2025 AKSS Calf Challenge Application

The 2025 Aksarben Stock Show Calf Challenge has the following eligibility requirements:

Open to youth ages 9-19 years of age as of January 1, 2025. Eligible youth, with an established residence from the following 14 states may apply: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Contestants must be eligible to compete at the 2025 Aksarben Stock Show and not have passed their 19th birthday as of January 1, 2025.
Youth may not participate if you have previously received scholarship/premiums from a prior Calf Challenge Purple Ribbon Auction or Grand Drive/Purple Banner Knight Event. If ineligible, due to previously received scholarship/premiums, youth are allowed to apply in other species Aksarben Challenge Programs.
Contestants are NOT required to have previously shown at Aksarben Stock Show.

Important Information to Note:

Applications are due November 15th, 2024, at 11:59pm.
Distribution of calves will be scheduled in December. Applicants will be notified in late November if they are selected to participate.
All communication will be done via email. It is important to actively check your email for updates and important information.
Individuals will be scored on record book, interview, showmanship, sponsor letters, average daily gain, and live placing.
Top 3 Overall individual scores will be recognized during the “Purple Banner Knight” where they will be announced and awarded scholarship/premiums.
Additional Top 3 recognition will be presented at the live show in all areas.
The Aksarben Calf Challenge requires a financial agreement between the Stock Show and the participant, in which the Stock Show retains 30% of the market value of the animal to help keep the program perpetual.

Applicant Information

Name

Birthdate

Applicant Phone Number

Applicant Email Address

Parent/Guardian Name(s)

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

Parent/Guardian Email

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Phone Number

Why do you want to be part of the AKSS Challenge?

What is your livestock experience?

Please describe livestock management experiences

Where would you plan on housing your project?

Provide a description of pens/facilities

Are there any special accommodations you need to succeed in the program?

Have you shown at Aksarben before?

If so, what years and what species?

Agreement to Participate

Have read and agree to agreement to participate.

Exhibitor Signature

Type exhibitor name for signature

Parent/Guardian Signature

Type parent/guardian name for signature

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Submission of this form and typing names in for an electronic signature is considered acceptable for making application to enter the 2025 Aksarben Calf Challenge. A submission and electronic signature also means that you understand and agree to:

That if selected you must pick-up your animal at a designated location and start immediately for exhibit at the 2025 Aksarben Stock Show.
This is a major commitment, and I fully understand the responsibility in assuming daily care of the animal.
There will be ongoing costs associated with the project, including, but not limited to, feed, equipment, potential vet bills, and travel.
Following the rules and guidelines set forth by the Aksarben Stock Show.
The animal must be exhibited at the 2025 Aksarben Stock Show in the Challenge Division. Animals through the Challenge program are not eligible for other Aksarben Stock Shows.
To complete correspondence with sponsors and a record book.
To notify the Aksarben Stock Show Staff of any changes to address, email or phone number.
To notify the Show Staff and/or Challenge Superintendent of any issues or problems with project animal.
That the Aksarben Stock Show reserves the right to take away any animal that is not being properly cared for with no allowance for expenses incurred.

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