What to Expect at StayWILD ’26 Sale Weekend
Our team looks forward to welcoming you to the farm in Turkey, North Carolina, for the StayWILD ’26 Production Sale! This year’s top-tier offering features some of the best of our herd, with standout cattle and Fullblood Wagyu genetics we are proud to share with you. Join us November 6 and 7 to explore the offering, connect with our team, and enjoy the weekend before the sale begins Saturday at 1 PM EST.
Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning for another year, here is a look at the weekend and a few details to help you plan your visit.
Explore This Year’s Offering
Before you arrive, take a look through the StayWILD ’26 catalog and make note of the lots you would like to see. Having your questions ready can help you make the most of your time with our team at the farm.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, November 6
Friday gives you time to get settled, take a closer look at the offering, and spend the evening with our WILD team and fellow breeders.
The afternoon begins with cattle viewing and farm tours. That evening, our founders will welcome guests before the Wilders Wagyu Experience & Dinner. The experience includes a taste test of our 100% Fullblood Wagyu genetics, a discussion of carcass data, and an open Q&A with our team.
The OneCompassion donation lot follows dinner, with a social and live music to close the evening.
Friday’s Schedule
12 PM: Front gate opens
12 to 5 PM: Cattle viewing and farm tours
5 PM: Welcome from the founders
5:30 PM: Wilders Wagyu Experience & Dinner
6:30 PM: OneCompassion donation lot
7 PM: Social and live music
Saturday, November 7
Saturday morning offers another opportunity to view cattle and talk through your selections before lunch and the auction. If you have questions about a particular lot or how it could fit your program, we encourage you to connect with our team before bidding begins.
Saturday’s Schedule
8 AM to 12 PM: Cattle viewing
12 PM: Lunch
1 PM EST: StayWILD ’26 Production Sale begins
Cattle will sell in catalog order. Wagyu365 will serve as our sale management team, and online bidding is available through LiveAg.
Planning Your Visit
Farm address: 525 Longhorn Creek Lane, Turkey, NC 28393
For overnight accommodations, options listed on our sale page include Sleep Inn & Suites in Mount Olive and Hampton Inn by Hilton in Benson. Guests flying in can consider Raleigh Durham International Airport or Wilmington International Airport. Duplin County Airport is also listed for private flights.
Since the event takes place outdoors on the farm, we recommend comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the weather. Trailer parking will be available. Follow the signs when you arrive.
Bidding and Hauling
If you are joining us from home, register to bid online through LiveAg ahead of sale day so you are ready when your selected lots come up.
Buyers should coordinate pickup or delivery with our team after the sale. Free hauling is available to Protocol Farms in Texas and select other areas. Contact Jake Newbold to confirm whether your location qualifies or to discuss delivery at a market rate.
Make Plans to Join Us
We look forward to sharing this year’s offering with you and spending time together at the farm. Bring your questions, get a closer look at the cattle, and join our team for StayWILD ’26.
View the catalog and RSVP at STAYWILD26.COM.
For questions about the offering or sale weekend, contact Jake Newbold, Director of Agriculture, at 919.316.0643 or jake@staywild.com.
For sale management and bidding questions, please contact, Randall O. Ratliff at 615.330.2735 or randy@wagyu365.com or Kiley McKinna at 402.350.3447 or kiley@wagyu365.com
