CCA/CCW Annual Convention

Join Colorado CattleWomen at the CCA/CCW's 159th "Under the Big Top" Annual Convention, set for June 22-24, 2026 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Conference Center, Loveland, Colorado. This convention is especially proud as our organization celebrates our 85th anniversary, marking more than eight decades of dedication to supporting ranching families and promoting the beef industry across the state. Plan to come help us celebrate! CCW meetings are free to attend, but please register with CCA for meals and other meetings.

CCW 85
CCA's 159th "Under the Big Top" Annual Convention
June 22-24, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Conference Center

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Schedule

Monday, June 22nd
7:00 a.m. Registration Opens
7:00 a.m. CCW Past Presidents Breakfast
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. 1st Round of CCA Committee Meetings

  • Ag Policy, Tax & Finance
  • Beef Improvement
  • Water

9:00 a.m. JCCA Activities (onsite)
10:15 - 12:15 p.m. 2nd Round of CCA Committee Meetings

  • Animal Health & Welfare
  • State Lands
  • Wildlife Resources

12:30 p.m. CCA & CCW Lunch
Leopold Conservation Award Presentation
1:30 p.m. Colorado Cattlemen’s Foundation Meeting
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 3rd Round of CCA Committee Meetings

  • Brand & Theft
  • Federal Lands & BLM/FS Liaison
  • Marketing
  • Property Rights & Resource Stewardship

4:30 p.m. Colorado State Board of Stock Inspection Meeting (immediately following Brand & Theft Committee meeting)
5:00 p.m. Trade Show Welcome Reception
6:30 p.m. CCA Past Presidents’ Dinner (by invitation)
Leopold Conservation Award Dinner (by invitation)

Tuesday, June 23rd
7:00 a.m. Registration and Trade Show Open
7:30 a.m. CCA Nominating Committee (Appointees and President only, of each Affiliate; or his/her official designee)
7:30 a.m. “Grab & Stay” Networking Breakfast in the Trade Show
8:00 a.m. CCA Credentials Committee (Appointees, only) - Meet at the Registration Desk
8:00 a.m. CCW Board of Directors Meeting
9:00 a.m. JCCA Activities (offsite)
9:30 a.m. 9th Annual Ranching Legacy Symposium

  • State of the Industry: Critical Updates on Critical Issues

11:00 a.m. CCW General Membership Meeting
11:30 a.m. Lunch in the Trade Show
1:30 p.m. Transportation available for offsite tour and panel
2:15 p.m. Ag Innovation and Research Panel with tour at new CSU Livestock Hospital
5:45 p.m. “Under the Big Top” Reception
6:30 p.m. “Big Top Bash” Banquet, Awards, and Live MusicWednesday, June 24th
7:30 a.m. Special Resolutions Committee Meeting (Appointees, only)
8:00 a.m. CCA Beef and Business Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Colorado Governor Candidate Forum Gubernatorial Forum
1:00 p.m. Succession Planning Workshop with CCALT and CCA