Annual Convention
SDCA Convention & Trade Show
December 8-9, 2026
Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center | Pierre, SD
Cattlemen care for the herd, land, one another, and communities they call home. The 2026 SDCA Convention & Trade Show in Pierre, SD, will highlight the theme Cattlemen Care, celebrating that commitment while bringing producers together to learn, lead, and shape the future of South Dakota’s cattle industry. The two-day event will feature Cattlemen’s Land & Legacy programming from Ducks Unlimited, a keynote address from renowned animal behaviorist Dr. Temple Grandin, educational programming, and so much more.
Schedule of Events
Day 1
7:00 am: Registration & Check-In
Policy Meetings
(Ag & Food Policy, Tax & Credit, Live Cattle Marketing & International Trade, Property Rights & Environmental Management, Public Lands, Cattle Health & Wellbeing)
Cattlemen's Land & Legacy Luncheon Program
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Trade Show Time
Best of Beef Dinner and Awards
President's Auction
Roping Contest
Day 2
Breakfast & Industry Updates
SDCA Annual Meeting
Youth Speech Contest
Healthy Calves, Healthier Bottom Line
Programming Presented By:
Keynote Luncheon featuring Dr. Temple Grandin
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Policy Meeting & Officer Elections
Market Outlook & Update
