Think you know the beef industry inside and out? The knowledge bowl contest is for you. Get together a group of four friends, and join us for our annual knowledge contest. It’s a perfect time to practice for the state quiz bowl competition!
Questions about the knowledge bowl can be directed to Expo staff at info@mnbeefexpo.com or 651-643-6476.
2024 RESULTS
Beef Masters
Caleb Klehr, Carson Wendinger, Kathryn Rose and Aubree Dendinger
Brahma Broz
Landin Rose, Grant Dose, Charlie Klehr and Eli Doeling
Sibley Longhorns
Nora Doehling, Anna Mages, Hailey Thoele and Jaquiline Heldberg
Double B
Lydia Rose, Lane Olson, Marshall Heldberg and Kelly Willegal
RULES & INFORMATION
General Information
- Registration for the Knowledge Bowl will open in August. Pre-registration is required using the entry form and must be postmarked by Oct. 9.
- The contest will be designed after the Minnesota 4-H contest, and all questions will be related to the beef industry.
- Teams will consist of four members. A team may have a fifth person as a substitute, but teams with less than four members are not accepted. A substitute can enter once between rounds and must complete the competition after entry.
- There will be three age divisions.
- Please use your age as of Jan. 1, 2026:
- Junior: Age 7-11
- Intermediate: Ages 12-14
- Senior: Ages 15-21
Fees
- $20/team (entries postmarked by Oct. 2)
- $25/team (entries postmarked Oct. 3-9)
Match Set-Up
- Each Knowledge Bowl contest will have three phases in a match:
- Phase #1 – Individual questions (one question per player)
- Phase #2 – One-on-one questions (eight questions total; two per player)
- Phase #3 – Open questions (10 toss-up questions; two bonus; any player can answer)
- Overtime – Three open questions (anyone can answer; sudden-death after that if still tied)
Scoring & Awards
- Teams will be scored based on their performance in each phase, and the team with the highest score in each division will win.
- Phase #1 – 5 points per correct answer; no loss of points
- Phase #2 – 10 points per correct answer; no loss of points
- Phase #3 – 10 points per correct answer; no loss of points, 10 points for correct bonus answer; no loss of points, 20 point team bonus if all four members answer a question
- Overtime – 10 points per correct answer; no loss of points
- Awards will be given to the top two junior, intermediate and senior teams immediately following the final contest.
SCHEDULE
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 (Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum Concourse)
10:30-11 a.m.: Check-in (Horse Show Office – Northwest corner of Coliseum)
11 a.m.: Contest instructions & contest begins; awards will be presented immediately following contest