Colorado Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention

What the CCA Annual Convention Is

The Colorado Cattlemen's Association (CCA) Annual Convention is the yearly gathering of Colorado beef producers, run by the CCA with Colorado Cattlewomen. The 2026 convention was the 159th, called "Under the Big Top," and ran Monday, June 22 to Wednesday, June 24, 2026. It mixes policy committee work, education, a trade show and a banquet. Members, sponsors, trade show vendors, cattle producers, industry stakeholders and families attend.

How It Works: The 2026 Program

Monday, June 22

• Registration opens at 7:00 a.m.
• Committee meetings in three rounds, covering Ag Policy, Tax and Finance, Beef Improvement, Water, Animal Health and Welfare, State Lands, Wildlife Resources, Brand and Theft, Federal Lands, Marketing, and Property Rights and Resource Stewardship
• Junior Colorado Cattlemen's Association activities at 9:00 a.m.
• 12:30 p.m. CCA and CCW lunch with the Leopold Conservation Award presentation
• 5:00 p.m. trade show welcome reception

Tuesday, June 23

• "Grab and Stay" networking breakfast in the trade show
• 9:30 a.m. 9th Annual Ranching Legacy Symposium, "State of the Industry: Critical Updates on Critical Issues"
• Afternoon Ag Innovation and Research Panel with a tour of the new CSU Livestock Hospital
• 5:45 p.m. "Under the Big Top" reception, then the 6:30 p.m. "Big Top Bash" banquet with awards, leadership recognition and live music

Wednesday, June 24

• 8:00 a.m. CCA Beef and Business Breakfast with affiliate updates
• 10:00 a.m. Colorado Governor Candidate Forum on agriculture issues
• 1:00 p.m. Succession Planning Workshop with CCALT and CCA

Awards

The Colorado Leopold Conservation Award is presented at the Monday lunch. The 2026 recipient was Eagle Rock Ranch near Jefferson in Park County, owned by Dave and Jeannie Gottenborg. The award carries $10,000 and honors landowners who exceed standards in managing soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat. Other CCA awards are presented at the Tuesday banquet.

Registration, Cost and Lodging

• Register through the CCA online registration form. The convention page does not list a registration fee.
• Room rate at the host hotel: $169, with the room block closing June 1
• Hotel phone: 970-593-6200
• Sponsors and trade show vendors can sign up through the CCA office

Where

Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Conference Center, 4705 Clydesdale Pkwy, Loveland, CO 80538.

Questions

Can the public attend the Leopold dinner?

The Monday evening Past Presidents' Dinner and Leopold Conservation Award dinner are by invitation. The award presentation itself is at the Monday lunch.

Who handles trade show and sponsorship questions?

Georgia White at the CCA office, 303-431-6422.

What is the next convention?

The convention is held every year. Check the CCA site for the next dates.

Official Links

• CCA Annual Convention
• The Fence Post: CCA's 2026 Annual Convention registration is now open
• Eagle Rock Ranch to receive the 2026 Colorado Leopold Conservation Award

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  5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO 80538 | 970-619-4000 | Organizer: Larimer County 4-H Official event details
• Larimer County Junior Livestock Sale
  Expected around Aug. 4, 2027 - estimate, not yet announced | Larimer County, Loveland

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All Colorado events by date

Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.