Recognising that the future of our industry is in the hands of the next generation, the World Butchers' Challenge has proudly introduced the World Champion Butcher Apprentice & Young Butcher competition. Both individual contests, Young Butcher contestants must be under 35 years of age and entrants into the Butcher Apprentice category must still be working through their trade apprenticeship at the time of competing. Modeled on the World Butchers' Challenge both groups of butchers have just two hours and thirty minutes to break down a range of primal cuts into a display of pre-determined products and their own creations. 

The World Champion Butcher Apprentice competition will run from 8.30 - 11.00am.

The World Champion Young Butcher Competition will run from 2.30 - 5.00pm.

SPECTATOR INFORMATION: 

•  Seating is in the stands of the Golden 1 Center with clear arena views but for safety reasons spectators will not have access to the floor. 

• Products will be donated to the Sacramento Food Bank therefore no meat will be available for purchase after the event. 

• Food and drink will be available to purchase at the arena.

*Note: Tickets purchased to the World Butchers’ Challenge will grant free entry into the World Champion Butcher Apprentice & Young Butcher Competition.