The South Dakota 4-H Clover Classic will be held June 15-16 at various locations on the campus of South Dakota State University.
Schedule
Monday, June 15
- 8:00-9:00 a.m. - Meats Judging Workshop, Animal Science Complex
- 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Meats Judging Contest, SDSU Meat Lab
- 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Hippology Contest, Animal Science Arena
- 1:30-4:00 p.m. - State 4-H Livestock Skill-A-Thon Contest (national contest qualifier), Animal Science Arena
- 1:30-6:00 p.m. - Beginner/Junior Horse Quiz Bowl, Animal Science Complex
- 1:30-6:00 p.m. - Senior Horse Quiz Bowl, Animal Science Complex
- 4:30-6:30 p.m. - Poultry Judging, Animal Science Arena
- 6:30 p.m. - Livestock Judging Practice, Animal Science Arena
- Youth Social, Animal Science Arena
Tuesday, June 16
- 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest (national contest qualifier), Animal Science Arena
- 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Horse Judging Contest, SDSU Rodeo Grounds - north of the Horse Unit
- 1:00-5:00 p.m. - Beginner/Junior Livestock Quiz Bowl, Animal Science Complex
- 2:00-5:00 p.m. - Senior Livestock Quiz Bowl, Animal Science Complex
- 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Awards Ceremony
Registration
A $10 registration fee will apply with no limit on the number of contests that youth may participate in. Contestants must be a bona-fide South Dakota 4-H member approved by their respective county 4-H Youth Educator. As of 2025, contestants compete as individuals only. The only team competitions that will take place will be the Livestock Quiz Bowl and Horse Quiz Bowl competitions. Registration is required and can be completed using the blue register button above.