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Activity Fees

You should have just received or will be receiving your annual junior activity fee notice . Please note the early deadline of December 31 , 2024 . The early deadline will provide continued access to your online member site , as well as the opportunity to register cattle at the lower member rates .

Being current on your activity fee is a requirement for participation in our regional and national shows and competitions . All revenue generated from the fee directly supports many NALJA programs . All first year NALJA members for 2024 do not need to renew their activity fee until 2025 .

2025 NJLSC Deadlines

The NJLSC deadlines and fees are as follows :

• Early Entry Fee : $ 90 per head ( includes bedding )

• Early Entry Deadline : May 1

• Late Entry Fee : $ 125 per head ( includes bedding )

• Late Entry Deadline : May 15

• Ownership Deadline : May 15

Only online entries will be accepted for the 2025 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress as well as any NALJA sponsored regional show .

Satellite Events

There will be a late entry fee for juniors who forget to enter in satellite events before the late deadline of May 15 . You ’ ll be able to late enter into the showmanship , livestock judging , public speaking , and sales talk contests at the NJLSC check-in for $ 100 per junior . Once check-in is complete , you will not be able to enter into the events .

It is recommended that you sign up for all satellite events by the May 15 deadline for $ 10 . The $ 10 fee is per participant NOT per event .

2025 Contests

ALL Satellite events will be offered at the 2025 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress ! Satellite events include the Judging Contest , Showmanship , Cow Camp , Quiz Bowl , Public Speaking , Sales Talk , Team Fitting , Photo Contest , Videography Contest , State Poster , and Magazine Ad .

We will only be accepting online submissions again this year for the Photography , Videography , and Magazine Ad contests this year . The deadline for those submissions will be June 10 . More details to come !

NEOGEN Ultimate Show

The NALJA board of directors is excited to continue the NEOGEN Ultimate Show at the 2025 NJLSC . This show is based on 50 percent genotype and 50 percent phenotype . Animals will need to have DNA sent in by April 20 , 2025 . The NALF office asks that any DNA for this show be marked “ For National Junior Show .”

Ken Holloway Genetics on Ice Auction

Not just genetics , something for everyone will sell !

The 2025 Ken Holloway Genetics on Ice Benefit Auction will be one of the best yet ! With an exceptional offering of Limousin Genetics and various items such as jewelry , art and agri-services ; there is sure to be something for everyone . The Genetics on Ice Auction will be held in conjunction with the National Limousin Sale on Monday , January 6 , 2025 at the Embassy Suites , Oklahoma City , Okla .

Please expect a call from the 2024-2025 NALJA Board of Directors looking for your support of this year ’ s function . If you would like to contribute items or genetics , please contact Mallory Blunier , Mallory @ nalf . org or call ( 309 ) 361-3007 .

The Genetics on Ice Benefit Auction is an invaluable event that helps support NALJA throughout the year , as well as the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress .

SAVE THE DATE

Heartland Regional Junior Show May 22 – 26 , 2025 Butler County Fairgrounds 101 S Main St . Allison , Iowa

Eastern Regional Junior Show & Southeast Summer Classic May 30 – June 1 , 2025 State Fair of West Virgina 947 Maplewood Ave . Lewisburg , W . Va .

There will be no late entries accepted at check-in for both regional shows .

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