Show Information

Below is the show information for the summer, fall, and 2026 shows.

More junior show information can be found on the Junior Shows page.
*Original Registration Papers are required at ALL shows. Copies will NOT be accepted. 

2026 American Royal

Entry Deadline:September 10, 2026
Ownership Deadline:September 10, 2026
Contest Entry Deadline:September 10, 2026
Late Entry Deadline:September 15, 2026
Earliest Move In:Tuesday, October 20, after 2:00 p.m.
Arrival:Thursday, October 22, 8:00 a.m.
Check-In:COMING SOON
Limousin Junior Show:Saturday, October 24, 3:00 p.m.
Judge: Alan Miller
Limousin Open Show:Immediately following the junior show
Judge: Jason Elmore

2026 NAILE

Entry deadline:October 6, 2026
Late Entry deadline:October 13, 2026
Ownership deadline:October 13, 2026
Arrival Junior:November 12 – 12:00 p.m. – November 13, 10:00 a.m. – Junior Cattle Move in
Arrival Open:November 12 -12:00 p.m. – November 13, 12:00 p.m. – Open Cattle Move-In
Check-In:Friday, November 13 at 2 p.m.
Limousin Junior ShowSunday, November 15, after Chianina’s
Judge: Ryan Rathman, TX
Limousin Level I MOE ShowMonday, November 16, 1:00 p.m., Ring B, Freedom Hall
Judge: Zach Butler
Additional Information:Health inspections will be conducted at time of entry at the gates. Have health papers available.

Electronic papers will be accepted. Animals with electronic papers will need tattoos checked.

All Beef Cattle will be required to have a USDA 840 EID Tag.

You can purchase 840 EID tags here.

All cattle shall be reported negative on an ELISA or PCR BVD-PI test that has been collected by an accredited veterinarian. The results and date of the test must be recorded on the CVI.
Health Requirements:All animals must have a valid Health Paper with Official USDA Identification.

All Beef Cattle will be required to have a USDA 840 EID Tag.

You can purchase 840 EID tags on the here.

All cattle shall be reported negative on an ELISA or PCR BVD-PI test that has been collected by an accredited veterinarian. The results and date of the test must be recorded on the CVI

2027 Cattlemen’s Congress

January 3-7, 2026 • Oklahoma City, OK

Entries Open: November 1, 2026
Entry deadline: November 25, 2026
Ownership deadline: December 1, 2026
Late Entry and Substitution deadline: December 5, 2026
Judges
Limousin Junior Show: Craig Sand, OK
Limousin and Lim-Flex Pen Bull Show: Mark Squires, OK
Level I MOE Limousin Show: Brady Jensen, KS
Embassy Suites by Hilton Will Rogers World Airport1815 S Meridian Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Main: (405) 682-6000
Fax: (405) 682-9252
Tentative Schedule of Events

Thursday, January 1
12 p.m. – Cattle Arrive
Friday, January 2
All Day – Cattle Arrive
Saturday, January 3
6 p.m. – Cattle in Place
Sunday, January 4
9 a.m. – Junior and Open Show Check-in and Pen Show Check-In
6 p.m. – Membership Banquet, Ken Holloway Genetics on Ice Auction – Hotel
* CornerPost Raffle Drawing in conjunction with Genetics on Ice Benefit Auction
Tuesday, January 6
8 a.m. – Junior Lim-Flex® and Limousin Shows
2 p.m. – Limousin and Lim-Flex® Pen Show
Wednesday, January 7
8 a.m. – National Limousin MOE ShowBEGIN RELEASE: After the MOE show
ALL OUT: Wednesday, January 7, 10 p.m. More information and deadlines will be made available in the coming weeks on the NALF website, Limousin Latest and social media outlets.

2027 National Western Stock Show

January 10-13, 2027 • Denver, CO

Entries Open: November 1, 2025
Ownership deadline: December 1, 2025
Late entry deadline: December 10, 2025
HotelEmbassy Suites by Hilton Denver Central Park
4444 North Havana Street,
Denver, CO 80239
Main: 303-375-0400
Open Show Judge: Paul Hill
Junior Show Judge: Britney Creamer
Pen Show Judge: Jay Hennesy
Yard Cattle Arrival/Release:
Begin Arrival:Wednesday, January 7
In Place:Friday, January 9, 10 p.m.
Begin Release:Tuesday, January 13, after show
All Out:Wednesday, January 14, 8 a.m.
Hill Cattle Arrival/Release
Begin Arrival:Wednesday, January 7
In Place:Friday, January 9, 12 p.m./noon
Begin Release:Monday, January 12, after show
All Out:Tuesday, January 13 at 8 a.m.Yard Cattle Check-In: Saturday, January 10 at 9 a.m.
Hill Cattle Check-In:Saturday, January 10 at 2 p.m.*NALF Annual Membership Meeting: Sunday, January 11, time TBD
Junior Show: Monday, January 12 at 8 a.m.
Open Show:Monday, January 12 following junior show
Pen Show:Tuesday, January 13 at 9 a.m.

2027 Fort Worth Stock Show

Entry Deadline: November 15, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.
Arrival: Wednesday, January 27, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Check In: Thursday, January 28, 9:00 a.m.
Open Show: Saturday, January 30 – 9 a.m.
Release: Sunday, February 1, 3:00 p.m.
Open Show Judge: COMING SOON

2026 Heartland Regional Junior Limousin Show

May 22-24, 2026

Pinegar Arena at Darr Agricultural Center
2401 S Kansas Expressway
Springfield, MO 65807

2026 Eastern Regional Junior Limousin Show & Southeast Summer Classic

May 29-31, 2026 • Entry deadline: May 1, 2026

State Fair of West Virginia 
947 Maplewood Ave. 
Lewisburg, W. Va. 

2026 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress

“Rockin’ With the Limi’s” • Circleville, Ohio •  July 3-9, 2026

More Information Coming Soon!

Entry deadline: May 1, 2026
Late Entry deadline: May 15, 2026
Show Location:Pickaway Agriculture and Event Center
415 Lancaster Pike
Circleville, OH 43113
Hotels*Please note* You need to call the hotel to get it under Limi’s!
*Blocks Close June 6, 2026
Hampton Inn Circleville1520 S Court St, Circleville, OH 43113
Phone: (740) 248-5269
Click here for hotel information.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Circleville by IHG23911 US-23, Circleville, OH 43113
Phone: (740) 420-7711
Click here for hotel information.
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Scioto Downs5950 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43137
Phone: (614)491-3800
Click here for hotel information.

2026 NJLSC Schedule COMING SOON!