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.
South Carolina Qualifying Event
Entries have closed.
Monday, October 5, 2026
Sunday, October 4, 2026
5:30 pm - Host Market Dinner
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
Cut-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
Oklahoma Qualifying Event
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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.
