We are pleased to announce that a combined 4-H, Post-Secondary and InterCollegiate Dairy Judging Contest will continue to be held at The 2017 Big E. The event will take place at 7 a.m. in our historic Coliseum on Saturday, September 16.

Intercollegiate and 4-H Entry Forms and additional contest details are available in PDF format and can be downloaded below, the packet posted here will be the most current version. You may request an entry form be mailed to by clicking here.

Dairy Judging Packet can be found by clicking here!

Click here for the 2017 Car, Van and Bus Pass Request Form.

Early hotel reservations are highly suggested. The Coaches meeting will be held on Friday, September 15, 7:00 p.m at the Hampton Inn.

A collegiate awards dinner will be held on September 16, at 5:30 p.m. Please email or call (413) 205-5011 for more information.

FFA entry forms and additional contest details are available here.

Selected contestants compete, as a team and individually, to judge groups of dairy cattle classes. Each contestant then meets one-on-one with a judge, who listens to the reason for the contestant’s placement. Scores are based on presentation as well as accuracy of placement. Contestants gain skill in decision-making, critical thinking, oral communication, and self-esteem in addition to advancing their knowledge of the Dairy Cattle Industry. Judging contests are usually not open to the public.