Black Swamp Preview Show

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend — it’s a day to remember and honor the heroes who gave their lives for our freedom. 🇺🇸

Today, we pause in gratitude and remembrance. ❤️

05/12/2026

JOIN US for the 2026 Ohio State Fair Commercial Cattle Show on Saturday, August 1!🐮 ANYONE involved with cattle can participate, but you must enter by June 21 at 1 p.m. There will be a youth and an open division. For more information, visit: https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/livestock/livestock-schedule.

05/10/2026

05/02/2026

Ready for another fun summer of showing cattle! We hope to see you all again this year for the 2026 Flag City Showdown! Mark your calendars!!!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter! ✝️🌼

Today we celebrate hope, renewal, and new life. We’re so grateful for our amazing community—wishing you and your family a beautiful, blessed day!

03/26/2026

📅 Mark your calendars! 📅

We are back (on Saturday) and better than ever! 💪🏼 Looking forward to seeing everyone in October!

03/24/2026

Make check-in easier! Start your entries online now for Saturday! You can pay online with card or at the show with cash or check!
📅 Date: Saturday, March 28th
📍 Location: Henry County Fairgrounds, 821 S Perry Street Napoleon, Ohio 43545
🔹 Entries are now OPEN! Register today!:
👉 https://showman.app/shows #/henry-county-cattlemens-association-spring-preview-show-2026-133d
Stay tuned for more details, and make plans to join us for a great day of high-quality cattle and even better people.
We can't wait to see you there!

03/09/2026

🚨 Ohio Beef Expo Scammers Are Back 🚨

Fake Facebook accounts and groups (similar to the one shown below) are once again using the Expo to try to scam exhibitors and attendees.

⚠️ Please DO NOT:
• Accept friend requests from accounts claiming to represent OCA or the Expo
• Follow or join unofficial groups using the OCA or Expo name
• Click links posted in comments or sent through messages
• Provide personal or payment information

✅ The official OCA page is the only place for accurate Ohio Beef Expo information and updates

If you see suspicious accounts or posts, please report them🚫💻

03/05/2026

⏰ REMINDER!
Showmanship entries are due Thursday, March 5 at 11 p.m. 🏅
If you plan to participate in showmanship, you must have your show entries completed by that time — no late entries will be accepted!
🚫Don’t wait — get entered now at
🔗 https://best.ohiocattle.org

01/29/2026

Updated show flyer with postponed dates of March 6-7, 2026.