INDIANAPOLIS — The dates of the state’s largest cattle show, the Hoosier Beef Congress, are quickly approaching. Always the first weekend in December, the dates for this year’s show are Dec. 1-3. The website, www.hoosierbeefcongress.com, is now updated with the 2017 HBC information. All the details for showmanship, junior show, contest rules, tradeshow, schedule of events, etc., can be found on the website.
“The HBC committee has approved significant schedule changes for this year’s Congress and some of the breed rules have also changed for 2017.” said Rick Seehase, Chairman of the Hoosier Beef Congress Committee. “It is important that all exhibitors review all of that information on the website to avoid problems during show week.”
The deadline for the All Star and Breed Sale Entries is Oct. 15 and the Junior Show registration deadline is Nov. 1. To avoid the late entry fee, entries for the Junior Show must be postmarked no later than this date. The online auction for the first 30 spots in stalling line will take place again this year on Nov. 14 through the Willoughby Sales website. As in the past, proceeds from the auction will be donated to a charity chosen by the Indiana Beef Cattle Association. Please call the IBCA office at 317-293-2333 for additional details on the auction.
The Indiana Beef Cattle Association is an affiliate of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and is the state’s member group and issues manager for all segments of the beef cattle industry including cattle breeders, producers and feeders. It is the grass roots policy development organization for the beef business.
— Indiana Beef Cattle Association