MI Pigs Youth Challenge

06/13/2026

💥Wow! We are SUPER PROUD of our Michigan kids! 💥
Take a look through the results from the Sweepstakes Contest at the 2026 Exposition in Des Moines, Iowa. Michigan was well represented, and these exhibitors showcased their hard work, dedication, and passion on a national stage.
💥Congratulations to all participants on an outstanding accomplishment! 💥

06/13/2026

🔥Congratulations to Olivia Black 3rd OVERALL Duroc Barrow at The Exposition 2026🔥

06/13/2026

For those of you at Spartan Classic. All weights must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Stop up to the show office and pick up your back number after the weights are in.

Showmanship will start at 10:00 a.m. Youngest to Oldest!

Anyone who is camping can pay fees and pick up their permit in the show office ($25/night).

06/12/2026

Please check the stalling assignments posted on site! There have been several changes since I posted it yesterday!

Safe travels!

06/12/2026

🔥Congratulations to Alexa Graham Champion Berkshire Barrow and 4th OVERALL Team Purebred Barrow at The Exposition 2026🔥

Safe to say the barrows put on a show today. Congratulations to these breed champions and reserves:

Champion Berkshire Barrow
Alexa Graham, MI
Bred by: Albright Swine Farms, MI
ASF4 GRUS UP THE CHAIN 2-4 x NNMS1 RIDE THE LIGHT 34-9

Reserve Champion Berkshire Barrow
Peyton Jones, IN
Bred by: Heimer Hampshires, MO
HHGG4 HENHOUSE 23-2 x MBG1 MB LEGACY 11-10

Champion Chester White Barrow
Paisley Tindle, OH
Bred by: Team Sloan, MO
4 DOUBLE DIPPIN 33-1 x OTTN2 FRESH PRINCE 132-3

Reserve Champion Chester White Barrow
Brooklyn Day, IN
Bred by: Day, IN
DOUBLE DIPPIN x DELTA

Champion Duroc Barrow
Hadley Hendrickson, IN
Bred by: Dillon J Sheiss, IN
3 BEARPAW 3-5 x 0 MAIN CHARACTER 4-4

Reserve Champion Duroc Barrow
Hadley Hendrickson, IN
Bred by: Dillon J Sheiss, IN
3 BEARPAW 3-5 x 1 WORK OF ART 13-2

Champion Hampshire Barrow
Trig Stoller, IL
Bred by: Heimer Hampshires, MO
2 TOP GUN 345-1 x 1 GRUS LION SHARE 3-3

Reserve Champion Hampshire Barrow
Lane Beyers, IL
Bred by: Savage Genetics LLC, OK
4 SHOUT 345-1 x 1 TRIPOD 364-1

Champion Hereford Barrow
Easton Hansen, IA
Bred by: Ploeger Showpigs, IA
4 SNAPCHAT 2-5 x 21 HM MODERN TREND 13-3

Reserve Champion Hereford Barrow
Audrey Brown, IL
Bred by: Ainsly Barks, OK
LPLO SMOKN STEMS 8-3 x LJSP3 PATENT PENDING 6-3

Champion Landrace Barrow
Mya Holderly, IN
Bred by: Popejoy Kids, IN
9 MISS IMPULSE 76-9 x 2 SOBER UP 5-6

Reserve Champion Landrace Barrow
Lane Merrill, IN
Bred by: Chad Mauck, IN
9 MISS IMPULSE 76-9 x 2 SNEAK PEEK 6-7

Champion Poland China Barrow
Mara White, IA
Bred by: 650 Showpigs, IN
CFLP3 FRONT RUNNER 5-2 x SFTY2 RATTLER 1-3

Reserve Champion Poland China Barrow
Brilyn Kinkel, TX
Bred by: Rains Kids, TX
WTX DEFENSE 102-3 x RAIN0 COMING IN HOT 63-2

Champion Spotted Barrow
Landen Schaefer, NE
Bred by: Schwecke Genetics, MN
4 SPOT ON 29-6 x CTBP1 AMPLIFY 6-9

Reserve Champion Spotted Barrow
Madeline McClain, OK
Bred by: Echtle & Cole, TX
PFSG3 STOP WATCH 154-1 x 3 POCKET CHANGE 16-83

Champion Tamworth Barrow
Rhayli Robicheaux, LA
Bred by: TSC Showpigs, IN
TRADEMARK x LOKI

Reserve Champion Tamworth Barrow
Re*****on Appell, WI
Bred by: RNC Show Pigs, IN
LESTER x RNC 19

Champion Yorkshire Barrow
Kyle Odell, CA
Bred by: Heimer Hampshires, MO
4 HES BACK 28-2 x 2 ALL BY MYSELF 24-5

Reserve Champion Yorkshire Barrow
Brenhem Bloomberg, IL
Bred by: Lincoln Hart
3 THINK TWICE 12-11 x 0 HOT TAKE 47-3

06/11/2026

Hi All! Entry numbers look good for the Spartan Classic and Spartan Jackpot this weekend! I am posting the stalling assignments as a DRAFT! Please double check the posted stalling charts when you arrive on site tomorrow.

Note: The yellow highlighted areas are 10x10 open "tack" areas. (no stall fronts).

There was a bit of confusion regarding arrival time on Friday. While I will not have the stalls all marked by 10 a.m. I will definitely be ready by noon if you want to arrive that early, and check in at the office will be available after 2 p.m. Safe travels!

Questions about stalling: [email protected]

06/11/2026

Carla is working on stall assignments. Just a quick reminder that for this show, there is NO SHOWING off the trailer! You need a stall in the Pavilion if you are showing this weekend. We have stalls available, so if you didn't purchase one, please shoot us a message! [email protected]

06/10/2026

🔥Congratulations to Anna Dahms Reserve Champion Light Crossbred Barrow and 4th OVERALL Crossbred Barrow at The Exposition 2026🔥

We had a great crossbred gilt and barrow show at the 2026 Exposition. Congratulations to these exhibitors on a job well done!

Grand Champion Crossbred Gilt (Dark Cross)
Clara Kowalski, OR
Bred By: Keplinger Farms, OH
Logic x Rising Sun

Reserve Grand Champion Crossbred Gilt (Dark Cross)
Holden Winters, OK
Bred By: Rodibaugh Genetics, IN
Still Standing x Tarzan

3rd Overall Crossbred Gilt (Champion Light Cross)
Mya Holderly, IN
Bred By: JD Showpigs, OK
Mainline

4th Overall Crossbred Gilt (Dark Cross)
Madison Scarborough, IN
Bred By: JD Show Pigs, OK
Lil Wayne

5th Overall Crossbred Gilt (Dark Cross)
Madison Scarborough, IN
Bred By: Brockman, TX
Woke

Reserve Grand Champion Crossbred Barrow (Dark Cross)
Mya Holderly, IN
Bred By: Newhouse, IN
Still Standing

3rd Overall Crossbred Barrow (Light Cross)
Mya Holderly, IN
Bred By: Heimer Hampshires, MO
One and Only

4th Overall Crossbred Barrow (Light Cross)
Anna Dahms, MI
Bred By: Gossett, MI
Gossett x Tricked 3

5th Overall Crossbred Barrow (Light Cross)
Maddox Rodgers, MO
Bred By: Goss, OK
Stride For Stride x Blowin Smoke

Reserve Champion Light Crossbred Gilt
Landon Pretti, IN
Bred By: Heimer Hampshires, MO
Mighty Wh**ey x KingPin

Champion Purebred Influenced Crossbred Gilt
Ashlyn Hatfield, IL
Bred By: Grant Giese, WI
Hard Truth x Ms Motion Picture

Reserve Champion Purebred Influenced Crossbred Gilt
Kaiser Albright, MI
Bred By: Albright Swine Farms, MI
Too The Moon x Ajax

Champion Purebred Influenced Crossbred Barrow
Brooklyn Day, IN
Bred By: Chad Day Showpigs, IN
Stranglehold x No Hesitation

Reserve Champion Purebred Influenced Crossbred Barrow
Enslee North, IN
Bred By: Final Drive Genetics, AR
1WWS4 He's Back 28-2 x Last Dance

06/10/2026

🔥Congratulations to Anna Dahms Reserve Champion Light Crossbred Barrow and 4th OVERALL Crossbred Barrow at The Exposition 2026🔥

06/10/2026

Get those entries in today to avoid the late fees for Spartan Classic!