2023 Michigan Dairy Expo and Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days
July 17, 2023 - July 21, 2023
4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI 48910
Contact: Melissa Elischer
Join 4-H members from around Michigan July 17-21, 2023 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education for Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days! Dairy Days is part of Michigan Dairy Expo, a celebration of dairy farmers and dairy cattle in the Great Lake State.
During the week there are breed shows and showmanship contests for 4-H youth as well as open shows for dairy enthusiasts of all ages. In addition to cattle events, there are three additional contests young people may participate in: Dairy Management/Skillathon Contest, Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, and Dairy Quiz Bowl. Complete entry information can be found in the book at the Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days Entry Information page.
2023 Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days Schedule
| Monday, July 17 | |
| 1:00-5:00pm |
Cattle move-in begins. Dairy Days exhibitors must have cattle in place by Monday at 5:00 p.m NO early arrival allowed. |
| 6:00pm | Cattle exhibiting in Michigan Dairy Days Youth Show must be checked in to the show office before 6:00 p.m. |
| 7:00pm |
Dairy Youth Pizza Social - all Dairy Days participants are invited (Show Arena - Bleacher Area) |
| Tuesday, July 18 | |
| 8:00am | Michigan Dairy Days 4-H Youth Show (beginning with Showmanship) |
| 3:00pm | 4-H Dairy Days Management Contest Coaches Meeting (Classroom A) |
| 4:00pm | 4-H Dairy Days Management Contest (Classrooms) |
| 5:00pm | All final Quiz Bowl teams must be submitted in writing to the show office. If no changes are submitted, teams will be those listed on the original entry form. |
| 8:30pm | State Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Coaches Meeting (Classroom B; shirt distribution for youth participants) |
| Wednesday, July 19 | |
| 7:45am-3:00pm | State Youth Dairy Judging Contest |
| 11:00am-3:00pm |
Open Show Cattle - Breed Association Entry Check-in (Classroom C) Cattle exhibiting in the Open Breed Shows must check their registration papers by 3:00pm |
| 3:00pm | Close of ALL Open Show Entries |
| 6:00pm | All-Michigan Open Show Exhibitors Meeting by Golden Ticket Display |
| 6:30pm | MJHA Annual Meeting followed by Adult Showmanship Contest and Party Barn (including games and fun for youth!) |
| 7:00pm | Quiz Bowl Brackets for Novice and Junior divisions will be posted by the arena |
| Thursday, July 20 | |
| 7:30am | Dairy Youth Quiz Bowl Coaches Meeting |
| 8:30am | Dairy Youth Quiz Bowl Contest |
| 4:00pm | MICHIGAN DAIRY EXPO: Pee-wee Showmanship |
| 5:30pm | Michigan Dairy Expo Celebration Picnic followed by Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days Youth Recognition Program |
| 8:00pm | Ice Cream Social celebrating Michigan's dairy industry |
| Friday, July 21 | |
| 8:00am |
MICHIGAN DAIRY EXPO: Showmanship All breeds show together, three age divisions |
| 9:15am |
MICHIGAN DAIRY EXPO: Milking and Dry Cow Classes The breed with the largest number of entries will start and complete their show first |
| ~12:00pm | Golden Ticket Raffle and Selection |
Event Location
Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. 4301 Farm Lane, Lansing, MI 48910
517-432-5566
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