Heart of MI Fall Harvest Beef Show

09/09/2026

Entries are open! This is an open show so bring those calves along that are looking for new showmen!

09/05/2026

08/27/2026

Entries should be available on Showman.app soon! Just need to wait for all the last details to post regarding the 2026-2027 Michigan Cattlemen's Showcase Series. This show will be sanctioned! In the meantime, here is a look at the schedule and rules. Let us know if you have any questions!

08/10/2026

Summer is coming to a close and we are quickly approaching the 2026 Michigan State Fair Livestock Judging Contest!

Join us Monday, September 7th in Novi, MI for a free contest opportunity where there will be 5 classes including cattle, sheep, and hogs! Pre-register today or register the morning of!

https://forms.gle/ChLRaupN8uEc5ikG7

Contact coach Kestlyn Willert at [email protected] with questions!

08/05/2026

Many of you have begun the hunt for your next show project! We would love to see you in Reed City on Saturday, October 3!

Judge has been secured, awards have been ordered, entries should be available on Showman in early September!

Join us in Reed City for the start of another great season!

07/31/2026

Very high tech depiction here to help illustrate proper placement of a neck tie on your cows at the show!

Maybe one of the top “rookie mistakes” I see and one that can save or cause you some big big headaches….

👉🏻The neck tie should add some security to your project but 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 help keep them in the center of their space. Tie the halter off to the left and the neck tie off to the right.

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 is tieing both the halter and the neck tie to the same place.

👉🏻 Make sure the neck tie is tight enough so they can’t get a foot through it, but loose enough they can still breathe 😃

👉🏻 Give them enough slack to lay down, stand up, eat, etc but not enough so they can move too far back or over to get out of place or off the bed pack.

04/29/2026

Update: Found!!!

Friends! Did anyone happen to find a belt this weekend as they were preparing to leave? I had a family reach out. Please let us know if you found a belt that would fit a young teen waist. Thank you!

Note: this buckle is in the belt.

04/25/2026

Thanks for a great day of showing cattle today at the Heart of Michigan Spring Fling! We appreciate everyone coming and supporting our event!