Dairy Judging

We are pleased to announce that a combined 4-H, Post-Secondary and InterCollegiate Dairy Judging Contest will continue to be held at Big E. The event will take place at 7a.m. in our historic Coliseum on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Intercollegiate and 4-H Entry Forms and additional contest details are available in PDF format and can be downloaded 2023 Dairy Judging Contest.

2023 4-H The Big E Activity Participation Form and Gate Pass & Parking Hanger Request Form- Please fill out and click Dairy Judging

2023 Dairy Judging Entry can be found by clicking here! For print version, please click here.

Click here for the 2023 Car, Van and Bus Pass Request Form.

Early hotel reservations are highly suggested. The Coaches meeting will be held on Friday, September 15, 6:00 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.