The 4-H, FFA, and Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest will be held in the Coliseum on Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 7AM. A coaches' meeting will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in Mallary Arena West, near the Milking Parlor.
NEW FOR 2026: The reasons portion of the contest will take place at the Roberta Doering Middle School, located a short walk from the grounds. There will be an awards banquet for the Collegiate Division at 5PM in the Storrowtown Tavern on the fairgrounds.
CONTEST SCHEDULE:
7:00: All teams in place at the Coliseum.
7:15: Judging begins. (10 classes)
9:45: Judging ends
9:45-10:15 Break/Lunch
10:15-10:45: Transition to Reasons Location
10:45: Reasons begin. (4 sets)
2:00 PM: Reasons conclude.
5:00 PM: Collegiate Awards Banquet
8:00 PM: 4-H Awards Program (at conclusion of pizza party)
Contest forms and additional contest details are available here!
Important Links:
- Gate Pass Request Form: Request gate passes here for individuals participating in activities including 4-H, FFA, Dairy Judging, Youth Working Steer, New England Center, and more. All forms must be submitted no later than August 15, 2026.
- Early hotel reservations are highly suggested.
- FFA entry forms and additional contest details are available here.
- Past contest results
Please email or call (413) 205-5011 for more information.