nchca annual open show
and junior show
september 16, 2023

The North Central Highland Cattle Association hosts a ​regional show including a junior show each fall. Held at the Mower County Fairgrounds in Austin, Minnesota, the show is a super points show allowing exhibitors to earn extra points toward the AHCA Roll of Excellence program.  
​This year's show will be held on September 16, 2023.​

This show prides itself as being a family oriented show with Junior show, Junior activities, and educational activities. The show venue offers space for vendors and non-show exhibitors by making room for all Highland cattle breeders and enthusiasts to come and promote their wares in the spacious 100 x 200 foot cattle barn.

The fairgrounds are easily accessible off of I-90 in south central Minnesota.  

​Austin is also home to the SPAM Museum – second biggest tourist attraction in Minnesota.

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

SHOW DETAILS
​Exhibitors/Vendors:
Entry deadline is September 1, 2023
Grounds will be open for arrival on Friday, September 15th at 10:00 am, and cattle must be in place by 5:00 pm Friday night. For early arrival, please contact Melinda Cowell.
Animals may leave at the conclusion of the open show, and must be off the fairgrounds by 11:00 am on Sunday, September 17, 2023

For more information about the show, click below:

• Schedule of events
• Show requirements
• Health requirements​

Exhibitors are encouraged to submit entries and payments electronically to help streamline our process:

• Click HERE to make your entries

Prefer Paper?
Download Show Brochure and Entry Forms below:

• Show Brochure (includes Divisions)
• Show Entry Form (includes Junior Show Entry)
• Animal Entry Form
• Junior Membership Application Forms
  • NCHCA Membership Application
  • AHCA Membership Application

Beyond Hope Farm - Minnesota

Interested in supporting the show?
You don't need to show animals to support the event. Click HERE for more information on how to sponsor awards or advertise at the show.
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Looking for Banquet Tickets?
Coming to the show but not bringing animals? Please join us at the banquet after the show. We need you to order tickets by September 1st so we can plan for numbers. Click HERE to get your tickets.

Show Committee:
Melinda Cowell -- Chair
​Lauren Cowell
Randi Johnson
Maureen Matt
​Cindy Weideman

Mower County Fairgrounds 
700 12th Street SW
​Austin, MN

Lodging:
This is a very busy weekend in Austin, so book your rooms ASAP
(Please reserve early)

• Holiday Inn (pool), Austin, MN: 507-433-1000  
  • Double Room:  Thursday  $134, Friday & Saturday $149        
  • Use Group Code:  HCS
  • Deadline:  August 14, 2023    
• Americinn (pool) Austin, MN: 507-301-7472
  • Double room $114
  • Use Group Code:  North Central Highland Cattle Assn
  • Deadline:  August 21, 2023
• Cobblestone Hotel & Suites (pool), Austin, MN: 507-433-9797 
  • $20 reduction per night
• Days Inn (no pool), Austin, MN: 507-433-8600 

Camping available on fairgrounds $35/night; electric hook up, no water, restroom and shower facilities available in show arena. Reserve on entry form.

For more information, contact [email protected]