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2023 Illinois Championship Show Grand Champion: Apple-Pts Cranapple-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st Junior 3-Year-Old, Travis & Megan Schafer & Colganados Genetics, Lanark, IL; Reserve Grand Champion and Best Udder: Limonchello Awesome Lola (Awesome), 1st 4-Year-Old, Kasey & Kyle Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL; HM Grand Champion and Best Bred and Owned: B-J-Grove Unix Comanche (Unix), 1st Senior 2-Year-Old, […]

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2023 Illinois Holstein Dutchess Magen Busker, Ridott 2023 Little Miss Holstein Emily Jansen, Damiansville Dutchess Eligibility: Contestants must be 15-21 years old as of January 1. Dutchess contestants must be members of the Illinois Junior Holstein Association, but are not required to own a Registered Holstein. Little Miss Holstein Eligibility: Contestants must be 6-10 years […]

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2022/2023 Illinois Holstein Association Executive Members and Staff L-R (back row): Jerry Smith, John Erbsen, Brian Olbrich, Steve Irwin, Aaron Heinzmann L-R (front row): Carol Jones, Stephanie Hammerly, Sarah Lenkaitis, Herb Schmiedeskamp, Sarah Butler Herb Schmiedeskamp, President Phone: 217-242-3920 Email: sunhi7777@yahoo.com Aaron Heinzmann, Vice-President Phone: 618-781-7994 Email: aaronheinzmann@gmail.com Steve Irwin, Past President Phone: 217-871-7738 Email: samirwin@itsintheair.net […]

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2022 Illinois Championship Holstein Show

July 6-8 – Logan County Fairgrounds, Lincoln, IL
Open Show & Futurity Judge: Eddie Bue
Junior Show & Showmanship Judge: Josh Fairbanks

State Show Rules  |  Printable PDF Entry Form  |  Online Entry Form
*Early Entry Deadline: June 25*
*Note: You can also enter by texting or emailing a photo/copy of registration papers to: briardesigns@gmail.com or 608-732-2757 (please indicate Class, Junior Show & Futurity for each entry)

Breeder Sponsorship Opportunities | Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

Schedule of Events:
Saturday, June 25 – Early Entry Deadline
Monday, July 4 – Move-in for tack ONLY after 8am (no cattle)
Tuesday, July 5 – Cattle may arrive after 8am
Wednesday, July 6 – All animals must be checked in by 2pm; Illinois Holstein Dutchess & Little Miss Holstein Contests begin at 6:30pm
Thursday, July 7 – 2022 Illinois Holstein Dutchess & Little Miss Holstein Crowning 8:30am followed by Illinois Championship Junior Holstein Show & Showmanship
Friday, July 8 – Illinois Championship Holstein Show & Futurity 8:30am

Hotel Room Block:
Comfort Inn & Suites, 130 Olson Drive, Lincoln, IL
Call 217-735-5800 by June 24 *mention IL Holstein for discounted rate of $74/night 

IL Holstein Dutchess & Little Miss Holstein 
Contest: July 6; Crowning: July 7 – Logan County Fairgrounds, Lincoln, IL

Dutchess Eligibility: Contestants must be 15-21 years old as of January 1. Dutchess contestants must be members of the Illinois Junior Holstein Association, but are not required to own a Registered Holstein.
Little Miss Holstein Eligibility: Contestants must be 6-10 years old as of January 1 to participate in the Little Miss Holstein contest. Little Miss Holstein contestants must be members of the Illinois Junior Holstein Association, but are not required to own a Registered Holstein.
Awards: The 2022 Illinois Holstein Dutchess will receive a scholarship award. Each Little Miss Holstein contestant will receive a prize package.
Application Deadline: Contestants are encouraged to apply by July 1
Illinois Holstein Dutchess Application
Little Miss Holstein Application
For additional details or to apply, contact Lori Lyons, Dutchess Chair at (815) 988-7102 or moolyons@aol.com