Welcome
The California Holstein Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving members and Holstein enthusiasts throughout the state. Our mission is to promote Holstein genetics, facilitate networking opportunities, and foster youth development.
New program for California Holstein members!
On-Farm Challenge
Showcase your herd favorites as you see them every day!
Official judge will come to your farm at an arranged time and evaluate the cows entered.
Judge: Bill Stolzfus Buhl, Idaho
CLASSES broken by lactation number
OPEN to ALL CA Holstein members
In an effort to recognize cows that have not competed in the show ring- no animals that have shown on the state or national level within the past 2 years or while in milking form can be entered.
(CA State Show, State Fair, Western Classic, Western Showcase, Western Spring Nat’l, World Dairy Expo)
RULES:
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No clipping, Cows may be washed
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No bagging- present cows with no more than 12 hours milk
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Cows must be held separated
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Entries must be registered in the Holstein USA herdbook, exhibitor must have registration paper
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Cows must have lived in California since calving this lactation.
IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW
Oct 3
entries close
week of Oct 13- breeders will be contacted with judging appointment date & time
week of Oct 20-25
Judge visits herds
October 25
Awards dinner at Annual Planning Conference. Durrer's Barn in Modesto.
*please purchase tickets/RSVP by Oct 17
ENTRIES OPEN NOW!!
2 ways to enter:
* follow THIS LINK to googleform
includes directions to online payment
* Paper form HERE
includes directions to mail payment
QUESTIONS?:
Reach out to chairpeople Stephen Mast 209-613-8872 or Ken Melvold 559-906-1714
Entries now open!
visit www.westerndairyshowcase.com for full details and schedule!
October 9-12
Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
Congratulations Joey Airoso-
elected to serve on Holstein USA's Board of Directors representing the Western US.
Thank you to Bill Genasci for his service as Region 9 Director.
Sept 30- Oct 3
World Dairy Expo
October 1
Western Dairy Showcase entries due
October 2
On-Farm Challenge entries due
October 9-12
Western Dairy Showcase junior show
Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
October 18
40th Anniversary Heifer Sale
Modesto Junior College
October 20-24
On-Farm Challenge
October 25
Annual Planning Conference & Dinner
Junior Planning Conference
Durrer's Barn, Modesto
November 10
Junior Show Picture Contest entries due
January 30-31, 2026
State Holstein Convention
hosted by the South San Joaquin Holstein Club at Bakersfield Marriot
*stay tuned for more details and room block!
February 28, 2026
Amplify Sale
Vierra Dairy, Hilmar
March 6-8, 2026
Western Classic Junior Show
Tulare, CA
DIAMOND LEVEL
Thank you
to our 2025 year
corporate sponsors!
PLATINUM LEVEL
Congratulations to youth exhibitors at the spring 2025 Western Classic Junior Show!
View the results on Cowsmopolitan
HERE
2025 CA State Holstein Convention
January 31- February 1 Petaluma, CA
