North Dakota Stockmen’s Association accepting Junior Beef Expo entries

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) is now accepting entries for the 2026 North Dakota Junior Beef Expo (NDJBE), a multi-breed junior beef field day.

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association accepting Junior Beef Expo entries

Youth event to be held June 27-28 in Watford City, N.D.

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The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) is now accepting entries for the 2026 North Dakota Junior Beef Expo (NDJBE), a multi-breed junior beef field day. It will be held June 27-28 at the McKenzie County Ag Expo in Watford City, N.D. The NDJBE will feature breeding heifer and market shows, showmanship contests and networking opportunities. Youth will learn to compete and develop friendships with others who are interested in the beef industry.

A link to the entry forms, rules and other information can be found at www.ndstockmen.org, on the NDJBE Facebook page or by contacting NDSA Special Projects Director Jade Koski at (701) 223-2522 or jkoski@ndstockmen.org. 

Entries are due June 5 through the Showman App at www.showman.app. Exhibitors will receive a t-shirt. Late entries will be accepted for an additional $10 per head, but t-shirts cannot be guaranteed for late entrants.

A block of rooms has been reserved at Teddy’s Residential Suites at 113 9th Avenue SE in Watford City. To make reservations, call (701) 842-6480 and ask for the NDJBE room block to receive the discounted rate of $109 plus tax.

The NDJBE will be held in conjunction with the Bakken Classic Junior Livestock Show, which will be held June 26-27, giving exhibitors multiple opportunities to show in the same weekend. For Bakken Classic Junior Livestock Show information, e-mail bakkenclassic@gmail.com

Both the NDJBE and the Bakken Classic are sanctioned by the North Dakota Junior Point Show Association.

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