Contest Materials
Registration Deadline for all Regional Contests is March 18, 2026
Entry Fee $50 per Team
Make Checks Payable to: Virginia Tech Foundation
- Each Unit/Club/Chapter is limited to THREE Teams for Regional Contests
- ALL TEAMS FROM ONE UNIT/CLUB/CHAPTER must compete at the same Regional Contest. In the case of the "capping rule" (there are no slots available at the chosen regional contest), a team may travel to a regional contest with an open slot.
- Regional and State Contests will be conducted with assigned time slots with awards taking place in-person, same day. – once entries are received, you will be assigned a time to report to the contest location.
- BQA Certification (if needed) may be completed at the National BQA Website here https://bqa.beeflearningcenter.org/
- Coaches must hold a current BQA Certification.
Rules for 2026
Regional Contests will be held on:
| Region |
Date |
Location & Time |
| Southern Piedmont |
3/27 |
10:00 AM at The Adams Farm, 855 Jones Store RD. Red Oak
(15 team max) |
| Shenandoah Valley |
4/9 |
9:00 AM - 1718 Keezletown Road, Weyers Cave,
(15 Team Max) |
| Southwest VA |
4/3 |
9:00 AM - Copenhaver Farms 31118 Blue Springs Road, Meadowview
(15 team max) |
| Central VA |
4/1 |
10:00 AM Senterfitt/Virginia Livestock, 5866 Orange Rd Radiant,
(15 team max) |
| New River Valley |
3/28 |
9:00 AM G & G Livestock, 169 Fort Chiswell Rd Fort Chiswell,
(15 Team max) |
The State Contest is on April 15, 2026.
State Contest Location:
Rockingham County Fairgrounds
4808 South Valley Pike
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
State Contest Entry:
Entry
For ALL Regional Contests and State Contests:
Please make checks payable to:
Virginia Tech Foundation
Mail to:
Katherine Carter
Youth Cattle Working Contest
380 West Campus Drive
362 Litton-Reaves Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Local Lodging Options
Hampton Inn - South
43 Covenant Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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