National Junior Show 2026
801 E. Sangamon Ave. State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL 62794
June 22 – 25, 2026
Farrow Date:
November 1, 2025 and after
Ownership: April 23, 2026
All breeds are eligible to show! (11 total) Must Enter and Show 1 purebred for 1 crossbred
Junior Show Judge: GILT DAY: Josh Campbell, TX: East Ring (Ring A): Hampshire, Hereford, Poland China, Spots, Yorkshire, and Dark Cross Gilts Nick Hofschulte: West Ring (Ring B): Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Landrace and Tamworth, Light Color Cross Gilts
Junior Show Judge: BARROW DAY: Josh Campbell, TX: West Ring (Ring B): Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Landrace and Tamworth, Light Color Cross Barrows Nick Hofschulte, OK: East Ring (Ring A): Hampshire, Hereford, Poland China, Spots, Yorkshire, and Dark Cross Barrows
Showmanship Judge: Cole Murphy, Junior + Senior Showmanship
Showmanship Judge:Brody Nemecek, Novice + Intermediate Showmanship
Entry Deadline: May 28, 2026