2024 World Dairy Expo Theme

Trade Show

OCTOBER 1 - 4

Honored by Trade Show Executive as one of the Top 100 Trade Shows of 2022, World Dairy Expo hosts the world's largest dairy-focused Trade Show, featuring nearly 600 companies from 26 countries. If you're unable to join us during the event, exhibitor listings are available year-round and feature company and keyword searchability.

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Dairy Cattle Show

SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 4

Known for its iconic colored shavings and elite competition, World Dairy Expo is home to a world-class dairy cattle show that features the best cattle in North America. Over 1,600 dairy cattle exhibitors travel to Madison, Wisconsin to showcase their genetics and services in the New Holland Pavilions and Cattle Tent and exhibit on the colored shavings.

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Education

OCTOBER 1 - 4

World Dairy Expo provides over 50 educational opportunities throughout the week of the event in various topics and formats. Whether you're looking for the latest and greatest in the industry, hear from industry experts, or simply want to learn from fellow producers on what's working for them, there is something for everyone.

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Official Schedule

Select a day to see the scheduled events!

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Saturday, September 28th, 2024
9:00 AM World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest (Sale Pavilion) more info
12:00 PM World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest (Coliseum) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Sunday, September 29th, 2024
7:00 AM National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contests (Coliseum) more info
12:00 PM International Junior Holstein Show (Coliseum)
Official: Mandi Bue, Freedom, Wis. Associate: John Erbsen, Lanark, Ill.
more info
5:30 PM National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Awards Banquet (The Tanbark)
Join fellow participants at 5:30 p.m. for a reception with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m.
more info
7:00 PM World Ayrshire Event Sale (Sale Pavilion) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Monday, September 30th, 2024
7:00 AM International Jersey Show - Heifers (Coliseum)
Official: Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis. Associate: Jean Philippe-Charest, Saint-Alexandre, Quebec, Canada
more info
10:00 AM International Ayrshire Show (Coliseum)
Official: Brandon Ferry, Hilbert, Wis. Associate: Michelle Upchurch, Hebron, Ill.
more info
1:30 PM International Milking Shorthorn Show - Heifers (Coliseum)
Official: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio Associate: Mike Maier, Stitzer, Wis.
more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
7:00 AM International Milking Shorthorn Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
Official: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio Associate: Mike Maier, Stitzer, Wis.
7:00 AM International Jersey Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
Official: Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis. Associate: Jean Philippe-Charest, Saint-Alexandre, Quebec, Canada
more info
8:00 AM Central National FFA Events (Sale Pavilion & Exhibition Hall) more info
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM FFA Seminar (Mendota 2) more info
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FFA Seminar (Mendota 2) more info
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 1) more info
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info
2:30 PM International Brown Swiss Show - Heifers (Coliseum)
Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio Associate: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville, Iowa
more info
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark) more info
5:15 PM - 7:30 PM Commercial Exhibitor Party (Exhibition Hall Atrium)
Sponsored by Hoard's Dairyman and World Dairy Expo **For Commercial Exhibitors only
5:30 PM Top of the World Jersey Sale (The Tanbark) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
7:00 AM International Brown Swiss Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio Associate: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville, Iowa
more info
7:00 AM International Guernsey Show - Heifers (Coliseum)
Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis. Associate: Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C.
more info
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 1) more info
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info
2:00 PM International Red & White Show - Heifers (Coliseum)
Official: Kevin Doeberiener, West Salem, Ohio Associate: Adam Hodgins, Kindcardine, Ontario, Canada
more info
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
3:00 PM World Premier Brown Swiss Sale (Sale Pavilion) more info
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark) more info
6:00 PM Recognition Awards Reception & Banquet (The Tanbark)
Join us in celebrating the 2024 Recognition Award honorees. A social hour will be held in The Tanbark beginning at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m. *Tickets are required for this banquet
more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
7:00 AM International Guernsey Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis. Associate: Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C.
7:00 AM International Red & White Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
Official: Kevin Doeberiener, West Salem, Ohio Associate: Adam Hodgins, Kindcardine, Ontario, Canada
more info
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 1) more info
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
1:30 PM International Holstein Show - Heifers (Coliseum)
Official: Jamie Black, Batavia, N.Y. Associate: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
more info
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark) more info
5:00 PM International Reception (Mendota 1-4)
**For International Attendees and Commercial Exhibitors only
6:00 PM World Classic '24 Holstein Sale (The Tanbark) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Friday, October 4th, 2024
7:00 AM International Holstein Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum)
Official: Jamie Black, Batavia, N.Y. Associate: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
more info
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Trade Show
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Career Connections (Mendota 4)
Looking for something new professionally or struggling with where to begin? Career Connections is your newest free tool to connect with job and internship opportunities in the dairy industry! With Careers Connections, high school and college students as well as young dairy professionals will connect with World Dairy Expo's commercial exhibitors, sponsors, Dairy Cattle Show exhibitors and non-exhibiting farms. At World Dairy Expo, a free networking event will be held on Friday, October 7 at 9:30 a.m. to connect job and internship seekers with hiring companies and farms. A list of currently featured opportunities can be found by selecting "More Info" below.
more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 1)
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
4:00 PM Parade of Champions (Coliseum) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Official Schedule

Select a day to see the scheduled events!

Saturday
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
9:00 AM World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest (Sale Pavilion) more info
12:00 PM World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest (Coliseum) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Sunday
Sunday, September 29th, 2024
7:00 AM National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contests (Coliseum) more info
12:00 PM International Junior Holstein Show (Coliseum) +
Official: Mandi Bue, Freedom, Wis. Associate: John Erbsen, Lanark, Ill.
more info
5:30 PM National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Awards Banquet (The Tanbark) +
Join fellow participants at 5:30 p.m. for a reception with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m.
more info
7:00 PM World Ayrshire Event Sale (Sale Pavilion) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Monday
Monday, September 30th, 2024
7:00 AM International Jersey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) +
Official: Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis. Associate: Jean Philippe-Charest, Saint-Alexandre, Quebec, Canada
more info
10:00 AM International Ayrshire Show (Coliseum) +
Official: Brandon Ferry, Hilbert, Wis. Associate: Michelle Upchurch, Hebron, Ill.
more info
1:30 PM International Milking Shorthorn Show - Heifers (Coliseum) +
Official: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio Associate: Mike Maier, Stitzer, Wis.
more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Tuesday
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
7:00 AM International Milking Shorthorn Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) +
Official: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio Associate: Mike Maier, Stitzer, Wis.
7:00 AM International Jersey Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) +
Official: Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis. Associate: Jean Philippe-Charest, Saint-Alexandre, Quebec, Canada
more info
8:00 AM Central National FFA Events (Sale Pavilion & Exhibition Hall) more info
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM FFA Seminar (Mendota 2) more info
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FFA Seminar (Mendota 2) more info
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 1) more info
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info
2:30 PM International Brown Swiss Show - Heifers (Coliseum) +
Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio Associate: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville, Iowa
more info
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark) more info
5:15 PM - 7:30 PM Commercial Exhibitor Party (Exhibition Hall Atrium) +
Sponsored by Hoard's Dairyman and World Dairy Expo **For Commercial Exhibitors only
5:30 PM Top of the World Jersey Sale (The Tanbark) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Wednesday
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
7:00 AM International Brown Swiss Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) +
Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio Associate: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville, Iowa
more info
7:00 AM International Guernsey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) +
Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis. Associate: Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C.
more info
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 1) more info
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info
2:00 PM International Red & White Show - Heifers (Coliseum) +
Official: Kevin Doeberiener, West Salem, Ohio Associate: Adam Hodgins, Kindcardine, Ontario, Canada
more info
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
3:00 PM World Premier Brown Swiss Sale (Sale Pavilion) more info
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark) more info
6:00 PM Recognition Awards Reception & Banquet (The Tanbark) +
Join us in celebrating the 2024 Recognition Award honorees. A social hour will be held in The Tanbark beginning at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m. *Tickets are required for this banquet
more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Thursday
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
7:00 AM International Guernsey Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) +
Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis. Associate: Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C.
7:00 AM International Red & White Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) +
Official: Kevin Doeberiener, West Salem, Ohio Associate: Adam Hodgins, Kindcardine, Ontario, Canada
more info
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Trade Show
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 1) more info
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
1:30 PM International Holstein Show - Heifers (Coliseum) +
Official: Jamie Black, Batavia, N.Y. Associate: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
more info
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour (The Tanbark) more info
5:00 PM International Reception (Mendota 1-4) +
**For International Attendees and Commercial Exhibitors only
6:00 PM World Classic '24 Holstein Sale (The Tanbark) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Friday
Friday, October 4th, 2024
7:00 AM International Holstein Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) +
Official: Jamie Black, Batavia, N.Y. Associate: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
more info
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Trade Show
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Career Connections (Mendota 4) +
Looking for something new professionally or struggling with where to begin? Career Connections is your newest free tool to connect with job and internship opportunities in the dairy industry! With Careers Connections, high school and college students as well as young dairy professionals will connect with World Dairy Expo's commercial exhibitors, sponsors, Dairy Cattle Show exhibitors and non-exhibiting farms. At World Dairy Expo, a free networking event will be held on Friday, October 7 at 9:30 a.m. to connect job and internship seekers with hiring companies and farms. A list of currently featured opportunities can be found by selecting "More Info" below.
more info
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Expo Seminar (Mendota 1) +
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info
4:00 PM Parade of Champions (Coliseum) more info

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*Schedule subject to change

Five Star Sponsors

Location

Alliant Energy Center

Madison, Wisconsin