The 2026 Ohio Beef Expo was held March 19 - 22 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Expo, hosted by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA), is the premier event for Ohio’s cattle industry including seedstock shows and sales, a trade show, a competitive junior show, and much more all in one place.
For the second year a Buckeye Breeder Series-only show was held with the selection of a Top 5 BBS steers and heifers with separate premiums and banners.
The Junior Show recorded over 860 entries. Showmanship was held Friday, followed by the market animal show on Saturday and the heifer show on Sunday. Junior Showmanship was judged by Carly Wesner- Riley of Cisco, IL and Maria Crandell of Paris, IL. Market animals were evaluated by Brent Cromell, Abbott, TX. The heifer show was judged by Brady Jensen, Courtland, KS. The market animal and heifer show judges swapped to judge the BBS ring as well.
The champions of this year’s show can be found in the Junior Show tab at the top of the website under results.
Posted: March 26, 2026