UW Meat Judging Youth Camp/ Contest

📣 The University of Wyoming Meat Judging Team is excited to offer THREE opportunities for youth to learn, practice, and compete in meat judging this fall! Whether you’re brand new to meat judging or already have some experience, there’s an opportunity for you.
1. WYOMING MEAT JUDGING YOUTH CAMP
📅 October 3–5
📍 University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY
💰 $275/camper
📝 Register by September 15
2. WYOMING MEAT JUDGING YOUTH CONTEST
📅 October 5
📍 University of Wyoming Meat Lab | Laramie, WY
💰 $20/contestant by September 15
💰 $30/contestant after September 15
Our Oct. 5 contest will be held in conjunction with the youth camp, but participation in camp is not required to compete.
3. INAUGURAL YOUTH MEAT JUDGING CONTEST SERIES
📅 2026–2027
The Oct. 5 contest is also the FIRST contest in our inaugural Youth Meat Judging Contest Series!
We’re excited to provide youth with opportunities to compete throughout the year, gain experience, and continue developing their meat judging skills. The series is open to youth nationwide and will include contests on:
October 5
January 8
February 15
March 24
April – date TBD
Whether you want to learn, practice, or compete, there’s a place for you with Wyoming Meat Judging. We’d love to see youth from Wyoming and across the country join us!
📲 Registration links: https://bit.ly/4qsjCxx
📧 Questions? mckensie.phillips@uwyo.edu
📞 (307) 766-2334
Mark your calendars, register by September 15, and come meat judge with us! 🥩

2026 Fair Wrap-Up Meeting

Did you participate in or visit this year’s Fair? We want to hear from you!

Join us for the 2026 Fair Wrap-Up Meeting to share your feedback, discuss what went well, and help us brainstorm ideas for next year’s event. Whether you were an exhibitor, volunteer, parent, or attendee, your input is vital to making future fairs even better. Everyone is welcome to attend!

  • Date & Time: September 21st at 6:00 PM

  • Location: Sweetwater Events Complex, Mustang Room

Can’t make it to the meeting?

We still want your ideas! If you are unable to attend in person, please send your feedback, suggestions, or questions via email to slux@sweetwaterevents.com.