North Dakota Junior Beef Expo
June 28-29, 2025 in Watford City
The NDSA is now accepting entries for the 2025 North Dakota Junior Beef Expo (NDJBE), a multi-breed junior field day to be held June 28-29 at the McKenzie County Ag Expo in Watford City. Celebrating 30 years, the NDJBE will feature breeding heifer and market shows; showmanship contests; a silent auction; and networking opportunities. Youth will learn to compete and develop friendships with others who are interested in the beef industry.
Entry forms, rules and other information can be found at www.ndstockmen.org or on the North Dakota Junior Beef Expo Facebook page. Information is also available by contacting NDSA Special Projects Director Jade Koski at (701) 223-2522 or jkoski@ndstockmen.org.
Entries are due June 2 and can be mailed to NDSA, 4520 Ottawa St. Bismarck, ND 58503. 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 located at 113 9th Avenue SE in Watford City. To make reservations, call (701) 842-6262 and ask for the ND Junior Beef Expo room block to receive the discounted rate of $109 plus tax.
The NDJBE will be held in conjunction with the Bakken Classic Show, which will be held June 27-28. The NDJBE is sanctioned by the North Dakota Junior Point Show Association.