2027 BEEF EMPIRE DAYS June 4 - 13, 2027
58 years promoting beef — we “steak” our
future on it!
The EVENTS
We host more than a dozen events each year to celebrate age-old traditions, including ranch-style cowboying, beef production, and delicious ways to serve our favorite meat. There is an event for every member of the family to enjoy!
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Kick off the Beef Empire Days festival with a week-long, family-friendly carnival! Immerse yourself in a world of excitement featuring thrilling rides and a sensational selection of carnival foods that will delight your senses. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Bring your family as the anticipation builds for this year’s celebration of beef in southwest Kansas!
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IT ALL STARTED HERE!
Cattle will begin arriving at dawn, and the excitement will peak by mid-morning when the annual Merck Live Show takes center stage. Anyone interested in the cattle feeding industry is invited to join us in the stands at the Finney County Fairgrounds.
Once selections are made, the exhibited animals will be harvested and judged on carcass production. Winners of the event will be announced at the Awards Banquet.Bring your family out as the excitement mounts for this year’s celebration of Beef in southwest Kansas winds up!
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Are you curious about how traditional cowboys manage their herds? The Ranch Rodeo showcases events where working cowboys come together to compete and demonstrate the skills they use daily in cattle ranching. While there are some similarities to the rodeos most people are familiar with, ranch rodeo events focus on incorporating a mix of roping, horsemanship, and groundwork skills for a more authentic representation of real ranch work. These events are team-based rather than individual competitions, with each team consisting of three members. Events include doctoring, mugging, and penning.
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Garden City’s largest parade promises to be a crowd-pleaser, featuring 100 or more entries. The parade begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. at the American Legion and proceeds north toward Walnut.
Honoring The Mission
MEDIA
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Get Involved
Join us for Beef Empire Days!
There are many ways to get involved, whether you prefer to be in the saddle or work behind the scenes. We have a place for you! Feel free to explore the information below or reach out to us for further details. We look forward to having you on board!
Scholarship
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Volunteer opportunities
As a not-for-profit community organization we are ALWAYS in search of volunteers to help make this timeless tradition continue without skipping a beat.
Become a Sponsor
Sponsoring Beef Empire Days is more than contribution to a one time event. It's a lifetime of tradition and community involvement in southwest Kansas. Your business deserves to be associated with this organization!