ANNUAL MEETING
AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION
& NATIONAL-ALL JERSEY INC.
Get Your Kicks on Route 66 - Join us for the journey of a lifetime
Date
June 17 - 20, 2026
Location
Springfield, MO
About the Event
A Journey Along America's Main Street
Join us for an unforgettable annual meeting celebrating the heritage of Jersey cattle and the iconic Route 66. This Year's event brings together cattle enthusiasts, breeders, and industry leaders for three days of networking, education, and celebration along the historic Mother road.
Historic Tours
Explore historic landmarks
3 Days
Packed with activities
Heifer Sale
Premier National Heifer Sale
Route 66 Tours
Explore historic landmarks
Event Schedule
Day 1 - Wednesday, June 17
3:00 PM
Registration Opens
- Hotel: Lobby Area
7:00 PM
Welcome Reception - Wine & Cheese/Ice Cream Social
- Hotel: Glendalough Lobby
Day 2 - Thursday, June 18
7:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet
- Hotel: Lobby Area
8:00 AM
National All-Jersey Inc. Annual Meeting
- Hotel: Rathdangan I
10:30 AM
Seminar: On-Farm Processing
- Hotel: Rathdangan I
10:00 AM
Youth Event: Animal Meet & Greet with Wonders of Wildlife
- Hotel: Rathdangan III
12:30 PM
Young Jersey Breeders Luncheon
- Hotel: Glendalough
2:30 PM
Load Busses: Bass Pro/Wonders of Wildlife Tour
Including Aquarium, Taxidermy Museum & Shopping
- Hotel: Lobby Area
5:30 PM
Bass Pro/White River Conference Center: Social
- 600 W. Sunshine St., Springfield, MO 65807
6:00 PM
Bass Pro/White River Conference Center: Dinner
- 600 W. Sunshine St., Springfield, MO 65807
7:00 PM
Bass Pro/White River Conference Center: AJCC Research Benefit Auction
- 600 W. Sunshine St., Springfield, MO 65807
Day 3 - Friday, June 19
6:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet
- Hotel: Lobby Area
7:30 AM
Load Buses & Depart
- Hotel: Lobby Area
8:45 AM
College of the Ozarks: Pick up bus guides. General campus history/info during travel. Stops: 30-35 min each. 10 min to switch/travel
1. Dairy/Tractor Museum
2. Chapel
3. Shops/Greenhouses
- College of the Ozarks: 1 Opportunity Ave, Point Lookout, MO 65726
11:15 AM
Give us your best 60 seconds speech
- College of the Ozarks: Keter Event Center on Campus
12:00 PM
Lunch
- College of the Ozarks: 1 Opportunity Ave, Point Lookout, MO 65726
1:15 PM
Load Buses & Depart
- College of the Ozarks: 1 Opportunity Ave, Point Lookout, MO 65726
3:30 PM
NAJ Celebration - 50 Years of Equity
- Hotel: Glendalough
5:00 PM
Pre Sale Social
- Hotel: Glendalough Lobby
5:30 PM
Pre Sale Dinner
- Hotel: Glendalough
6:30 PM
National Heifer Sale
- Hotel: Glendalough
Day 4 - Saturday, June 20
6:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet
- Hotel: Lobby Area
8:00 AM
American Jersey Cattle Association Annual Meeting
- Hotel: Rathdangan I
9:15 AM
Load Youth Bus
- Hotel: Lobby Area
10:00 AM
Fantastic Cavern Tour
- 4872 N Farm Rd 125, Springfield, Missouri
11:15 AM
Youth Arrive at Dohles
- TBD
11:00 AM
Seminar: Beef on Dairy/Business
Diversification
- Hotel: Rathdangan I
12:30 PM
Load Buses & Depart
- Hotel: Lobby Area
1:00 PM
StarStruck Farm; Dean, Stacy & Grant Dohle
Fish Fry Lunch, Cows Tied Nearby
- TBD
2:15 PM
Load Bus # 1: Fantastic Caverns
Tour at 3:00 PM
- 872 N Farm Rd 125, Springfield, Missouri, 65803
4:15 PM
Load Bus # 2: Back to Hotel
- Hotel
5:30 PM
Pre Banquet Social
- Hotel: Glendalough Lobby
6:30 PM
Dinner
- Hotel: Glendalough
7:30 PM
AJCA Breeder's Banquet
- Hotel: Glendalough
TBD
Youth Event: Pool Party. Movie to follow or coincide
- Hotel: Glendalough
Champion Jersey Cattle
Excellence in breeding
Historic Route 66
America's Main Street
Vintage Americana
Classic diner experience
Registration
Reserve Your Spot on the Journey
Early registration saves you money and guarentees your place at this historic event. Don't miss out on this oppurtunity to connect with fellow Jersey enthusiasts!
Early Bird (Youth 5-17)
Cost: $150
Sold Until May 22, 2026
- Full conference access
- All meals included
- Conference materials
Early Bird Adult (18+)
Cost: $350
Sold Until May 22, 2026
- Full conference access
- All meals included
- Conference materials
Late / On-Site
Cost: $425 (Adult 18+) / $200 (Youth 5-17)
Sold Until June 20, 2026
- Full conference access
- All meals included
- Conference materials
Venue & Accommodations
Meeting Headquarters
Our venue places guests just minutes from the iconic Mother Road. Springfield is widely regarded as the birthplace of Route 66, where the highway’s name and route were first promoted in the 1920s and remnants of historic US 66 still thread through the city. From this convenient Glenstone Avenue location, travelers can explore route 66-era attractions, museums, and classic roadside Americana while enjoying the modern comfort, amenities, and the warm hospitality Doubletree is known for.
Hotel Accomodations
Doubletree Hotel
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Lodging
Special conference rates available at partner hotels minutes from the iconic Route 66
Transportation
Free shuttle service from hotels to venue. Parking available on-site.
Dining
Experience authentic Route 66 diners and local Missouri cuisine
Ready to Hit the Road?
Join us for an unforgettable journey celebrating Jersey cattle excellence and American heritage. Register today and save with our early bird pricing!
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AJCA & NAJ Annual Meeting 2026
Celebrating Jersey cattle excellence and American heritage along the historic Router 66. Join us for four days of networking, education, and unforgettable experiences.
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American Jersey Cattle Association
6486 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068