Location
420 N. California St., Helena, MT 59601
2025
Annual Convention
December 10 - 12, 2025
Billings, Montana
REGISTRATION
Early bird registration will open Fall 2025!
On behalf of the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), we would like to thank you for your commitment to our associations! We hope you will join us at the 140th Annual MSGA Convention & Trade Show. The purpose of the Annual Convention & Trade Show is to provide education, information, fellowship, and an opportunity for the beef industry & MSGA members to set policy that will shape the landscape of cattle ranching in Montana.
All Inclusive Pass – Member vs. Non Member Pricing
Includes all Annual Convention events happening December 4-6
- Member Pricing
- Early registration: $225
- On-site registration: $250
- Non-Member Pricing
- Early registration: $275
- On-site registration: $300
Extra Grand Finale Banquet Ticket $50/ticket
Bringing a spouse, friend or family member to Billings? Get their ticket for the Grand Finale Banquet.
Friday Pass $125
Includes all events on Friday, Dec 6 (access to the Trade Show, General Session II, Stockgrower Colleges, Presidents Lunch, Committee Meetings, and the Grande Finale Banquet)
Thursday Pass $100
Includes all events on Thursday, Dec 5 (access to the Trade Show, Opening General Session, Stockgrower Colleges, Northern Ag Network Best of Beef Lunch, Committee Meetings, and the Trade Show Dinner)
Wednesday Pass $50
Includes all events on Wednesday, Dec 4
2025 TENTATIVE EVENT AGENDA
Wednesday, Dec 10
MPLC & MASGD Joint Board Meeting
Northern Hotel, North Ballroom, 2nd Floor
8:30 am – 10:00 am
MPLC Annual Meeting
Northern Hotel, North Ballroom, 2nd Floor
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration Opens
DoubleTree Hotel, 3rd Floor Lobby
11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Land Use & Environment Committee Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2, 20th Floor
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Trade Show Open
DoubleTree Hotel, 3rd Floor Lobby
1:00 – 6:30 pm
Kick Off Social
DoubleTree Hotel, Conference Rm 5, 3rd Floor
5:00 – 6:30 pm
View the full Wednesday schedule (click here)
Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Trustee Meeting
Northern Hotel, PB Moss, 1st Floor
8:00 – 11:00 am
MPLC & MASGD Joint Board Meeting
Northern Hotel, North Ballroom, 2nd Floor
8:30 am – 10:00 am
MPLC Annual Meeting
Northern Hotel, North Ballroom, 2nd Floor
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Trade Show Vendor Move In
DoubleTree Hotel, 3rd Floor Lobby
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Registration Opens
DoubleTree Hotel, 3rd Floor Lobby
11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Land Use & Environment Committee Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2, 20th Floor
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Trade Show Open
DoubleTree Hotel, 3rd Floor Lobby
1:00 – 6:30 pm
Kick Off Social
DoubleTree Hotel, Conference Rm 5, 3rd Floor
5:00 – 6:30 pm
MCW Board of Directors Meeting
Offsite
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Thursday, Dec 11
Opening General Session
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
8:00 – 10:00 am
Stockgrowers Colleges
Double Tree, 2nd Floor
10:15 – 11:45 am
Trade Show Opens
DoubleTree Hotel, Ballroom ABC/3rd Floor
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Northern Ag Network Best of Beef Luncheon
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Speaker: Nevil Speer
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Tax, Finance & Ag Policy Committee Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2, 20th Floor
2:30 – 5:00 pm
Trade Show Celebration Dinner
DoubleTree Hotel, Ballroom ABC/3rd Floor
6:00 – 8:00 pm
View the full Thursday schedule (click here)
DoubleTree Hotel Registration Opens
DoubleTree Hotel, 3rd Floor Lobby
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
(Break from 12:30 – 1:30 pm)
Northern Hotel Registration Opens
Northern Hotel, 2nd Floor Lobby
7:30 am – 2:00 pm
(Break from 10:00 – 11:30 am)
Trade Show Vendor Move In
DoubleTree Hotel, 3rd Floor Lobby
8:00 – 10:00 am
Opening General Session
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
8:00 – 10:00 am
Stockgrowers Colleges
Room: Various Rooms
10:15 – 11:45 am
Montana CattleWomen Women of the West
Northern Hotel, Babcock, 2nd Floor
10:15 am – 12:00 pm
Trade Show Opens
DoubleTree Hotel, Ballroom ABC/3rd Floor
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Northern Ag Network Best of Beef Luncheon
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Speaker: Nevil Speer
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Montana CattleWomen Annual Meeting
Northern Hotel, Babcock, 2nd Floor
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Tax, Finance & Ag Policy Committee Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2, 20th Floor
2:30 – 5:00 pm
Montana CattleWomen Installation, Social & Past Presidents
Northern Hotel, Babcock, 2nd Floor
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Trade Show Celebration Dinner
DoubleTree Hotel, Ballroom ABC/3rd Floor
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Montana CattleWomen New Board of Directors Meeting
Northern Hotel, Babcock. 2nd Floor
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Friday, Dec 12
Beef Breakfast
DoubleTree Hotel, Ponderosa, 22nd Floor
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Beef Production & Marketing Committee Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2, 20th Floor
8:00 – 10:00 am
Trade Show Opens
DoubleTree Hotel, Ballroom ABC/3rd Floor
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
General Session II
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom
10:15 – 11:15 am
Speaker: Gregg Doud
Presidents Lunch
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Young Stockgrowers Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel, Conference Rm 5, 3rd Floor
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Stockgrowers Colleges
Double Tree, 2nd Floor
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Grand Finale Banquet
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
7:00 – 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:30)
View the full Friday schedule (click here)
DoubleTree Hotel Registration Opens
DoubleTree Hotel, 3rd Floor Lobby
7:00 am – 4:00 pm
(Break 11:30 am- 12:30 pm)
Northern Hotel Registration Opens
Northern Hotel, 2nd Floor Lobby
9:30 am – 8:00 pm
(Break 12:30 – 4:30 pm)
Beef Breakfast
DoubleTree Hotel, Ponderosa, 22nd Floor
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Beef Production & Marketing Committee Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2, 20th Floor
8:00 – 10:00 am
Trade Show Opens
DoubleTree Hotel, Ballroom ABC/3rd Floor
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
General Session II
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
10:15 – 11:15 am
Presidents Lunch
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Young Stockgrowers Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel, Conference Rm 5, 3rd Floor
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Stockgrowers Colleges
Room: Various Rooms
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Stockgrowers Inc.
Northern Hotel, Enterprise. 2nd Floor
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Second Reading of Resolutions
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2, 20th Floor
2:45 – 4:00 pm
Third/Final Reading of Resolutions
DoubleTree Hotel, Skyview 1&2, 20th Floor
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Trade Show Vendor Move Out
DoubleTree Hotel, Ballroom ABC/3rd Floor
4:00 – 8:00 pm
Montana Agricultural Political Action (MAPA) Reception
Northern Hotel, Hart Albin, 2nd Floor
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Grand Finale Social
Northern Hotel, 2nd Floor Lobby
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Grand Finale Banquet
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
7:00 – 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:30)
Grand Finale After Party
Northern Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
9:00 – 11:30 pm
TRADE SHOW EXHIBITORS
The MSGA Trade Show is the leading, most prestigious cattle industry trade show in Montana. If you are in this business, then this is one show you can’t afford to miss!
Trade Show registrations are now open. If you would like to become an exhibitor, please contact Keni Reese at (406) 442-3420 or [email protected].
Trade show registration will open summer 2025. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in exhibiting.
Booth Options
Prime Exhibitor Booth (8’x8’)
$750 per 8×8 space
+ Two All Inclusive Registration Passes
+ Exhibit booths are constructed of 8’ back drape with 3’ draped side rails and are equipped with one 6′ table and two chairs.
Choice Exhibitor Booth (8’x8’)
$550 per 8×8 space
+ One All Inclusive Registration Passe
+ Exhibit booths are constructed of 8’ back drape with 3’ draped side rails and are equipped with one 6′ table and two chairs.
Select Exhibitor Booth (8’x8’)
$300 per 8×8 space
+ One All Inclusive Registration Passe
+ Exhibit booths are constructed of 8’ back drape with 3’ draped side rails and are equipped with one 6′ table and two chairs.
Add Ons: Electricity can be ran to your booth for an additional $35/booth
MSGA will accept trade show registrations after the Sept 30 deadline and until all booths sell out.
Rules & Guidelines
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:
Notice of cancellation must be given to MSGA in writing. Cancellation by an exhibitor of any portion of exhibit space reserved results in the following: Prior to September 30, 2025 exhibitors will receive a 100% refund. September 30, 2025 or after; all money paid will be forfeited. No refunds will be made after this date.
BOOTH PREFERENCES
We do our best to accommodate everyone’s top preferences, but we cannot guarantee your preferences. Booths are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis with a priority given to $3,000+ sponsors.
Payment MUST accompany registration for preference consideration. Registration MUST be submitted by September 30 for preference consideration. Booth assignments will be announced after November 1, 2025.
EXIBIT BOOTH CONSTRUCTION
Exhibit booths are 8’ x 8’. All booths will include a 6’ table & 2 chairs. We are unable to accommodate booth set ups bigger than 8’ x 8’. Please confirm signage and booth set up will fit in the 8’ x 8’ space before the event.
Important Dates
Trade Show Dates
December 10-12, 2025
Show Hours
Wednesday, December 10
1:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursday, December 11
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday, December 12
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Move In
Wednesday, December 10
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
General Exhibitor move-in
Thursday, December 11
8:00 am – 11:00 am
General Exhibitor move-in
Move Out
Friday, December 12
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Important Dates to Remember
September 30, 2025, Booth space registration & payments due.
LODGING INFORMATION
Hotel rooming blocks have been created at the Double Tree by Hilton and the Northern Hotel.
Reservations must be made by November 25, 2025 at the Northern Hotel and November 10, 2025 at the DoubleTree Hotel in order to guarantee room availability and price.
Please reference Montana Stockgrowers Association’s Annual Convention when making reservations at the Northern Hotel and MSG when booking at the DoubleTree Hotel.
Double Tree by Hilton: (406) 252-7400 | Northern Hotel: (406) 867-6767
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