 9/1-12/31/2024
    • Senior Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Heifer Champion – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Female – Rosette & Plaque
    • Reserve Grand Champion Female – Rosette
  • 24 Cow-Calf Class – Cow calved before 8/31/2025 of any age. Must have natural 2024 calf at side and be in lactating stage. Calves are eligible to show in individual classes.

Optimizer Bull Classes

Must be at least 50% Salers and not to exceed 87.4% Salers. These bulls will not compete for Grand or Reserve Champion Bull.

  • 28 Optimizer Bulls calved on or after 3/1/2026
  • 29 Optimizer Bulls calved on 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Optimizer Junior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Optimizer Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 30 Optimizer Bulls calved on 10/1-12/31/2025
  • 31 Optimizer Bulls calved on 8/1-9/30/2025
    • Optimizer Senior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Optimizer Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 32 Optimizer Bulls calved 5/1-7/31/2025
  • 33 Optimizer Bulls calved 1/1-4/30/2025
    • Optimizer Junior Bull Champion – Rosette
    • Optimizer Reserve Junior Bull Champion – Rosette
  • 34 Optimizer Bulls calved 8/1-12/31/2024
  • 35 Optimizer Bulls calved 1/1-7/31/2024
    • Optimizer Senior Bull Champion – Rosette
    • Optimizer Reserve Senior Bull Champion – Rosette
    • Optimizer Grand Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Optimizer Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette

Bull Classes

  • 40 Bulls calved on or after 3/1/2026
  • 41 Bulls calved on 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Junior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 42 Bulls calved on 10/1-12/31/2025
  • 43 Bulls calved on 8/1-9/30/2025
    • Senior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
  • 44 Bulls calved 5/1-7/31/2025
  • 45 Bulls calved 1/1-4/30/2025
    • Junior Bull Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Bull Champion – Rosette
  • 46 Bulls calved 8/1-12/31/2024
  • 47 Bulls calved 1/1- 7/31/2024
    • Senior Bull Champion – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Bull Champion – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Bull – Rosette & Plaque
    • Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 48 Pair of Heifers – Any two heifers owned by one exhibitor and shown in above single entry classes.
  • 49 Produce-of-Dam – Two animals shown in above single entry classes, either or both sexes from the same dam.
  • 50 Mixed Pair – One bull and one heifer owned by one exhibitor and shown in above single entry classes.
  • 51 Get-of-Sire – Three animals show in above single entry classes, progeny of one sire, must include both sexes.
  • 52 Best Four Head – Any four head owned by an exhibitor and/or their immediate family and shown in above single entry classes.

Section M: Santa Gertrudis Permanent Point Show for 2026

Amount offered by Missouri State Fair ……………………………$1,109.10
Total amount offered in this section ……………………………….$1,109.10

Rules and Regulations

Approved Santa Gertrudis Open and Junior Shows

  1. All exhibits of Santa Gertrudis breeding cattle must be registered or recorded (50% – 75% with one parent a registered Santa Gertrudis), meeting the requirements for registration or recordation as outlined in the Santa Gertrudis Rules and Regulations for Registration, and shall be governed by the last revised version of the Rules and Regulations for Approved Santa Gertrudis Open & Junior Shows as approved by the board of Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, PO Box 1257, Kingsville, Texas 78364. A copy may be obtained by contacting the association or viewed at www.santagertrudis.com.
  2. Each owner must be a bona fide member of SGBI. No outstanding balances on an active or junior members account.
  3. ALL animals accepted for exhibition in an SGBI sanctioned show are subject to inspection at each show between arrival on grounds and prior to entering the show ring. The inspection will be conducted by a committee comprised of two (2) members of the Shows and Exhibits Committee and one (1) from the Breed Standards Committee.
  4. Heifers 24 months of age or older must be safe in calf as verified by a graduate veterinarian or have produced a live, Santa Gertrudis sired calf with that calf at the side, meeting the Standard of Excellence and the calf must be registered by 30 days of age. If animal is open due to being in an embryo transfer program, this fact must be verified by a written statement signed by a licensed embryo technician in order to show.
  5. All bulls classes 12 months of age or older must have a nose lead for show purposes.
  6. All animals must be registered or recorded and PERMANENTLY identified before the show with a brand ID or and ear tattoo.
  7. To be eligible to compete in SGBI approved junior shows, animal(s) must be registered or recorded in the name of the junior member. This registered or recorded junior must feed, fit, care for, and show the animal entered. Ownership deadline is April 1 for all animals born January 1 of the preceding year and thereafter, and November 1 for all other animals.
  8. a) All purebred animals must be exhibited with the hair brushed down on the entire body, legs, and tail with no foreign objects attached to the animal in a manner as to alter the animal’s conformation or change its appearance. Exhibitors failing to abide by this rule will not be allowed to show.
    Specifically, all hair must be brushed down slick; head clipped smooth; underline clipped blending sides; udder and teats clipped with no long hair to emphasize udder; ears clipped as to environmental and local standards; neck and brisket clipped; body clip using common sense as to season; leg hair clipped and do not leave long from hock or knee to hoof; tailhead clipped; pull switch or brush out (no ball, etc.) trim tail to personal preference
    b) Star Five exhibits are not subject to purebred clipping rules. Entries are to be fitted blow and go. Hair may be brushed according to preference with no foreign substance/fitting materials on any part of the body.
  9. Each animal exhibited must be exhibited with the correct age and shown in the class corresponding with their correct age.
  10. Entries in each class will be placed 1, 2, 3, etc. Animals are to be presented in descending order according to age.
  11. Polled classes will be entered at the same time as class entries are required by each show. Animals will be lined up according to age for the judge. To be eligible to show in Best of Polled, animals must be slick polled with no scurs, no scars, no dehorning and with no evidence of horny tissue.
  12. Classes with over thirty (30) entries should be divided into sections and section winners return for final placing.
  13. Dress for exhibitors participating in SGBI sanctioned Open and Junior shows shall be of neat and clean clothing of collared shirts with sleeves, belts, no midriffs showing and appropriate footwear – no tennis shoes. Exhibitors may wear hats or go bareheaded — no caps.
  14. Each animal shall be presented in the show ring in its natural conformation and structure without alteration or modification. Alteration or modification shall be defined to include any surgical, chemical, electrical, or other appearance change, save only branding, tattooing, foot trimming or dehorning. Additionally, no pumping or filling of an animal with a liquid, air, diuretic or any other substance is allowed. ALL animals and exhibitors found to be in violation of this rule will be banned for life from showing at SGBI approved shows.
  15. If entries are not properly fitted and good herdsmanship followed, the owner may be asked to not display their cattle until adhering to the proper procedures as outlined in our herdsmanship paper.
  16. Every exhibitor, in consideration of his/her entry being accepted, agrees to submit any animal so entered by him/her to inspection and agrees to have such animal submitted to any tests as may be designated and requested by the Shows and Exhibits Committee, or the authorized representatives of the relevant show or fair, and agrees that the conclusions reached by the committee/representative as to whether such animal is unethically fitted or over age, shall be final, without recourse, against SGBI and designated personnel. Any false representation, interference or unprofessional conduct on the part of any exhibitor will be dealt with by the Shows and Exhibits Committee according to the equities of the case.
  17. For and in consideration of the opportunity to participate in any SGBI approved show, each exhibitor hereby releases SGBI, its officers, directors and representatives from negligence, any and all claims, suits and judgments, either past, present or future, arising from or connected with the administration of use of such test or examination and the resulting decision therefrom.
  18. Any exhibitor desiring to dispute or challenge the results of any test, exam, or show rule enforcement, as applied to his/her animals, shall do so in accordance with procedures established by the rules of the association. This refers to, but is not limited to, the procedures to file protest and appeals process
  19. 19. Rules for High Point Awards:
    • For each point show, first place class winner will receive 2 points; second place class winner receives 1 point; Division Champion receives 3 points; Reserve Division Champion receives 2 points; Grand Champion receives 5 points and Reserve Grand Champion receives 4 points; Best of Polled receives 1 point but does not count toward overall points.
    • Get of Sire and Produce of Dam points go toward Exhibitor/Breeder of the Year Awards.
    • Points will stay with animal if sold.
    • The Sire and Dam of the Year should have points from at least two (2) different offspring.
    • All points earned at the National Open Show are to be doubled.
  20. DNA Testing – SGBI and its representatives have the authority to require such tests as they deem necessary to verify the accuracy of the classification, pedigree of exhibited animals, and parentage verification of Star 5, including calves exhibited at the side of any female. “Said authority shall extend to and cover the enforcement of all show rules as adopted by SGBI.”

Star 5 Female Classes

  • 1 Star 5 Early Summer Heifer Calf, calved on or after 5/1/2026
  • 2 Star 5 Late Junior Heifer Calf, calved 3/1-4/30/2026
  • 3 Star 5 Early Junior Heifer Calf, calved 1/1-2/28/2026
  • 4 Star 5 Late Senior Heifer Calf, calved 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 5 Star 5 Early Senior Heifer Calf, calved 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Star 5 Champion Heifer Calf – Rosette
    • Star 5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf – Rosette
  • 6 Star 5 Late Summer Yearling Heifer, calved 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 7 Star 5 Early Summer Yearling Heifer, calved 5/1-6/30/2025
  • 8 Star 5 Late Junior Yearling Heifer, calved 3/1-4/30/2025
  • 9 Star 5 Early Junior Yearling Heifer, calved 1/1-2/29/2025
    • Star 5 Champion Yearling Heifer – Rosette
    • Star 5 Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer – Rosette
  • 10 Star 5 Late Senior Yearling Heifer, calved 10/1-12/31/2024
  • 11 Star 5 Early Senior Yearling Heifer, calved 7/1-9/30/2024
  • 12 Star 5 Late Two Year Old Heifer, calved 4/1-6/30/2024**
  • 13 Star 5 Early Two Year Old Heifer, calved 1/1-3/31/2024**
    • Star 5 Champion Senior Female – Rosette
    • Star 5 Reserve Champion Senior Female – Rosette
    • Star 5 Grand Champion Female – Rosette
    • Star 5 Reserve Grand Champion Female – Rosette
  • ** Entries in classes 12 and 13 must have produced a calf or be safe in calf as verified by a graduate veterinarian.

Santa Gertrudis Female Classes

  • 15 Early Summer Heifer Calf, calved on or after 5/1/2026
  • 16 Late Junior Heifer Calf, calved 3/1-4/30/2026
  • 17 Early Junior Heifer Calf, calved 1/1-2/28/2026
  • 18 Late Senior Heifer Calf, calved 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 19 Early Senior Heifer Calf, calved 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Champion Heifer Calf – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Heifer Calf – Rosette
  • 20 Late Summer Yearling Heifer, calved 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 21 Early Summer Yearling Heifer, calved 5/1-6/30/2025
  • 22 Late Junior Yearling Heifer, calved 3/1-4/30/2025
  • 23 Early Junior Yearling Heifer, calved 1/1-2/29/2025
    • Champion Yearling Heifer – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer – Rosette
  • 24 Late Senior Yearling Heifer, calved 10/1-12/31/2024
  • 25 Early Senior Yearling Heifer, calved 7/1-9/30/2024
  • 26 Late Two Year Old Heifer, calved 4/1-6/30/2024**
  • 27 Early Two Year Old Heifer, calved 1/1-3/31/2024**
    • Champion Senior Female – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Senior Female – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Female – Rosette
    • Reserve Grand Champion Female – Rosette
  • ** Entries in classes 26 and 27 must have produced a calf or be safe in calf as verified by a graduate veterinarian.

Star 5 Bull Classes

  • 31 Star 5 Early Summer Bull Calf, calved on or after 5/1/2026
  • 32 Star 5 Late Junior Bull Calf, calved 3/1-4/1/2026
  • 33 Star 5 Early Junior Bull Calf, calved 1/1-2/28/2026
  • 34 Star 5 Late Senior Bull Calf, calved 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 35 Star 5 Early Senior Bull Calf, calved 9/1- 10/31/2025
    • Star 5 Champion Bull Calf – Rosette
    • Star 5 Reserve Champion Bull Calf – Rosette
  • 36 Star 5 Late Summer Yearling Bull, calved 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 37 Star 5 Early Summer Yearling Bull, calved 5/1-6/30/2025
  • 38 Star 5 Late Junior Yearling Bull, calved 3/1-4/30/2025
  • 39 Star 5 Early Junior Yearling Bull, calved 1/1-2/28/2025
    • Star 5 Champion Yearling Bull – Rosette
    • Star 5 Reserve Champion Yearling Bull – Rosette
  • 40 Star 5 Late Senior Yearling Bull, calved 10/1-12/31/2024
  • 41 Star 5 Early Senior Yearling Bull, calved 7/1-9/30/2024
  • 42 Star 5 Late Two Year Old Bull, calved 4/1-6/30/2024
  • 43 Star 5 Early Two Year Old Bull, calved 1/1-3/31/2024
  • 44 Star 5 Aged Bull, calved 7/1-12/31/2023
    • Star 5 Champion Senior Bull – Rosette
    • Star 5 Reserve Champion Senior Bull – Rosette
    • Star 5 Grand Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Star 5 Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette

Santa Gertrudis Bull Classes

  • 45 Early Summer Bull Calf, calved on or after 5/1/2026
  • 46 Late Junior Bull Calf, calved 3/1-4/1/2026
  • 47 Early Junior Bull Calf, calved 1/1-2/28/2026
  • 48 Late Senior Bull Calf, calved 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 49 Early Senior Bull Calf, calved 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Champion Bull Calf – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Bull Calf – Rosette
  • 52 Late Summer Yearling Bull, calved 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 53 Early Summer Yearling Bull, calved 5/1-6/30/2025
  • 54 Late Junior Yearling Bull, calved 3/1-4/30/2025
  • 55 Early Junior Yearling Bull, calved 1/1-2/28/2025
    • Champion Yearling Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Yearling Bull – Rosette
  • 58 Late Senior Yearling Bull, calved 10/1-12/31/2024
  • 59 Early Senior Yearling Bull, calved 7/1-9/30/2024
  • 60 Late Two Year Old Bull, calved 4/1-6/30/2024
  • 61 Early Two Year Old Bull, calved 1/1-3/31/2024
  • 62 Aged Bull, calved 7/1-12/31/2023
    • Champion Senior Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Senior Bull – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 67 Produce of Dam: Two offspring of one cow, within age limits of individual classes and shown in their respective class.
  • 68 Get-Of-Sire: Three offspring of one sire; by at least two dams; both sexes represented; within age limits of individual classes and exhibited in their respective class.

Section N: American Shorthorn Regional Point Show

Amount offered by State Fair ………………………………………….$2,625.83
Total amount offered in this section ……………………………….$2,625.83

American Shorthorn Association (ASA), 8288 Hascall Street, Omaha, NE 68124.

Will use the Standard Show Classification Shorthorns and Polled Shorthorns Show Season: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026.

  1. All cattle must be purebred and have an original American Shorthorn Association registration paper (no copies or faxes accepted) to be eligible to show.
  2. The Fair must adhere to these Show Classifications regardless of entry numbers. Age divisions (ie. Junior Calf, Senior Calf, Junior, Senior) are not flexible.
  3. In order for an exhibitor to be eligible to receive the ASA share of the premiums, the member must be in good standing, owner’s entire herd must be enrolled in the WHR program by July 3 of the given year, and each animal shown must have individual SPR records in order to receive ASA financial support. The ASA portion of the show premiums will be given as a credit to the member account.
  4. No exhibitor shall be permitted to win more than two prizes in any one class.
  5. All animals must be registered as the property of the exhibitor in the records of the American Shorthorn Association by the time of the Fair or Show.
  6. Individual animals shown in any of the group classes listed below must have been entered and shown in one of the following classes for single animals. Multiple owned animals must be exhibited in the name of all owners.
  7. Family bred and raised animals entered by juniors in Junior Classes and subsequently entered in Open classes may be treated as family entries in group classes.
  8. All Shows held on or after October 1st of the show year must have Late and Early Spring Calf Championships added to the Division Championships, and seven Champions will be available for consideration for Grand Champion Awards. Contact the ASA for division specifications if your show date falls after October 1.
  9. All Shorthorns and Polled Shorthorns are subject to a tattoo inspection by representatives of the ASA. All Shorthorns and Polled Shorthorns are also subject to an age inspection if deemed necessary by the ASA and the decision of the examining veterinarian is final. Use of artificial fins on show animals is not permitted.
  10. ShorthornPlus and Durham Red animals are only eligible to show at designated ShorthornPlus shows and are not eligible for PACE points. All ShorthornPlus animals with less than 50% Shorthorn blood concentration must be sired by a 1/2 blood or higher registered Short- horn bull to be eligible for ShorthornPlus shows. Starting with the 2012/2013 show session, ShorthornPlus and Durham Red animals are only eligible to show at designated ShorthornPlus shows and are not eligible for PACE points. All ShorthornPlus animals must be 50% Shorthorn blood concentration or higher to be eligible for Shorthorn- Plus shows.

Shorthorn Plus animals will not show for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion over-all.

Premiums: premium money will be awarded on a prorated basis.

ShorthornPlus and Durham Red Female Classes

  • 1 ShorthornPlus Late Spring Heifer Calves – calved after 5/1/2026
  • 2 ShorthornPlus Early Spring Heifer Calves – calved 3/1-4/30/2026
  • 3 ShorthornPlus Junior Heifer Calves – calved 1/1-2/28/2026
    • ShorthornPlus Junior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
    • ShorthornPlus Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – Rosette
  • 4 ShorthornPlus Winter Heifer Calves – calved – 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 5 ShorthornPlus Senior Heifer Calves – calved 9/1-10/31/2025
    • ShorthornPlus Senior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
    • ShorthornPlus Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – Rosette
  • 6 ShorthornPlus Summer Yearling Females – calved 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 7 ShorthornPlus Late Spring Yearling Females – calved 5/1-6/30/2025
    • ShorthornPlus Intermediate Champion Female – Rosette
    • ShorthornPlus Reserve Intermediate Champion Female – Rosette
  • 8 ShorthornPlus Early Spring Yearling Females – calved 3/1-4/30/2025
    • ShorthornPlus Junior Champion Female – Rosette
    • ShorthornPlus Reserve Junior Champion Female – Rosette
  • 9 ShorthornPlus Junior Yearling Females – calved 1/1-2/28/2025
  • 10 ShorthornPlus Senior Yearling Females – calved 9/1-12/31/2024
    • ShorthornPlus Senior Champion Female – Rosette
    • ShorthornPlus Reserve Senior Champion Female – Rosette
    • ShorthornPlus Grand Champion Female – Rosette
    • ShorthornPlus Reserve Grand Champion Female – Rosette
  • 11 ShorthornPlus Cow/Calf Class – Calf at side. Calves can be shown in individual calf classes and must be her natural born calf of cow being shown. Class will be broken by Association Rules upon arrival at the Fair.

Shorthorn Female Classes

Champion – chosen from 1st place winners.
Reserve Champion – chosen from 1st & 2nd place winners.

Entry in this show binds the exhibitor to all regulations pertaining thereto.

  • 15 Late Spring Heifer Calves – calved after 5/1/2026
  • 16 Early Spring Heifer Calves – calved 3/1-4/30/2026
  • 17 Junior Heifer Calves – calved 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Junior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – Rosette
  • 18 Winter Heifer Calves – calved 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 19 Senior Heifer Calves – calved 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Senior Heifer Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion – Rosette
  • 20 Summer Yearling Females – calved 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 21 Late Spring Yearling Females – calved 5/1-6/30/2025
    • Intermediate Champion Female – Rosette
    • Reserve Intermediate Champion Female – Rosette
  • 22 Early Spring Yearling Females – calved 3/1-4/30/2025
    • Junior Champion Female – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Champion Female – Rosette
  • 23 Junior Yearling Females – calved 1/1 to 2/29/2025
  • 24 Senior Yearling Females – calved 9/1 to 12/31/2024
    • Senior Champion Female – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Champion Female – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Female – (chosen from Junior Calf, Senior Calf, Intermediate, Junior & Senior Champion Females) – Rosette & Plaque
    • Reserve Grand Champion Female – (chosen from Junior Calf, Senior Calf, Intermediate, Junior & Senior Champion & Reserve Champion Females) – Rosette
  • 25 Cow/Calf Class – Calf at side. Calves can be shown in individual calf classes and must be her natural born calf of cow being shown. Class will be broken by Association Rules upon arrival at the Fair.
  • 28 Group of two females, bred and owned or co-owned by breeder (exhibitor).

Senior/Junior Yearling Pregnancy Rule for Exhibitors at all Open Shows:

Any senior/junior yearling female 28 months of age or older on or before the date of the PACE show must have a registered purebred natural calf at side and must be shown with calf. If purebred Senior/Junior Yearling has a ShorthornPlus calf at side, it is not eligible for the PACE Show, however it is eligible for the ShorthornPlus show if such show is available. All females 20 months of age on or before the date of the PACE show need to have a 60 day pregnancy verification signed by an accredited, non-owner veterinarian at the time the female is processed for the PACE show. Exhibitors may be asked to present said verification upon the request of the Show officials or ASA representatives. If verification cannot be produced, the female may be allowed to participate if the exhibitor can produce a qualified veterinarian to examine the female at the show site, and verify a 60-day pregnancy. Any infractions against this rule will lead to disqualification of that animal for that specific PACE show.

ShorthornPlus and Durham Red Bull Classes

  • 32 ShorthornPlus Late Spring Bull Calves – calved after 5/1/2026
  • 33 ShorthornPlus Early Spring Bull Calves – calved 3/1 to 4/30/2026
  • 34 ShorthornPlus Junior Bull Calves – calved 1/1 to 2/28/2026
    • ShorthornPlus Junior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
    • ShorthornPlus Junior Bull Calf Reserve Champion – Rosette
  • 35 ShorthornPlus Winter Bull Calves – calved 11/1 to 12/31/2025
  • 36 ShorthornPlus Senior Bull Calves – calved 9/1 to 10/31/2025
    • ShorthornPlus Senior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
    • ShorthornPlus Senior Bull Calf Reserve Champion – Rosette
  • 37 ShorthornPlus Summer Yearling Bulls – calved 7/1 to 8/31/2025
  • 38 ShorthornPlus Late Spring Yearling Bulls – calved 5/1 to 6/30/2025
    • ShorthornPlus Intermediate Champion Bull – Rosette
    • ShorthornPlus Reserve Intermediate Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 39 ShorthornPlus Early Spring Yearling Bulls – calved 3/1 to 4/30/2025
  • 40 ShorthornPlus Junior Yearling Bulls – calved – 1/1 to 2/29/2025
    • ShorthornPlus Junior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • ShorthornPlus Reserve Junior Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 41 ShorthornPlus Senior Yearling Bull – calved – 7/1 to 12/31/2024
  • 42 ShorthornPlus Two-Year-Old Bulls – calved – 1/1 to 6/30/2024
    • ShorthornPlus Senior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • ShorthornPlus Reserve Senior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • ShorthornPlus Grand Champion Bull – Rosette
    • ShorthornPlus Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette

Shorthorn Bull Classes

Champion – chosen from 1st place winners.
Reserve Champion – chosen from 1st & 2nd place winners.

Entry in this show binds the exhibitor to all regulations pertaining thereto.

  • 46 Late Spring Bull Calves – calved after 5/1/2026
  • 47 Early Spring Bull Calves – calved 3/1 to 4/30/2026
  • 48 Junior Bull Calves – calved – 1/1 to 2/28/2026
    • Junior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Junior Bull Calf Reserve Champion – Rosette
  • 49 Winter Bull Calves – calved – 11/1 to 12/31/2025
  • 50 Senior Bull Calves – calved – 9/1 to 10/31/2025
    • Senior Bull Calf Champion – Rosette
    • Senior Bull Calf Reserve Champion – Rosette
  • 51 Summer Yearling Bulls – calved – 7/1 to 8/31/2025
  • 52 Late Spring Yearling Bulls – calved – 5/1 to 6/30/2025
    • Intermediate Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Intermediate Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 53 Early Spring Yearling Bulls – calved – 3/1 to 4/30/2025
  • 54 Junior Yearling Bulls – calved – 1/1 to 2/29/2025
    • Junior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 55 Senior Yearling Bull – calved – 7/1 to 12/31/2024
  • 56 Two-Year-Old Bulls – calved – 1/1 to 6/30/2024
    • Senior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Bull – chosen from Junior Calf, Senior Calf, Intermediate, Junior, & Senior Champion bulls – Rosette & Plaque
    • Reserve Grand Champion Bull – chosen from Junior Calf, Senior Calf, Intermediate, Junior, & Senior Champion and Reserve Champion bulls – Rosette
  • 57 Group of Two Bulls – bred and owned or co-owned by the breeder (exhibitor)
  • 58 Super Cow Class – class should consist of two offspring of either or same sex of show age classification. Offspring do not need to be owned by the same exhibitor. No more than one pair from each cow can win a prize in the class.
  • 59 Get-Of-Sire Class – class should consist of four offspring of either or same sex of any age from the same sire. Offspring do not need to be owned by the same exhibitor. No more than one group from each sire can win a prize in the class.
  • 60 Best Six Head – Owned or co-owned by the exhibitor.

Section O: Simmental

Amount offered by State Fair ………………………………………… $6,450.78
Amount offered by Mo. Simmental Association. ………………..$936.65
Total amount offered in this section ……………………………….$7,387.43

Alternate PTP show or a PTP show. The Missouri Simmental Association will pay 14.52% of all premiums offered in the Simmental Show, is paid directly to the show, to be included in exhibitor’s premium money checks.

All animals showing in the open Simmental Show will be required to pay $10.00 per entry directly to the Missouri Simmental Association in order to have the entry processed. Payment is to be made at the time of processing. Failure to process the entry will eliminate it from competition.

All animals showing will be required to have an official registration certificate from the American Simmental Association. All animals must be registered, no exceptions, and tattoos must match registration papers as stated in PTP rules. Failure to meet the above requirements will eliminate the animal from competition.

Registration papers and performance pedigrees must be presented to the Show Committee when the animals are checked in. Any animal not having a legible tattoo is ineligible to compete and will be barred from showing.

The Missouri Simmental Association reserves the right to confirm DNA parentage of any animal exhibited.

At the discretion of Beef Cattle Superintendent and Staff, large classes may be broken.

The Reserve Champion Plaques will be provided by the Missouri Simmental Association. In this section, money will be distributed on a pro-rated through 8th place

Special Rules for Percentage Simmental Female Classes

  1. Percentage females will compete in a special class and will not com pete with the purebred females.
  2. Percentage females will be 50% up to but not including purebreds.
  3. Percentage females must have a registration paper from the Ameri can Simmental Association.
  4. This will be a PTP class and all other rules and processing fees apply.
  5. Dependent upon the number of entries the class may be broken at the discretion of the Beef Cattle Superintendent and staff.
  6. The Missouri State Fair will provide ribbons for the percentage bull classes, any other awards will be sponsored by the Missouri Simmental Association.
    35 Percentage Simmental

Percentage Female Simmental Class

  • 1 Percentage Late Junior Heifer Calves, calved 3/1/2026 or after
  • 2 Percentage Early Junior Heifer Calves, calved 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Percentage Champion Spring Heifer Calf
    • Percentage Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf
  • 3 Percentage Late Senior Heifer Calves, calved 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 4 Percentage Early Senior Heifer Calves, calved 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Percentage Champion Senior Heifer Calf – Rosette
    • Percentage Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – Rosette
  • 5 Percentage Late Summer Yearling Heifers, calved 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 6 Percentage Early Summer Yearling Heifers, calved 5/1-6/30/2025
    • Percentage Intermediate Champion Spring Heifer – Rosette
    • Percentage Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer – Rosette
  • 7 Percentage April Yearling Heifers, 2025
    • Percentage Junior Champion Heifer – Rosette
    • Percentage Reserve Junior Champion Heifer – Rosette
  • 8 Percentage March Yearling Heifers, 2025
    • Percentage Early Junior Champion Heifer – Rosette
    • Percentage Early Junior Reserve Champion Heifer – Rosette
  • 9 Percentage Late Junior Yearling Heifers, calved in Feb. 2025
  • 10 Percentage Early Junior Yearling Heifers, calved in Jan. 2025
    • Percentage Junior Champion Heifer – Rosette
    • Percentage Junior Reserve Champion Heifer – Rosette
  • 11 Percentage Senior Yearling Heifers, calved 9/1-12/31/2024
    • Percentage Senior Champion Heifer – Rosette
    • Percentage Reserve Senior Champion Heifer – Rosette
    • Percentage Champion Heifer – Rosette (junior heifer calf, intermediate early junior, junior, senior champions competing)
    • Percentage Reserve Champion Heifer – Rosette (junior heifer calf, intermediate early junior, junior, senior champions competing)
  • 12 Cow-Calf Class – Percentage Female Simmental Cow-Calf Class
    • Must have calf at side born after 1/1/2026. Calves can be shown in individual calf classes and must be her natural born calf.
      • Percentage Overall Champion Female- Rosette
      • Percentage Reserve Overall Champion Female- Rosette
      • **Grand and Reserve percentage heifer and grand and reserve percentage cow calf pairs eligible for overall selection**

Simmental Female Classes (Must be 87.5% and higher)

  • 15 Late Junior Heifer Calves, calved 3/1/2026 or after
  • 16 Early Junior Heifer Calves, calved 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Champion Spring Heifer Calf
    • Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf
  • 17 Late Senior Heifer Calves, calved 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 18 Early Senior Heifer Calves, calved 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Champion Senior Heifer Calf – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – Rosette
  • 19 Late Summer Yearling Heifers, calved 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 20 Early Summer Yearling Heifers, calved 5/1-6/30/2025
    • Early Junior Champion Heifer- Rosette
    • Early Junior Reserve Champion Heifer- Rosette
  • 21 April Yearling Heifers, 2025
  • 22 March Yearling Heifers, 2025
    • Early Junior Champion Heifer – Rosette
    • Early Reserve Junior Champion Heifer – Rosette
  • 23 Late Junior Yearling Heifers, calved in Feb. 2025
  • 24 Early Junior Yearling Heifers, calved in Jan. 2025
    • Junior Champion Heifer – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Champion Heifer – Rosette
  • 25 Senior Yearling Heifers, calved 9/1-12/31/2024
    • Senior Champion Heifer – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Champion Heifer – Rosette
    • Champion Heifer – Rosette (junior heifer calf, intermediate, early junior, junior, senior champions competing)
    • Reserve Champion Heifer – Rosette (remaining champions and reserve champions to champion competing)
  • 26 Cow-Calf Class – 2-Year-Old Cow calved after 1/1/2024. Must have calf at side born after 1/1/2025. Calves can be shown in individual calf classes and must be her natural born calf.
  • 27 Cow-Calf Class – 3 or 4-Year-Old Cow calved 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2023. Must have calf at side born after 1/1/2025. Can be shown in individual class and must be the natural born calf of the cow being shown.
  • 28 Cow-Calf Class – Mature Cow must be born prior to 1/1/2021. Calf at side born after 1/1/2025. Calf can be shown in individual class and must be natural born calf of cow being shown.
    • Champion Cow-Calf – Rosette (classes 26, 27, 28 competing)
    • Reserve Champion Cow-Calf – Rosette (classes 26, 27, 28 competing)
    • Grand Champion Female – Rosette & Plaque
    • Reserve Grand Champion Female – Rosette
    • **Grand and Reserve percentage heifer and grand and reserve percentage cow calf pairs eligible for overall selection**

Special Rules for Percentage Simmental Bull Classes

  1. Percentage bulls will compete in a special class and will not compete with the purebred bulls.
  2. Percentage bulls will be 50% up to but not including purebreds.
  3. Percentage bulls must have a registration paper from the American Simmental Association.
  4. This will be a PTP class and all other rules and processing fees apply.
  5. Dependent upon the number of entries the class may be broken at the discretion of the Beef Cattle Superintendent and staff.
  6. The Missouri State Fair will provide ribbons for the percentage bull classes, any other awards will be sponsored by the Missouri Simmental Association.
    • 35 Percentage Simmental Late Junior Bull Calves, calved 3/1/2026 or after
    • 36 Percentage Simmental Early Junior Bull Calves, calved 1/1- 2/28/2026
      • Percentage Simmental Champion Spring Bull Calf
      • Percentage Simmental Reserve Champion Spring Bull Calf
    • 37 Percentage Simmental Winter Bull Calf, calved 11/1-12/31/2025
    • 38 Percentage Simmental Senior Bull Calf, calved 9/1-10/31/2025
      • Percentage Simmental Champion Senior Bull Calf – Rosette
      • Percentage Simmental Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf – Rosette
    • 39 Percentage Simmental Late Summer Yearling Bulls, calved 7/1- 8/31/2025
    • 40 Percentage Simmental Summer Yearling Bulls, calved 5/1-6/30/2025
    • 41 Percentage Simmental Late Junior Yearling Bulls, calved 3/1- 4/30/2025
    • 42 Percentage Simmental Junior Yearling Bulls, calved 1/1-2/28/2025
      • Percentage Simmental Junior Champion Bull – Rosette
      • Percentage Simmental Reserve Junior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • 43 Percentage Simmental Senior Yearling Bulls, calved 9/1-12/31/2025
    • 44 Percentage Simmental Two-Year-Old Bulls, calved 1/1-8/31/2024
      • Percentage Simmental Senior Champion Bull – Rosette
      • Percentage Simmental Reserve Senior Champion Bull – Rosette
      • Percentage Simmental Grand Champion Bull – Rosette
      • Percentage Simmental Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette

Simmental Bull Classes

(Must be 87.5% and higher)

Bull Show Premiums will be on a pro-rated through 4th place

  • 45 Late Junior Bull Calves, calved 3/1/2026 or after
  • 46 Early Junior Bull Calves, calved 1/1-2/28/2026
    • Champion Spring Bull Calf
    • Reserve Champion Spring Bull Calf
  • 47 Winter Bull Calf, calved 11/1-12/31/2025
  • 48 Senior Bull Calf, calved 9/1-10/31/2025
    • Champion Senior Bull Calf – Rosette
    • Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf – Rosette
  • 49 Late Summer Yearling Bulls, calved 7/1-8/31/2025
  • 50 Summer Yearling Bulls, calved 5/1-6/31/2025
  • 51 Late Junior Yearling Bulls, calved 3/1-4/30/2025
  • 52 Junior Yearling Bulls, calved 1/1-2/29/2025
    • Junior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Junior Champion Bull – Rosette
  • 53 Senior Yearling Bulls, calved 9/1-12/31/2024
  • 54 Two-Year-Old Bulls, calved 1/1-8/31/2024
    • Senior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Reserve Senior Champion Bull – Rosette
    • Grand Champion Bull – Rosette & Plaque
    • Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette

Group Show

Group Premiums will be awarded on a prorated basis.

  • 85 Get of Sire – either or both sexes represented, can be owned by more than one exhibitor. Three head.
  • 86 Produce of Dam – Two animals, either sex, can be owned by more than one exhibitor.
  • 87 Breeders Group – Four head, both sexes represented, bred and owned by exhibitor. The exhibitor’s name must appear as breeder and as owner. Can have co-ownership but the owner must be the breeder. The breeder must be the exhibitor. Cow-calf defined as one animal, all must have been shown in individual classes

Heifer Extravaganza

  • 88 Heifer Extravaganza (entries will be divided into sub classes at check in based on Purebred/Percentage and number of entries by the Missouri Simmental Association)

Eligible Females

  • Females purchased in the Missouri Simmental Association (MSA) Fall Harvest Sale or any other MSA sponsored sale are automatically eligible to participate. The Missouri Junior member that the female is transferred to at the time of sale, must be the exhibitor of the female at the Extravaganza.
  • There will be a separate Heifer Extravaganza form posted on the MSA website to be completed at missourisimmental.com
  • Females limited to two years of eligibility
  • Females entered in the Extravaganza maybe subject to DNA testing as deemed necessary in the discretion of the MSA, at the owner’s expense.
  • Extravaganza females must be entered in Missouri State Fair Open Show Purebred or Percentage class. They will be eligible to compete in both Open Show and Heifer Extravaganza.
  • Percentage Simmental must be 50% Simmental or higher, but not over 7/8 Simmental. Must be a Purebred or Percentage Simmental females only that has a class listed in the Missouri State Fair Premium Guide. The only exception would be a bull calf exhibited at the side of his dam. Extravaganza females must abide by rules of the Beef Cattle section and Simmental section of the Premium Guide.
  • Premiums will be awarded for Heifer Extravaganza by the Missouri Simmental Association.

Section P: American Black Hereford Show

Total amount offered in this section…………………………..$0.00 Rules

  1. All Missouri State Fair rules apply.
  2. Animals competing in the Black Hereford Show must be registered in the American Black Hereford Association herd book and recorded in the name of the exhibitor 30 days prior to the Missouri State Fair registration deadline.
  3. Cattle must be entered under the recorded ownership 30 days prior to show. Jointly owned animals must be entered under the multi-ownership (all co-owners) in the individual classes.
  4. All animals must be properly tattooed and will be inspected at the show. Tattoos must be legible and must match registration papers. Any animal upon check-in, which does not have legible permanent identification mark (ear tattoo) corresponding to the permanent identification on the registration certificate is ineligible to show. Once disqualified due to an incorrect or illegible permanent identification mark, animals cannot be retattooed and rechecked at the show.
  5. Altering the conformation or natural appearance of the animal is prohibited. This includes covering of white skin and the use of artificial tailheads, switches, or any use of false hair. Other prohibited products include illegal or unlicensed pharmaceuticals, or artificial filling. Any animal found in violation will be barred from showing.
  6. Any winning animals in any and all divisions may be subject to DNA Parentage Verification (sire and dam only). If discrepancies in parentage are found the animal may be subject to forfeit its winning position and prize money premiums.
  7. All cattle must meet the health requirements set out by the Missouri State Fair. Any deviation will be just cause for immediate disqualification from the show.
  8. All bulls one year of age and older must show with a nose lead. The right to disqualify from the show any animal deemed unmanageable is reserved by the show management.
  9. Any person found guilty of misrepresentation by the show and sale committee including the age of the animal, or not abiding by the show rules, will be disqualified and denied the privilege of show. Case may be referred to the ABHA for further action according to association procedure.
  10. The registered owner and/or exhibitor must be a member in good standing with the ABHA.
  11. Judges will have no preview of competing cattle or meeting with show exhibitors prior to the show. This is to maintain impartiality for all competitors and judge.
  12. Classes are subject to change based on the number of entries.
  13. Show management reserves the right to split large classes if deemed necessary.

ABHA reserves the right to break classes so a 30-day age span may be maintained in the spring, junior, winter and senior calf classes.

Classes

  • 1 Cow/Calf (Any female older than the below ages with a calf at side.)
    • Calf older than 240 days of age on the show date is not eligible to show in cow-calf class.
    • If the cow is horned and the calf polled, then the pair shows in the horned cow-calf class, and if the cow is polled and the calf is horned, then the pair shows in the polled cow-calf class.
    • Calf is eligible for individual classes but must be entered in the appropriate class.
    • Cow-calf does not compete for overall champion female.

Percentage Black Hereford Females 62.5% to 87.49%

  • 2 Percentage Spring heifer calves, calved after May 1, 2026
  • 3 Percentage Spring heifer calves, calved Mar. 1 to Apr. 30, 2026
    • Percentage Champion Spring Heifer Calf
    • Percentage Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf
  • 4 Percentage Junior Heifer Calves, calved Feb. 1 to Feb. 28, 2026
  • 5 Percentage Junior Heifer Calves, calved Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, 2026
    • Percentage Champion Junior Heifer Calf
    • Percentage Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf
  • 6 Percentage Senior Heifer Calves, calved Nov. 16 to Dec. 31, 2025
  • 7 Percentage Senior Heifer Calves, calved Oct. 1 to Nov. 15, 2025
  • 8 Percentage Senior Heifer Calves, calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, 2025
    • Champion Senior Heifer Calf
    • Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf
  • 9 Percentage Late summer yearling females calved June 16 to July 31, 2025
  • 10 Percentage Late summer yearling females calved May 1 to June 31, 2025
    • Champion Intermediate Yearling Female
    • Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Female
  • 11 Percentage Spring yearling females calved March 1 to April 30, 2025
  • 12 Percentage Junior yearling females calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 28., 2025
    • Champion Junior Yearling Female
    • Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Female
  • 13 Percentage Senior yearling females calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024
    • Champion Senior Female
    • Reserve Champion Senior Female

Purebred Black Hereford Females 87.5% to 99.9%

  • 14 Purebred Spring heifer calves, calved after May 1, 2026
  • 15 Purebred Spring heifer calves, calved Mar. 1 to Apr. 30, 2026
    • Champion Spring Heifer Calf
    • Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf
  • 16 Purebred Junior Heifer Calves, calved Feb. 1 to Feb. 28, 2026
  • 17 Purebred Junior Heifer Calves, calved Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, 2025
    • Champion Junior Heifer Calf
    • Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf
  • 18 Purebred Senior Heifer Calves, calved Nov. 16 to Dec. 31, 2025
  • 19 Purebred Senior Heifer Calves, calved Oct. 1 to Nov. 15, 2025
  • 20 Purebred Senior Heifer Calves, calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, 2025
    • Champion Senior Heifer Calf
    • Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf
  • 21 Purebred Late summer yearling females calved June 16 to July 31, 2025
    • Champion Intermediate Yearling Female
    • Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Female
  • 22 Purebred Early summer yearling females calved May 1 to June 15, 2025
    • Champion Summer Yearling Female
    • Reserve Champion Summer Yearling Female
  • 23 Purebred Spring yearling females calved March 1 to April 30, 2025
    • Champion Spring Yearling Female
    • Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Female
  • 24 Purebred Junior yearling females calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 28., 2025
    • Champion Junior Yearling Female
    • Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Female
  • 25 Purebred Senior yearling females calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024
    • Champion Senior Female
    • Reserve Champion Senior Female
    • Grand Champion Female
    • Reserve Grand Champion Female

HX Black Hereford Females

  • 26 HX Spring heifer calves, calved after May 1, 2026
  • 27 HX Spring heifer calves, calved Mar. 1 to Apr. 30, 2026
    • Champion Spring Heifer Calf
    • Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf
  • 28 HX Junior Heifer Calves, calved Feb. 1 to Feb. 28, 2026
  • 29 HX Junior Heifer Calves, calved Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, 2026
    • Champion Junior Heifer Calf
    • Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf
  • 30 HX Senior Heifer Calves, calved Nov. 16 to Dec. 31, 2025
  • 31 HX Senior Heifer Calves, calved Oct. 1 to Nov. 15, 2025
  • 32 HX Senior Heifer Calves, calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, 2025
    • Champion Senior Heifer Calf
    • Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf
  • 33 HX Late summer yearling females calved June 16 to July 31, 2025
    • Champion Intermediate Yearling Female
    • Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Female
  • 34 HX Early summer yearling females calved May 1 to June 15, 2025
    • Champion Summer Yearling Female
    • Reserve Champion Summer Yearling Female
  • 35 HX Spring yearling females calved March 1 to April 30, 2025
    • Champion Spring Yearling Female
    • Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Female
  • 36 HX Junior yearling females calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 28., 2025
    • Champion Junior Yearling Female
    • Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Female
  • 37 HX Senior yearling females calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024
    • Champion Senior Female
    • Reserve Champion Senior Female
    • Grand Champion Female
    • Reserve Grand Champion Female

F-1 Black Hereford Females

  • 38 F-1 Spring heifer calves, calved after May 1, 2026
  • 39 F-1 Spring heifer calves, calved Mar. 1 to Apr. 30, 2026
    • Champion Spring Heifer Calf
    • Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf
  • 40 F-1 Junior Heifer Calves, calved Feb. 1 to Feb. 28, 2026
  • 41 F-1 Junior Heifer Calves, calved Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, 2026
    • Champion Junior Heifer Calf
    • Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf
  • 42 F-1 Senior Heifer Calves, calved Nov. 16 to Dec. 31, 2025
  • 43 F-1 Senior Heifer Calves, calved Oct. 1 to Nov. 15, 2025
  • 44 F-1 Senior Heifer Calves, calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026
    • Champion Senior Heifer Calf
    • Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf
  • 45 F-1 Late summer yearling females calved June 16 to July 31, 2025
    • Champion Intermediate Yearling Female
    • Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Female
  • 46 F-1 Early summer yearling females calved May 1 to June 15, 2025
    • Champion Summer Yearling Female
    • Reserve Champion Summer Yearling Female
  • 47 F-1 Spring yearling females calved March 1 to April 30, 2025
    • Champion Spring Yearling Female
    • Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Female
  • 48 F-1 Junior yearling females calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 28., 2025
    • Champion Junior Yearling Female
    • Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Female
  • 49 F-1 Senior yearling females calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024
    • Champion Senior Female
    • Reserve Champion Senior Female

Female Divisions

Grand Champion Purebred Female and Grand Champion Percentage Female compete against each other for overall Black Hereford Female.

ABHA reserves the right to break classes so a 30-day age span may be maintained in the spring, junior, winter and senior calf classes.

Percentage Black Hereford Bulls 62.5% to 87.49%

  • 50 Percentage Spring bull calves calved after May 1, 2026
  • 51 Percentage Spring bull calves calved March 1 to April 30, 2026
    • Percentage Champion Spring Bull Calf
    • Percentage Reserve Champion Spring Bull Calf
  • 52 Percentage Junior bull calves calved Feb. 1 to Feb. 28, 2026
  • 53 Percentage Junior bull calves calved Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, 2026
    • Percentage Champion Junior Bull Calf
    • Percentage Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf
  • 54 Percentage Senior bull calves Nov. 16 to Dec.31, 2025
  • 55 Percentage Senior bull calves calved Oct.1 to Nov. 15, 2025
  • 56 Percentage Senior bull calves calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, 2025
    • Percentage Champion Senior Bull Calf
    • Percentage Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf
  • 57 Percentage Late summer yearling bulls calved June 16 to July 31, 2025
  • 58 Percentage Early summer yearling bulls calved May 1 to June 15, 2025
    • Percentage Champion Intermediate Bulls
    • Percentage Reserve Champion Intermediate Bulls
  • 59 Percentage Spring yearling bulls calved March 1 to April 30, 2025
  • 60 Percentage Junior yearling bulls calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2025
    • Percentage Champion Yearling Bull
    • Percentage Reserve Champion Yearling Bull
  • 61 Percentage Senior yearling bulls calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024
  • 62 Percentage Two-year old bulls calved Jan. 1 to July 31, 2024
  • 63 Percentage Three-year old bulls calved Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023
    • Percentage Champion Senior Bull
    • Percentage Reserve Champion Senior Bull
    • Percentage Grand Champion Bull
    • Percentage Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Purebred Black Hereford Bulls 87.5% to 99.9%

  • 64 Purebred Spring bull calves calved after May 1, 2026
  • 65 Purebred Spring bull calves calved March 1 to April 30, 2026
    • Champion Spring Bull Calf
    • Reserve Champion Spring Bull Calf
  • 66 Purebred Junior bull calves calved Feb. 1 to Feb. 28, 2026
  • 67 Purebred Junior bull calves calved Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, 2026
    • Champion Junior Bull Calf
    • Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf
  • 68 Purebred Senior bull calves Nov. 16 to Dec.31, 2025
  • 69 Purebred Senior bull calves calved Oct.1 to Nov. 15,2025
  • 70 Purebred Senior bull calves calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, 2025
    • Champion Senior Bull Calf
    • Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf
  • 71 Purebred Late summer yearling bulls calved June 16 to July 31, 2025
  • 72 Purebred Early summer yearling bulls calved May 1 to June 15, 2025
    • Champion Intermediate Bulls
    • Reserve Champion Intermediate Bulls
  • 73 Purebred Spring yearling bulls calved March 1 to April 30, 2025
  • 74 Purebred Junior yearling bulls calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2025
    • Champion Yearling Bull
    • Reserve Champion Yearling Bull
  • 75 Purebred Senior yearling bulls calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024
  • 76 Purebred Two-year old bulls calved Jan. 1 to July 31, 2024
  • 77 Purebred Three-year old bulls calved Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023
    • Champion Senior Bull
    • Reserve Champion Senior Bull

Bull Divisions

Grand Champion Purebred Bull and Grand Champion Percentage Bull compete against each other for overall Black Hereford Bull.

Youth Beef Cattle Judging Contest

Thursday, August 13, at 5 p.m. – Coliseum

The contest is open to all Missouri youth ages 5-21. There will be four divisions based on age of the youth as of January 1, 2026: Novice (ages 5-8), Junior (ages 9-13), Senior (ages 14-18), and Pro (ages 19-21). Registration for the contest will be from 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. in the Coliseum.

The contest begins at 5:00 p.m. Entry fee is $5.00 per person and will be paid out to the top individuals. Top teams will be awarded prizes sponsored by the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. A team may have three or four members, but only the top three individual scores will determine the team total. Individuals may also enter on their own and participate.

The contest will consist of four (4) beef cattle judging classes and two (2) sets of questions for Junior, Senior and Pro Divisions. Novice Division will have no questions requirement. No oral reasons will be taken. Note: The amount of classes is subject to change.

The results of the contest will be announced as soon as they are available. The results will be posted in the Beef Office the following day, as well as on the University of Missouri Livestock Judging Team’s Facebook page. Note Note

Section R: Open Beef Carcass Show

Superintendent
Greg Onstott
Iberia, MO 
Phone: 573-522-1534 

Asst. Superintendent
Greg Harrison, MDA

Live Evaluation Judge
TBD

Carcass Judge
Dr. Teagan Schnurbusch
Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Amount offered in this section by State Fair …………………. $4,480.00
Additional offered in this section by State Fair ……………… $ 720.00
Total amount offered in this section by State Fair ………….. $5,200.00

***NEW for 2026*** The Open Beef Carcass Show will include both steers and heifers. There will not be seperate classes for the steers and heifers, they will compete against each other.

THE MISSOURI STATE FAIR will award $900 to the Grand Champion Beef Carcass overall winner and $500 to the Reserve Grand Champion Beef Carcass overall winner.

Note: The top junior exhibitor of the beef carcass show will participate in the Best of Missouri Sale on Saturday, August 22. The top junior exhibitor will be determined by overall results and judge’s discretion.

Premium List

Class

  • 1A Lean-Retail Division
  • 1B Lean-Retail Division
  • 1C Lean-Retail Division
  • 1D Lean-Retail Division
  • 1E Lean-Retail Division
    • First place: $23, Second place: $18
    • Lean-Retail Division Champion: $267
    • Reserve Champion: $167
  • 4A Quality Hotel-Restaurant Division
  • 4B Quality Hotel-Restaurant Division
  • 4C Quality Hotel-Restaurant Division
  • 4D Quality Hotel-Restaurant Division
  • 4E Quality Hotel-Restaurant Division
    • First place: $23, Second place: $18
    • Quality Hotel-Restaurant Division Champion: $267
    • Reserve Champion: $167

Cattle entered in the Lean-Retail Division will be divided up to a total of five classes based on weight. A first and second place steer/heifer will be selected from each class. Premiums paid will be $23 for first place and $18 for second place. A Lean-Retail Division Champion $267 will be awarded, and Reserve Champion $167 will be awarded will be selected.

Cattle entered in the Quality Hotel-Restaurant Division will be divided up to a total of five classes based on weight. A first and second place steer/heifer will be selected from each class. Premiums paid will be $23 for first place and $18 for second place. A Quality Hotel-Restaurant Division Champion $267, and the Reserve Champion will be awarded $167. Carcass Placings Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 Lean-Retail Division $400 300 215 165 95 48 38 8 Quality Hotel-Restaurant Division $400 300 215 165 95 48 38 Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion carcasses will be selected from the first and second place winners in classes 7 and 8 of the Carcass contest.

The MISSOURI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION will donate trophies for the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion On-Foot and On-Rail beef.

The MISSOURI STATE FAIR will award plaques to the two highest placing junior exhibitors in the Beef Carcass Contest.

Purpose

  1. To promote the beef industry.
  2. To provide producers with information on the type of beef animals that are desirable for today’s consumer market.
  3. Genetics utilization.
  4. Uniform product production conception.
  5. Source verification of products.
  6. Create a positive economic balance.
  7. Carcass merit.
  8. Identify target(s) of market share.

Specials Offered

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  1. MFA Feed Division will award $1,000 to the Grand Champion and $750 to the Reserve Grand Champion on-the-rail overall winners of the Open Beef Carcass Show. To qualify, animals must be enrolled in the MFA 4-H/FFA Livestock Premium Program, using one of the MFA recommended feeds. See your authorized MFA Feed supplier for details.
  2. Briarwood Angus Farms, (Curtis Long) Butler, MO and the Missouri Angus Association will award $1,000 to the Grand Champion on-the-rail overall carcass winner if the animal is a registered, purebred Angus and exhibited by a 4-H or FFA youth exhibitor. Also awarded will be $750 for the top placing, $550 for the second placing, and $250 for third placing on-the-rail beef carcass that are registered, purebred Angus and exhibited by a 4-H or FFA youth. There will also be $250 awarded to the highest gross dollar carcass beef that is a registered, purebred Angus. $200 will be awarded if the Grand Champion on-foot winner is a registered, purebred Angus beef and exhibited by a 4-H or FFA exhibitor. $200 will be given to any 4-H or FFA exhibitor with a purebred Angus that enters in all three (3) classes: Angus steer or heifer, On-foot Beef carcass contest and the On-Rail carcass contest. Must pre-register to be eligible for prize money by meeting MSF deadline and submitting a copy of registration papers and your complete entry form to Dr. Curtis Long, 2110 NW St. Rt. 52, Butler, MO 64730, by June 30, 2026. These awards will be presented at the Missouri Angus Association’s annual banquet, and the exhibitors must be present for the awards to be given. Contact: Curtis Long, 2110 NW St. Rt. 52, Butler, MO 64730 (660-679-3459).
  3. The Missouri Hereford Association, will award $500 to the top 4-H and FFA Hereford bred, born and raised in Missouri and $250 to the second place Hereford bred, born and raised in Missouri. For the steer/heifer to qualify, it must be DNA tested for verification of parentage and registered with the American Hereford Association prior to the Missouri State Fair. Each animal must have a legible tattoo that matches the registration paper from the American Hereford Association. All cattle will be subject to an inspection by a breeder committee and required to meet minimum standards for type and confirmation. DNA verification will be collected via hair follicles for proof of parentage. Decisions made by the breeder committee will be final. Contact: Larry Day, 12139 Hwy 135 Pilot Grove, MO 65276, moherefordinfo@gmail.com
  4. The Missouri Shorthorn Association will award $500 to the Grand Champion on-the-rail overall winner if the steer/heifer is a registered Shorthorn beef. To qualify, proof of registration is required. They will award $250 to the Grand Champion on-the-rail overall winner if the animal is a registered Shorthorn, that is 50% Shorthorn or greater. Contact: Jose’ Cruz 314-803-1104 legacyranch@cruzcompany.com.
  5. The Missouri Simmental Association will award $500 to the Grand Champion and $250 to the Reserve Grand Champion on-the-rail overall winners of the Open Beef Carcass Show if the steer/heifer is a regis – tered purebred Simmental. Contact: Andrea Milligan, 660-425-5642, milligan72@hotmail.com or 25233 E. State Hwy A Ridgeway, MO 64481
  6. The Missouri Red Angus Association will award $500 to the over-all Grand Champion “On-the-Rail” if the steer/heifer is a registered Red Angus. To be eligible, the animal must be registered (50% or greater Red Angus) with a valid registration certificate from the Red Angus Association of America. The animal must be 85% Red in color, polled and display sufficient breed characteristics which match percent of registration (no black hided or black animals). A scurred animal is considered polled if you choose not to remove the scurs. If you surgically or mechanically remove the scurs you will be disqualified. Each animal must have a legible tattoo that matches the registration paper from the Red Angus Association of America. All cattle may be subject to an inspection by a breeder commit- tee and required to meet minimum standards for type and conformation. Blood or hair samples may be drawn for proof of parentage. Decisions made by the breeder committee will be final.
  7. Missouri Cattlemen’s Association will award $250 to the exhibitor that exhibits the steer or heifer with the highest marbling score, $250 to the exhibitor that exhibits the steer or heifer with the largest ribeye area and $250 to the “Chef’s Award Winner” determined by the National Beef Checkoff’s Culinary Center, based upon the carcass data submitted to them that would be the most ideal for a high end restaurant. To be eligible for the awards, the exhibitor must be a member or Junior member of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. In case of a tie, the award will be divided equally. Must be a member prior to August 18, 2026.
  8. Fountain Charolais and Tiger Country Charolais will award $500 to the Grand Champion and $250 to the Reserve Champion on-the-rail overall winners of the Open Beef Carcass Show if they are Charolais or Charolais cross steer/heifer. To be eligible, the animal must be 50% or greater Charolais, subject to verification and must be declared at entry. No black hided or black animals will be eligible.
  9. The Missouri Charolais Breeders Association (MCBA) will award $500 to the Overall Grand Champion Carcass and $250 to the Overall Reserve Grand Champion Carcass if they are a Charolais or Charolais Cross steer/heifer. The animal must be 50% or greater Charolais subject to verification and must be declared at entry. No black hided animals are eligible.

Rules

  1. Exhibitors must comply with all general rules and regulations and animal health requirements for exhibitors in this premium book. Violation of these rules may result in any or all of the following:
    • Withholding or return of payment for the animal or exhibit, premiums and awards.
    • Suspension from future exhibiting at the Missouri State Fair for a length of time to be determined by the Missouri State Fair Com- mission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission. Suspensions can be for any length of time and may be permanent.
    • Probationary exhibiting at the Missouri State Fair for a length of time and under such terms and conditions to be determined by the Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission.
    • Assessment of any other penalty determined by the Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission.
  2. Advance or Pre-Entry of all cattle in the open beef carcass show is required on the Missouri State Fair entry blank. All cattle entered in the carcass contest will require a $25.00 per head entry fee. An exhibitor may enter up to three (3) animals in the show. All steers/heifers will be harvested and processed. Premium money will be paid on both live and carcass placings. Entries must be received by July 13 at 5:00 p.m. No late entries will be accepted after July 13. Market animals entered in a show for the Missouri State Fair, may enter in the Carcass contest during weigh-in.
  3. No animal that has competed in the live on-foot competition of the Open Beef Carcass show may be withdrawn, removed or otherwise withheld from processing by the exhibitor. Should a steer/heifer entered in the Open Carcass show be selected as the 4-H/FFA Grand Champion Steer/Heifer or 4-H/FFA Reserve Grand Champion Steer/Heifer of the Missouri State Fair in the 4H/FFA Shows, it will remain on the Missouri State Fairgrounds until after the Sale of Champions at which time it will be shipped for processing under the supervision of the Missouri State Fair Livestock Superintendent. Violation of this rule will result in disciplinary action.
  4. If there is only one (1) exhibit in a class, the exhibitor will receive half of the premium money for the placing awarded by the judge.
  5. Absolutely NO late entries will be accepted at weigh-in, unless approved by the Livestock Superintendent.
  6. The Missouri State Fair does not guarantee premium money , merchan- dise, prizes or special awards. Because the State Fair Commission is without constitutional or statutory authority to borrow money for its operation, it reserves the right to prorate premium money because of state budget restraints.
  7. At the time of weigh-in, the exhibitor must provide breed of sire for each animal entered and designate which class the steer/heifer will be entered in for live competition: Class 1 or 4 Class 1 Lean – Retail Division Class 4 Quality Hotel – Restaurant Division
  8. In the final carcass competition, each beef will be placed based on its USDA marbling score and percent of retail cuts.
  9. All cattle must be weighed between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, at the Youth Building. Every exhibitor is required to sign a livestock owner certificate and drug residue free form. Exhibitors must check with the Beef Superintendent for stall assignments. 4-H & FFA EXHIBITORS: Please check regulations concerning entry deadline for Junior Show entries.
  10. Cattle must weigh between 1000 and 1600 pounds.
  11. Weigh-in will be conducted by and under the supervision of officials from the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Divisions of Ag Business Development, Weights and Measures, and Animal Health.
  12. The On-Foot Show will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17, in the MFA Arena. All carcass steers/heifers will be evaluated by the judge for yield grade and quality grade. A Live Evaluation Contest will be held during the On-Foot Show. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded for this evaluation contest.
  13. The live evaluation judge or carcass judge will have the authority to disqualify any animal that is showing evidence of staginess, unsoundness, or other undesirable traits, from both the live and carcass competition.
  14. All entries must be halter broken, and if an animal shows evidence of being unmanageable, they may be dismissed from the show at the discretion of the superintendent.
  15. Junior Exhibitors who enter more than one animal in the beef carcass show, must exhibit the animal. However, when the show classes are broken and the exhibitor has more than one animal in the class, the exhibitor may ask for assistance from someone else to show the extra animal(s) in that class and any subsequent class that they have more than one animal entered. However, once the exhibitor only has one animal remaining in the show, they must take back the animal and show it themselves.
  16. Carcass steers/heifers will be shipped for harvest and processing immediately following the Junior Cattle Shows on Tuesday, August 18. Each exhibitor is responsible for assisting in loading his/her animal. Steers/heifers will be processed at a processing plant, to be determined.
    • The processing plant reimburses the Missouri State Fair for the beef on a grid basis. All cattle are individually identified and reimbursed accordingly . However, the judge’s quality and yield grades may differ from grades given at the plant. The Fair then pays the exhibitors for their actual carcass. Beef carcasses are subject to all premiums and discounts of the processing plant and the final total value of the carcass reflect those premiums and discounts assessed by the processing plant. Unfortunately , on occasion, beef carcasses will grade as dark cutters which may result in market discounts. Exhibitors need to understand the risk of dark cutters and other discounts that may have a negative impact on their carcass value. Those entering cattle in the carcass contest acknowledge these risks exist and the Missouri State Fair does not accept any responsibility for any discounts that may occur.
  17. The Missouri State Fair reserves the right to have urine, blood, saliva and/or tissue tests performed on any market animal to detect practices not considered to be normal or usual animal husbandry practices, including the use of anabolic steroids, diuretics, feed additives or drug residues. An exhibitor of an animal producing a positive analysis of drugs, unapproved medication or chemical residues. Violation of this rule will result in disciplinary action.
  18. Carcass Evaluation Process:
    • Determine the USDA yield grade to the nearest 1/10 of a grade. The yield grade derived from the USDA formula will be adjusted for hot carcass weight, fat thickness, KPH and ribeye area using the following adjustment factors:
      Preferred Windows (Proposed)
      • WINDOW 1
        • Lean-Retail
        • Hot Carcass Wt. <600lbs., 600-950 lbs., >950 lbs.
        • Fat Thickness <0.2, 0.2-0.5, >0.5
        • Ribeye Area <12.0, 12.0-17.0, >17.0
        • Kidney, Pelvic & Heart Fat ≤2.5, >2.5
        • Quality Grade Select or low choice
      • WINDOW 4
        • Quality Hotel-Restaurant
        • Hot Carcass Wt. <600lbs., 600-950 lbs., >950 lbs.
        • Fat Thickness <0.2, 0.2-0.5, >0.5
        • Ribeye Area <12.0, 12.0-16.0, >16.0
        • Kidney, Pelvic & Heart Fat ≤2.5, >2.5
        • Quality Grade Average choice or better
      • ADJ to YG
        • +0.1/10 lbs. No adj.
        • +0.1/10 lbs.
        • +0.2/0.1 in. No adj.
        • +0.2/0.1 in.
        • +0.1/0.3 sq. in. No adj.
        • +0.1/0.3 sq. in. No adj.
        • +0.1/1.0%
      • Use the following for marbling score adjustments.
        • Practically Devoid: 10-10.9
        • Traces: 11-11.9
        • Slight: 12-12.9
        • Small: 13-13.9
        • Modest: 14-14.9
        • Moderate: 15-15.9
        • Slightly Abundant: 16-16.9
        • Moderately Abundant: 17-17.9
        • Abundant: 18-18.9
    • Determine the USDA marbling grade (to the nearest 1/3 of a grade) which will determine the window the carcass will compete in.
    • Rank the carcasses on the basis of this weighted index (adjusted % cutability).
    • Carcasses must have a 3.99 competition yield grade or better to qualify for placing in either carcass class.
    • A quality grade of Standard or lower will not qualify for placing.
    • Dark cutters will be placed at the judge’s discretion.
      • Full or partial dark cutters will not place in the top 5 of either class.
    • Placing procedures:
      • Collect all the quality grade and yield grade factors and iden- tify all factors outside the category windows.
      • Determine all quality grades (from USDA chart) and yield grades, where USDA YIELD GRADE = 2.5 + (2.5 X ADJ BF) + (.0038 X HOT WT) + (.2 x %KPH) – (.32 x REA).
      • Adjust yield grades for non-conformity (carcass wt., adj. BF, KPH and REA outside windows), and record the competition yield grades.
      • The Lean-Retail category will be ranked using 60% on % retail cuts and 40% on USDA marbling score. The Quality Hotel- Restaurant category will be ranked using 30% on % retail cuts and 70% on USDA marbling score.
      • Rank carcasses on overall numeric score within each division.
  19. Beef carcasses will be paid on a grid grade-and-yield basis at current market prices. All standard industry discounts for grade, weight, dark cutters, trim, etc. will be applied by the packer. Payments will be mailed directly to exhibitors. Trucking fees, not to exceed $40 for each animal, will be deducted from the exhibitor’s livestock payment.
  20. Exhibitors will be responsible for loss due to condemnation or bruise damage.
  21. A copy of the final carcass results will be either sent via e-mail or mailed to each exhibitor.

Section R1: Live Evaluation Contest of Slaughter Steers/Heifers

Monday, August 17
Live Evaluation begins: approximately 9:30 a.m.
Location: MFA Arena

Class

  • 15 Junior Division (Anyone under 18 yrs. of age)
  • 16 Adult Division (Anyone 18 yrs. & over)
    • First place: $45 & plaque, Second place: $35, Third place: $25, Fourth place: $15, Fifth place: $10

What is the Live Evaluation Contest? It is an opportunity for individuals to participate in an educational activity associated with selecting slaughter steers/heifers by live and carcass traits and criteria. Anyone wishing to participate can enter this contest in the Junior or Adult Division. Age divisions will be as follows: Junior Division – anyone under 18 years of age; Adult Division – anyone 18 years and older.

Ten steers/heifers will be selected from the Carcass show entries to be used for the Live Evaluation Contest. A sample demonstration will be given on how to yield grade and quality grade slaughter cattle prior to the beginning of the live evaluation contest. Junior and adult contestants compete by guessing the actual carcass data collected on the 10 slaughter steers/heifers that are selected for the contest.

Cash prizes will be awarded by the State Fair to the top 5 individuals in each division who are closest to the actual carcass placings on the slaughter cattle in this contest. The MISSOURI CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION will present trophies to the top two junior and the top two adults. This is an excellent learning opportunity, not only for youth, but also for adults.

Patriotic Stall & Pen Decorating Contest

Help us celebrate America 250 and the Missouri State Fair theme, “Show-Me Stars & Stripes” by participating in our Livestock Stall and Pen Decorating Contest.

When: Throughout the duration of the Missouri State Fair. Each session of Dairy Cattle exhibitors is eligible to participate.

Participation: All livestock exhibitors are encouraged to participate. There are no entry fees or separate registrations required for the decorating contest. Simply decorate your assigned stall or pen area, and judges will make their rounds during the Fair.

Guidelines:

  1. Decorations must stay within the assigned stall/pen space.
  2. Decorations may not block aisles, walkways, fans, etc.
  3. Please do not damage Fair property while decorating.
  4. Decorations must not interfere with animal comfort, health, or safety.
  5. All displays must remain family-friendly and respectful.
  6. Any decorations not in compliance with these guidelines may be required to be removed at the discretion of the Superintendent.

Judging Criteria:

  1. Creativity & Originality
  2. Use of Patriotic Theme
  3. Effort & Overall Impact
  4. Animal Safety

Awards: Patriotic ribbons will be awarded to contest winners.

Let’s fill the barns with red, white, and blue spirt as we honor our country and showcase the pride, dedication, and creativity of our livestock exhibitors.

We look forward to seeing your patriotic displays!