The Elite Champions Show

05/21/2026

🟪MISSION RING / BREEDING GILTS / Judge, Caleb Boden🟪

Overall Champion Breeding Gilt & Champion Dark
Congratulations Carter Schott!

Reserve Overall Champion Breeding Gilt & Reserve Dark
Congratulations Carter Schott!

Third Overall Breeding Gilt & Champion Light
Congratulations Jase Heindel

Fourth Overall Breeding Gilt & Champion Duroc
Congratulations Collins Berry

Fifth Overall Breeding Gilt & Reserve Light
Congratulations Veda Overton

🟪MISSION RING / MARKET HOGS / Judge, Caleb Boden🟪
Overall Champion Market Hog & Champion Dark
Congratulations Shay Rodgers!

Reserve Overall Champion Market Hog & Reserve Dark
Congratulations Jillian Moffitt!

Third Overall Market Hog & Champion Chester
Congratulations Aden Wolfe!

Fourth Overall Market Hog & Champion Light
Congratulations Kylie McGrew!

Fifth Overall Market Hog & Reserve Champion Light
Congratulations Aden Wolfe!

05/21/2026

🟪RIVERSIDE RING / MARKET HOGS / Judge, Blake Danner 🟪

Overall Champion Market Hog & Champion Dark
Congratulations Shay Rodgers!

Reserve Overall Champion Market Hog & Reserve Dark
Congratulations Joe Stien!

Third Overall Market Hog & Champion Chester
Congratulations Aden Wolfe!

Fourth Overall Market Hog & Champion Poland
Congratulations Mara White!

Fifth Overall Market Hog & Champion Light
Congratulations Kylie McGrew!

🟪RIVERSIDE RING / BREEDING GILTS / Judge, Blake Danner 🟪

Overall Champion Breeding Gilt & Champion Dark
Congratulations Carter Schott!

Reserve Overall Champion Breeding Gilt & Champion Light
Congratulations Jase Heindel!

Third Overall Breeding Gilt & Reserve Light
Congratulations Veda Overton!

Fourth Overall Breeding Gilt & Champion Berk
Congratulations Brody Stien!

Fifth Overall Breeding Gilt & Reser Dark
Congratulations Carter Schott!

Photo Credit: Zach Lear

05/19/2026

We want to send a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make The Elite Champions Show so special. It truly takes a village to pull off an event like this, and we are incredibly grateful for every single person who gave their time, energy, and support.

To our sponsors, thank you for believing in us and supporting this event. Your generosity helps make events like this possible, and we simply could not do it without your partnership.

To everyone who worked behind the scenes setting up, organizing, raising money, helping things stay on schedule, solving problems, cleaning up, and stepping in wherever needed, THANK YOU. So much of what you do happens quietly in the background, but it never goes unnoticed. Your hard work, long hours, and willingness to help kept everything running smoothly and created such a great experience for everyone involved.

And to all of our families, show families, and participants, thank you for showing up, pitching in, cheering each other on, and helping create such a fun and positive atmosphere.

We are beyond thankful for each of you and so proud of what we were able to accomplish together. Thank you for helping make this show such a memorable and successful day. We can’t wait for 2027!

05/18/2026

WOW - What a great turn out on Sunday! A very important THANK YOU to MISSION ATHLETICS for helping us set the standard!

Mission Athletics was built for serious athletes. You come here to train hard and measure yourself against the highest standard. Every detail of our facility is designed to make you a champion! We believe success comes from community and accountability. At Mission Athletics, you train alongside people who expect more from themselves and from you. No one reaches greatness alone. Become part of a team that has your back on every rep, every day! Dream big, work hard, and forge friends for life along the way!We’d like to thank Missions Athletics for their support of the show.

05/17/2026

REMINDER

There will be an educational presentation by the ring at 9 AM. Exhibitors who attend will get additional ISJS points.

Showmanship will start after that.

05/16/2026

CASH IS READY!!!!!!
The only thing missing is YOU.

Who’s coming to chase banners, bragging rights, and cold hard cash at The Elite Champions Show?!

🔥 Big payouts
🔥 Big competition
🔥 Big day in the ring

See you in Iowa City tomorrow!

05/15/2026

Bedding the rings for Sunday!!

See you all in Iowa City! 💲💲💲

05/15/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT!

TITLE SPONSOR ... RIVERSIDE CASINO & GOLF RESORT
Live it up at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, nestled in Riverside, Iowa, just 15 minutes south of Iowa City, a premier Midwest destination blending luxury, entertainment, and relaxation. This locally owned resort offers a vibrant Vegas-style experience with a welcoming Iowa charm. The resort boasts a full-service spa, luxurious hotel, championship golf course, five diverse dining venues, an indoor and outdoor pool, and more! Whether you're seeking a weekend getaway, a golf retreat, or a lively night out, Riverside Casino & Golf Resort delivers an exceptional experience that captures the essence of Iowa hospitality.

We’d like to thank Riverside Casino & Gold Resort for their support on making this show and payouts possible!

With nearly 52,000 square feet of casino floor and over a thousand gaming options, Riverside has something for every type of player!

05/14/2026

ATTENTION EXHIBITORS!! Here are a few details for Sunday!

✅ Be sure to sign up for the show this weekend on showman.app. All pigs will need to be entered here BEFORE CHECK-IN for the show on Sunday! https://showman.app/shows?species=SWINE #/the-elite-champions-show-presented-by-riverside-casino-golf-resort-54f7/

✅ Trailers can begin to arrive on the fairgrounds Saturday evening after 5 p.m.

✅ The vet will arrive at 6:30 a.m. Sunday. Please leave your pigs on the trailer until they have been inspected.

✅ Bring your Health Papers, Cash for Entry Fees and Pedigrees if needed!

05/12/2026

BIG PAYOUTS. BIGGER BRAGGING RIGHTS!

Get ready to hit the ring and cash in! This year’s show is bringing another year of BIG PAYOUTS, awards and fierce competition!

Thank you to our PLATINUM & GOLD LEVEL sponsors for helping make this possible ...

Riverside Hotel & Casino
Missions Athletics
Woodruff Electric / Insta-Tan
Sullivan Suppy
Burich Trucking
Five Star Genetics
KBoysen Show Pigs
Kenway Industrial
Ronan’s Snow Plowing
Sterba Land & Services