Show Location
Ozark Empire Fairground Address: 3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65803

Health Requirements
An official CVI issued within thirty (30) days prior to the Red Angus Youth Expo must accompany all animals and shall be available at all times. All health certificates must have the physical address of livestock being moved (No post office boxes) for both the consignor and consignee. All animals must be free of any infectious, communicable, or contagious disease. If such a disease is found, it will cause the removal of the animal(s) from the exhibition. For 25 RAYE, questions regarding CVIs, official identification, or import requirements, please call the Animal Health Division at the Missouri Department of Ag at (573) 751-3377.

FEMALES: At the time of processing, all females 20 months of age or older on the publicized date of show must have one of the following: a certificate of pregnancy from a licensed veterinarian or a written statement by a licensed veterinarian or embryologist of having produced fertile eggs.

Motorized Vehicles
No motorized utility vehicles, like 4-wheelers, golf carts, etc., will be allowed on the grounds. Handicap scooters are the only type of motorized vehicle allowed on the grounds. Any type of motorized vehicle must also be accompanied by liability insurance. 

Dog policy
Due to the requirements of our liability insurance carrier and policy, NO DOGS will be allowed in the barns. Dogs must remain in the designated camping areas.  These areas include parking lots or buildings other than service animals.  All service animals must be on a leash.  NO dogs will be permitted in the animal barns, tie-outs, or show ring/makeup ring area. 

Arrival
The barn and tie-outs will open at noon on Saturday, June 7th. NO CATTLE WILL BE PRIMITTED ON GROUNDS PRIOR TO. All cattle must be in place by Sunday, June 8th, by 5:00 PM. Please see the arrival map for details. 

Trailer Parking
Trailer parking will be available on the grounds. Please see the map for details. 

Porta Cools
Porta-Cools will be allowed inside the barn as long as they are within each exhibitor’s assigned stall areas. Butt fans are not allowed.

Stalling & Tie Outs
State groups will assign stalls and tie-outs. Exhibitors are required to stall with the state listed on their REDPros account unless prior arrangements outlined in the premium book were made.

Each exhibitor will receive 5 feet per head. Each state will be given 10 feet in their stalling map designated for their state exhibit/display.

Tie-outs will be first-come come first serve besides the reserved tie-out space purchased on the online fundraiser. NO pens are allowed in tie-outs. Pens for cow/calf pairs only must be approved by RAYE staff; upon arrival at RAYE, check in at the show office for pen placement. There will be no tying to trailers for tie-outs. No tents, generators, or fans are allowed in tie-outs. All cattle in tie-outs MUST wear a neck rope.

Reminder: NO FARM SIGNS ALLOWED

Stalls and tie-outs will be pre-bedded with cedar mulch base bedding (bedding will be dumped in the stalls for each exhibitor to spread). Straw will be allowed in tie-outs but not inside the barns. Wood chips, wood shavings, or cedar fiber may be used as top dressing to the base bedding. Participants may bring in hay and feed. 

Barn Designation
Golden Oaks: AR, MO, MS, NY, OK, Canada
Wells East: AL, CO, FL, IN, OK, SD 
Central Building: GA, IL, KS, KY, MN, NE, TN, TX

Facility photos and maps are located on the Maps/Facility page. 
Stall maps will be posted no later than Wednesday, June 4th. Stalling is being done by state advisors, if they have one.

Feed and Bedding Vendors
There will be an on-site feed store. Any pre-orders need to be made by June 6 (Call 417-833-2660 and ask for Olivia)

Show Supply Vendor
A Sullivan Supply trailer will be on the grounds for RAYE, and it will be open Sunday-Friday.

Show Shirts
Each exhibitor will receive three show t-shirts. One shirt will be for showmanship, one shirt will be required for showing on Thursday/Friday, and one fun t-shirt! 

Exhibitor Morning Meeting 
We will have a MANDATORY exhibitor breakfast meeting on Monday, June 9th, at 9:00 a.m. Take advantage of this meeting to learn about the important details of the week and meet your 2025-2026 Junior Board Candidates.

Junior Red Angus Annual Meeting 
The annual meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 11, at 5:30 PM. Don’t miss this important meeting, at which we will amend our bylaws and elect our 2025-2026 Junior Board.

Red Angus Youth Expo Educational Workshops
You won’t want to miss our Expo Educational Workshops. Sessions are filled with answers to the skill-a-thon questions, fun, and giveaways.

SC Online Sales Sponsored Kickball
Held during the Family Fun Night on Wednesday, June 11th, following dinner! Sign-ups will take place during check-in on Sunday, June 8th, from 4 to 7 PM! Start assembling your teams, and get ready for your kicks on Route 66! Don’t have a team – no worries; we will help you find one!

• Ground rules:
  • 8-person teams
  • NO partial team sign-ups. Teams must be comprised of the following ages:
    • 13 & under = 4 or more players; 14 & up = NO more than four players (Ages will be enforced)