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. |
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World Pork Expo Swine Handling & Transport Forum |
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Tuesday, June 2: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Pork producers, swine handlers and transporters will be provided with current information about the handling, transportation and marketing of pigs. The forum will address the importance of stockmanship, animal welfare expectations throughout the pork supply chain, and preventing transport losses to increase your economic return. For more information, or to register, click here. |
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Musicfest |
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
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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. |
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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. |
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World Pork Expo Farm Toy Show and Sale |
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Wednesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Featuring the sixth edition World Pork Expo commemorative toy tractor Don't miss the chance to purchase the 2009 World Pork Expo commemorative toy tractor, a specially commissioned Massey Ferguson 65 with #38 Farm & Utility Loader featuring World Pork Expo ID package and movable loader arms and bucket. A limited number of World Pork Expo tractors have been serial numbered and are available to collectors through NPPC. Those who purchase 2009 serial-numbered tractors will have the first option to purchase the same serial number in the 2010 model. Order online or call NPPC, 515-278-8012. |
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National Hog Farmer New Product Tour |
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Wednesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Stop by the National Hog Farmer booth (623 VIB), Gate 15 in the Animal Learning Center and any of the New Product Tour participating booths to pick up your passport. Then visit participating booths and have your passport stamped while you check out the newest product. Once your passport is complete, turn it in to the National Hog Farmer booth and vote for the Producer's Choice Award and register to win the daily tractor drawings, as well as the Grand Prize drawing - a series of six World Pork Expo Commemorative Toy Tractors! |
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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! |
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2009 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 2 Noon: Earliest entries may arrive 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Registration and declaration of market-entry weights Wednesday, June 3 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 10:30 a.m.: Showmanship Clinic 11:30 a.m.: Mandatory exhibitor meeting by show ring Noon: Crossbred Barrow Show (Ring B), followed by Purebred Barrow Show Ring A: Berkshire, Chester White, Poland China and Spotted Ring B: Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire Thursday, June 4 8 a.m.: Showmanship Ring A: Senior, followed by Intermediate Ring B: Junior, followed by Novice 1 p.m.: Purebred Gilt Show Ring A: Berkshire, Chester White, Poland China and Spotted (followed by Crossbred Breeding Gilt Show) Ring B: Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire Friday, June 5 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. |
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Cruisin' with the Hogs |
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
Each participant will recieve free admission to the World Pork Expo, a ride patch, a ticket for prizes drawn at the Expo, and coupons from supporting sponsors. Click here for a registration form. |
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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. |
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2009 World Pork Expo Breed Show and Sale |
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Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Tuesday, June 2 Noon: Earliest hogs may arrive Thursday, June 4 8 a.m.: All hogs must be on the grounds, check-in and scanning of boars Friday, June 5 7:30 a.m.: Ring A - Hampshire Show, followed by Duroc, Landrace and Yorkshire boars and gilts; crossbred boars 9 a.m.: Ring B - Chester White Show followed by Spotted, Poland and Berkshire Saturday, June 6 9 a.m.: Ring A - Hampshire Sale, followed by Duroc, Landrace and Yorkshire boars and gilts; crossbred boars, crossbred gilts (from WPX Junior National only) 10 a.m.: Chester White Sale followed by Spotted, Poland and Berkshire |
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The Great Pork BarbeQlossalTM |
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Friday and Saturday
The nation's best bar-b-quers will vie for a share of more than $37,000 in cash prizes and national competition points in this World Pork Expo tradition. Contestants will bring their custom-made grills and sauces to compete in the categories of whole hog, ribs, loin and shoulder, and showmanship. Big Green Egg Scramble will be held Friday evening. |
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World Pork Open Clay Target Championship |
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
Cost: $125 per shooter |
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World Pork Expo Open Golf Outing |
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Friday, June 5, 2009
7:30 AM: Registration |
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