All about Red Angus Youth Expo
Hosted by the RAAA and JRA, join us June 8-13, 2025 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri. The annual event, hosted by the Red Angus Association of America, aims to provide a network uniting Red Angus enthusiasts, offering youth competitive events to reward excellence, enhance educational opportunities, and develop leadership skills.
What Is The Red Angus Youth Expo?
This annual event brings together competitive events, livestock shows, and educational activities for Red Angus juniors, breeders, and industry professionals around the country for six days of education, innovation, breed improvement and networking.
When Is The Red Angus Youth Expo?
June 8-13, 2025
Where Is The Red Angus Youth Expo?
2025 – Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Springfield, Missouri
2026 – TBA
Why Should I Attend The Red Angus Youth Expo?
There’s something for everyone and all ages- livestock shows, contests, a trade show, educational seminars for all ages, networking and fun! RAYE will now serve at the Junior Red Angus Association annual meeting, where association business and junior board elections will be held. Want to learn more about the association,DNA or RedsPro? RAAA staff will be on hand to provide breed/industry updates.
How Can I Attend The Red Angus Youth Expo?
The Expo is a free event for all Red Angus Enthusiasts! If you want to volunteer or sponsor the Expo, please contact [email protected].
How Can I Participate In The Red Angus Youth Expo?
Participants must be current members in good standing with the Junior Red Angus Association URA) and cannot have reached their 22nd birthday before January 1, the year of the show.
Entry Deadlines (All Entries Must Be Submitted Online, 2025 deadlines coming soon)
| April 2025 | Entries Open |
| April 4, 2025 | DNA Submission Deadline |
| May 15, 2025 | Entry Deadline (NO pending registrations will be accepted) |
| May 23, 2025 | Late Entry Deadline (Double Fees) No entries accepted after May 23 |
Ownership Deadline
All animals must be in the exhibitors name by May 23, 2025.
Age Divisions (As Of January 1 Of The Year Of The Show)
| Rookie | 7-8 years of age |
| Junior | 9-12years of age |
| lntermediate | 13-16 years of age |
| Senior | 17-21 years of age |
How Can I Learn More About The RAYE 2025?
We love helping our exhibitors and are happy to talk more about the RAYE 2025! Please reach out to our team with any questions.
Erin Dorsey – 970.396.5420 – Taylor Dorsey – 970.397.0356
[email protected]
