National Clydesdale Show
2024 National Clydesdale Show
August 15, 2024 - August 18, 2024
Iowa State Fair | Des Moines, IA
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The National Clydesdale Show is here! The Show will be getting started this week with exhibitors arriving on Wednesday and classes beginning Thursday, August 15th. Don't miss an exciting four days of Clydesdale action! Planning to attend as a spectator, new for this year there will be no additional admission fee charged to attend the Show at the Jacobson Center. Not able to get to the National Show in person, not to worry it will be livestreamed again this year. Visit the ISF Show Programs webpage to access links to the livestream feed (links become available as the show progresses). Whether in person or online, cheer on your favorite Clydesdale exhibitors this week!
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Show entries are due this year by July 1, 2024, with late entries accepted until July 8, 2024 (late fee assessed for all entries received after July 1st). Entries must by submitted online, please use the following link ISF Online Entries to enter. The ISF Premium Book has information regarding the class lists (pages 13-18), schedule (pages 42-44), arrival and release dates, premiums, and Show rules. Use the Premium Book link above to access it on the ISF website. Additional information for exhibitors such as horse health requirements, ISF contact information, camping information, and other general fair information can be found on the ISF Horse and Pony webpage.
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The National Clydesdale Show Committee would like to thank the class sponsors listed below. The Show benefits greatly from your contribution and the Committee appreciates your generosity.
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National Clydesdale Show Committee Contacts
Joe Wilcenski ~ 262.352.9544, jwilcenski05@gmail.com
Kate Greckel ~ 641.780.3919, greckelfarms@gmail.com
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Iowa State Fair Horse Staff
Noah Levy, Overall Horse Super. ~ 255.413.0196, noah@noahlevy.com
Nate Buman, Draft Horse Super. ~ 712.579.1393 (text only), nathan.buman@gmail.com
Horse Barn Office (only during Aug. 8-18, 2024) ~ 515.262.3111, ext. 4320
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Hotel Room Block Discounts
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center (~5 miles from ISF Fairgrounds)
929 3rd Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-282-5251
Rooms must be booked before July 15, 2024
Booking dates, August 14 to August 18, 2024
Link to reserved rooms, Comfort Inn
Group name: National Clydesdale Show 2024
Group Number: UJ57B6
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Holiday Inn – Downtown, Mercy Areas (~4.5 miles from ISF Fairgrounds)
1050 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
515-283-0151
Rooms must be booked before July 31, 2024
Booking dates, August 14 to August 18, 2024
Link to reserved rooms, Holiday Inn
Group Name: Clydesdale Breeders
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Important 2024 Show Documents
Guidelines for Riding Classes and Patterns for Speed Events
Trail Riding Obstacle Course Pattern
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Livestream Link
https://www.iowastatefair.org/participate/competition/show-programs
