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World Dairy Expo 2025 by the Numbers
Official Schedule
Select a day to see the scheduled events!
| Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
|
| 7:00 AM | World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest (Sale Pavilion) more info |
| 7:00 AM | National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contests (Coliseum) |
| 12:00 PM | World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest (Coliseum) more info |
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Appreciation Ice Cream Social (The Tanbark) |
| 5:30 PM |
National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Awards Banquet (The Tanbark) Join fellow participants at 5:30 p.m. for a social hour with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. |
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*Schedule subject to change
| Sunday, September 27th, 2026 |
|
| 10:00 AM |
International Junior Holstein Show (Coliseum) Official: Ben Wallace, Stoughton, Wis.
Associate: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio
*Beginning with cows more info |
| 10:00 AM |
International Milking Shorthorn Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Matt Henkes, Luana, Iowa
Associate: Marjorie Rida, Cummington, Mass. more info |
| 7:00 PM | World Ayrshire Event Sale (Tentative) (Sale Pavilion) more info |
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*Schedule subject to change
| Monday, September 28th, 2026 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Jersey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Mike Berry, Powell Butte, Ore.
Associate: Ryan Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore. more info |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Career Connections (Tentative) (Atrium) |
| 12:30 PM |
International Ayrshire Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: David Hanson, Nicollet, Minn.
Associate: Eric Houdek, Hastings, Minn. more info |
| 2:00 PM | Global Opportunity Guernsey Sale (Tentative) (Sale Pavilion) more info |
| 2:30 PM |
International Milking Shorthorn Show - Cows (Coliseum) Official: Matt Henkes, Luana, Iowa
Associate: Marjorie Rida, Cummington, Mass. |
| 5:00 PM |
Dairy Shrine Reception and Awards Banquet (Mendota 1-4) *Purchase Banquet tickets - https://dairyshrine.org/banquet/ |
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*Schedule subject to change
| Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Ayrshire Show - Cows (Coliseum) Official: David Hanson, Nicollet, Minn.
Associate: Eric Houdek, Hastings, Minn. |
| 7:00 AM |
International Jersey Show - Cows (Coliseum) Official: Mike Berry, Powell Butte, Ore.
Associate: Ryan Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore. more info |
| 8:00 AM | Central FFA Events (Sale Pavilion & Exhibition Hall) more info |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | FFA Seminar (Mendota 2) more info |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | FFA Seminar (Mendota 2) more info |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 2:30 PM |
International Brown Swiss Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Richard “RT” Thompson, Darlington, Wis.
Associate: Hayden Hauschildt, Ellsworth, Wis. more info |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session - CATTLEytics (Mendota 1) more info |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
WDE Attendee Appreciation Event Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided! |
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
Knowledge Nook Session - MagnaWave (Knowledge Nook) ![]() Benefits of PEMF for Conventional/Non-Conventional Dairy Cattle Speaker: Jessi Shafer, MagnaWave Livestock Specialist & Practitioner, MagnaWave Presenting Company: MagnaWave more info |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark! more info |
| 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest Awards and Auction (The Tanbark) *ticket required. Order tickets at https://members.wdpa.net/events/world-dairy-expo-championship-dairy-product-contest-awards-and-auction more info |
| 5:15 PM - 7:30 PM |
Commercial Exhibitor Party (Exhibition Hall Atrium) Sponsored by Hoard's Dairyman and World Dairy Expo
**For Commercial Exhibitors only |
| 6:00 PM |
Recognition Awards Reception & Banquet (The Tanbark) Join us in celebrating the 2026 Recognition Award honorees. A social hour will be held in The Tanbark beginning at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m.
*Tickets are required for this banquet. To purchase tickets, visit https://worlddairyexpo.com/pages/Recognition-Banquet.php more info |
| 6:00 PM | Top of the World Jersey Sale (Tentative) (Sale Pavilion) more info |
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*Schedule subject to change
| Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Guernsey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Chris Lang, Big Prairie, Ohio
Associate: Kevin Stoltzfus, East Earl, Penn. more info |
| 7:00 AM |
International Brown Swiss Show - Cows (Coliseum) Official: Richard “RT” Thompson, Darlington, Wis.
Associate: Hayden Hauschildt, Ellsworth, Wis. more info |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Trade Show Blueberry Waffle Cone
Cookies N' Cream
Mackinac Island Fudge |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
| 2:00 PM | World Premier Brown Swiss Sale (Tentative) (Sale Pavilion) more info |
| 2:00 PM |
International Red & White Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
Associate: Anthony Liddle, Argyle, N.Y. more info |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
WDE Attendee Appreciation Event Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided! |
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session - GLC Minerals (Mendota 1) more info |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark! more info |
| 6:00 PM | World Classic '26 Holstein Sale (Tentative) (The Tanbark) more info |
| 10:30 PM - 11:00 AM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
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*Schedule subject to change
| Thursday, October 1st, 2026 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Guernsey Show - Cows (Coliseum) Official: Chris Lang, Big Prairie, Ohio
Associate: Kevin Stoltzfus, East Earl, Penn. |
| 7:00 AM |
International Red & White Show - Cows (Coliseum) Official: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
Associate: Anthony Liddle, Argyle, N.Y. more info |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 1:30 PM |
International Holstein Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis.
Associate: Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C. more info |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
WDE Attendee Appreciation Event Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided! |
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark! more info |
| 5:00 PM |
International Reception (Mendota 1-4) **For International Attendees and Commercial Exhibitors only |
| 8:30 PM |
Supreme Champion of the Heifer Show Selection (Coliseum) *time subject to change (begins immediately following the selection of Junior Champion for the International Holstein Show) |
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*Schedule subject to change
| Friday, October 2nd, 2026 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Holstein Show - Cows (Coliseum) Official: Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis.
Associate: Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C. more info |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 4:00 PM | Parade of Champions (Coliseum) more info |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
Official Schedule
Select a day to see the scheduled events!
| Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
|
| 7:00 AM | World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest (Sale Pavilion) more info |
| 7:00 AM | National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contests (Coliseum) |
| 12:00 PM | World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest (Coliseum) more info |
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Appreciation Ice Cream Social (The Tanbark) |
| 5:30 PM |
National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Awards Banquet (The Tanbark) Join fellow participants at 5:30 p.m. for a social hour with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
| Sunday, September 27th, 2026 |
|
| 10:00 AM |
International Junior Holstein Show (Coliseum) Official: Ben Wallace, Stoughton, Wis.
Associate: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio
*Beginning with cows more info |
| 10:00 AM |
International Milking Shorthorn Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Matt Henkes, Luana, Iowa
Associate: Marjorie Rida, Cummington, Mass. more info |
| 7:00 PM | World Ayrshire Event Sale (Tentative) (Sale Pavilion) more info |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
| Monday, September 28th, 2026 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Jersey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Mike Berry, Powell Butte, Ore.
Associate: Ryan Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore. more info |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Career Connections (Tentative) (Atrium) |
| 12:30 PM |
International Ayrshire Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: David Hanson, Nicollet, Minn.
Associate: Eric Houdek, Hastings, Minn. more info |
| 2:00 PM | Global Opportunity Guernsey Sale (Tentative) (Sale Pavilion) more info |
| 2:30 PM |
International Milking Shorthorn Show - Cows (Coliseum) Official: Matt Henkes, Luana, Iowa
Associate: Marjorie Rida, Cummington, Mass. |
| 5:00 PM |
Dairy Shrine Reception and Awards Banquet (Mendota 1-4) *Purchase Banquet tickets - https://dairyshrine.org/banquet/ |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
| Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Ayrshire Show - Cows (Coliseum) Official: David Hanson, Nicollet, Minn.
Associate: Eric Houdek, Hastings, Minn. |
| 7:00 AM |
International Jersey Show - Cows (Coliseum) Official: Mike Berry, Powell Butte, Ore.
Associate: Ryan Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore. more info |
| 8:00 AM | Central FFA Events (Sale Pavilion & Exhibition Hall) more info |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | FFA Seminar (Mendota 2) more info |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | FFA Seminar (Mendota 2) more info |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 2:30 PM |
International Brown Swiss Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Richard “RT” Thompson, Darlington, Wis.
Associate: Hayden Hauschildt, Ellsworth, Wis. more info |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session - CATTLEytics (Mendota 1) more info |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
WDE Attendee Appreciation Event Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided! |
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
Knowledge Nook Session - MagnaWave (Knowledge Nook) ![]() Benefits of PEMF for Conventional/Non-Conventional Dairy Cattle Speaker: Jessi Shafer, MagnaWave Livestock Specialist & Practitioner, MagnaWave Presenting Company: MagnaWave more info |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark! more info |
| 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest Awards and Auction (The Tanbark) *ticket required. Order tickets at https://members.wdpa.net/events/world-dairy-expo-championship-dairy-product-contest-awards-and-auction more info |
| 5:15 PM - 7:30 PM |
Commercial Exhibitor Party (Exhibition Hall Atrium) Sponsored by Hoard's Dairyman and World Dairy Expo
**For Commercial Exhibitors only |
| 6:00 PM |
Recognition Awards Reception & Banquet (The Tanbark) Join us in celebrating the 2026 Recognition Award honorees. A social hour will be held in The Tanbark beginning at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m.
*Tickets are required for this banquet. To purchase tickets, visit https://worlddairyexpo.com/pages/Recognition-Banquet.php more info |
| 6:00 PM | Top of the World Jersey Sale (Tentative) (Sale Pavilion) more info |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
| Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Guernsey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Chris Lang, Big Prairie, Ohio
Associate: Kevin Stoltzfus, East Earl, Penn. more info |
| 7:00 AM |
International Brown Swiss Show - Cows (Coliseum) Official: Richard “RT” Thompson, Darlington, Wis.
Associate: Hayden Hauschildt, Ellsworth, Wis. more info |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Trade Show Blueberry Waffle Cone
Cookies N' Cream
Mackinac Island Fudge |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
| 2:00 PM | World Premier Brown Swiss Sale (Tentative) (Sale Pavilion) more info |
| 2:00 PM |
International Red & White Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
Associate: Anthony Liddle, Argyle, N.Y. more info |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
WDE Attendee Appreciation Event Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided! |
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session - GLC Minerals (Mendota 1) more info |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark! more info |
| 6:00 PM | World Classic '26 Holstein Sale (Tentative) (The Tanbark) more info |
| 10:30 PM - 11:00 AM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
| Thursday, October 1st, 2026 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Guernsey Show - Cows (Coliseum) Official: Chris Lang, Big Prairie, Ohio
Associate: Kevin Stoltzfus, East Earl, Penn. |
| 7:00 AM |
International Red & White Show - Cows (Coliseum) Official: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
Associate: Anthony Liddle, Argyle, N.Y. more info |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 1:30 PM |
International Holstein Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis.
Associate: Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C. more info |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
WDE Attendee Appreciation Event Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided! |
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark! more info |
| 5:00 PM |
International Reception (Mendota 1-4) **For International Attendees and Commercial Exhibitors only |
| 8:30 PM |
Supreme Champion of the Heifer Show Selection (Coliseum) *time subject to change (begins immediately following the selection of Junior Champion for the International Holstein Show) |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
| Friday, October 2nd, 2026 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Holstein Show - Cows (Coliseum) Official: Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis.
Associate: Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C. more info |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) more info |
| 4:00 PM | Parade of Champions (Coliseum) more info |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change






