2026 National Clydesdale Show

August 20-23, 2026

Iowa State Fair | Des Moines, IA

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We will post a link on this page when National Show entries are open.

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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.

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​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.

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If you have interest in sponsoring a class for the 2026 National Clydesdale Show Click link below.

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​National Clydesdale Show Committee Contacts

Katie Bauer 641-751-1145 katiefevold@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@noahblevy.com

Nate Buman, Draft Horse Super. ~ 712.579.1393 (text only), nathan.buman@gmail.com

Horse Barn Office ~ 515.262.3111, ext. 4320

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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

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Important 2026 Show Documents

Guidelines for Riding and Pleasure Cart Classes

Obstacle Cart and Trail Riding Class Patterns

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Livestream Link

Use this link to access the National Show livestream, Iowa State Fair Livestream.

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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.

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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 - 

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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

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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 -