



2025 Iowa Holstein & District 1 Shows - July 15th & 16th, 8:30 a.m.
Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union
July 13th - Bed down beginning at 1pm. No cattle until the 14th.
July 14th - Cattle may start arriving at 8 AM. The Junior Association Exhibitor Meeting will be held on Monday evening, July 14 at 6:30 PM.
July 15th - (Junior) Show starts at 8:30 AM starting with cows first. A free meal will be provided on Tuesday, July 15, for all in attendance at 6:30 PM.
July 16th - Show starts at 8:30 AM with heifers first then cows will start at 1:30 pm.
Cattle may leave after show and all hay or straw MUST be pulled away from front of stalls before leaving.
Show Entry Information:
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The State Holstein Show will be held in conjunction with the District 1 Holstein Junior and Open Shows on July 15 and 16 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds.
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Entries should be made by completing the online entry form by July 10th. Every animal entry fee is $25, Entry fees should be made payable to Iowa Holstein Association and mailed to Shellie Volker, 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674.
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Please contact Paul Stempfle at 563-920-9495 or Jason Volker at 563-920-8151 if you have any questions.
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Information shared on our Facebook page is the most up-to-date and takes precedence over other sources.
Other Information:
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Camping is available on the grounds
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Sawdust is available from Farmers Union at (563) 380-6761 and Unionland at (563) 422-5022.
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A lunch stand will be available during the show.
Click here for the online Entry Form
Click here for the excel Entry Form
Classes
1- Spring Heifer Calf
2- Winter Heifer Calf
3- Fall Heifer Calf
4- Summer Yearling
5- Spring Yearling
6- Winter Yearling
7- Fall Yearling
Junior Champion
Reserve Junior Champion
Junior Best 3 Females
8- Yearling in Milk
9- Summer Junior 2 Year Old
10- Spring Junior 2 Year Old
11- Winter Senior 2 Year Old
12- Fall Senior 2 Year Old
13- Junior 3 Year Old
14- Senior 3 Year Old
Intermediate Champion Reserve
Reserve Intermediate Champion
15- 4 Year Old Cow
16- 5 Year Old Cow
17- 6 Year Old & Older Cow
18- Lifetime Milk Production Cow
Best 3 Females
Produce of Dam
Daughter-Dam
Senior Champion
Reserve Senior Champion
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
Top Bred & Owned
Best Udder of Show
Premier Breeder
Premier Exhibitor
Interested in being a sponsor?
Help make the Iowa Holstein Association State Show a success! As a sponsor, you'll be announced during the show, featured on our social media, listed on our website, and can display a banner at the event. Interested? Contact Paul Stempfle at 563-920-9495 or emailing pstempfle94@gmail.com
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