Qualifying Events for the 2027 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship
Entries are now open for the 2027 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship—your chance to showcase your skills on the industry’s biggest stage. Step up, stand out, and let your chant be heard.
Oklahoma Qualifying Event
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Comanche Livestock Auction, LLC
180845 N 2820, Comanche OK 73529
entry must be RECEIVED by 4:00 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday August 19, 2026, for the Oklahoma event
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- 5:30 pm - Host Market Dinner
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- 6:00 am - Contestants' Briefing
- 7:00 am - Judges' Briefing
- 8:00 am - Opening Ceremonies/Start of Contest
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express & Suite Duncan
- 1520 Apollo Drive
- Duncan, Oklahoma
- (580) 251-9627 - Front Desk
- (888) 465-4329 - Reservations
- Hotel Website
Airports
- Will Rogers International Airport (OKC) ~ 76 miles
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) ~ 142 miles
- Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) ~ 160 miles
South Carolina Qualifying Event
Monday, October 5, 2026
Saluda Livestock Exchange LLC
4444 McCormick Hwy, Saluda SC 29138
entry must be RECEIVED by 4:00 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday, September 16, 2026, for the South Carolina event
Sunday, October 4, 2026
- 5:30 pm - Host Market Dinner
Monday, October 4, 2026
- 10:00 am - Contestants' Briefing
- 11:00 am - Start of Sale
- 11:30 am - Judges' Briefing
- 1:00 pm - Opening Ceremonies/Start of Contest
Hotel
- Inn on the Square
- 104 East Court Avenue
- Greenwood, South Carolina
- (864) 330-1010
- Hotel Website
Airports
- Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) ~ 46 miles
- Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) ~ 50 miles
- Greeneville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) ~ 82 miles
California Qualifying Event
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Farmers Livestock Market, Inc.
6001 Albers Rd, Oakdale CA 95361
entry must be RECEIVED by 4:00 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, October 7, 2026, for the California event
Saturday, October 24, 2026
- 7:00 am - Contestants' Briefing
- 8:00 am - Judges' Briefing
- 9:00 am - Opening Ceremonies/Start of Contest
- After Sale - Host Market Dinner
Hotel
- Best Western Plus Rama Inn & Suites
- 1450 E F St
- Oakdale, CA 95361
- (209) 845-2500
- Hotel Website
Airports
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) ~ 70-80 miles
- Oakland International Airport (OAK) ~ 75-80 miles
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) ~ 80-90 miles
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) ~ 100 miles
