Van Wert County Cattleman’s

10/15/2026

We’d love your feedback! Please take a minute to fill out our quick survey about the show. Even if you weren’t at the show this year the feedback helps! Your input helps us make future shows even better! Thank you for your support! 🤍

Give us feedback on the open show

10/14/2026

We want to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make Stateline Smack Down a success! From everyone who helped behind the scenes, our amazing sponsors and donors, to all the exhibitors, families, and spectators who showed up and supported us, we couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌

We had a great show day with 101 head, and we are so thankful for everyone who took the time to be a part of it! We appreciate every helping hand, every sponsorship, and every person who supported our show and helped make it happen.

A special thank you to our sponsors for investing in our show and our exhibitors, and to our volunteers who put in the time and hard work to make everything run smoothly. We truly appreciate each and every one of you! ❤️

We’re already looking forward to doing it again! Thank you for being part of the Stateline Smack Down family! 🐮🏆

10/14/2026

Sunday was a great day for showing cattle. Little bit of rain in the morning but cleared up and was a pleasant afternoon. We appreciate everyone who came out and all our sponsors for the support. Also thanks to everyone who took their Sunday and spent it helping out at the show. Here are our winners from both rings and showmanship!

Showmanship winners:
Harlyn Klingman
McCoy Klingman
Ava Baker
Gavin Krehl

Ring A Heifers:
Harlyn Klingman
Kalin Schrader
Garrett Hensel
Carter Briggs
Lola Feasel

Ring B Heifers:
Harlyn Klingman
Quinn Billenstein
Garrett Hensel
Carter Briggs
Anna Pohlman

Ring A Market:
Gavin Ridenower
Gus Adams
Gavin Krehl
Emma Creager
Austin Evers

Ring B Market:
Gavin Ridenower
Sophie Sudlow
Gavin Krehl
Gus Adams
Austin Evers

Congratulations again to all our winners! Stay tuned for details about next years show!

10/11/2026

Check in will be closing in about 10 minutes if you haven’t signed up. If you are running late reach out to one of us.

10/11/2026

Raffle tickets for sale. We have a purse, 2 buckets of Swagger and an engraved bottle of bourbon. Stop by and see the girls. Also ask about our gun raffle tickets. We still have some left of them! Table by the check in tables.

10/06/2026

Bourbon loves look in. And the bottle is engraved to commemorate the show!

10/06/2026

Be sure to check out the raffles we will have set up at the show! 2 buckets of swagger graciously donated by Mark Dehaven. As well as other prizes!

09/29/2026

🚨🚨 Judge Announcement 🚨🚨

Our other judge for this year will be Justin Tibbits! Making the trip from Wisconsin for a great day of outstanding calves!

Justin tibbits from mineral point wi I own and operate Tibbits livestock with my wife Ashley and two boys Landry and Maddox which we emphasize on raising show cattle and production cattle. I’ve been judging livestock all over the country for the past 15 years. As a family we are very involved showing cattle with our kids and customers and even more passionate about raising them.

09/29/2026

🚨🚨Judge Announcement 🚨🚨

One of our two judges this year will be Chase Taylor! We are just under two weeks away from the show! We’re excited to see everyone out this year! As of right now the future forecast looks like it will be an absolutely beautiful day to show calves!

Chase Taylor
Attended Illinois Central College and Western Illinois University. I was on the judging the judging teams at both schools and graduated in 2019. Now reside in Columbia City, IN and work for Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company as an auctioneer and real estate agent. While also managing a feedstock angus operation. Grew up showing livestock all over the country, and now help several families with their projects throughout the year.

05/29/2026

Announcement…

Our Van Wert County Cattlemen’s meeting is June 4th @ 7:00 PM @ the Buckeye Room in the Extension Office!

We will be talking about upcoming events and activities. Please bring anyone interested in becoming a member or participating in our activities/events.

We hope to see everyone there!

Please contact us with any questions or concerns!