2025 Minnesota Holstein State Show

The 2025 Minnesota Holstein Association State Show will take place June 17-21, 2025 in Kasson, Minnesota. 

For information about the 2025 Minnesota Holstein State Show, please refer to the links below.

Show Location:

Dodge County Fairgrounds | 100 11th St NE, Kasson, MN 55944

Schedule of Events:

*Note this schedule pertains to the events taking place by the MHA, not the host club.

Monday, June 16
Noon-8 PM: Barns open for bed down, NO ANIMALS!

Tuesday, June 17
7AM: Barns Open for Stalling
Noon-5PM: Vet check in
5PM: Animals must be place for the day, final vet check

Wednesday, June 18
7AM – 4PM: Barns open for Stalling
Noon – 4PM: Vet Checks for incoming animals
NOON – All Red Show entries must be checked in
4PM: Final vet check, ALL JUNIOR & OPEN ANIMALS MUST BE IN PLACE
6PM: Red & White Exhibitor Meeting

Thursday, June 19
9 AM: Red & White Show, Judge Tyler Carter
6 PM: Junior Show Exhibitor Meeting (show ring)
6:30PM: Open Show Exhibitor Meeting
7 – 8 PM: Exhibitor Supper

Friday, June 20
Cybil Fisher Photography Available
7 AM – 1 PM: Food Stand Open
8 AM: Junior Show, Judge Kelli Cull
**Junior Activity following the conclusion of the Junior show
7 – 8 PM: Exhibitor Supper

Saturday, June 21
Cybil Fisher Photography Available
7AM – 1 PM: Food Stand Open
8 AM: Open Show, Judge Chip Savage
11AM – Golden Gopher Futurity Class

ALL animals must have health papers.

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO H5N1 BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Rules & Class Information:

State Show Class Information

2025 State Show Rules

Registration:

Fair Entry Registration Link: 2025 Minnesota Holstein Association State Show – FairEntry.com

For questions regarding the online registration process, email minnesotaholstein@gmail.com.

When you arrive to check in your animals please bring registration papers, information on any class swaps, payment method if you are not a due paying member, and late entry and payment if applicable.

Hotel/Camping Information:

HOTELS
Comfort Inn & Suites West – Medical Center | 2005 Commerce Drive, NW Rochester, MN 55901 | $129/night
Baymont by Wyndham Kasson Rochester Area | 301 8th St SE, Kasson, MN 55944 | $85/night

*Room Blocks are listed under Minnesota Holstein Association

CAMPING
Dodge County Fairgrounds – Onsite | Contact Vincent by June 3 at (209) 658-5348 | $150 for the week

Show Contacts:

Show Chairs:

• Jeff Pagel (507) 272-6095
• Kayla Sexton (507) 421-3587

Stalling:

• Rick Pagel (507) 951-2522

Straw, Shavings, & Beet Pulp Availability:

• John Bierbaum (952) 250-9660 – Pre-Orders due by June 13, 2025

Camping:

• Vincent Migliazzo: (209) 658-5348

Future Minnesota State Show Hosts:

• 2026: Southwest Holstein Club
• 2027: Kandiyohi Holstein Club
• 2028: McLeod Holstein Club