WISCONSIN STATE FAIR TO HOST GREAT HEREFORD DRIVE OF 2005

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Largest Junior Breed Show in the World Comes to Wisconsin 

            WEST ALLIS, Wis., (June 24, 2003) – Wisconsin State Fair Park officials announced today that they will host the 2005 Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) July 9 - 16, 2005.  The Wisconsin Polled Hereford Association will be sponsoring and financially supporting this event. Over 2,000 National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members, their families and cattle are expected from more than 35 states and Canadian provinces to compete for national recognition in the owned heifer, bred-and-owned heifer, bred-and-owned bull, steer and cow-calf shows featuring 1,500 head of cattle.

Earlier this year the Wisconsin Polled Hereford Association won the bid to host the national event and has selected Wisconsin State Fair Park due to its location, great facility and customer service.  This signature activity for NJHA is co-sponsored by the American Hereford Association (AHA) and affiliated with junior and state Hereford associations nationwide.  This year’s event will “Race to Indy” July 13-19 in Indianapolis.  

            JNHE provides a range of interactive events for juniors and adults at the competition.  Youth can attend hands-on educational, leadership and motivational training programs.  Numerous scholarships are available for junior NJHA members.  Social events, such as tours of Milwaukee, skating at the Pettit National Ice Center and various other activities are planned.

            For information regarding the “Great Hereford Drive of ’05,” contact Jerry Huth, Executive Committee Co-Chair, at (920) 583-3223 or jmmkhuth@dotnet.com.  For further information concerning the JNHE, NHJA or AHA, visit www.hereford.org.

The Wisconsin State Fair remains one of the state’s most affordable summer attractions, featuring 11 fun-filled days of live music, great food, exciting rides and hundreds of animals. Advance tickets at discounted prices are now available by contacting our ticket box office at (414) 266-7100 or by ordering online at www.wistatefair.com.

For the most up-to-date information on events held at Wisconsin State Fair Park, call our recorded information line at 1-800-884-FAIR, #FAIR on a Cingular Wireless phone or visit us online at www.wistatefair.com.

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