Meal FAQs

  • Yes, we will have a Dairy Bar again this year! It will be set up to provide snacks for attendees in between mealtimes and will be open periodically throughout the day. To see exactly when it will be open throughout Convention, visit the schedule page.

  • Please be sure that you indicate any food allergies you have on the registration form, and we will do our best to ensure that accommodations are made at each meal you sign up for. During Convention, notify Convention Center staff with any questions or concerns while going through the food line.

  • On the registration form, click “More Info” by each ticket to view a full description of the event, including specifics on what type of food will be served. On the Schedule page, you can also click on each item to read descriptions for meals and other activities.

  • Adults are on their own for dinner on Monday night. We encourage attendees to take the time to explore St. Louis. If you need ideas on restaurants or activities, visit this page. There are dinner options at the Union Station or within walking distance of the hotel.

Convention Activity FAQs

  • Yes, we are offering the Local Lens Farm Tour this year! We are visiting Carter’s Corner, Rolling Lawns Farm, and Wilra Farms. Lunch will be served at The MilkHouse as part of the tour. Space is limited to the first 205 attendees, so if you’re interested in attending, we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible.

  • The Local Lens Farm Tour is scheduled to arrive back at the hotel by 4:30 pm, in time for the Junior events that evening

  • We recommend you ride the provided transportation and discourage attendees from driving their own vehicle as space is limited on the farms. Additionally, if you do not purchase a ticket for the farm tours you will not receive lunch as part of the tour that day.

  • All attendees will need to purchase a ticket no matter what age as each individual must be seated in a seat.

  • Holstein Horizons is a free event for anyone in the dairy community to attend. The event will feature a variety of speakers and panels made up of experts within the dairy industry and beyond. Attendees will gain valuable insights into biosecurity, dairy cow longevity, innovations in dairy foods, and farm transition planning. Designed to provide you with insights to bring back to the farm, this dynamic session is one you won’t want to miss! More detailed information on the event will be available soon.

 Registration FAQs

    • Early Bird Registration will be open until April 14, and offers discounted prices on convention tickets.

    • Standard Registration pricing will begin on April 15 and run until May 31, 2025.

    • Late Registration will be held from June 1 through June 6, 2024

      • No tickets will be available for purchase after June 6, 2025.

  • Yes, you can register more than one person on the same registration form. However, you cannot purchase two tickets under the same name. After you register yourself, you will be prompted at the end to add additional registrants to the same form. The first person to register will be the primary registrant. Only the primary registrant will be able to edit the registration and add tickets after the order is submitted. The primary registrant will be responsible for the bookings made in a group.

  • Yes, you can put more than one registrant on the same email account. You will just need to type it in for each new person’s individual registration.

  • No, you will need a credit card to pay for your convention registration. We cannot accept cash or checks, and cannot bill to someone's Holstein Association USA account.

  • If you are having trouble registering online, please contact Holstein Association USA customer service at 800.952.5200 or email convention@holstein.com for assistance.

  • No, all ticket sales are final. Once you’ve purchased your tickets, you will not be refunded, so complete the registration form carefully. There will be a ticket exchange board at Convention registration desk for those who wish to sell tickets they no longer need.

  • Yes, the primary registrant (the first person who registered for a group, or individual) will be able to buy more tickets after they've completed their registration. They will need to use the reference number in the confirmation email sent after registering.

  • If you have additional questions about registering for Convention, please contact Holstein Association USA customer service at 800.952.5200 or email convention@holstein.com.

  • All adult attendees have the opportunity to attend all of the junior events. Simply select the Junior Meals & Activities ticket package. This package includes all of the Junior events. If you would like to attend the Local Lens Farm Tour, be sure to purchase that ticket separately.

General FAQs

  • The sale is being managed by The Cattle Exchange - Dave Rama. Holstein Association USA is not managing the sale.

    If someone has an animal they are interested in consigning, they should contact Dave Rama.

    There will be no live animals at the National Sale - it will be an online sale available on Cowbuyer.

  • Travel information is listed on the transportation page on the website for your convenience. Find it under the “travel” tab!

  • Absolutely! Anyone interested in volunteering should reach out to Kelli Dunklee at kdunklee@holstein.com.