Frequently Asked Questions

Entries open March 1st at www.Showman.app

This show is open to all YOUTH contestants 22 and under as of January 1, 2026.  There are no location restrictions, all are welcome!  Entries open March 1st at www.Showman.app

The show takes place at a working horse/cattle ranch at 825 Wildwood Road in Arbuckle, Ca.  Visit our "facility" page here on our site for an aerial map.

Yes, we rely on sponsors to assist with our total budget for producing this show including awards, buckles, banners, custom frames, facility rental and staff/judging expenses.  Click link here for more info: https://classiclivestockshows.com/sponsors

Yes.   "Blow and Go" (or "no-fit") Cattle Show. 

Cattle are presented in their natural state, allowing for washing, blowing, and clipping, but strictly forbidding the use of adhesives, paint, glue, or artificial hair-building products.

Allowed: Washing, blow-drying, clipping, brushing, and combing. 

Prohibited: Adhesives (glues), paints, leg paints, hair sculptors.

Tail heads optional.

No, there is no power or water hook ups available.

Yes, for an early arrival fee of $50 (paid and booked at www.Showman.app), there is no power/water hook ups.

Yes, there is a cemented wash rack for your use.

No, there are no pens available for rent.  The permitter of the parking area is fenced with heavy pipe and available for tie outs.

Arrival begins on Saturday, May 2nd at 5am.  Early arrival is allowed (for a fee at www.showman.app) on Friday, May 1st beginning at 2pm.  If arrival is required outside of those times please email us at ClassicLivestockShows@gmail.com

Please visit our Prizes & Payout section of our website.  https://classiclivestockshows.com/prize-%26-payouts

Commercial heifer class will NOT be eligible to compete for supreme champion, this class has a reduced entry fee since they are ineligible for supreme champion.