Trade Show
OPEN: TUESDAY - FRIDAY
The world’s largest dairy-focused Trade Show featuring more than 650 companies will be open Tuesday, October 3 - Friday, October 6. Exhibitor listings are available year-round and feature company and keyword searchability. New products, research and services available to the dairy industry can be explored through Innovation Unveiled or during a Knowledge Nook Session at WDE.
Dairy Cattle Show
SUNDAY - FRIDAY
World Dairy Expo is home to one of the best-known dairy cattle shows in the world and will operate with an improved breed show schedule in 2023. Discover dairy show cattle genetics and services available from our 1,600 dairy cattle exhibitors in the New Holland Pavilions and Cattle Tent. Take your cattle and exhibitor search to the next level with Expo's free mobile event app.
Education
HOSTED: TUESDAY - FRIDAY
World Dairy Expo's educational programs give you the chance to visit with peers while learning from fellow producers and industry experts about different ways to make your operation more profitable. Learn more about upcoming Expo Seminars, Virtual Farm Tours, Knowledge Nook Sessions, Expo en Español, FFA Seminars and Dairy Forage Seminars.
Official Schedule
Select a day to see the scheduled events!
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| Sunday, October 1st, 2023 |
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| 8:00 AM | National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contests (Coliseum) 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. more info |
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*Schedule subject to change
| Monday, October 2nd, 2023 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Jersey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Mike Duckett, Rudolph, Wis.
Associate: Kevin McGriskin, Melancthon, Ontario, Canada more info |
| 12:00 PM |
International Guernsey Show (Coliseum) Official: Kevin Hartmann, Mulberry Grove, Ill.
Associate: Ted DeMent, Kenney, Ill. more info |
| 2:00 PM |
International Ayrshire Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Kurt Wolf, Guttenberg, Iowa
Associate: Steve Searles, Pine Island, Minn. more info |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Join us for live music, free drinks and light refreshments! more info |
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*Schedule subject to change
| Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Jersey Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Mike Duckett, Rudolph, Wis.
Associate: Kevin McGriskin, Melancthon, Ontario, Canada more info |
| 8:00 AM | Central National FFA Events (Sale Pavilion & Exhibition Hall) more info |
| 9:00 AM |
International Ayrshire Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Kurt Wolf, Guttenberg, Iowa
Associate: Steve Searles, Pine Island, Minn. more info |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network (EH2 WDE Family Lounge) |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | FFA Seminar (Mendota 2) more info |
| 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 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | FFA Seminar (Mendota 2) more info |
| 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 |
| 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 |
International Brown Swiss Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio
Associate: Richard "RT" Thompson, Darlington, Wis. more info |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Happy Hour (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 |
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*Schedule subject to change
| Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Brown Swiss Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio
Associate: Richard "RT" Thompson, Darlington, Wis. more info |
| 7:00 AM |
International Milking Shorthorn Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Brandon Ferry, Hilbert, Wis.
Associate: Mike Gregory, Hebron, Ill. more info |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network (EH2 WDE Family Lounge) |
| 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) more info |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info |
| 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) more info |
| 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 |
| 2:00 PM |
International Red & White Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio
Associate: Tanner Schmaling, Elkhorn, Wis. more info |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Join fellow attendees and exhibitors in The Tanbark for Happy Hour more info |
| 7:00 PM |
Recognition Awards Banquet (The Tanbark) Join us in celebrating the 2022 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 5th, 2023 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Red & White Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio
Associate: Tanner Schmaling, Elkhorn, Wis. more info |
| 8:00 AM |
International Milking Shorthorn Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Brandon Ferry, Hilbert, Wis.
Associate: Mike Gregory, Hebron, Ill. |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network (EH2 WDE Family Lounge) |
| 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) more info |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 AM | 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) more info |
| 1:30 PM |
International Holstein Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis.
Associate: Jason Danhof, Waukon, Iowa 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 - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Join fellow attendees and exhibitors in The Tanbark for Happy Hour! more info |
| 5:00 PM |
International Reception (Mendota 1-4) **For International Attendees and Commercial Exhibitors only |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Sunset Celebration (The Tanbark) Join the global dairy industry for a night of celebrating with live music from The Jimmys! |
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*Schedule subject to change
| Friday, October 6th, 2023 |
|
| 7:30 AM |
International Holstein Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis.
Associate: Jason Danhof, Waukon, Iowa more info |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network (EH2 WDE Family Lounge) |
| 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Career Connections (Mendota 4) Looking for something new professionally or struggling with where to begin? Career Connections is your newest free tool to connect with job and internship opportunities in the dairy industry! With Careers Connections, high school and college students as well as young dairy professionals will connect with World Dairy Expo's commercial exhibitors, sponsors, Dairy Cattle Show exhibitors and non-exhibiting farms. At World Dairy Expo, a free networking event will be held on Friday, October 7 at 9:30 a.m. to connect job and internship seekers with hiring companies and farms. A list of currently featured opportunities can be found by selecting "More Info" below.
more info |
| 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) more info |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info |
| 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) more info |
| 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!
Sunday
| Sunday, October 1st, 2023 |
|
| 8:00 AM | National 4-H, National Intercollegiate & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contests (Coliseum) 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. more info |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
Monday
| Monday, October 2nd, 2023 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Jersey Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Mike Duckett, Rudolph, Wis.
Associate: Kevin McGriskin, Melancthon, Ontario, Canada more info |
| 12:00 PM |
International Guernsey Show (Coliseum) Official: Kevin Hartmann, Mulberry Grove, Ill.
Associate: Ted DeMent, Kenney, Ill. more info |
| 2:00 PM |
International Ayrshire Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Kurt Wolf, Guttenberg, Iowa
Associate: Steve Searles, Pine Island, Minn. more info |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Join us for live music, free drinks and light refreshments! more info |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
Tuesday
| Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Jersey Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Mike Duckett, Rudolph, Wis.
Associate: Kevin McGriskin, Melancthon, Ontario, Canada more info |
| 8:00 AM | Central National FFA Events (Sale Pavilion & Exhibition Hall) more info |
| 9:00 AM |
International Ayrshire Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Kurt Wolf, Guttenberg, Iowa
Associate: Steve Searles, Pine Island, Minn. more info |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network (EH2 WDE Family Lounge) |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | FFA Seminar (Mendota 2) more info |
| 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 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | FFA Seminar (Mendota 2) more info |
| 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 |
| 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 |
International Brown Swiss Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio
Associate: Richard "RT" Thompson, Darlington, Wis. more info |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Happy Hour (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 |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
Wednesday
| Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Brown Swiss Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio
Associate: Richard "RT" Thompson, Darlington, Wis. more info |
| 7:00 AM |
International Milking Shorthorn Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Brandon Ferry, Hilbert, Wis.
Associate: Mike Gregory, Hebron, Ill. more info |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network (EH2 WDE Family Lounge) |
| 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) more info |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info |
| 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) more info |
| 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 |
| 2:00 PM |
International Red & White Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio
Associate: Tanner Schmaling, Elkhorn, Wis. more info |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Join fellow attendees and exhibitors in The Tanbark for Happy Hour more info |
| 7:00 PM |
Recognition Awards Banquet (The Tanbark) Join us in celebrating the 2022 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
| Thursday, October 5th, 2023 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
International Red & White Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Phillip Topp, Botkins, Ohio
Associate: Tanner Schmaling, Elkhorn, Wis. more info |
| 8:00 AM |
International Milking Shorthorn Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Brandon Ferry, Hilbert, Wis.
Associate: Mike Gregory, Hebron, Ill. |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network (EH2 WDE Family Lounge) |
| 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) more info |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Knowledge Nook Session (Knowledge Nook) more info |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 AM | 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) more info |
| 1:30 PM |
International Holstein Show - Heifers (Coliseum) Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis.
Associate: Jason Danhof, Waukon, Iowa 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 - 6:00 PM |
Happy Hour (The Tanbark) Join fellow attendees and exhibitors in The Tanbark for Happy Hour! more info |
| 5:00 PM |
International Reception (Mendota 1-4) **For International Attendees and Commercial Exhibitors only |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Sunset Celebration (The Tanbark) Join the global dairy industry for a night of celebrating with live music from The Jimmys! |
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Schedule subject to change
Friday
| Friday, October 6th, 2023 |
|
| 7:30 AM |
International Holstein Show - Cows/Groups (Coliseum) Official: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis.
Associate: Jason Danhof, Waukon, Iowa more info |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Trade Show |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Family Lounge, hosted by Dairy Girl Network (EH2 WDE Family Lounge) |
| 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Career Connections (Mendota 4) Looking for something new professionally or struggling with where to begin? Career Connections is your newest free tool to connect with job and internship opportunities in the dairy industry! With Careers Connections, high school and college students as well as young dairy professionals will connect with World Dairy Expo's commercial exhibitors, sponsors, Dairy Cattle Show exhibitors and non-exhibiting farms. At World Dairy Expo, a free networking event will be held on Friday, October 7 at 9:30 a.m. to connect job and internship seekers with hiring companies and farms. A list of currently featured opportunities can be found by selecting "More Info" below.
more info |
| 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) more info |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Farm Tour (Mendota 1) more info |
| 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) more info |
| 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
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