Daily Schedule for World Dairy Expo
Join us in Madison, Wisconsin, for World Dairy Expo 2026 — September 29 through October 2, 2026! Whether you’re here to compete, exhibit, or explore, this page will soon feature the full 2026 Daily Schedule — including Dairy Cattle Show, education sessions, youth contests, and trade show highlights. Bookmark this page and check back in for the official daily lineup.
Admission & Ticket Information
Purchase your admission tickets before arriving at the gate with Expo's digital ticket platform. Tickets can be printed at home, scanned from your phone or shared with others in your group via text or email.
2026 Admission Prices (Ages 9+):
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Through September 28, 2026: $15 daily | $40 season
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September 29 – October 2, 2026: $20 daily | $50 season
Admission is required September 29 - October 2. Parking is included for all guests.
Plan Your Visit!
- As you're planning your trip, make sure to see if admission tickets are needed for the days/events you're planning to attend.
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Get Personalized Updates: Download the WDE Mobile Event App to build your custom schedule, receive alerts, and navigate the Expo grounds with ease.
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Stay Connected Year-Round: Visit our Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Information page or Commercial Exhibitor Information page to find current exhibitor resources and key deadlines. These pages are updated regularly to ensure you always have the latest information.
The 2026 Daily Schedule is now available!
September 26: Youth Contests
September 27 - October 2: Dairy Cattle Show
September 29 - October 2: Trade Show and Education Sessions
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) |
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
| 10:00 AM | International Junior Holstein Show (Coliseum) |
| 10:00 AM | International Milking Shorthorn Show - Heifers (Coliseum) |
| 7:00 PM | World Ayrshire Event Sale (Tentative) (Sale Pavilion)more info |
Monday, September 28th, 2026
| 7:00 AM | International Jersey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Career Connections (Tentative) (Atrium) |
| 12:30 PM | International Ayrshire Show - Heifers (Coliseum) |
| 2:00 PM | Global Opportunity Guernsey Sale (Tentative) (Sale Pavilion)more info |
| 2:30 PM | International Milking Shorthorn Show - Cows (Coliseum) |
| 5:00 PM | Dairy Shrine Reception and Awards Banquet (Mendota 1-4) |
Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
| 7:00 AM | International Ayrshire Show - Cows (Coliseum) |
| 7:00 AM | International Jersey Show - Cows (Coliseum) |
| 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) |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session - CATTLEytics (Mendota 1)more info |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | WDE Attendee Appreciation Event |
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session - MagnaWave (Knowledge Nook) |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Happy Hour (The Tanbark) |
| 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM | World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest Awards and Auction (The Tanbark) |
| 5:15 PM - 7:30 PM | Commercial Exhibitor Party (Exhibition Hall Atrium) |
| 6:00 PM | Recognition Awards Reception & Banquet (The Tanbark) |
| 6:00 PM | Top of the World Jersey Sale (Tentative) (Sale Pavilion)more info |
Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
| 7:00 AM | International Guernsey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) |
| 7:00 AM | International Brown Swiss Show - Cows (Coliseum) |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 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) |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1)more info |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | WDE Attendee Appreciation Event |
| 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) |
| 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 |
Thursday, October 1st, 2026
| 7:00 AM | International Guernsey Show - Cows (Coliseum) |
| 7:00 AM | International Red & White Show - Cows (Coliseum) |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Mendota 1) |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Happy Hour (The Tanbark) |
| 5:00 PM | International Reception (Mendota 1-4) |
| 8:30 PM | Supreme Champion of the Heifer Show Selection (Coliseum) |
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
| 7:00 AM | International Holstein Show - Cows (Coliseum) |
| 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
