Meats Judging Contests

Meats Judging The American Royal is proud to host two Meat Judging Contests: Intercollegiate and the National 4-H Contest. The Intercollegiate contest will be held in Omaha, Nebraska on October 18, 2026. While the National 4-H contest will be held in Manhattan, Kansas on October 20-21, 2026. The contests are organized by the American Meat Science Association. 4-H Meats Judging Rules National 4-H Meats Judging Registration Registration Deadline: September 1st Intercollegiate Meats Judging Rules Intercollegiate Meat Judging Schedule