Shows

Below is the show information for the summer, fall and winter 2022/2023 shows.

More junior show information can be found on the Junior Shows page.

Click here to view the 2024 NJLSC  video coverage.

*Original Registration Papers are required at ALL shows. Copies will NOT be accepted.

2024 American Royal

Entry Deadline: September 10
Ownership Deadline: September 10
Contest Entry Deadline: September 10
Late Entry Deadline: September 15

Click here to enter online.

Arrival: Thursday, October 10 at 1:00 p.m. to Sunday, October 13 at 8:00 a.m.
Check-In: Sunday, October 13 at 8:30 a.m.

Limousin Junior Show: Monday, October 14 at 8:00 a.m.
Judge: Jara Settles, KS

Limousin Open Show: Immediately following the junior show
Judge: Ty Bayer, WI

Visit the American Royal webpage for complete information.
Click here for the premium book and Health Requirements.

2024 NAILE

Entry deadline: October 8, 2024
Late Entry deadline: October 15, 2024
Ownership deadline: October 8, 2024 
Arrival: Thursday, November 14 at Noon – Friday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m.
Check-In: Friday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Click here to enter online.
Limousin Junior Show: Sunday, November 17 after Chianina’s
Judge: Will Coor, OH
Limousin Level I MOE Show: Monday, November 18 after Chianina’s
Judge: Andy Higgins, TN
 
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 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

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

Visit the NAILE webpage for complete information.


2025 Cattlemen’s Congress & Annual Limousin Convention

January 5-8, 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK
Entries Open: November 1, 2024
Entry deadline: November 20, 2024
Ownership deadline: December 1, 2024
Late Entry and Substitution deadline: December 5, 2024

Judges
Limousin Junior Show: Andrew Foster, Niles, MI
Limousin and Lim-Flex Pen Bull Show: Chan Phillips, Maysville, KY
Level I MOE Limousin Show: Ernie Wallace, Stotts City, MO

Embassy Suites by Hilton Will Rogers World Airport
1815 S Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Main: 405-682-6000
Fax: 405-682-9252
Rate: $112/room
Click here to book your room!
Download the schedule here.
View the fitting rules.
Tentative Schedule of EventsThursday, January 2
8:00 a.m.         Cattle ArriveFriday, January 3
All Day                Cattle ArriveSaturday, January 4
6:00 p.m.         Cattle in PlaceSunday, January 5
9:00 a.m.         Check-inMonday, January 6
10:00 a.m.       Annual Meeting @ Cattlemen’s Bar
6:00 p.m.        Membership Banquet, Ken Holloway Genetics on Ice Auction – Hotel
* CornerPost Raffle Drawing in conjunction with Genetics on Ice Benefit AuctionTuesday, January 7
8:00 a.m.         Junior Lim-Flex® and Limousin Shows
1:00 p.m.        Limousin and Lim-Flex® Pen ShowWednesday, January 8
8:00 a.m.         National Limousin MOE Show

BEGIN RELEASE: After the MOE show
ALL OUT: Wednesday, January 8, 10:00 p.m.

More information and deadlines will be made available in the coming weeks on the NALF website, Limousin Latest and social media outlets.


2025 National Western Stock Show

January 8-13, 2025 • Denver, CO

Entry deadline: November 20, 2024
Ownership deadline: December 1, 2024
Late entry deadline: December 10, 2024

Click here to enter.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Central Park
4444 North Havana Street, Denver, CO 80239
Main: 303-375-0400
Rate: $129/room
Click here to book your room!

Open Show Judge: Kyle Gillooly, GA
Junior Show Judge: Lance Sennett, IN
Pen Show Judge: Don MacLennan, CO

Yard Cattle Arrival/Release:
Begin Arrival: Wednesday, January 8
In Place: Friday, January 10, 10 p.m.
Begin Release: Monday, January 13, after show
All Out: Tuesday, January 14, 10 a.m.

Hill Cattle Arrival/Release:
Begin Arrival: Wednesday, January 8
In Place: Friday, January 10, 12 p.m./noon
Begin Release: Sunday, January 12, after show
All Out: Tuesday, January 14 at 10 a.m.

Hill Cattle Check-In: Friday, January 10 at 2 p.m.
Yard Cattle Check-In: Saturday, January 11 at 8 a.m.

Junior Show: Sunday, January 12 at 9 a.m.
Open Show: Sunday, January 12 following junior show
Pen Show: Monday, January 13 at 10 a.m.


2025 Fort Worth Stock Show

Entry deadline: November 15, 2024

Junior Limousin Show: Sunday, January 26 at 8 a.m.
Judge: Katy Wunderlich, TX

Open Show NALF Check-In: Thursday, January 30, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Limousin Level I MOE Show: Saturday, February 1 at 4 p.m.
Judge: Donnie Robertson, OK


2025 Heartland Regional Junior Limousin Show

May 22-24, 2025 • Allison, IA


2025 Eastern Regional Junior Limousin Show & Southeast Summer Classic

May 30 – June 1, 2025 • Lewisburg, WV

Entry deadline: May 1, 2025
Late entry deadline: May 15, 2025

Rules will follow the 2025 NJLSC.

Click here for the 2025 NJLSC Rulebook.

Contact information:

Steven & Barbara Ridgeway – (304) 667-2702/(540) 691-5879

Joe Moore – (540) 569-6219

Victor Friend – (304) 288-3171

Show location:
State Fair of West Virginia
947 Maplewood Ave.
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Headquarter Hotel:
Fairfield Inn & Suites
273 Coleman Drive
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Phone: (304) 645-7999
Book your room here!
$169/night
Last day to book – Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Ashlea Jones, Front Office Supervisor
Email: ashlea.jones@marriott.com
Campsites Available at the Fairgrounds!
Click here to book a campsite.
Regional Show Judge: Coming Soon!
Southeast Summer Classic Judge: Coming Soon!
*schedule subject to change
Thursday, May 29
Cattle may begin arriving
Friday, May 30
10 a.m.      Cattle must be in place
10 a.m.      Check-in
1 p.m.        Judging Contest
3 p.m.       Junior activities
6 p.m.       Dinner at the fairgrounds
Saturday, May 31
9 a.m.       Showmanship; Eastern Regional Junior Limousin Show
12 p.m.      Lunch at the fairgrounds
Sunday, June 1
9 a.m.       Southeast Summer Classic Medal of Excellence (MOE) Level I Show


2025 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress

“Limi Luau” • Perry, Georgia •  June 20-26, 2025

Entry deadline: May 1, 2025
Late Entry deadline: May 15, 2025

Click here for the 2025 NJLSC Rulebook.

Find the 2025 NJLSC Internship Application here!
Application deadline: March 15, 2025

Show Location:
Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agriculture Center
401 Golden Isles Pkwy
Perry, GA 31069

Headquarter Hotels: COMING SOON!

2025 NJLSC Schedule
**Schedule subject to change**
Friday, June 20
8:00 a.m.     Move in
4:00 p.m.     NALJA Board of Director Candidate and Parent Orientation
4:30 p.m.     NALJA Board of Director Interviews
Saturday, June 21
11 a.m.-2p.m. Check-in
* Steers scanned during check-in for the carcass contest
2:00 p.m.     Cattle in Place
2:30 p.m.     State Officers and Advisors Meeting
3:30 p.m.     Junior Quiz Bowl Prelims and Finals
5:00 p.m.     Senior Quiz Bowl Prelims and Finals
8:00 p.m.     Family Fun Night
Sunday, June 22
8:00 a.m.     Church Service
9:00 a.m.     Livestock Judging
12:00 p.m.   Sullivan Supply/Stock Show U Sponsored Team Fitting
3:30 p.m.     Limi Littles Activity
4:30 p.m.     Tenderfoot Activity
5:30 p.m.     Sullivan Supply Stock Show U
6:30 p.m.     Membership meeting/Group pictures
7:00 p.m.     Opening Ceremonies – Dinner Following
Monday, June 23
8:00 a.m.     Sullivan Supply/Stock Show U Sponsored Showmanship
Adult Showmanship
12:00 p.m.   Limi Littles Activity
2:00 p.m.     Sales Talk
2:00 p.m.     Public Speaking
4:00 p.m.     Cow Camp Preliminaries
6:00 p.m.     Mentor/Tenderfoot Meet Up
7:00 p.m.     Cornhole Tournament
Tuesday, June 24
8:00 a.m.     NEOGEN Ultimate Show (Bulls then Females); Steers, Limousin Cow-Calf Pairs, Lim-Flex Cow-Calf Pairs, Bred and Owned Limousin Bulls, Bred and Owned Lim-Flex Bulls, Bred and Owned Limousin Females,
Bred and Owned Lim-Flex Females, Group Classes
4:00 p.m.     Limi Littles Activity
5:00 p.m.     Mentor/Tenderfoot Meet Up
8 -11 p.m.    Dance
Wednesday, June 25
9:00 a.m.     Cow Camp Finals
11:00 a.m.   Limi Littles Activity
12:00 p.m.   Mentor/Tenderfoot Meet Up
12:00 p.m.   NALJA Presidential Election Ballots Due; All People’s Choice Ballots Due
2:00 p.m.     DigitalBeef Workshop
6:00 p.m.     NALJA Awards Ceremony (dinner included)
Thursday, June 26
9:00 a.m.     Owned Lim-Flex Females, Owned Limousin Females

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