Please find the list of events and jackpots we know of below. If you plan on attending any shows, please email the board and we will update the event to try and pull more breeders to show with you! Shows are a great place to meet like minded people that enjoy the breed. Shows with an (*) asterisks will have an American Aberdeen sponsorship/class or will be knowingly attended by one of our members. Clarification will be in the event description. Subject to change as timelines approach.

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New York State Fair

New York State Fairgrounds 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, NY, United States

In New York State, the competitive spirit is a big part of who they are – and few places is it more evident than at the Fair. Each year, thousands of participants cater to their competitive side by entering in competitions spanning a full range of categories including fine arts, photography, livestock and more. From […]

Nebraska State Fair

Fonner Park 700 E Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE, United States

The Nebraska State Fair is an annual 11-day event that is held at the end of August through early September, ending on Labor Day. In 2023, the fair begins August 23. The fair is hosted at Fonner Park in Grand Island, NE. The Nebraska State Fair offers insights into the unique culture of Nebraska. It […]

The Big E: 2024

Eastern States Exposition 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA, United States

Each September, more than 1.6 million people travel to Eastern States Exposition’s grounds for New England’s grandest fair – The Big E. The 17-day event provides a one of a kind tactile experience in which visitors can celebrate the season and to enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of the region. Deadline August 15 Learn […]

World Beef Expo

Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 S 84th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

The 2022 World Beef Expo will be held September 22-25 at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Check out worldbeefexpo.com for more info.

Keystone International Livestock Exposition 2024

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center 2300 N Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

The "major" of the East Coast. Family-friendly, high-caliber stock show featuring draft horses, beef cattle, sheep, hogs, and Boer goats.

American Royal

American Royal Complex 1701 American Royal Ct, Kansas City, MO, United States

Celebrating its 125th year, the 2024 American Royal Livestock Show, is scheduled for October 9th - 27th at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Missouri.

Northern International Livestock Exposition

Northern International Livestock Exposition 308 6th Avenue North, Billings, MT, United States

The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the livestock industry, agriculture education, and preserving the western way of life. The premiere event of the NILE is a week-long stock show and rodeo held in October each year. Hundreds of exhibitors from across the United States and Canada […]

North American International Livestock Exposition

NAILE is the world's largest purebred livestock exposition, and the home of the North American Championship Rodeo. Produced by Kentucky Venues. NAILE accepts entries for 10 major divisions of livestock: beef cattle, boer goats, dairy cattle, dairy goats, draft horses, llamas and alpacas, market swine, mules and donkeys, and sheep. Today’s young participants are the […]

Hoosier Beef Congress – Junior Show

Indiana Beef Cattle Association 8425 Keystone Crossing, Suite 240, Indianapolis, IN, United States

A premier cattle event for the youth of Indiana to participate at on the first weekend of December. There is a showmanship contest Friday, a judging contest and an auction Saturday morning before the show gets underway. Entry deadline is November 1, 2023. All Junior Show entries must be postmarked by November 1. Entry fee […]

Winter Webinar Series with Dr. Tara Felix and Dustin Heeter

Join us this winter for an exclusive two-part webinar series, featuring Penn State’s beef cattle experts Dr. Tara Felix and Dustin Heeter! Session 1: Nutrition and Grass-Fed Programs with Dr. Tara Felix Date: December 12th Dr. Felix will cover cattle nutrition and feeding strategies, focusing on maximizing nutrition for grass-fed programs. Perfect for all your […]

National Western Stock Show

National Western Complex 4655 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO, United States

The National Western Stock Show, established in 1906, is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the nation, serving agricultural producers and consumers throughout the world.

Winter Webinar Series with Dr. Tara Felix and Dustin Heeter (Part 2)

Join us this winter for an exclusive two-part webinar series, featuring Penn State’s beef cattle experts Dr. Tara Felix and Dustin Heeter! Session 1: Nutrition and Grass-Fed Programs with Dr. Tara Felix Date: December 12th Dr. Felix will cover cattle nutrition and feeding strategies, focusing on maximizing nutrition for grass-fed programs. Perfect for all your […]

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