MARYLAND

SHOW LIKE
A PRO DAIRY WORKSHOP

PLEASE READ: Registrations will be accepted ONLINE ONLY.

Link will go live on morning of March 2nd at 7am.

The "showman website" lists opening as the 3rd, please ignore. We will not make adjustments for not following instructions.)

(If prompted as "full" please continue processing and add to waitlist. We will be pulling from the waitlist as openings allow.

2025 Dates: June 7 & 8

show like a pro dairy workshop is open to all dairy youth between the ages of 8 to 21 years old as of January 1st. This two-day, overnight workshop is available to Maryland and out-of-state participants who desire to learn hands-on experience in showmanship, fitting, animal husbandry and cattle evaluation in cooperation of PDCA etiquette and regulations.

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DETAILS

Location:

The Great Frederick Fair

Dairy Arena #32

797 East Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21705

(Enter via Highland St. Lot)

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updates closer to the workshop!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to bring my own animal?

Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own animal to the workshop for a one-on-one experience working with their project for the year. Special circumstances do arise, so an animal could be provided if needed. Heifers only, we do not have the facility for milking cows.

Can I do the fit-out and the master program?

As separate classes, participants involved in the master program will automatically be entered into the fit-out challenge.

How do I know if I am ready for the master program?

Seniors who have completed Show Like A Pro workshop and feel comfortable in a hands-free competitive atmosphere are welcome to sign up for the master program.

Where do we stay overnight?

This experience is meant to simulate a real show, including bedding down in the barns. The workshop is a heavily chaperoned event. The fairgrounds is equipped with restrooms and a shower. Participants MUST stay with an approved chaperone, no matter the age.

What ages can participate in the workshop?

Based on the standard PDCA guidelines, participants who are ages 8 to 21 as of January 1st of the present year are able to enter.

How do I register?

Registration is first come, first serve. Due to liability security, we must cap participant numbers. Once registration is announced "open" then potential participants can upload the form. If the workshop is full, we begin a waiting list. Registration will be accepted online only. Registration welcome emails will be sent out in the coming weeks after acceptance.