2026 California State Holstein Show
Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock
April 6-10, 2026
Judge: Chip Savage, Maryland
Entries due March 27th
Late entries are $200/head
IMPORTANT RULES
*No bird flu testing required this year.
* Show is open to exhibitors from ALL areas of the state.
*NO CATTLE are released from the grounds until the completion of Holstein Grand Champion on Friday afternoon.
*NO MILKING FACILITIES open on the grounds. All exhibitors must provide their own milking equipment.
*Tents will be allowed in and around the barns IF THEY HAVE MANUFATURER LABELS meeting CPAI-84 specifications and NFR 702 and a fire extinguisher is on hand. Be aware that Fire Marshall inspection may require removal of tents.
* All exhibitors attend at their own risk, and do not hold the CA Holstein Association or its directors liable for any health risks to cattle or humans.
When submitting entries online, you as the owner/exhibitor are agreeing to adhere to all show rules and Holstein USA Show Ring Code of Ethics, this is applicable to all crew members as well.
Schedule
SATURDAY 4/4
8:00 am - 1:00 pm Access to grounds for tack and set-up. NO CATTLE
EASTER SUNDAY 4/5
NO ACCESS TO GROUNDS
MONDAY 4/6
8:00 am Cattle may arrive
TUESDAY 4/7
8:00 am - 4:00 pm: Cattle arrival
ALL cattle must be in place by 4:00 pm.
2:00-5:00 HOLSTEINS & JERSEYS check in papers for show numbers
*all junior contest schedules posted
6:30 Exhibitors’ Meeting in show ring
WEDNESDAY 4/8 ‘Junior Day’
Cowsmopolitan will be providing official online show coverage of classes. Blakeley Hittson will be taking candid photos around the ring and barns.
Youth Challenge Contest info here
Judging Contest Flyer here
7:45 registration for Clipping Contest
8:00 Clipping Contest
7:45 4-H registration for Judging Contest (FFA members register on Judging Card, Youth Challenge Participants are registered with that entry!)
8:00-12:00 Judging Contest- 4 classes, 2 reasons
12:30-1:30 CA Junior Holstein meeting, followed by Youth Challenge Written Knowledge Exam
*hosted youth lunch, compliments of friends of Los Banos and Hilmar FFA chapters
4:00-6:00 Showmanship- youngest to oldest - Novice, Junior, Intermediate, Advanced
THURSDAY 4/9 ‘Heifer Day'
8:00 Brown Swiss Show (enter on Jersey entry website)
8:00-10:00 Youth Challenge interviews
12:00 All heifer classes- alternating Jersey/ Holstein
* R&Ws will NOT show separately, but winners will be recognizied within class, and champions selected separately
6:00 Peewee Showmanship
6:30 Exhibitors and Friends dinner, hosted by Yosemite Farm Credit
*Presentation of Youth Challenge Awards
* Please provide a head count for dinner to aid in planning catering!!
FRIDAY 4/10 ‘Cow Day’
9:00 All Cow classes- alternating Jersey/ Holstein
We appreciate exhibitors' cooperation in complying with all rules and procedures.
Please contact show chairman Robert Teixeira with questions. 209-495-0367