2024 NATIONAL JR. SHOW
801 E. Sangamon Ave. State Fairgrounds
Springfield, IL 62794
June 24 – 28, 2024

Tuesday, June 25

7:30 – 8:30 am: National Pork Board Industry Discussion Panel
8:45 am: Opening Ceremonies + Mandatory Exhibitor Meeting
9:30 am: Showmanship
12:00 pm: Illinois Pork Producers Association Lunch outside Livestock Pavilion
1:00 pm: ALL weigh cards MUST be turned in!!
1:30 pm or 20 minutes after the conclusion of Showmanship: All Sweepstakes Contest Open *Skillathon (All Divisions)
*Swine Issues (Senior Division Only)
*Judging Contest (Visual Only + All Divisions)
*Pig-tionary (Novice + Junior)
*Extemporaneous Sales Pitch (Intermediate)
12:00 – 5:00 pm: Silent Auction Open
5:30 pm to Dark: SC Online Sale Volleyball Tournament

Wednesday, June 26

8:00 a.m.: Junior Gilt Show
*After the conclusion of Purebred Gilts – Crossbred Gilts will begin
*Purebred Gilt Grand Drive Following the Crossbred Gilt Show
30 minutes after Crossbred Division
Top 5 NJSA Purebred Gilt Selection
Top 5 Team Purebred Gilt Selection
30 minutes after the conclusion of the gilt show: Costume Contest
Adult Showmanship
*Junior Board Pizza Party + Junior Board Elections 
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm: Silent Auction Open

Thursday, June 27

8:00 a.m.: Junior Barrow Show
*After the conclusion of Purebred Barrows; Crossbred Barrows will begin
*Purebred Barrow Grand Drive will follow the Crossbred Show
Top 5 NJSA Purebred Barrows Selection
Top 5 Team Purebred Barrow Selection
*Contest Award Winner Presentation + Sweepstakes Award Presentation + Team Purebred PLuS drawing + 2022-2024 Junior Board Retirement
8:00 am – 12:00 pm: Open Show Entries Check In + Weigh/Scanning
11:00 am: ALL open show entries MUST be on grounds
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Silent Auction Open (FINAL DAY)
7:00 pm: CPS Board Meeting

*ALL SWINE ARE RELEASED

Friday, June 28

7:30 am: Open Breeding Show Begins

Saturday, June 29

9:00 a.m.: Foundation Female + Summer Type Conference Auction