Youth Livestock Shows

We are thrilled to welcome back the future of the agriculture to the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo®! We are dedicated to showcasing the hard work and passion of our young exhibitors. The Black Hills Stock Show-Youth Livestock Shows provides an invaluable opportunity for participants to demonstrate their skills, knowledge, and passion for livestock.

This show not only highlights the impressive animals raised by our youth but also emphasizes the important life skills they develop through their involvement in agriculture—teamwork, responsibility, and leadership. Each participant has put in countless hours preparing for this moment, and we are excited to see their hard work pay off.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our staff if you have any questions or need assistance. We’re here to help make your experience enjoyable and memorable.

Thank you for being a part of Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo®. Let’s make this year’s show one for the books!

Paige Vander Werff
Livestock & Agriculture Education Manager
Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo®

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Entry & Show Information

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South Dakota law requires all animals to have a current health certificate when being exhibited at a fair or livestock exposition. Health certificates need to be issued within 30 days and presented in hard copy at the show. Electronic copies can be sent to paige@blackhillsstockshow.com and printed by show management until January 29th.

All Black Hills Stock Show-Youth Livestock Shows are sanctioned wit the South Dakota Junior Point Show Association and Beyond the Ring Junior Livestock Association.

Blocking Chute Fees- Blocking Chute will be defined as any fixed/hard bottom chutes that are outside your designated space.

• During registration on the showman app: $40
• During Check-In: $50

Stalling-Stalling for youth beef show will be assigned by show management. If you have a family that you'd like to be stalled next to or a request, please email Paige or Casey. We will do our best to accommodate the request, but show management has final say.

Livestock Schedule

Partner Hotels

Directions and Maps

Beef Cattle:
Early Entry Fees: $50/head, $15/competitor for showmanship
Late Entry Fees: $70/head, $35/competitor for showmanship after January 22nd, 2025.
Entries for the youth beef show will close on Thursday, January 30th at 7pm.

Sheep & Goats:
Early Entry Fees: $45/head, $15/competitor for showmanship
Late Entry Fees: $65/head, $35/competitor for showmanship after January 22nd, 2025.
Entries for the youth sheep and goat show will close on Thursday, February 6th at 7pm.

No day of show registration is allowed

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