116th National Cattle Congress Fair
Dairy Shows
Open Dairy Shows
Youth Dairy Shows
Dairy Heifer Scholarship Show
NCC Fair Dairy Premium Book
All Rules, Regulations, Schedule & Entry Numbers can be found in the 2026 Dairy Premium Book.
All entry forms for the NCC Fair Dairy Shows can be filled out via PDF
[2026 Dairy Premium FILLABLE Entry Form] and emailed to info@nationalcattlecongress.com.
Entries may also be printed, filled out, and sent to 257 Ansborough Ave – Waterloo, IA 50701.
Dairy Show Schedule
Wednesday, September 23rd
11am – All Dairy Cattle may arrive
Thursday, September 24th
4pm – Open Dairy must be in
4pm – Open Dairy check-in
Friday, September 25th
8:30am – Open Dairy Show in the Pullin-Simonsen Arena (Beginning with JR. Calves)
4pm – Youth Dairy must be in
4pm – Scholarship Heifers must be in
4pm – Youth Dairy & Scholarship Heifers check-in
Saturday, September 26th
8:30am – Youth Show in the Pullin-Simonsen Arena (Beginning with Summer Calf)
12:30pm – NCC Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer Scholarship Show, Followed immediately by Cow Classes
10pm – All Dairy must be out (except Blue Ribbon Row)
All Dairy are released after the completion of the Youth Show & Presentation of Premiums. No Premiums will be mailed! Premiums MUST be picked up by Exhibitor before removing cattle from fairgrounds or premiums are FORFEITED!
