The YADCA is inviting youth members attending the National Dexter Expo to participate in the Dexter Skill-a-thon!

Contest will be held at the 2026 Expo in Wooster, Ohio, June 24-27^th, 2026 - exact date and time to be determined.

The new Dexter Cattle Skillathon is a hands-on competition designed to test a youth’s knowledge and practical skills in cattle care and management.

Instead of showing an animal in the ring, participants rotate through different learning stations. At each station, they might be asked to:

• Identify parts of the animal
• Evaluate cattle quality
• Answer questions about health, nutrition, and general animal care
• Demonstrate basic equipment knowledge
• Demonstrate basic Dexter specific knowledge

The goal of the Dexter Skill-a-thon is to encourage learning beyond the show ring. Building real-world knowledge about cattle husbandry, and responsible livestock management — all while competing in a fun and educational competition.