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Western Regional Junior Angus Show

Western National Angus Futurity and Regional Jr Angus Show

The 73rd Western National Angus Futurity and 52nd Western Regional Junior Angus Show will be held in Reno, Nevada on March 27-29, 2026.

Exhibitors in the ring with their Angus heifers during the Western Regional Junior Angus Show.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Early Registration & Ownership Deadline: February 13, 2026

Fee: $75 per head

Note that applications for registration and/or transfer of ownership must be recorded by February 13th.

Late Registration Deadline: March 1, 2025

Fee: $120 per head

Last Chance Registration Deadline: March 20, 2026

Fee: $250 per head

*If a Junior enters in both the Junior Show and Open show they will only be charged $250.

You will receive two bags of shavings per animal entered. Additional shavings will be available for purchase on the Showman App when entering. Shavings will be delivered to your inside or outside stalls at your request. $11 per bag. 

Entries for the junior and open show will be live on the Showman App Jan. 1. Junior members contests information will also be on the Showman App.

Download the Show Rules

View PGS Specific Show Rules

Open Show entries follow the same deadlines. Any cattle that show in the open show are not released until the conclusion of the open show on Sunday, March 29. All cattle will need to be removed by Monday, March 30 by noon and stay in tie-outs till then.

Check with your local veterinarian for rules concerning entering the state of Nevada and returning to your home state. If you have any questions about this, you may call the Nevada State Veterinarian’s office at (775) 353-3718. Please note the trucking and brand inspection paper’s needs. A complete set of health rules will be sent in the confirmation letter.

For more information or with questions, visit the Western States Facebook page @westernstatesangusassociation or contact Chris Bianchi at (408) 804 -3134.

 

Event Location:

Reno Livestock Events Center

Reno, NV 89512

Event Dates: March 27-29, 2026

Hotel Location: Grand Sierra Resort & Casino

Early Registration Deadline: February 13, 2026

Late Registration Deadline: February 27, 2026

Early Registration Cost: $75/head

Late Registration Cost: $120/head

HOTEL INFORMATION

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

2500 E 2nd St., Reno, NV 89595
(800) 648-5080
Group Code: WNAF26
Room Rate: 

3/24 – 3/27 = $79.00  
3/28 – 3/30 = $149.00  
*Room rates do not include resort fee ($20.00), taxes (13%) or tourism fee ($2)

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Date & Time

Event

Location

Tuesday, March 24

After 4:00 p.m.
Cattle may arrive and go directly to tie outs
Reno Livestock Events Center

Wednesday, March 25

After 12:00 p.m.
Inside stalls available
Reno Livestock Events Center

Thursday, March 26

All day
Inside stalls available
Reno Livestock Events Center
3-5:30 p.m.
Junior and Open Show cattle check-in

Friday, March 27

8-9:00 a.m.
Judging Contest
Reno Livestock Events Center
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Fitting Contest
1:00 p.m.
Showmanship
5:30 p.m.
Family Fun Night (or following the conclusion of Showmanship)

Saturday, March 28

9:00 a.m.
Phenotype and Genotype Show
Reno Livestock Events Center
Judge: Cara Pascalar, OR
Western Regional Junior Angus Show
Judge: Luke Lemenager, IL
Order: Steers, Cow/Calf pairs, Bred and Owned Bulls,
Bred and Owned heifers, Owned heifers, State groups
12:00 Noon
Lunch

Sunday, March 29

9:00 a.m.
Western National Angus Futurity ROV Angus Show
Reno Livestock Events Center
Judge: Steve Royer, MO
Cow/Calf pairs, Bulls, Females, Group classes

View the 2025 Results

The Western National Angus Futurity and 51st Western Regional Junior Angus Show was held in Reno, Nevada on March 25-30, 2025.

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Group of young girls clapping and celebrating their friend, who just received an award at the National Junior Angus Show.

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