National Clydesdale Show
2026 National Clydesdale Show
August 20-23, 2026
Iowa State Fair | Des Moines, IA
We will post a link on this page when National Show entries are open.
The voting results for of Judges for the 2026 Show have been sent to the Iowa State Fair to try and secure a contract. We will update you as soon as we are made aware.
The National Clydesdale Show Committee would also like to announce that the 2027, and 2028 National Clydesdale Shows will also be held at the Iowa State Fair.
If you have interest in sponsoring a class for the 2026 National Clydesdale Show Click link below.
National Clydesdale Show Committee Contacts
Katie Bauer 641-751-1145 katiefevold@gmail.com
Kate Greckel ~ 641.780.3919, greckelfarms@gmail.com
Iowa State Fair Horse Staff
Noah Levy, Overall Horse Super. ~ 255.413.0196, noah@noahblevy.com
Nate Buman, Draft Horse Super. ~ 712.579.1393 (text only), nathan.buman@gmail.com
Horse Barn Office ~ 515.262.3111, ext. 4320
Hotel Room Block Discounts
Fairfield Inn & Suites - Des Moines Downtown (~5 miles from ISF Fairgrounds)
207 Crocker Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-350-7997
Rooms must be booked on or before July 17th. Cost is
$169/night for all 2x-Queen bed rooms plus $20 parking per day.
Link to reserved rooms, Fairfield Inn
Important 2026 Show Documents
Guidelines for Riding and Pleasure Cart Classes
Obstacle Cart and Trail Riding Class Patterns
Livestream Link
Use this link to access the National Show livestream, Iowa State Fair Livestream.
2026 Show Sponsors
The National Clydesdale Show Committee would like to thank the class and show sponsors. The Show benefits greatly from your contribution and the Committee appreciates your generosity.
Line Classes
Gelding - Registered - 3 Years and Under -
Gelding - Registered, 4 Years & Over -
Gelding - Grade, Any Age -
Gelding Grand Champion -
Gelding Reserve Grand Champion -
Best American Gelding -
Junior Stallion Foal - Alamar Acres -
Senior Stallion Foal -
Stallion -Yearling -
Stallion - 2 Year Old -
Junior Champion Stallion -
Junior Reserve Champion Stallion -
Stallion - 3 Years & Over -
Senior Champion Stallion -
Reserve Senior Champion Stallion -
Grand Champion Stallion -
Reserve Grand Champion Stallion -
Best American Bred Stallion -
Junior Filly Foal -
Senior Filly Foal -
Best American Bred Foal -
Mare - Yearling -
Mare - 2 Year Old - Stille LLC -
Junior Champion Mare -
Junior Reserve Champion Mare -
Mare - 3 Year Old -
Yeld Mare - 4 Years & Over -
Brood Mare - 4 Years & Over -
Senior Champion Mare -
Reserve Senior Champion Mare -
Grand Champion Mare -
Reserve Grand Champion Mare -
Best American Bred Mare -
Mare and Foal -
Produce of Dam -
Get of Sire - Five Star Clydesdales-
Junior Get of Sire-
Stallion and Three Mares -
Best American Clydesdale - August A Busch Award
Best of Breed -
Hitch Classes
Pleasure Cart - Cedar Creek Drafts -
Pleasure Cart Obstacle Course -
Ladies Gelding/Stallion Cart -
Mens Gelding/Stallion Cart -
Ladies Mare Cart -
Mens Mare Cart -
Junior Team -
Ladies Open Team -
Open Team -
Team of Mares -
Open Unicorn -
Mare Unicorn -
Open Four Horse Hitch -
Mare Four Horse Hitch -
Open Six Horse Hitch -
Mare Six Horse Hitch -
Youth Classes
Decorator Class - 15-18 -
Decorator Class - 14 & Under -
Showmanship At Halter - 15-18 -
Showmanship At Halter - 14 & Under -
Juvenile Driver Cart - 15-18 -
Juvenile Driver Cart - 14 & Under -
Juvenile Driver Team - 15-18 -
Juvenile Driver Team - 14 & Under -
Draft Under Saddle Western Youth 18 & Under -
Draft Under Saddle English Youth 18 & Under -
Draft Under Saddle Trail Youth 18 & Under -
Riding Classes
Western Pleasure Exhibitors 19+ (Draft Under Saddle - Western - Adult)
English Pleasure Exhibitors 19+ (Draft Under Saddle - English - Adult)
Trail Exhibitors 19+ (Draft Under Saddle - Trail - Adult)
Pole Bending All Ages of exhibitors
Barrel Racing All Ages of exhibitors
Flag Race All Ages of exhibitors
Additional Sponsors
Best Male Driver -
Best Female Driver -
Exhibitor Appreciation Meal -
Exhibitor Appreciation Meal -
Exhibitor Appreciation Meal -
Trail/Obstacle Cart Design & Obstacles -
Obstacles for Trail & Cart Supplied by -