2026 Larry Higgins Bison Junior Judging Contest
Schedule
Fri Jan 23 2026 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
National Western Stock Show | Denver, CO
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The Larry Higgins Bison Junior Judging Contest is hosted by the National Bison Association (NBA) and Rocky Mountain Bison Association (RMBA) in conjunction with the Gold Trophy Show & Sale (GTSS) during the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colorado.This free, annual event is open to individuals between 8 - 21 years of age, who are academically eligible (i.e. passing all classes). Participants judge four classes of bison and provide oral reasons on one class, as selected by the judges. Everyone participates individually and collegiate and senior level participants are eligible to earn a scholarship. Additional recognition is provided for the top three registered teams and the top three junior participants (12 years of age or younger).
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Where is it happening?
National Western Stock Show, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216-2818, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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