Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to talk with Bray Haven about the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress, coming up on December 30, 2023, through January 11, 2024. Coming up on year four of Cattlemen’s Congress, Haven talks with Hays about what to expect in 2024.
“I think we are really continuing our positive momentum that Cattlemen’s Congress has had since its inception,” Haven said. “That first year, we were the only show in town, and then as we progressed, the other shows came back online, but people kept their interest with Cattlemen’s Congress.”
One advantage of Cattlemen’s Congress, Haven said, is the location, as it sits right in the middle of cattle country. Looking at physical upgrades to the facility, Haven said there is a lot to be excited about.
“If you drive downtown by the OKC Fairgrounds, you will see the new coliseum is already going up, and so we will look forward to showing in there in the next couple of years,” Haven said. “There will be a little construction and things like that during the show for the next year or so, but I think the end result will be good.”
Regarding the schedule, Haven said they will be shortening the show by one day in 2024.
“Not that we expect numbers to fluctuate much, but just to be a little more efficient,” Haven said.
Haven also talked about positive feedback received from breed associations and said one breed was added to the 2024 show. Aside from the breeds and exhibitors expected to return in 2024, Haven said he is also excited about improving other aspects of the show, including the trade show.
“The next couple of years could really be exciting for Cattlemen’s Congress, especially when you think about just some of the physical attributes that are going to be changing in the OKC fairgrounds,” Haven said.
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