Palace City
Take the Mic
Palace City Livestock Auctioneering Competition –
Mitchell, South Dakota
Schedule
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Pre-Event Get Together
6:00-7:30 PM
Microphone check and drawing for contestant order
Location: Mitchell Livestock Marketing
7:30-10:00 PM
Blarney's Pre-Event Get-Together (pizza & drinks)
Location: Blarney's Sportswear & Grill
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Contest Day
Contestant Check-In
7:00-7:30 AM
Required Contestant Meeting
7:30 AM
Required Judges Meeting
8:00 AM
National Anthem & Prayer
8:30 AM
Auction Begins
9:00 AM
Location: Mitchell Livestock Marketing
Contestants will sell in the order drawn. A scheduled break for judges will be included, with additional breaks as needed. After the first round, the top 5 auctioneers will draw for their final round order.
An awards ceremony and photos will follow, honoring the Champion, Reserve Champion, and 2nd Runner-Up.
