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 28th.

All Black Hills Stock Show-Youth Livestock Shows are sanctioned with the South Dakota Junior Point Show Association(Beef Only).

Livestock Schedule

Partner Hotels

Directions and Maps

• Youth Beef Schedule
  • Bred Heifer show will be moved to Friday, January 30th, 2026
  • BHSS will have a breeding and market showmanship. Only animals shown that day will be allowed to show in their respective showmanship.
  • Showmanship will be the final class of the day.
• Stalling-In order to maximize the space in Rushmore Hall, BHSS is implementing a new stalling plan:
  • Breeding Heifers and Bred Heifers will be the only animals allowed in Rushmore Hall on Thursday, January 29th at 12PM through the conclusion of Friday’s shows. These animals will not be allowed to stall in the Rushmore Hall on Saturday, January 31st, however they will be allowed to stay in the tie-outs.
  • Market Heifers and Steers will be allowed in Rushmore Hall at 5PM or conclusion of the shows on Friday(Whichever is earlier).

Beef Cattle:
Early Entry Fees: $50/head, $15/competitor for showmanship
Late Entry Fees: $70/head, $35/competitor for showmanship after January 21st, 2026.
Entries for the youth beef show will close on Thursday, January 29th at 7pm.

Sheep & Goats:
Early Entry Fees: $45/head, $15/competitor for showmanship
Late Entry Fees: $65/head, $35/competitor for showmanship after January 28th, 2026.
Entries for the youth sheep and goat show will close on Thursday, February 5th at 7pm.

No day of show registration is allowed

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

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