IJBA Jackpot Show
Sunday, August 16, 2026 | Illinois State Fairgrounds
GENERAL RULES
A. Exhibitors must be over 8 and under 21 years of age as of January 1, 2026.
B. All animals must have health papers from a veterinarian.
C. All entries must be registered in the name of the exhibitor, who must show the heifer, unless other arrangements have been made with IJBA Jackpot Show Staff.
D. This is an Illinois Junior Beef Association (IJBA) Points Sanctioned Show.
HEIFERS AND COW/CALF PAIRS
A. Registration papers are required.
B. Registered heifers will be shown by age – youngest to oldest.
C. Heifer and cow/calf classes will be offered for any breed that has at least five head. Registered females with less than five head per breed with show in the AOB class.
D. NEW - There will be a Commercial Heifer class that will show by weight. Weights must be declared during the entry process.
ENTRIES
A. All entries can be made my clicking the ENTER HERE button at the top of this page or at this link. Online entries are due Friday, August 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. at the rate of $25 per entry. Late entries will be accepted until Tuesday, August 11, 2026, through the conclusion of junior check-in at state fair at the rate of $45 per entry.
B. All questions can be directed to the Devin Bollman by calling 217-787-4280 or by emailing [email protected].
C. All exhibitors must be IJBA members.
D. Entry fees are non-refundable.
STALLING
A. All the non-ISF cattle brought onto the fairgrounds for the Jackpot Show should be stalled in the Junior Livestock Building
B. All heifers and cow/calf pairs not showing at the ISF should arrive on the grounds by 10a.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026. You will need to let Devin Bollman know so stalling can be arranged.
C. When your breed show is completed, you are released
PREMIUMS
A. All of the entry fees will be redistributed.
SHOW ORDER
A. Posted in the Junior Livestock Building by Saturday, August 15 by noon.
REGISTRATION
A. The entry link for the ShoWorks platform.