North Star Classic, Dec 2-4, VC

Valley City  (CSi)  The 17^th Annual North Star Classic in Valley City is December 2-4, 2016.

There will be a Market Outlook Update for Beef Cattle Producers on the Financial Implications for Breeding Systems. For more info call NDSU Barnes County Extension Educator Randy Greuneich (Green-Ike) at 845-8528.

The Cattlemen’s Ball is Friday night at the Eagles Club.

Dinner is at 7:30-p.m., followed by an auction of 10 elite animals from around the state.

Two Grand Prize winners, with only 280 tickets for sale, available at the North Dakota Winter Show office at the Rosebud Visitors Center.

Prizes will include a $5,000 credit toward the purchase of an elite animal that evening, or $2,500 cash prize tickets.

The Saturday night Dinner Show’s  entertainment is the Acapella group “Blend” and juggler Charles Peachock a finalist on America’s Got Talent show.

Blend performs hit songs from the 50’s and 60’s, interacting with the audience.

A Holiday Showcase will be held Saturday and Sunday at the North Dakota Winter Show Event Center, from 10-a.m., to 5-p.m., with a variety of vendors.

Tickets are available at the North Dakota Winter Show Office in the Rosebud Visitors Center or call 701-845-1401.

This year’s Livestock Honorees are William (Bill) Hill of Valley City and Dr. Andrew Peterson of Enderlin.