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Entry & Nomination Information



2026 Entry & Nomination Dates:

DNA Envelope Order Window: Dec 1st 2025 - June 26th 2026
Broiler Order Window: May 15th - July 15th
DNA Nominations must be completed and Envelopes Postmarked: July 1st, 2026
Entry Window: August 1st - September 4th
ATTENTION: You must purchase envelopes BEFORE completing the online nomination process. After you get your envelopes you will log in and complete the nomination in the nomination portal. Please read the Nomination Process document below for complete instructions. Reminder: Official nomination and DNA submission is required for market and breeding beef, feeder calves, market and breeding goats, market and breeding sheep, and market and breeding swine.

RETURN ADDRESS:
Aksarben Stock Show
PO Box 1387
Grand Island, NE 68802

DNA envelope & Swine EID Tag orders will CLOSE at 12:00 P.M. (noon central time) on June 26th.

DNA envelopes must be postmarked to return to the Aksarben Stock Show by July 1st.

Online nomination must be complete by 11:59 pm (central time) on July 1st.



ATTENTION

ALL LIVESTOCK (beef, swine, sheep, and goats, including breeding stock, market stock, and feeder calves) MUST have DNA nominated to be eligible to enter.

DNA envelope orders will close June 26th at 12:00 pm (noon).
Starting June 1st at 12:00 pm FedEx will be the only option available for shipping.
DNA Envelopes are due postmarked by July 1st, 2025 - ALL SPECIES - ALL STATES
*Completed DNA Envelopes must be postmarked no later than July 1st.
*No late DNA orders will be accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q). Do I write a check or send cash for my envelopes?
A). No checks or cash will be accepted. DNA envelopes must be paid for via credit card.

Q). We have old envelopes from past Aksarben shows, can I use them?
A). Only Aksarben Stock Show envelopes with a barcode on the back will be accepted.

Q). Is this a family nomination system?
A). Yes! Immediate siblings (brothers and sisters) may be listed on the same envelope. Cousins, friends, neighbors CANNOT be listed on the same envelope.

Q). What happens if I miss the DNA deadline?
A). There will be no late DNA envelopes accepted.

Q). Does each DNA nomination, for each animal, enter them for the show?
A). NO! DNA submissions and nominations are SEPARATE from entering to show. You must first submit the animals DNA sample, then nominate online in the nomination portal. Official entry process occurs August 1 - September 4, 2026.

Q). I am a Nebraska 4-H/FFA Member, Do I need to submit DNA for Nebraska State Fair and the Aksarben Stock Show?
A). YES! You must submit a separate set of DNA and complete the Aksarben Nomination.

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