Events and Programs

Upcoming Event Dates

April 15 2025

WSA Lassie Queen and Princess applications DUE

May 1 2025

WSA Scholarship application DUE

June 7 - 8 2025

Wisconsin State Shorthorn Show, Annual Meeting, and Junior Events

June 21 - 28 2025

National Junior Shorthorn Show
Grand Island, Nebraska

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August 4 - 7 2025

Wisconsin State Fair Junior Heifer and Steer Show
West Allis, WI

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August 8 - 10 2025

Wisconsin State Fair Open Shorthorn Show
West Allis, WI

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August 5 - 7 2025

Farm Technology Days
Bear Creek, WI

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September 18 - 21 2025

World Beef Expo
West Allis, WI

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  • State Show

    Wisconsin State Shorthorn Show

    The Wisconsin State Shorthorn Show is the premiere event of WSA. Hosted each year annually in June, the show is open to all members of WSA and it’s junior organization.

  • Annual Meeting and Picnic

    Annual Meeting and Picnic

    The 2024 Annual Meeting will be held in conjunction with the State Show Picnic.

  • Farm Technology Days

    Each year WSA has an animal display and booth at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days within the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association “Beef Tent” to promote the breed to visitors from around the state.

  • Pasture Walk

    WSA Pasture Walk

    Each year a WSA member volunteers to host members for a pasture walk. The Pasture Walk is planned by the host and members gather from across the state to hear an educational speaker and learn more about the host’s operation.

WSA Bull and Female of the Year

WSA sponsors a points competition each year across three animal divisions: Heifer, Cow/Calf Pair, and Bull. The competition is open to all WSA and WJSA members that exhibit purebred cattle in those divisions. Points are accumulated across the Open Shows at the Wisconsin State Shorthorn Show, Wisconsin State Fair, and World Beef Expo.