Meats Judging
The American Royal is proud to host two Meat Judging Contests: Intercollegiate and the National 4-H Contest. The Intercollegiate contest will be held in Omaha, Nebraska on October 18, 2026. While the National 4-H contest will be held in Manhattan, Kansas on October 20-21, 2026. The contests are organized by the American Meat Science Association.
National 4-H Meats Judging Registration
Registration Deadline: September 1st
Intercollegiate Meats Judging Rules
Intercollegiate Meat Judging Schedule
Intercollegiate Contest – October 18, Nebraska Beef, Omaha, NE
Entries and more information are available at American Meat Science Association
National 4-H Contest – October 20, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Entries and more information are available at American Meat Science Association
National 4-H Meat Judging Banquet – October 21, American Royal Complex, Kansas City, MO
When
October 18 - 21, 2026
Doors Open
Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest – October 18, Nebraska Beef, Omaha, NE
National 4-H Meat Judging Contest – October 20, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
National 4-H Meat Judging Banquet – October 21, American Royal Complex, Kansas City, MO
