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​Cattle Shows (Spring)

Currently, there are  32  shows IN THE SPRING open to all listed here. If you know of one we missed, send it in!

Rules and entry forms are posted as they are received.

Fort Pierce Westwood FFA Prospect Show - Fort Pierce

Heifers and Steers
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DATE:  January 5 - 6, 2019 (Cattle on Saturday)
LOCATION: Fort Pierce Westwood High School Ag Barn, Fort Pierce, Fla.
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One Day Show, Heifers and Prospect Steers

Showmanship Contest

​SPONSORED BY: Fort Pierce Westwood FFA
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Rules - FPW FFA Prospect Show
File Size: 81 kb
File Type: pdf
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Cattle Entry Form - FPW FFA Prospect Show
File Size: 58 kb
File Type: pdf
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Santa Fe Showdown - Alachua

Heifers, Bulls and Steers
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DATE:  January 5, 2019
LOCATION: Santa Fe High School, Alachua, Florida

One Day Show for Steers, Heifers, Cow/Calf Pairs and Bulls

Showmanship Contest

​SPONSORED BY:
​Santa Fe High School FFA
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Flyer - Santa Fe Showdown
File Size: 731 kb
File Type: pdf
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Entry Form - Santa Fe Showdown
File Size: 924 kb
File Type: pdf
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Show Bizz at the Sands - New Smyrna Beach   ***CANCELLED***

Heifers, Steers and Bulls
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DATE:  Will NOT Happen in 2019
LOCATION: Silver Sands Bridle Club Arena, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

One Day Breeding Heifer, Bull and Market Steer Show

​Showmanship Contest

​SPONSORED BY:
Izzy Critters
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Putnam County Junior Cattlemen's Jackpot Show - Palatka

Heifers, Bulls and Steers
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DATE:  January 11 - 12, 2019
LOCATION:  Putnam County Fairgrounds, Palatka, Fla.

One Day Heifer, Bull and Steer Show

Showmanship Contest

SPONSORED BY: Putnam County Junior Cattlemen's Association
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Flyer - Putnam Junior Cattlemen's Jackpot Show
File Size: 286 kb
File Type: pdf
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Rules - Putnam Junior Cattlemen's Jackpot Show
File Size: 500 kb
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Entry Form - Putnam Junior Cattlemen's Jackpot Show
File Size: 515 kb
File Type: pdf
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Bradford 4-H Beef Bash Prospect Show - Starke

Heifers and Steers
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DATE: January 18 - 19, 2019
LOCATION: Bradford County Fairgrounds, Starke, Fla.

One Day Breeding Heifer and Steer Show

Showmanship Contest

​SPONSORED BY:
Bradford County 4-H
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Rules and Entry Form - Bradford Beef Bash
File Size: 941 kb
File Type: pdf
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JM Everett Memorial Cattle Show - Fanning Springs

Heifers and Steers
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​DATE:  January 18 - 19, 2019
LOCATION: Suwannee River Fairgrounds, Fanning Springs, Fla.

One Day Heifer and Steer Show

​Showmanship Contest

SPONSORED BY: Trenton FFA Chapters
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Rules and Entry Form - JM Everett Cattle Show
File Size: 327 kb
File Type: pdf
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South Lake FFA Alumni Show - Groveland

Heifers, Steers and Bulls
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DATE:  January 19, 2019
LOCATION: South Lake FFA Ag Farm, Groveland, Fla.

One Day Breeding Heifer, Market Steer and Bull (New This Year) Show

​Showmanship Contest

​SPONSORED BY:
​South Lake FFA Alumni
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Rules and Entry Form - South Lake FFA Alumni Show
File Size: 384 kb
File Type: pdf
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Florida Agriculture and Wildlife Expo - Brooksville

Steers and Heifers (New for 2019)
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***Heifers Now Added***

DATE:  January 20, 2019
LOCATION: Brooksville Regional Airport, Brooksville, Fla.

One Day Prospect Steer and Breeding Heifer Show

​SPONSORED BY: Florida Agriculture and Wildlife Expo, Inc.
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Information - FAWE Cattle Shows
File Size: 482 kb
File Type: pdf
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Rock Your Stock Youth Expo - Orlando

Heifers and Steers

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DATE:  January 26, 2019
LOCATION: Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando, Fla.

One Day Breeding Heifer and Market Steer Show

Showmanship Contest

​SPONSORED BY:
​Central Florida Fair Junior Livestock Board
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Flyer - Rock Your Stock
File Size: 539 kb
File Type: pdf
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Rules - Rock Your Stock
File Size: 125 kb
File Type: pdf
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Entry Form - Rock Your Stock
File Size: 265 kb
File Type: pdf
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South Florida Fair - West Palm Beach

Heifers and Bulls (Open/Youth Shows for Brangus, Limousins, Angus, Brahmans and AOB, Youth Commercial Show)
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DATE: Shows Run Throughout the Fair, January 18 - February 3, 2019
LOCATION: South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, Fla.

Angus Shows (Open/FJAA): January 23
AOB Shows: January 22
Brahman Shows: January 28 - 29
Brangus Shows: January 21
Limousin Shows: January 21
Youth Commercial Show: January 19

Showmanship Contests Held, Educational Contests Held for Youth Angus

​SPONSORED BY:
​South Florida Fair
Visit the South Florida Fair Agriplex Website
General Beef Rules - South Florida Fair
File Size: 141 kb
File Type: pdf
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Open Angus Show - South Florida Fair
File Size: 1073 kb
File Type: pdf
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FJAA Youth Angus Show - South Florida Fair
File Size: 1140 kb
File Type: pdf
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Brahman Shows - South Florida Fair
File Size: 1077 kb
File Type: pdf
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Brangus and AOB Shows - South Florida Fair
File Size: 1080 kb
File Type: pdf
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Limousin Show - South Florida Fair
File Size: 1122 kb
File Type: pdf
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Youth Commercial Beef Jackpot Show - South Florida Fair
File Size: 1111 kb
File Type: pdf
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Fort Christmas Ag Fest Cattle Battle - Christmas

Heifers and Steers
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DATE:  February 2, 2019
LOCATION: Fort Christmas Historical Park, Christmas, Fla.

One Day Heifer and Steer Show

​Showmanship Contest

SPONSORED BY:
​Fort Christmas Historical Society
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Flyer - Fort Christmas Ag Fest
File Size: 96 kb
File Type: pdf
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Entry Form - Fort Christmas Ag Fest
File Size: 579 kb
File Type: pdf
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Mount Dora FFA Alumni Cattle Show - Zellwood

Steers, Heifers and Bulls
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DATE:  February 3, 2019
LOCATION:  Northwest Orange County Improvement Association, Zellwood, Fla.

One Day Steer, Heifer and Bull Show

​Showmanship Contest

SPONSORED BY:
Mount Dora FFA Alumni
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Flyer - Mount Dora FFA Alumni Cattle Show
File Size: 149 kb
File Type: pdf
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Rules - Mount Dora FFA Alumni Cattle Show
File Size: 1231 kb
File Type: pdf
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Entry Form - Mount Dora FFA Alumni Cattle Show
File Size: 360 kb
File Type: pdf
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Florida State Fair - Tampa

Youth and Open Angus, Brahman, Brangus, Santa Gertrudis and Zebu; Youth Limousin, Simmental, Dexter and AOB Breed Shows
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DATE: February 8 - 19, 2019
LOCATION: Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Fla.

Open/Youth Angus Shows: February 8 - 11
Open/Youth Brahman Shows: February 8 - 11
Open/Youth Brangus Shows: February 8 - 11
Open/Youth Santa Gertrudis Shows: February 8 - 11
​Open/Youth Zebu Show: February 8 - 11
Open Limousin Show: February 12 - 14
Open Simmental Show: February 12 - 14
Open Dexter Show: February 12 - 14
Youth Limousin/Simmental Show: February 12 - 14
Youth AOB Show: February 12 - 14

Showmanship and Educational Contests (Youth Only)

​SPONSORED BY:
​Florida State Fair Agribusiness
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Rules and Entry

Osceola County Fair Open Purebred Cattle Shows - Kissimmee

Open and Youth Breed Shows for Limousins, Angus, Brangus and Brahmans 
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DATE: February 8 - 17, 2019
LOCATION: Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Fla.

Limousin Show: February 10 - 12
Angus Show: February 11 - 12
Brangus Show: February 13 - 14
Brahman Show: February 15 - 17

Showmanship Contests (Youth Only)

​SPONSORED BY:
​Osceola County Fair/Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show
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Online Entry
Information and Rules - KVLS Purebred Cattle Shows
File Size: 841 kb
File Type: pdf
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Sumter County Fair - Bushnell

Heifers and Bulls
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DATE:  March 2, 2019
LOCATION: Sumter County Fairgrounds, Bushnell, Fla.

Heifers and Cow/Calf Pairs and Bulls

One Day Show During a Fair, Open to All 4-H and FFA Members

​SPONSORED BY:
Sumter County Fair Association
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Beef Rules and Entry - Sumter County Fair
File Size: 540 kb
File Type: pdf
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Miami-Dade Youth Fair - Miami

Open Angus, Brahman, Brangus, Limousin and Simmental Shows
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DATE:  March 14 - April 7, 2019
LOCATION: Miami-Dade Fair and Expo, Miami, Fla.

Open Angus Show: TBD
Open Brahman Show: TBD
Open Brangus Show: TBD
Open Limousin Show: TBD
Open Simmental Show: TBD

Sanctioned Breed Shows
​All Animals Must Be Registered

​SPONSORED BY:
​Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition
Visit the Miami-Dade Youth Fair Website

Suwannee County Fair Heifer Show - Live Oak

Heifer Show
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DATE:  March 15 - 18, 2019
LOCATION: Suwannee County Agricultural Coliseum, Live Oak, Fla.

Multi Day Show During a Fair, Heifers and Cow Calf Pairs Accepted

​Showmanhip Contest


​SPONSORED BY:
Suwannee County Fair Association
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Cattle Rules - Suwannee County Fair
File Size: 1402 kb
File Type: pdf
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Cattle Entry - Suwannee County Fair
File Size: 227 kb
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Gulf Coast Agricultural and Natural Resources Youth Organization Show - Molino

Heifers and Steers
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DATE: March 29 - 30, 2019
LOCATION: Escambia County 4-H Property, Molino,Fla.

One Day Heifer and Preview Steer Shows

​SPONSORED BY:
​Gulf Coast Agricultural and Natural Resources Youth Organization

Note: The Preview Steer Show is Separate from the Market Steer Show and Sale, No Weigh-Ins or Record Books Needed
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 *** Please Note: This show is ONLY open to residents of counties located in WEST FLORIDA. ***

Citrus County Fair Open Beef Show - Inverness

Heifers and Bulls
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DATE:  March 24, 2019
LOCATION: Citrus County Fairgrounds, Inverness, Fla.

One Day Show During a Fair Open to Heifers, Cow-Calf Pairs and Bulls

Please Note: This Show is Separate from the In-County Show

​SPONSORED BY:
Citrus County Fair Association
Visit the Citrus County Fair Website
Entry Form - Citrus County Fair Beef Show
File Size: 109 kb
File Type: pdf
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Florida Junior Brahman Association Spring Fling - Kenansville

Heifers and Bulls
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***Not Yet Confirmed for 2019***

DATE:  TBD
LOCATION: Kenansville Arena, Kenansville, Fla.

One Day Show for Registered Brahmans, Youth Showmanship Contest

​SPONSORED BY:
Florida Junior Brahman Association
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Levy County Fair - Williston

Heifers and Steers, Open Zebu Show
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DATE: April 6 (Zebus) and 7 (Heifers and Steers), 2019
LOCATION: Levy County Fairgrounds, Williston, Fla.

One Day Shows During a Fair, Heifers and Prospect Steers and a Zebu Show

​Showmanship Contests

​SPONSORED BY:
Levy County Fair Association
Visit the Levy County Fair Website
Heifer Show Rules and Entry - Levy County Fair
File Size: 1656 kb
File Type: pdf
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Steer Show Rules and Entry - Levy County Fair
File Size: 1649 kb
File Type: pdf
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Zebu Show Rules and Entry - Levy County Fair
File Size: 1717 kb
File Type: pdf
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Santa Rosa County Fair - Milton

Heifers and Steers
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DATE:  TBD
LOCATION: Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds, Milton, Fla.
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One Day Show During a Fair, Breeding Heifers and Prospect Steers (Open Steer Show Separate from Fair's Market Steer Show and Sale)

​SPONSORED BY:
Santa Rosa County Fair Association
Visit the Santa Rosa County Fair Website
Online Entry

Miami International Agriculture, Cattle and Horse Show - Miami

Open and Youth Brahman Show, Open Santa Gertrudis, Brangus and Angus Shows
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DATE: Open Show: TBD
            Youth Shows: TBD 
LOCATION: Ronald Reagan Equestrian Center at Tropical Park, Miami, Fla.

Multi Day Sanctioned Youth Brahman Show and Assorted Open Shows

​SPONSORED BY:
​Miami International Agriculture Show Committee/Moreno Ranches
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Online Entry

Hernando County Fair Open Beef Show - Brooksville

Heifers and Bulls
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Visit the Hernando County Fair Website
DATE:  TBD
LOCATION: Hernando County Fairgrounds, Brooksville, Fla.

One Day Show for Heifers and Bulls During a Fair

Showmanship Contest

​SPONSORED BY:
​Hernando County Fair Association
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Southeastern Beef Expo - Okeechobee

Heifers, Steers and Bulls
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***Not Held in 2018, Not Yet Confirmed for 2019***

DATE: TBD
LOCATION: Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center, Okeechobee, Fla.

Two Day Show for Heifers, Bulls and Prospect Steers

​SPONSORED BY:
​Everglades Farm Equipment/Okeechobee County Tourism Council
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RW Cattle Co. Derby Day Jackpot Show - Ocala

Heifers, Bulls and Steers
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DATE: May 3 - 4, 2019
LOCATION: Florida Horse Park, Ocala, Fla.

Two Day Show DOUBLE SHOW for Heifers, Bulls and Prospect Steers

Showmanship Contest

​SPONSORED BY:
​RW Cattle Co.
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Blue Ribbon Showdown Heifer Show - Marianna

Heifer Show
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***Not Yet Confirmed for 2019***

​DATE:  TBD
LOCATION: Jackson County Agricultural Center, Marianna, Fla.

One Day Heifer Show, Animals DO NOT Have to Have Registration Papers to Show

​SPONSORED BY:
​Jackson County 4-H Livestock Club, Jackson County
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Jamie Richards Memorial Prospect Steer and Heifer Show - Macclenny ***NEW LOCATION FOR 2019***

Heifers and Steers
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DATE: May 10 - 11, 2019
LOCATION: Suwannee County Agricultural Coliseum, Live Oak, Fla.

Two Day Show for Heifers and Prospect Steers

Showmanship Contest

​Show Offers a SCHOLARSHIP to Graduating Senior Exhibitors


​SPONSORED BY:
​Gold Buckle Foundation
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Flyer - Jamie Richards Memorial Cattle Show
File Size: 130 kb
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Charlotte County FFA Alumni Spring Fling - Arcadia

Steers and Heifers
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***Not Yet Confirmed for 2019***

DATE: TBD
LOCATION: Turner Agri-Civic Center, Arcadia, Fla.

Two Day Show for Heifers and Prospect Steers

​Showmanship Contest

​SPONSORED BY:
​Charlotte County FFA Alumni
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Sunshine State Youth Brahman Show - Okeechobee

Youth Brahman Show
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***Not Held in 2018, Not Yet Confirmed for 2019***

DATE: TBD
LOCATION: Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center, Okeechobee, Fla.

Two Day Show for Heifers and Steers, Educational Contests

​SPONSORED BY:
​Florida Youth Brahman Boosters Association
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Florida Miniature Zebu Association Summer Sizzler Shows - Lady Lake

Open and Youth Zebu Shows
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***Not Yet Confirmed for 2019***

Date: TBD

Location: L CROSS Equestrian Center, Lady Lake, Fla.

State Show for Miniature Zebus, Separate Youth and Open Shows, Paired with National Miniature Zebu Show 

Youth Showmanship Contest

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Florida Junior Brahman Association State Show - Wauchula

Youth Brahman Show
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***Not Yet Confirmed for 2019***

Date: TBD

Location: Hardee County Cattlemen's Arena, Wauchula, Fla.

Two Day Show for Registered Brahmans, Youth Showmanship and Educational Contests
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​Cattle are perhaps the most popular species of livestock shown across the state. Many young people make it their goal to work their way up in youth livestock programs to have the privilege of showing a market steer at the county show and breeding stock there and beyond.

​Today, beef production is prevalent throughout the state, from the Panhandle to North, Central and South Florida. Florida is home to countless breeds of cattle, from commonly recognized breeds such as Angus and Brahmans, to crosses used for commercial and club calf production, heritage breeds many are working to preserve and some that are even more exotic. Combined receipts from Florida's cattle industry total nearly 875 million dollars per year.

Cattle shows commonly contain divisions for breeding heifers, bulls and/or market steers. Often, cows with calves, prospect steers and market heifers may also be shown. Cattle shows are sponsored by fairs, agricultural organizations and state breed associations. Some shows are one day, with check in, the show and release all on one day, while others are held during fairs, festivals and other events that require cattle and their exhibitors to stay multiple days.

Listed here are shows open to all youth across the state, unless otherwise noted, are non-terminal (all animals return to the farm of the exhibitor after the show) and contain divisions for heifers, bulls and/or steers, depending upon the show. Only shows located in Florida are listed here, and are broken up into two pages for fall shows (July-December) and spring shows (January-June). For more information about regional and national level shows for your favorite beef breed, check out its respective association from this list.

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