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Time to tee it up! Prepare for JNHE move in and all other details, kicking off the week at the VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo.
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— FRIDAY, JULY 3 —

ALMOST TEE TIME!

We can’t wait to welcome National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members, families and all exhibitors to The Hereford Masters in Madison this 4th of July weekend. The course is set, the rules are in place and we're ready to kick off a Hereford tradition unlike any other.


As we celebrate America's birthday, we're also celebrating what makes the VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) so special. From the first drive to the final putt, this week is sure to be filled with championship moments, patriotic pride and memories that will last a lifetime.


Safe travels to all making your way to Madison. We'll see you on the first tee!

ARRIVAL AND MOVE IN SCHEDULE

SATURDAY | July 4

9 a.m. - Gates open for tack trailers to arrive and set up | New Holland Pavilions

6 p.m. - Cattle may begin to arrive into tie-outs | Quann Park


SUNDAY | July 5

9 a.m. - Tattoo checks begin in each barn 

9 a.m. - All cattle must be in the barns 

9:30 a.m. - Noon - Cattle Paper Check- In and Goody Bag Pick-Up | New Holland Pavilion 1 Prefunction


*Take note on the stalling map which barn door is closest to your stalls to 

ensure efficiency when moving in.

Arrival Map
Stalling Map 6/23

JNHE RULES OF THE COURSE

To help ensure a championship-caliber event, we ask all participants to observe the rules of the course and follow the direction of show management throughout the week. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping make The Hereford Masters in Madison a memorable experience for everyone.


GOLF CARTS | Golf cart parking will be located along the wall between Pavilion 1 and Pavilion 2. All golf carts must have a parking pass from the JNHE.


DO NOT FORGET AN ADDITIONAL COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION TO BE PROVIDED AT ARRIVAL.

JNHE Health Requirements

AEC ELECTRICAL GUIDELINES

The Alliant Energy Center offers a guide to reference for all electrical needs during a livestock event. Please refer to the linked document below.

AEC Electrical Guidelines

TIE OUT INFORMATION

States have been preassigned stalling areas in tie outs. It is up to the state advisor where the individual cattle will be stalled within the individual states.


Please use the Tie Out Map as your guide to prepare for tie outs in Madison. Each animal has been allotted 4' per animal entered.


Staff has figured a drop in states with 20 head or more entered. Please refer to the tie out breakdown for the number of head stalled per state in tie outs.

JNHE Tie Out Map

EXHIBITOR LISTING

Any questions about the list below, please reach out to Bailey Clanton, bclanton@hereford.org.


The Exhibitor Listing is for stalling and who will be present representing your state at the 2026 JNHE and the number of head per exhibitor stalling with your state.

Exhibitor Listing 6/23

CONTEST TEE TIMES ARE SET

Exhibitors competing in these contests now have their competition order posted, and finalists for the Future Professionals Contest have been named. If you choose to scratch from a contest, please utilize the JNHE Scratch Form linked below. 


*This list does not include the judging contest, Hereford Bowl, Team Fitting or other contests that have different requirements than prior registration.


Best of luck to all—your round is about to begin!

JNHE Contest Order 6/29
JNHE Scratch Form

The VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) provides an opportunity for competition of junior members and their cattle projects, along with plenty of events for the entire family. Schedules, contest rules and details for the 2026 JNHE can all be found at the JNHE Resources page.


If you are looking for the dates for a state or regional show, or other dates and deadlines during the busy summer, make sure to look at the AHA digital calendar.

JNHE Resources
Calendar of Events

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