Miniature Hereford Breeders Association upcoming events

State Fair of Texas (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Join us in Dallas, Texas for the State Fair of Texas

Entry Deadline: August 25, 2026

Online Entries: https://livestock.bigtex.com/login/

Move in Begins: Wednesday, October 14th @ 12 AM
In Place By: Thursday, October 15th @ 11 AM
Open Show: Friday, October 16th @ 8 AM
Release: Sunday, October 18th @ 6 AM

Show Superintendent: Billy Scott

Premium Book: https://bigtex.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026_SFT_Livestock-Exhibitor-Handbook-v.-6.pdf

North Carolina State Fair (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Join us in Raleigh, North Carolina for the North Carolina State Fair

Entry Deadline: September 15, 2026

Online Entries: https://ncsfle.fairwire.com/

Move in Begins: Wednesday, October 15th @ 8 AM
Check-In: Wednesday, October 15th @ 7AM - 2 PM
Open Show: Thursday, October 16th @ Noon
Release: After the show

Premium Book:

https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/ncstatefair/2026livestockpremiumbook/open

Mid-American Stock Show (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Show at the Mid-American Stock Show in Hutchinson, Kansas!

Entry Deadline: October 12, 2026

Online Entries: https://showman.app/shows#/mid---american-stock-show-67c3

Move in Begins: Thursday, October 29th @ 12 PM (tie-outs); Friday, October 30th @ 8 AM (barn)
In Place By: Friday, Friday October 30th @ 2 PM
Junior Show: Saturday, October 31st @ 3:30PM
Open Show: Saturday, October 31st following Junior Show
Release: Sunday, November 2nd @ 5:30 PM

Show Superintendent:

For more information visit: https://www.midamericanstockshow.com/

State Fair of Louisiana (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join us in Shreveport, Louisiana for the State Fair of Louisiana

Entry Deadline: September 10, 2025

Online Entries: https://sfol.fairwire.com/

Move in Begins: Thursday November 12th @ 7 AM
Check-In: Thursday, November 12th @ Noon - 2 PM
Heights and Measures: Thursday, November 12th @ 4 PM
Junior Show: Friday, November 13th @ 9 AM
Open Show: Saturday, November 14th @ 9 AM

Show Superintendent: Lee Philley, shadyacresminis@gmail.com

Premium Book: https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=LAStateFair&f=2026_State_Fair_of_Louisiana_Schedule_9-15-26.pdf&cb=1fbf416d

Cheyenne Livestock Expo (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join us in Cheyenne, WY for he Cheyenne Livestock Expo!

Entry Deadline: November 2, 2026

Late Entry Deadline: November 12, 2026

Online Entries: https://showman.app/shows#/cheyenne-livestock-exposition-383f

Move in Begins: Saturday, November 14th @ 3 PM (tie outs); Sunday, November 15th @ 3 PM (barn)
In Place By: Monday, November 16th @ 4pm
Check-In: Monday, November 16th @ 2-4 PM
Junior Show: Tuesday, November 17th @ 10 AM
Open Show: Thursday, November 19th @ 10 AM
Release: Following show

Show Superintendent: Melinda White - melindawhite91@gmail.com

Premium Book:

https://www.cheyennelivestockexpo.com/_files/ugd/bc6a36_50143fa1210f44309c63f30ece8b92fc.pdf

North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE) (16 Nov 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join us in Louisville, Kentucky for the NAILE

Entry Deadline: October 6, 2026

Late Entry Deadline: October 13, 2026

Online Entries: https://nailebeef.fairwire.com/

Move in Begins: Monday, November 16th @ 6 PM
In Place By: Tuesday, November 17th @ 10 AM
Junior Show: Wednesday, November 18th @ 8 AM
Open Show: Thursday, November 19th @ 9 AM
Release: Thursday, November 19th after all shows have been completed

Show Superintendent: Dan Wiley (614) 738-2121; danwiley1@embarqmail.com

Premium Book:

Arizona National Livestock Expo (28 Dec 2026)

Mon, 28 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join us in Phoenix, AZ for the Arizona National Livestock Expo!

Entry Deadline: November 2, 2026

Online Entries: https://anls.fairwire.com/

Move in Begins: Monday, December 28th @ 6:30 AM
In Place By: Monday, December 28th @ 12 PM
Check-In: Monday, December 28th @ 2:00 PM
Junior Show: Wednesday, December 30th @ 10 AM
Open Show: Thursday, December 31st @ 8 AM

Show Superintendent: Mark Burt; m.burt23@gmail.com

Premium Book: https://www.aznational.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-Full-Premium-Book-10.5.pdf

National Western Stock Show (6 Jan 2027)

Wed, 06 Jan 2027 08:00:00 GMT

Join us in Denver, Colorado for the Miniature Hereford World Show at the National Western Stock Show!

Entry Deadline: November 20, 2026

Late Entry Deadline: December 10, 2026

Online Entries: https://nwsscs.fairwire.com/

Move in Begins: Wednesday, January 6th
In Place By: Thursday, January 7th
Check-In: Friday, January 8th @ 9 AM
Annual Member Meeting: Friday, January 8th @ 2 PM
Junior Show: Saturday, January 9th @ 2 PM
Open Show: Sunday, January 10th @ 8 AM

Show Superintendent: Charles Rohla, charles.rohla@okstate.edu

Premium Book: https://nationalwestern.com/livestock-shows/livestock-exhibitors/premium-book/

San Antonio Stock Show (11 Feb 2027)

Thu, 11 Feb 2027 08:00:00 GMT

Join us in San Antonio, Texas for the San Antonio Stock Show!

Entry Deadline: December 1, 2026

Entries:

Premium Book: https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=SARodeo&f=F00_-_2026-2027_Competitive_Events_Premium_List(14).pdf&cb=9BA8DEEF

Move in Begins: Thursday, February 11th @ 7 AM
In Place By: Thursday, February 11th @ 9 AM
Check-In: Thursday, February 11th @ 1 PM
Junior Show: Saturday, February 13th @ 8 AM
Open Show: Saturday, February 13th following junior show
Release: Following show

Show Superintendent: Billy Scott

Dixie National (18 Feb 2027)

Thu, 18 Feb 2027 08:00:00 GMT

Join us in Jackson, Mississippi for the Dixie National!

Entry Deadline:

Entries: https://agnet.mdac.ms.gov/DNOpenShow/

In Place By: Thursday, February 18th @ 3 PM
Open Show: Friday, February 19th @ 9 AM

Show Superintendent:

Premium Book:

Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show (9 Mar 2027)

Tue, 09 Mar 2027 08:00:00 GMT

Join us in Mercedes, Texas for the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show!

Entry Deadline: December 15, 2026

Late Entry Deadline: January 26, 2026

Entries: https://valley.fairwire.com/

Premium Book: https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=RGVLS&f=2027_PremBook(4).pdf&cb=EEF37606

Move in Begins: Tuesday, March 9th @ 8AM
Check-In: Wednesday, March 10th @ 3-6 PM
Junior Show: Friday, March 12th @ 11:30 AM
Open Show: Friday, March 12th @ 1 PM
Release: Sunday, March 14th @ 8 AM

Show Superintendent: Kevin & Andrea Trapp

trappedintimeminiherefords@gmail.com

Ohio Beef Expo (18 Mar 2027)

Thu, 18 Mar 2027 07:00:00 GMT

Join us in Columbus, Ohio for the Ohio Beef Expo Show & Sale

Entry Deadline:

Online Entries:

Move in Begins:
In Place By:
Breed Meeting:
Check In:
Open Show: Friday, March 19th @ 9AM
Sale: Saturday, March 20th @ 9AM
Release: Following the sale

Show Superintendent: Dan Wiley, danwiley1@embarqmail.com; 614.738.2121

Sale Manager: Roger Hunker, 419-217-2828

Miniature Hereford Junior Nationals (20 Jun 2027)

Sun, 20 Jun 2027 07:00:00 GMT

Join us in Texarkana, Arkansas for the 2027 Miniature Hereford Junior Nationals!