2026 Western Spring National Jersey Show
California Brown Swiss Spring Show
Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock
April 6-10, 2026
Judge: Mike Berry, Oregon
Entries due March 27th
Late entries are $200/head
IMPORTANT RULES
*No bird flu testing required this year.
* Show is open to exhibitors from Western Region of the United States
*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 Western Spring National Show Committee or 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 Jersey, Brown Swiss, 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 pm: HOLSTEINS & JERSEYS check in papers for show numbers
*all junior contest schedules posted
6:30 pm: Exhibitors’ Meeting in show ring
WEDNESDAY 4/8: Junior Day
Youth Challenge Contest info here
Judging Contest Flyer here
7:45 am: 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 pm: 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 pm: Showmanship- youngest to oldest - Novice, Junior, Intermediate, Advanced
THURSDAY 4/9: Brown Swiss Show & Jersey/ Holstein Heifer Show Day
8:00 am: Registration for Clipping Contest
8:30 am: Clipping Contest
8:00 am: California Brown Swiss Spring Show
8:00-10:00 am: Youth Challenge interviews
12:00 pm: Jersey/ Holstein Heifer Classes
* R&Ws will NOT show separately, but winners will be recognized within class, and champions selected separately
6:00 pm: Peewee Showmanship
6:30 pm: 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: Jersey & Holstein Cow Show Day
9:00 am: All Cow classes- alternating Jersey/ Holstein
We appreciate exhibitors' cooperation in complying with all rules and procedures.