Calendar
2026
May 20, 2026
IHBA Board of Directors Meeting
Indianola, IA
May 30-31, 2026
Iowa Junior Preview Show (Details on Juniors page)
Indianola, IA
June 15, 2026
IHBA Steer Futurity Entry - Extended Deadline
(Rules and Application Form onJuniors tab)
July 4-10, 2026
Junior National Hereford Expo
Madison, WI
August 13, 2026
Iowa State Fair FFA Breeding Beef Show
Des Moines, IA
August 18, 2026
Iowa State Fair 4-H Breeding Beef Show
Des Moines, IA
August 19, 2026
Iowa State Fair 4-H Market Beef Show & Hereford Steer Futurity
Des Moines, IA
August 19, 2026
IHBA Ice Cream Social (ISF Hereford Barn)
Des Moines, IA
August 20, 2026
Iowa State Fair Open Hereford Show
Des Moines, IA
August 30, 2026
Iowa Hereford Tour in northern Iowa - beginning at MDF Polled Herefords, Northwood, Iowa
Northwood, IA
The primary purpose of the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association is the promotion of the industry of raising
registered Hereford cattle (horned and polled) within the state of Iowa.
