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World Pork Expo Events & Activities
World Pork Expo Trade Show |
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Wednesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
At the world's largest pork-specific trade show, a wide array of pork industry products and services will be offered by some 500 exhibitors. |
Musicfest |
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
This year's MusicFest acts include: Classic Rock All Stars performing songs such as “Don't Call Us, We'll Call You” and “Ride Captain, Ride”; CMA Horizon Award and ACM Top Male Vocalist, Bryan White, with his acoustic show featuring his hits “Rebecca Lynn" and "So Much for Pretending”; and Tony Valdez and the Retro Rockets performing classics songs like “Heard It Through the Grapevine” and “Under the Boardwalk”. |
Lunch at the Big Grill |
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Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
There is such thing as a free lunch when you visit the World Pork Expo "Big Grill." Menu to be announced. |
National Swine Registry - America's Best Genetics |
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Wednesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
A showcase of America's most prominent purebred genetic resources provides the opportunity to learn more about the cutting edge of purebred genetics in the U.S. America's Best Genetics Alley will host select seed stock suppliers, semen companies, and exporting firms that serve as a world-wide resource for production systems of any scale. Producers will learn about genetics dedicated to the improvement of your bottom line - such as lean efficiency, pork quality and lifetime maternal performance - and how a comprehensive genetic evaluation, coupled with molecular technology and a verified pedigree structure can serve as a source for pure genetic progress. |
World Pork Expo Farm Toy Show and Sale |
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Wednesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Featuring the Seventh Edition World Pork Expo Commemorative Toy Tractor, an Oliver 995 Lugmatic with Utility Loader. This highly detailed 1/16 scale tractor will have authentic paint and decals, the loader will raise and lower, and hydraulic lines will be attached. The model will have the World Pork Expo logo on the side of the bucket. This tractor will be retired at the end of 2010 and a new model will be designed for 2011. Collectors who purchase serial-numbered tractors will have the first option to purchase the same serial number in the next model. Owners of the earlier World Pork Expo models can order the 2010 model in the same number to build your collection. Please specify the number you desire when ordering. |
National Hog Farmer New Product Tour |
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Wednesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
National Hog Farmer is pleased to offer World Pork Expo attendees an opportunity to learn more about new products and services recently introduced to the pork industry. Stop by the National Hog Farmer booth #623 in the Varied Industries Building and cast your vote for the most promising new product. When you cast your vote, you are automatically entered in a daily prize drawing. In the meantime, go ahead and get a head start on the new product tour by taking a look at the new product nominations. National Hog Farmer’s New Product Review Panel will share their thoughts in a special feature in the July 15 issue. And the votes cast by World Pork Expo attendees will select the “producer’s choice” new product.
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World Pork Expo Merchandise Shop |
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Wednesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Bring something home for the kids or, better yet, shop for yourself! Exclusive World Pork Expo apparel and merchandise...something for everyone! |
People's Choice BBQ Contest brought to you by Pfizer Animal Health |
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Wednesday and Thursday, June 9 and 10
Sample, vote and enjoy outstanding pork from three of Iowa's top Pit Masters at the new, People's Choice BBQ Contest. Winners announced at 3:00 p.m. daily. |
Pig Races |
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Wednesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The excitement and fun of live racing can be found at Expo. Racing pigs will hoof around a sawdust track at blazing speeds. It will be fun for the entire family as your participate in the pageantry of the Pig Races. |
2010 World Pork Expo Junior National |
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Tuesday - Saturday
One of the top youth shows in the nation, the Junior National Swine Show draws young showmen from across the country. For more information and schedules, visit the Junior National Swine Association Web site at www.nationalswine.com. Tuesday, June 8 Noon: Earliest entries may arrive 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Registration and declaration of market-entry weights Wednesday, June 9 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Registration and declaration of market-entry weights 9 a.m.: All WPX Junior National entries must be on grounds 9:30 a.m.: Youth PQA Plus Training with Dr. Jodi Sterle 10:30 a.m.: Showmanship Clinic with Brian Down and Jennifer Babbs 11:30 a.m.: Mandatory exhibitor meeting by show ring Noon: Crossbred Barrow Show (Ring A), followed by Purebred Barrow Show Ring A: Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire Ring B: Berkshire, Chester White, Poland China and Spotted Thursday, June 10 8 a.m.: Showmanship Ring A: Junior, followed by Novice Ring B: Senior, followed by Intermediate 1 p.m.: Purebred Gilt Show Ring A: Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire Ring B: Berkshire, Chester White, Poland China and Spotted, followed by Crossbred Breeding Gilt Show Friday, June 11 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Judging Contest registration by judging rings 10 a.m.: Judging Contest 12:30 p.m.: Novice Judging Contest 4 p.m.: Sweepstakes Ceremony All WPX Junior National hogs are released after the Sweepstakes Ceremony, but are encouraged to stay through Saturday for the WPX Sale. Hotel Accomodations Holiday Inn Downtown (515.283.0151) Red Roof Inn (515.266.6800) Best Western Starlight Village (515.282.5251) |
Cruisin' with the Hogs |
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Ride departs from Route 65 at 5:30 pm and from Big Barn at 5:45 pm. Each participant will receive free admission to the World Pork Expo, a pork dinner, a ride patch, a hog pin, a ticket for prizes drawn at the Expo, and coupons from supporting sponsors including Cookies Bar-B-Q sauces. |
2010 World Pork Expo Breed Show and Sale |
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Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Tuesday, June 8 Noon: Earliest hogs may arrive Thursday, June 10 8 a.m.: All hogs must be on the grounds, check-in and scanning of boars Friday, June 11 7:30 a.m.: Ring A - Crossbred boar Show, followed by Yorkshire, Landrace, Duroc and Hampshire boars and gilts 9 a.m.: Ring B - Berkshire Show followed by Chester White, Spotted, and Poland Saturday, June 12 9 a.m.: Ring A - Crossbred boar Sale, followed by Crossbred gilts (from WPX Junior National only), Yorkshire, Landrace, Duroc and Hampshire boars and gilts 10 a.m.: Berkshire Sale followed by Chester White, Spotted, and Poland |
World Pork Open Clay Target Championship |
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Cost: $125 per shooter |
World Pork Expo Open Golf Outing |
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Friday, June 11, 2010
8:30 AM: Registration |
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