JUDGES NAMED FOR 2026 ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOWS
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, April 22, 2026—Judges have been selected for the 74th All American Jersey Shows, sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA).
The largest exhibition of Registered Jersey™ cattle in the world, the All American’s three shows will be held November 6–9, 2026, in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Ky.
Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, will judge the All American Jersey Show on Sunday and Monday, November 8–9. This marks his second time officiating the open Jersey show in Louisville, having previously judged in 2013. He also judged the All American Junior Show in 2012 and the National Jersey Jug Futurity in 2011. A highly accomplished dairy judge, Lahmers has officiated nine shows in Louisville, six at World Dairy Expo, and five at the Pennsylvania All-American across multiple breeds. His international experience includes judging Jerseys at International Dairy Week in Australia and at shows in Costa Rica and Japan. Chris and his wife, Elizabeth, exhibit a nationally acclaimed Brown Swiss herd with their daughters, Elaina, Ava and Audrey.
Ryan Krohlow, Poynette, Wis., has been selected to judge the National Jersey Jug Futurity. Following his role at the 2025 All American Jersey Show, this will be his first time officiating the Futurity. He recently judged at International Dairy Week in Australia and has also officiated the World Dairy Expo Jersey Show (2024), Mid-Atlantic Jersey Show (2023), Midwest Spring and Fall National Holstein Shows, and the All-American Holstein Show, along with numerous state shows. Ryan and his wife, Haley, and their four children, Callie, Conway, Cooper and Case, operate under the HammerTime prefix.
There are 457 three-year-olds currently eligible for the 2026 National Jersey Jug Futurity. In 2025, the class offered $11,730 in premiums, including $3,296 to the winner.
Keith Topp, Botkins, Ohio, will judge the All American Junior Jersey Show on Friday, November 6. This will be his third time officiating in Freedom Hall. He previously judged the All American Jersey Show in 2019 and the National Jersey Jug Futurity in 2017. Topp has judged Jersey and colored breed shows across 27 states, including the 2022 World Dairy Expo Jersey Show, as well as the Milking Shorthorn and Brown Swiss shows in Madison in 2019 and 2017 respectively. He owns and operates On Topp Genetics with his wife, Kindra, and their children, Keaton and Kinley.
First- and second-place class winners in these shows will be named 2026 All American and Reserve All American honorees by the American Jersey Cattle Association.
2026 Schedule for the All American Jersey Shows & Sales
The Jersey weekend will begin on Friday November 6, 2026, with the All American Junior Jersey Show. The show will begin with junior showmanship at 7:30 a.m. The Jersey heifers will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the cow show starting at approximately 1:30 p.m. At the conclusion of the show, the Supreme Champions of the NAILE Junior Dairy Shows will be selected.
On Saturday, November 7, the Jersey Youth Awards Ceremony will be held at 9:00 a.m., and recognize approximately four dozen youth award winners. At noon the “Give Your Best 60 Second Intro” public speaking contest for youth will take place. At 1:00 p.m. the Pot O’Gold Sale will be held, followed by the All American pre-sale social at 3:00 p.m. The All American Jersey Sale will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the West Wing.
The All American Jersey Show will be split over Sunday and Monday. The heifers will show at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 8. The National Jersey Jug Futurity will follow the show at 2:00 p.m.
On Monday morning, November 9, the Jersey cows will take to the green shavings at 7:30 a.m. At the conclusion of the cow show, Supreme Champion of the NAILE Dairy shows will be crowned.
To view more information on The All American events, visit the official website of the All American Jersey Shows and Sales at https://theallamerican.usjerseyjournal.com.
For information on show entry fees and deadline, visit www.livestockexpo.org.
For 158 years, the American Jersey Cattle Association has maintained identification and performance records for dairy herd owners and delivered services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability through increasing the value of and demand for Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics, and Jersey milk and milk products. For more information, contact the American Jersey Cattle Association by writing 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362, visit USJersey.com, or connect at Facebook.com/USJersey.