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.
California Qualifying Event
Entries have closed.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Farmers Livestock Market, Inc.6001 Albers RdOakdale CA 95361
Saturday, October 24, 2026
7:00 am - Contestants' Briefing8:00 am - Judges' Briefing9:00 am - Opening Ceremonies/Start of ContestAfter Sale - Host Market Dinner
Hotel
Cut-off date is October 10
Best Western Plus Rama Inn & Suites1450 E F StOakdale, CA 95361(209) 845-2500
Hotel WebsiteCut-off date is October 10
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
South Carolina Qualifying Event
Monday, October 5, 2026
Saluda Livestock ExchangeSaluda, S.C.
Champion: Kellan BussellReserve Champion: Tucker KailRunner-Up: Philip Gilstrap
Top Ten
- Andy Baumeister
- Brandon Frey
- Marcus Kent
- Takoda Kiser
- Ross Parks
- Chris Pinard
- Austin Schaben
High Score Rookie: Austin Roberts
Oklahoma Qualifying Event
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Comanche Livestock Auction, LLCComanche, Okla.
Champion - Troy Robinett, Decatur, TexasReserve Champion - Brennin Jack, Virden, ManitobaRunner-up - Andrew Sylvester, Westmoreland, Kan.
Rounding out the top 10 were:
- Tyler Bell, Anderson, Texas
- Neil Bouray, Webber, Kan.
- Josh Jasper, Nicholasville, Ky.
- Tate Rainey, Sweetwater, Texas
- Ethan Schuette, Washington, Kan.
- Barrett Simon, Rosalia, Kan.
- Ben Weber, Warrensburg, Mo.
Rookie - Corey Curtis, Royal, Neb.
