THEEXPOSITION

Junior Show

JUNE 7-12, 2026

Iowa State Fairgrounds • Des Moines, IA

Held in conjunction with the The Exposition Open Show

Entries Open
TBD
Entry Deadline
TBD

ENTRY FORM

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In order to participate in NSR or NJSA events, all exhibitors must possess a Premise ID. All animals exhibited at NSR and NJSA events must be identified with a federally approved, permanently numbered eartag. Also, NJSA members must complete Pork Quality Assurance+ (PQA) training or Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training annually to participate in NJSA shows. All contests information can be found in the NJSA Handbook.

  • Barrow Weight Limit: 215-290 lbs. with a 15 lb. weigh-back
  • Crossbred Gilt Weight Limit: 375 lbs. or less with a 15 lb. weigh-back
  • Limit per Exhibitor: 6 Gilts, with a maximum of 2 crossbred gilts and 6 barrows, with a maximum of 2 crossbred barrows. You must show one purebred for every one crossbred (does not have to be gender specific.)

2025 Results

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SHOW CATALOGS

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RULES & REGULATIONS

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SCHEDULE

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BRED & OWNED FAMILY CERTIFICATION FORM

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EXHIBITOR LETTER

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VENDOR BOOTH REQUEST FORM

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Parking and Loading Maps

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Barn Maps

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Farrowing Date Requirement for Purebreds:
NOV. 1 & AFTER

Ownership Deadline:
TBD

Berkshire and Duroc Gilt Judge:
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Hampshire, Landrace, and Yorkshire Gilt Judge:
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Berkshire, Hampshire, Poland, Yorkshire, and Tamworth Barrow Judge:
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Chester, Duroc, Hereford, Landrace, and Spot Barrow Judge:
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Team Purebred Gilt Judge:
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Crossbred Gilt Judges:
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Crossbred Barrow Judge:
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NJSA Bred & Owned Gilt Judge:
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Showmanship Judge
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CROSS BREEDING INFO FORM

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BREED
ELIGIBILITY

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FEDERAL
EAR TAGS

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PREMISE
I.D.

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YQCA
CERTIFICATION

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