Official Schedule
Select a day to see the scheduled events!
Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
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9:00 AM | World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest (Sale Pavilion) more info |
12:00 PM | World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest (Coliseum) more info |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Appreciation Ice Cream Social (The Tanbark) |
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*Schedule subject to change
Sunday, September 28th, 2025 |
|
7:30 AM | National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contests (Coliseum) |
12:00 PM |
International Junior Holstein Show (Coliseum) Official: Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
Associate: Richard Landry, Ste-Brigitte-des-Saults, Quebec, Canada
*Beginning with cows more info |
12:00 PM |
International Guernsey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wis.
Associate: Tina Vilter McDonald, Signal Mountain, Tenn. more info |
5:30 PM |
National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Awards Banquet (The Tanbark) Join fellow participants at 5:30 p.m. for a reception with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. |
7:00 PM | World Ayrshire Event Sale (Sale Pavilion) more info |
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*Schedule subject to change
Monday, September 29th, 2025 |
|
7:00 AM |
International Jersey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C.
Associate: Jon Kingdon, Warwick Township, Ontario, Canada more info |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Career Connections (Atrium) |
12:30 PM |
International Ayrshire Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Gregory Evans, Georgetown, N.Y.
Associate: Jean-Philippe Charest, Saint Alexandre, Quebec, Canada more info |
2:30 PM |
International Guernsey Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wis.
Associate: Tina Vilter McDonald, Signal Mountain, Tenn. |
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*Schedule subject to change
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 |
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7:00 AM |
International Ayrshire Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Gregory Evans, Georgetown, N.Y.
Associate: Jean-Philippe Charest, Saint Alexandre, Quebec, Canada |
7:00 AM |
International Jersey Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C.
Associate: Jon Kingdon, Warwick Township, Ontario, Canada more info |
8:00 AM | Central National FFA Events (Sale Pavilion & Exhibition Hall) more info |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | FFA Seminar (Trade Center, Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) |
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | FFA Seminar (Trade Center, Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Expo Seminar (Mendota 1) more info |
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) |
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
2:30 PM |
International Brown Swiss Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Allyn “Spud” Paulson, Rockford, Ill.
Associate: Brian Olbrich, Harvard, Ill. more info |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
WDE Attendee Appreciation Event New this year, Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided! |
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark! more info |
5:15 PM - 7:30 PM |
Commercial Exhibitor Party (Exhibition Hall Atrium) Sponsored by Hoard's Dairyman and World Dairy Expo
**For Commercial Exhibitors only |
6:00 PM | Top of the World Jersey Sale (The Tanbark) more info |
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*Schedule subject to change
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 |
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7:00 AM |
International Brown Swiss Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Allyn “Spud” Paulson, Rockford, Ill.
Associate: Brian Olbrich, Harvard, Ill. more info |
7:00 AM |
International Milking Shorthorn Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Mike Maier, Stitzer, Wis.
Associate: Josh Fairbanks, Anamosa, Iowa more info |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Expo Seminar (Mendota 1) more info |
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) |
2:00 PM |
International Red & White Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Adam Hodgins, Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
Associate: Joel Phoenix, Cannington, Ontario, Canada more info |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
3:00 PM | World Premier Brown Swiss Sale (Sale Pavilion) more info |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
WDE Attendee Appreciation Event New this year, Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided! |
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark! more info |
6:00 PM |
Recognition Awards Reception & Banquet (The Tanbark) Join us in celebrating the 2025 Recognition Award honorees. A social hour will be held in The Tanbark beginning at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m.
*Tickets are required for this banquet more info |
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*Schedule subject to change
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 |
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7:00 AM |
International Milking Shorthorn Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Mike Maier, Stitzer, Wis.
Associate: Josh Fairbanks, Anamosa, Iowa |
7:00 AM |
International Red & White Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Adam Hodgins, Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
Associate: Joel Phoenix, Cannington, Ontario, Canada more info |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Expo Seminar (Mendota 1) more info |
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) |
1:30 PM |
International Holstein Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
Associate: Pat Lundy, Granville, N.Y. more info |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
WDE Attendee Appreciation Event New this year, Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided! |
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark! more info |
5:00 PM |
International Reception (Mendota 1-4) **For International Attendees and Commercial Exhibitors only |
6:00 PM | World Classic '24 Holstein Sale (The Tanbark) more info |
8:30 PM |
Supreme Champion of the Heifer Show Selection (Coliseum) *time subject to change (begins immediately following the selection of Junior Champion for the International Holstein Show) |
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*Schedule subject to change
Friday, October 3rd, 2025 |
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7:00 AM |
International Holstein Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
Associate: Pat Lundy, Granville, N.Y. more info |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Trade Show |
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Expo Seminar (Mendota 1) more info |
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) |
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
4:00 PM | Parade of Champions (Coliseum) more info |
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*Schedule subject to change
Official Schedule
Select a day to see the scheduled events!
Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
|
9:00 AM | World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest (Sale Pavilion) more info |
12:00 PM | World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest (Coliseum) more info |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Appreciation Ice Cream Social (The Tanbark) |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
Sunday, September 28th, 2025 |
|
7:30 AM | National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contests (Coliseum) |
12:00 PM |
International Junior Holstein Show (Coliseum) Official: Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
Associate: Richard Landry, Ste-Brigitte-des-Saults, Quebec, Canada
*Beginning with cows more info |
12:00 PM |
International Guernsey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wis.
Associate: Tina Vilter McDonald, Signal Mountain, Tenn. more info |
5:30 PM |
National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Awards Banquet (The Tanbark) Join fellow participants at 5:30 p.m. for a reception with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. |
7:00 PM | World Ayrshire Event Sale (Sale Pavilion) more info |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
Monday, September 29th, 2025 |
|
7:00 AM |
International Jersey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C.
Associate: Jon Kingdon, Warwick Township, Ontario, Canada more info |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Career Connections (Atrium) |
12:30 PM |
International Ayrshire Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Gregory Evans, Georgetown, N.Y.
Associate: Jean-Philippe Charest, Saint Alexandre, Quebec, Canada more info |
2:30 PM |
International Guernsey Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wis.
Associate: Tina Vilter McDonald, Signal Mountain, Tenn. |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 |
|
7:00 AM |
International Ayrshire Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Gregory Evans, Georgetown, N.Y.
Associate: Jean-Philippe Charest, Saint Alexandre, Quebec, Canada |
7:00 AM |
International Jersey Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C.
Associate: Jon Kingdon, Warwick Township, Ontario, Canada more info |
8:00 AM | Central National FFA Events (Sale Pavilion & Exhibition Hall) more info |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | FFA Seminar (Trade Center, Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) |
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | FFA Seminar (Trade Center, Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) more info |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Expo Seminar (Mendota 1) more info |
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) |
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
2:30 PM |
International Brown Swiss Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Allyn “Spud” Paulson, Rockford, Ill.
Associate: Brian Olbrich, Harvard, Ill. more info |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
WDE Attendee Appreciation Event New this year, Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided! |
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark! more info |
5:15 PM - 7:30 PM |
Commercial Exhibitor Party (Exhibition Hall Atrium) Sponsored by Hoard's Dairyman and World Dairy Expo
**For Commercial Exhibitors only |
6:00 PM | Top of the World Jersey Sale (The Tanbark) more info |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 |
|
7:00 AM |
International Brown Swiss Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Allyn “Spud” Paulson, Rockford, Ill.
Associate: Brian Olbrich, Harvard, Ill. more info |
7:00 AM |
International Milking Shorthorn Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Mike Maier, Stitzer, Wis.
Associate: Josh Fairbanks, Anamosa, Iowa more info |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Expo Seminar (Mendota 1) more info |
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) |
2:00 PM |
International Red & White Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Adam Hodgins, Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
Associate: Joel Phoenix, Cannington, Ontario, Canada more info |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
3:00 PM | World Premier Brown Swiss Sale (Sale Pavilion) more info |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
WDE Attendee Appreciation Event New this year, Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided! |
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark! more info |
6:00 PM |
Recognition Awards Reception & Banquet (The Tanbark) Join us in celebrating the 2025 Recognition Award honorees. A social hour will be held in The Tanbark beginning at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m.
*Tickets are required for this banquet more info |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 |
|
7:00 AM |
International Milking Shorthorn Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Mike Maier, Stitzer, Wis.
Associate: Josh Fairbanks, Anamosa, Iowa |
7:00 AM |
International Red & White Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Adam Hodgins, Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
Associate: Joel Phoenix, Cannington, Ontario, Canada more info |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Expo Seminar (Mendota 1) more info |
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) |
1:30 PM |
International Holstein Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
Associate: Pat Lundy, Granville, N.Y. more info |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
WDE Attendee Appreciation Event New this year, Expo will host nightly attendee appreciation events directly within its Trade Show. Be on the lookout for these events in the Exhibition Hall, Trade Center and Coliseum. Complimentary snacks and beer samplings will be provided! |
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Enjoy free beer and snacks during Happy Hour at The Tanbark! more info |
5:00 PM |
International Reception (Mendota 1-4) **For International Attendees and Commercial Exhibitors only |
6:00 PM | World Classic '24 Holstein Sale (The Tanbark) more info |
8:30 PM |
Supreme Champion of the Heifer Show Selection (Coliseum) *time subject to change (begins immediately following the selection of Junior Champion for the International Holstein Show) |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
Friday, October 3rd, 2025 |
|
7:00 AM |
International Holstein Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Aaron Eaton, Marietta, N.Y.
Associate: Pat Lundy, Granville, N.Y. more info |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Trade Show |
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Expo Seminar (Mendota 1) more info |
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Dairy Forage Seminar (Dairy Forage Seminar Stage) |
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Expo en Español (Mendota 1) more info |
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
4:00 PM | Parade of Champions (Coliseum) more info |
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*Schedule subject to change
