Minnesota State 4H Drill Team Competition
When: Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Where: 131 255th Ave NE, Belgrade, MN 56312
Admission: FREE for all spectators!

Calling All Youth Drill Teams: The Showdown at Smilin’ D!

Dust off your boots and polish up that tack, because the Minnesota State 4-H Drill Team Competition is riding right into Belgrade!

On Saturday, August 1st, the finest young riders from across the state will gather at Smilin’ D Arena & Events to showcase their precision, teamwork, and true cowboy grit.

These talented youth teams will be competing for a coveted ticket to the Minnesota State Fair, so you can bet the arena will be packed with high-caliber horsemanship and thrilling patterns.

Load up the family, grab a seat in the stands, and come cheer on the next generation of great Western riders. Registration is open now through 4-H Online.
We’ll see you at the gates!

Participant & Facility Info

If you are competing or bringing horses, please register online for stall reservations, shavings, and electrical hookups prior to the event:

• Stalls & Hookups: Register via Etix