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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE........................................................................................................................................... 5
ANIMAL HEALTH RULES........................................................................................................................................... 12
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES.................................................................................................................... 16
YOUTH SPECIAL RULES........................................................................................................................................... 25
YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP........................................................................................................................................... 28
MARKET SHOWS
Steers......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Barrows...................................................................................................................................................... 31
Lambs......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Goats.......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Broilers....................................................................................................................................................... 39
Youth Livestock Auction............................................................................................................................... 41
BEEF CATTLE
Pan American:
Angus......................................................................................................................................................... 43
Beefmaster................................................................................................................................................. 45
Brahman..................................................................................................................................................... 47
Brangus..................................................................................................................................................... 51
Charolais.................................................................................................................................................... 53
Hereford..................................................................................................................................................... 55
Limousin..................................................................................................................................................... 57
Longhorn.................................................................................................................................................... 59
TLBT Longhorn.......................................................................................................................................... 61
Miniature Hereford...................................................................................................................................... 63
Pre Junior/Junior Miniature Hereford.......................................................................................................... 65
Miniature Zebu........................................................................................................................................... 67
Polled Hereford.......................................................................................................................................... 69
Red Angus.................................................................................................................................................. 71
Red Brangus.............................................................................................................................................. 73
Santa Gertrudis.......................................................................................................................................... 75
Shorthorn.................................................................................................................................................... 79
Simbrah...................................................................................................................................................... 81
Simmental................................................................................................................................................. 83
Youth:
Special Rules...................................................................................................................................................... 85
Angus......................................................................................................................................................... 86
ARB............................................................................................................................................................ 88
Beefmaster................................................................................................................................................. 89
Brangus...................................................................................................................................................... 91
Charolais.................................................................................................................................................... 92
Chianina..................................................................................................................................................... 93
Gray Brahman............................................................................................................................................ 94
Hereford..................................................................................................................................................... 95
Limousin..................................................................................................................................................... 96
Maine Anjou................................................................................................................................................ 97
ORB............................................................................................................................................................ 98
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Polled Hereford.......................................................................................................................................... 99
Red Angus ................................................................................................................................................. 100
Red Brahman............................................................................................................................................. 101
Red Brangus.............................................................................................................................................. 102
Santa Gertrudis.......................................................................................................................................... 103
Shorthorn.................................................................................................................................................... 104
Simbrah...................................................................................................................................................... 105
Simmental.................................................................................................................................................. 106
Prospect Steers.......................................................................................................................................... 107
DAIRY CATTLE
Pan American, All Breeds........................................................................................................................... 109
Youth, All Breeds........................................................................................................................................ 111
BREEDING GILTS
Pan American:
Purebred Gilts............................................................................................................................................ 113
Crossbred Gilts.......................................................................................................................................... 114
Youth:
Purebred Gilts............................................................................................................................................ 115
Crossbred Gilts........................................................................................................................................... 116
SHEEP
Pan American:
Registered Sheep...................................................................................................................................... 117
Youth:
Registered Sheep....................................................................................................................................... 118
Wether Dams............................................................................................................................................. 119
GOATS
Pan American:
Angora........................................................................................................................................................ 120
Boer ........................................................................................................................................................... 121
Pygmy Goat................................................................................................................................................ 127
Southwest Classic, Pygmy Goat................................................................................................................ 129
Youth:
Angora........................................................................................................................................................ 123
Boer ........................................................................................................................................................... 124
Wether Does.............................................................................................................................................. 126
DAIRY GOATS
Pan American............................................................................................................................................. 131
Youth.......................................................................................................................................................... 132
ALPACAS & LLAMAS ............................................................................................................................................... 133
RABBITS
Pan American............................................................................................................................................. 137
Junior.......................................................................................................................................................... 139
POULTRY
Special Rules...................................................................................................................................................... 141
Standard Poultry......................................................................................................................................... 143
Bantam....................................................................................................................................................... 147
Ducks and Geese........................................................................................................................................ 152
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Turkey and Guinea...................................................................................................................................... 153
Junior Showmanship.................................................................................................................................. 154
Rooster Crowing Contest........................................................................................................................... 154
SHEEP DOG TRIAL................................................................................................................................................... 155
YOUTH CONTESTS
Team:
Agriculture Mechanics................................................................................................................................ 156
AgRobotics................................................................................................................................................. 160
Dairy Judging............................................................................................................................................. 163
Food Challenge.......................................................................................................................................... 164
Livestock Judging...................................................................................................................................... 166
Plant ID....................................................................................................................................................... 167
Product ID.................................................................................................................................................. 168
Wildlife........................................................................................................................................................ 169
>>Collegiate Livestock Judging........................................................................................................................... 170
Individual:
Agriculture Mechanics Premier Exhibitor Sweepstakes............................................................................ 172
Archery....................................................................................................................................................... 174
Job Interview.............................................................................................................................................. 176
Public Speaking.......................................................................................................................................... 178
Science Fair................................................................................................................................................ 181
Skillathon, Beef.......................................................................................................................................... 183
Skillathon, Sheep........................................................................................................................................ 184
Skillathon, Swine........................................................................................................................................ 185
IN RECOGNITION....................................................................................................................................................... 186
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TENTATIVE LIVESTOCK EVENTS SCHEDULE
September 30-October 23, 2022
FAIR PARK • DALLAS
LOCATION CODES: *LJP = Livestock Judging Pavilion; *BCLC = Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center: *CB1; Cattle Barn 1;
*CB2 = Cattle Barn 2; *SB = Swine Barn
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Check-In times are subject to change as needed
Floor animals will be accepted for consignment until 30 minutes after the last class each market SHOW DAY*
During release ALL ANIMALS & TACK must be out of the barns/relocated 30 minutes after the completion of the show
**ALL CONTENT SUBJECT TO CHANGES**
Wednesday, September 28
Gate 15 will open for staging at 2pm
3PM-6PM Arrival: Llamas & Alpacas (CB2)
7PM Checked-In Deadline: Llamas & Alpacas (CB2)
Thursday, September 29
Gate 15 will open for staging at 6am
7AM-12PM Arrival: Youth Wether Dams & Does (SB)
9AM Pan American Llama & Alpaca Show: Performance Classes LJP
11AM-1PM Check-In: Youth Wether Dams & Does (CB1 Kiosks)
3PM Showmanship: Wether Dams followed by Wether Does SB
Friday, September 30 OPENING DAY
Gate 15 will be open for staging at 12am
6AM-11AM Arrival: Youth Market Lambs (CB1)
8AM Check-In: Plant ID Contest (BCLC)
9AM Youth Wether Dam Show, followed by Youth Wether Does SB
Pan American Llama & Alpaca Show: Halter Classes LJP
Youth Plant ID Contest, followed by awards BCLC
11AM Release: Llamas & Alpacas, Wether Does & Dams (CB2)
11AM-2PM Check-In: Youth Market Lambs (CB1 Kiosks)
2PM Show Ring Success Seminar BCLC
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Saturday, October 1
Gate 15 will open for staging at 12am
5AM-8AM Arrival: Youth Market Barrows (Dk OPB, Duroc, Hampshire) (SB)
8AM-11AM Check-In: Youth Market Barrows (CB1 Kiosks)
8AM Check-In: Youth Ag Product ID Contest (BCLC)
9AM
Youth Market Lamb Show LJP
Youth Ag Product ID Contest, followed by awards BCLC
10AM Relocate Sale & Consignment: Market Lambs (CB2)
Release: Market Lambs (non-sale)
4PM Market Lamb Grand Drive LJP
or 30 minutes following the last breed/division drive - whichever comes later
Sunday, October 2
Gate 15 will open for staging at 12am
7AM-11AM Arrival: Youth Market Goats (CB1)
8AM Youth Market Barrow Show (Dk OPB, Duroc, Hampshire) SB
Relocate Sale & Consignment: Barrows
11AM-2PM Check-In: Youth Market Goats (CB1 Kiosks)
2PM Show Ring Success Seminar
BCLC
Monday, October 3
Gate 15 will open for staging at 12am
5AM-8AM Arrival: Youth Market Barrows (Berkshire, Dk Cross, Light OPB) (SB)
8AM-11AM Check-In: Youth Market Barrows (CB1 Kiosks)
8AM Check-In: Youth Food Challenge Contest (BCLC)
Youth Food Challenge Contest, followed by awards BCLC
9AM Youth Market Goat Show LJP
10AM Relocate Sale & Consignment: Market Goats (CB2)
Release: Youth Market Goats
3PM Market Goat Grand Champion Drive LJP
or 30 minutes following the last breed/division drive - whichever comes later
Tuesday, October 4
Gate 15 will open for broiler staging at 6am; steer staging will begin at 12PM
6AM-8AM Arrival: Youth Market Broilers (CB2)
7AM-9AM Sift/Score: Youth Market Broilers (CB2)
8AM Youth Market Barrow Show (Berkshire, Dk Cross, Light OPB) SB
Relocate Sale & Consignment: Barrows
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Tuesday, October 4, continued
9:30AM Youth Market Broiler Show LJP
or 30 minutes following the last pen is checked in - whichever comes later
2PM National Food Challenge Contest, followed by awards Creative Arts Kitchen
3PM-6PM Arrival: Youth Market Steers (CB1)
Wednesday, October 5
Gate 15 will open for staging at 12am
5AM-8AM Arrival: Youth Market Barrows (Yorkshire, Other Cross) (SB)
8AM-11AM Check-In: Youth Market Barrows (CB1 Kiosks)
8:30A-12PM Arrival: Youth Market Steers (CB1)
8:30AM
Check-In: Archery Contest
(Coliseum)
9:30AM Orientation: Archery Contest (Coliseum)
10:00AM Archery Contest Coliseum
11AM-2PM Check-In: Youth Market Steers (CB1 Kiosks)
11AM Show Ring Success Seminar: Barrows BCLC
2PM Show Ring Success Seminar: Steers BCLC
Thursday, October 6
8AM Youth Market Steer Show (American, British, Black & Red Cross, AOB) LJP
Youth Market Barrow Show (Yorkshire, Other Cross) SB
9AM Release: Market Steers (non-sale)
Relocate Sale & Consignment: Steers, Barrows
2PM Market Barrow Grand Drive SB
or 30 minutes following the last breed/division drive - whichever comes later
5PM Market Steer Grand Drive LJP
or 30 minutes following the last breed/division drive - whichever comes later
7PM
ALL TACK/ANIMALS MUST BE OUT OF BARNS/RELOCATED TO DESIGNATED AREA;
TACK NOT REMOVED WILL BE CONFISCATED AND MUST BE REDEEMED FOR A FEE
Friday, October 7
Gate 15 will open for staging at 6am
9AM-5PM Arrival: Prospect Steers (CB1)
11AM Youth Auction Exhibitor Meeting LJP
1PM YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION: SALE OF CHAMPIONS BCLC
4PM-7PM Check-In: Prospect Steers (CB1 Kiosks)
Saturday, October 8
10AM Youth Prospect Steer Showmanship LJP
1PM Youth Prospect Steer Show (American, British Breeds) LJP
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Sunday, October 9
Gate 15 will open for staging at 12am
5AM-8AM Arrival: Breeding Sheep (SB)
8AM Check-In: Sheep Skillathon Contest (BCLC)
Youth Prospect Steer Show (Continental Breeds and Crosses) LJP
9AM Release: Prospect Steers (CB1)
Youth Sheep Skillathon Contest BCLC
9AM-12PM Check-In: Breeding Sheep (SB)
6PM Coaches Meeting: Collegiate Livestock Judging Sheraton Hotel
Monday, October 10 COLUMBUS DAY
Gate 15 will open for staging at 12am
5AM-1PM Arrival: Brahman, Longhorn, Mini Zebu and Simbrah Cattle (CB1 & CB2-w)
7AM Arrival: Collegiate Livestock Judging (BCLC)
7:30AM Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest LJP
9AM Pan American Breeding Sheep Show, followed by Youth Showmanship SB
12PM-3PM Check-In: Cattle (CB1)
12:30PM Check-In: Youth Livestock Judging Contest, and orientation (BCLC)
2PM Youth Livestock Judging Contest, followed by awards LJP
6:30PM Exhibitor Dinner
Tuesday, October 11
8AM Pan American Longhorn followed by Mini Zebu Show LJP-South
Pan American Brahman followed by Simbrah Show LJP-North
Youth Breeding Sheep Show SB
9AM Release: Breeding Sheep
7PM Miniature Zebu Costume Contest LJP
Wednesday, October 12 AG AWARENESS DAY
7AM Release: Cattle
8AM TLBT Longhorn Show, followed by Miniature Zebu Club Show LJP-South
Youth Heifer Showmanship followed by LJP-North
Youth Red Brahman, Gray Brahman and Simbrah Heifer Show
4PM
*ALL ANIMALS & TACK MUST BE OUT OF BARNS/RELOCATED 30 MIN. AFTER COMPLETION OF SHOW*
Thursday, October 13
Gate 15 will open for staging at 7am
8AM-11AM Arrival: Pygmy Goats, Dairy Goats (SB)
9AM Check-In: Youth Public Speaking Contest, (BCLC)
followed by orientation, heat 1
10AM Youth Public Speaking Contest, heat 1 BCLC
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Thursday, October 13, continued
11AM-12PM Check-In: Pygmy Goats (SB)
12PM-2PM Check-In: Dairy Goats (SB)
12PM Check-In: Youth Public Speaking Contest, (BCLC)
followed by orientation, heat 2
1PM Youth Public Speaking Contest, heat 2 BCLC
Youth Public Speaking Contest, junior nals BCLC
2PM Southwest Pygmy Goat Show SB
3:30PM Youth Public Speaking Contest, senior nals BCLC
2PM-7PM Arrival: Beefmaster, Brangus, Red Brangus, Santa Gertrudis, ARB
& Dairy Cattle
(CB1&2)
Friday, October 14
Gate 15 will open for staging at 12am
5AM-8AM Arrival: Breeding Goats (SB)
7AM-9AM Arrival: Sheep Dogs (LJP)
8AM-11AM Check-In: Breeding Goats (SB)
8AM Check-In: Youth Beef Skillathon (BCLC)
Pan American Pygmy followed by Pan American Dairy Goat Show SB, split arena
and CTDGA Club Show
8:30A-12PM Arrival: Beefmaster, Brangus, Red Brangus, Santa Gertrudis, ARB
and Dairy Cattle
(CB1&2)
9AM Youth Beef Skillathon Contest, followed by awards BCLC
9:30AM Checked-In Deadline: Sheep Dogs (LJP)
10AM Pan American Sheep Dog Trials LJP
10AM-2PM Check-In: Dairy Cattle (CB2)
1PM Release: Sheep Dogs, Pygmy Goats
1PM-4PM Check-In: Beef Cattle (CB1)
1PM-6PM Arrival: Rabbits (Poultry Building)
6:30PM Exhibitor Dinner BCLC
7PM Checked-In Deadline: Rabbits (Poultry Building)
Saturday, October 15
7AM Check-In: Youth Dairy Judging Contest (BCLC)
8AM Youth Dairy Judging Contest, followed by awards LJP
Youth Dairy Goat Showmanship and Show followed by SB
Pan American Breeding Goat Show
Pan American/Youth Breeding Rabbit Show Poultry Building
Check-In: Youth Agri-Science Fair Contest (BCLC)
9AM Youth Agri-Science Fair Contest, followed by awards BCLC
12PM Pan American Beefmaster, Brangus & Red Brangus Show LJP-North
Pan American/Youth Dairy Cattle Show (all heifer classes) LJP-South
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Sunday, October 16
7AM Release: Goats
8AM
Pan American Santa Gertrudis Show, followed by Youth Heifer Showmanship LJP-North
Pan American/Youth Dairy Cattle Show (all cow classes) followed by
Youth Dairy Showmanship
LJP-South
Pan American/Youth Breeding Rabbit Show Poultry Build-
ing
9AM Youth Breeding Goat Showmanship and Show (Angora/Colored Angora, Boer) SB
1PM-6PM Release: Cattle
3PM Release: Rabbits
Monday, October 17
8AM
Youth Beefmaster, Brangus, Red Brangus, Santa Gertrudis and ARB
Show
LJP
Release: Cattle
Check-In: Youth Job Interview Contest (BCLC)
9AM Youth Job Interview Contest BCLC
5PM
*ALL ANIMALS/TACK MUST BE OUT OF THE BARN 30 MIN. AFTER COMPLETION OF SHOW*
Tuesday, October 18
Gate 15 will open for staging at 7am
8AM-1PM Arrival/Check-In: Youth Ag Mechanics/Tractor Restoration (LJP)
Check-In: Youth Ag Mechanics Premier Exhibitor Sweepstakes Contest (LJP)
1:30PM Youth Ag Mechanics Premier Exhibitor Sweepstakes Contest BCLC
Wednesday, October 19
Gate 15 will open for staging at 8am
7:30AM
Check-In: Youth AgRobotics Challenge Contest, followed by orientation
(BCLC)
8AM Youth Ag Mechanics/Tractor Restoration Show, followed by awards LJP
9-10:30AM AgRobotics Challenge Build Time BCLC
10:30AM BCLC
12PM-7PM Arrival:
Angus, Charolais, Chianina, Hereford, Limousin, Main-Anjou, (CB1)
Mini Hereford, Polled Hereford, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Simmental and ORB
7PM ALL AG MECHANICS PROJECTS MUST BE OUT OF ALL FACILITIES
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Thursday, October 20
Gate 15 will open for staging at 12am
7AM-11AM Arrival:
Angus, Charolais, Chianina, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Limousin, (CB1&2)
Maine-Anjou, Mini Hereford, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Simmental and ORB
8AM Check-In: Youth Wildlife Contest (BCLC)
9AM Youth Wildlife Contest BCLC
10AM-1PM Check-In: Cattle (CB1)
Friday, October 21
Gate 15 will open for staging at 12am
5AM-8AM Arrival: Breeding Gilts (SB)
8AM-11AM Check-In: Breeding Gilts (CB1 Kiosks)
8AM Check-In: Swine Skillathon Contest (BCLC)
Pan American Angus, Hereford and Polled Hereford Show LJP-North
Pan American Red Angus, Shorthorn and Miniature Hereford
Show
LJP-South
9AM-5PM Arrival: Poultry (Poultry Building)
9AM Youth Swine Skillathon Contest, followed by awards BCLC
2PM Youth Gilt Showmanship SB
4PM Pan American Purebred Gilts (Berk, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot ) SB
6PM Checked-In Deadline: Poultry (Poultry Building)
Saturday, October 22
8AM Pan American Purebred Gilts (Chester, Landrace, York) followed by SB
Pan American Crossbred Gilts followed by Youth Purebred Gilts
Pre-Jr/Jr Miniature Hereford, Youth Red Angus, Shorthorn & ORB Show LJP-North
Pan American Charolais, Limousin, Simmental Show, followed by
Youth Chianina, Maine-Anjou Show
LJP-South
9AM Pan American Poultry Show Poultry Building
6:30PM Exhibitor Dinner BCLC
Sunday, October 23
7AM Release: Cattle, Gilts
8AM Youth Heifer Showmanship (Junior, Intermediate) followed by
Youth Charolais, Limousin, Simmental Show
LJP-North
Youth Heifer Showmanship (Senior) followed by
Youth Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford Show
LJP-South
Youth Crossbred Gilt Show SB
9AM Youth Poultry Showmanship BCLC
1PM Rooster Crowing Contest, followed by Poultry Awards BCLC
2PM Release: Poultry
7PM ALL ANIMALS MUST BE OUT OF ALL BARNS
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STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
ANIMAL HEALTH SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
Eective: January, 2022
THESE REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
The following summary is a condensed version of the Texas Animal Health Commission regulations. The regulations will
supersede this summary if there is a dispute between the two. FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact the Texas Animal
Health Commission by calling (512) 719-0777 (24 hours) or 1(800) 550-8242, ext. 777, or by writing the TAHC, P.O. Box
12966, Austin, TX 78711-2966.
The State Fair of Texas® Youth Livestock Shows are restricted to intrastate entries. The Pan-American Livestock Exposi-
tion® and State Fair of Texas Horse Shows are open, interstate shows, accepting entries of livestock, equine and poultry
from within Texas, other states, and other countries.
Certicate of Veterinary Inspection:
fowl to be free of symptoms or evidence of communicable disease and that all tests, immunizations or treatments required
the following summary of entry requirements.
THE CERTIFICATE IS VALID FOR 30 DAYS FOR ALL SPECIES.
Prior Entry Permit: Entry permits are required as noted in the following summary of entry requirements. Permits may be
obtained by calling (512) 719-0777 (24 hours) or 1(800) 550-8242, ext. 777, or by writing TAHC, P. O. Box 12966, Austin,
TX 78711-2966. The permit for entry is not required when exotic livestock and ratites enter for the exhibition and return to
the state of origin. All poultry entering Texas must be permitted.
CATTLE (BEEF & DAIRY)
Texas Origin Breeding Cattle
1.
2.
3.
4. Any bulls changing ownership must have a negative trichomoniasis test within 60 days; with an exception of virgin
Out-of-State Origin Cattle
1. Must meet the same requirements as Texas Origin Breeding Cattle.
2. Negative tuberculosis (TB) test within 60 days for all sexually intact dairy cattle that are 2 months of age or older or
originate from an accredited tuberculosis free herd. In addition, all sexually intact dairy cattle originating from a state
or area with anything less than a tuberculosis free state status shall be tested negative for tuberculosis in accordance
with the appropriate requirements for states or areas for that status, prior to entry with results of the test recorded on
3. All bulls entering Texas for the purpose of participating at fairs, shows, exhibitions and/or rodeos and returning to the
state of origin, which are more than (12) months of age and capable of breeding may enter the state without testing
for trichomoniasis, but shall obtain a permit prior to entry into the state. Bulls permitted for entry into the State of
Texas under the provisions of this subsection shall not be commingled with female cattle or used for breeding. Bulls
Chain Reaction (PCR) test.
4. The Permit for Entry is not required when cattle enter for exhibition and return to the state of origin, except for exhibi-
tion bulls that do not meet TAHC’s Trich entry Requirements.
5. All sexually intact cattle entering Texas for exhibition purposes and originating from Idaho, Montana or Wyoming must
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f. National Dairy Fair Tag or Dairy Herd improvement Association Tag
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EQUINE
Texas Origin Equine
1. Negative equine infectious anemia (EIA) test (also known as “Coggins Test”) within 12 (twelve) months. In state origin
equine: foals, under eight months of age, nursing a negative dam are exempt from testing. Test document must be in
2. Pre-Fair:
3. Fair time:
Out of State Origin Equine
1.
2. Must meet the same requirements as for Texas Origin Equine.
GOATS
Texas Origin Goats & Out of State Origin Goats
1.
2.
to entry, except registered goats with a registration tattoo and accompanied by registration papers.
3.
except registered goats with a registration tattoo and accompanied by registration papers along with a scrapie prem-
ise ID number.
Youth Market Goats
1.
LLAMAS (Camelidae)
Refer to Exotic Livestock and Ratites
POULTRY
Texas Origin Poultry
1. -
gram or the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP).
2. Poultry must originate from areas where reportable avian diseases are not known to have been active within the last
30 (thirty) days.
Out of State Origin Poultry
1. NO OUT OF STATE POULTRY ENTRIES PERMITTED.
Youth Market Broilers
1.
SHEEP
Texas Origin Sheep
1.
2. All sexually intact
Out of State Origin Sheep
1. Must meet the same requirements as for Texas Origin Sheep.
2.
3. Negative ELISA brucella ovis test within 30 (thirty) days for all breeding rams 6 months of age or older. Each ram shall
Youth Market Lambs
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SWINE
Texas Origin Swine
1.
they have not been fed garbage, have not been exposed to pseudorabies, have not been vaccinated for pseudora-
(SECD), and have not been exposed to SECD within the last 30 days.
2. Leptospirosis vaccination is required on breeding swine, 6 months of age and older, within 30 (thirty) days with Lepto-
spirosis vaccine containing the following strains: Canicola, Hardjo, Icterohaemorrhagiae, Grippotoyphosa, and
Pomona.
Out of State Origin Swine
1. Must meet the same requirements as Texas Origin Swine.
2.
Youth Market Swine
1.
the grounds must be in good health and disease free.
EXOTIC LIVESTOCK AND RATITES
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enous to this state and are known as ungulates, including animals from the swine, horse, tapir, camel, llama, rhinoceros,
elephant, deer, and antelope families.
Camelidae
members of the genus lama include the llama, alpaca, and guanaco.
Ratites
and kiwi.
Exotic bovidae -
beest), addax, antelope and nilgai (among others).
Exotic cervidae-
bou, reindeer and the sub-family musk deer.
Texas Origin Camelidae
1.
Texas Origin Ratites
1.
2.
animal has more than one implanted microchip, then the location, microchip number, and name brand of each will be
3.
Texas Origin Exotic Bovidae
1.
2. Negative brucellosis test within the past 30 (thirty) days.
3. Negative tuberculosis test within the past 60 (sixty) days.
Texas Origin Exotic Cervidae
1.
2. Negative brucellosis test within the past 30 (thirty) days.
3. TWO Negative tuberculosis tests conducted no less than 90 (ninety) days apart the second test must be conducted
within 90 (ninety) days prior to the date of movement; and the animals must be isolated from all other members of the
herd during the testing period, or;
a. Originate from an accredited free herd, or;
b.
herd test was administered within 90 (ninety) days of movement, the animal(s) do not require an additional test,
or;
c.
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have not been exposed to cervids from a lower status.
Texas Origin Exotic Swine
1.
2. Negative brucellosis test within the past 30 (thirty) days or originate from a validated free herd.
3.
Out of State Origin Exotic Livestock and Ratites
1. Must meet the same requirements as Texas Origin Exotic Livestock and Ratites.
2. Must also obtain an entry permit from TAHC. Contact 512-719-0777 for details and information.
DOGS
DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS because of safety and public health regulations. This rule will be
strictly enforced and applies to exhibitors and their employees, as well as to State Fair visitors. This rule does not apply to
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GENERAL INFORMATION & RULES
WELCOME: The State Fair of Texas (“State Fair”) welcomes you to Dallas. We encourage you to participate in all the
you and your exhibits at the 2022 State Fair of Texas at Fair Park.
FAIR DATES: The 2022 Fair will be held at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, from September 30, 2022 to October 23, 2022,
unless postponed, shortened or extended by the Board of Directors, which they reserve the right to do if necessary for the
safety and general welfare of all concerned.
HOMELAND SECURITY/EMERGENCY EVACUATION OF LIVESTOCK/PROPERTY STATEMENT: During such time
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ly, evacuate Fair Park under the authority of the Homeland Security Act. Incidents such as, but not limited to, extreme
weather conditions, pandemics or other health emergencies, bomb threats, terrorist acts, acts of war, declarations of war,
code red of the Homeland Security System, etc., will be acted upon in accordance and cooperation with local, state and
federal authorities. Priority evacuation will be given to human life, then livestock and/or property. In such cases, exhibi-
tors may turn over the care of their livestock or property to State Fair, or as directed by governmental authorities. Proper
animal husbandry practices will be followed within reasonable expectations, as the circumstances dictate. At such time the
evacuation notice is lifted, exhibitors will be allowed to re-enter Fair Park and claim their livestock or property.
INTERPRETATION OF RULES:
General Information and Rules, the Youth Livestock Show Special Rules, and/or any applicable special requirements as
published in this exhibitor handbook (collectively, the “Rules”) and to reasonably settle and determine all matters, ques-
to amend or add to these Rules as its judgment may determine. An exhibitor who violates any of the Rules may forfeit
all privileges, fees paid and premiums awarded and may be subject to such penalties as the Board of Directors may
determine. The failure of State Fair to enforce any of the Rules or any of its rights or remedies thereunder, or to exercise
any options or sanctions therein provided, will in no way be construed to be a waiver of such Rules, rights, remedies,
between the special rules or requirements of any department or division and these general rules and regulations, the spe-
cial rules or requirements shall apply. In addition, any breed association rules or third-party organization’s rules that are
observed in the competitions, are subject to and may be superseded by State Fair’s Rules, where applicable.
LIABILITY STATEMENT: All exhibitors and exhibits shall comply with these Rules. State Fair shall not be liable to exhibi-
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sequential damages which may be caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of these Rules, or for any time delays,
responsible for any loss, injury or damage caused by exhibitor or exhibitor’s property that may arise directly or indirect-
ly from exhibitor’s participation at the Fair. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for any such loss, injury or damage,
whether to person or property, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the State Fair, City of Dallas, Fair Park First, Global
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and assigns, from and against all losses, damages, costs and legal proceedings arising therefrom.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: State Fair expressly disclaims any express or implied warranties (including warranty of
merchantability), whether the goods or services are provided by State Fair, its contractors or others (such as drug testing).
State Fair does not provide special security or guard services for the livestock area and is not responsible for the acts
of third parties. Exhibitor (and exhibitor’s parent or legal guardian, if exhibitor is a minor) agrees and acknowledges that
State Fair will disqualify any exhibitor whose animal tests positive for ANY drug, even if the exhibitor (and the exhibitor’s
parent(s)/guardian) are innocent of any wrongdoing and had no role in the administration of the drug indicated by the drug
result in the forfeiture of all auction proceeds and/or premiums, and the exhibitor may be prohibited from participating in
future State Fair shows and competitions.
COVID-19 WARNING, RULES AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK:-
ists in any public place where people are present, including State Fair’s livestock events at State Fair’s facilities at Fair
All Exhibitors, their family members and other related persons participating in the livestock events at State Fair’s facilities
(collectively, “Participants”) shall comply with State Fair’s health and safety guidelines. Participants are encouraged to
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at State Fair’s livestock events.
VETERINARIANS/MEDICATIONS: Animals under the care of a licensed veterinarian and/or taking ANY type of medica-
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narian prior to competition. Exhibitor (and exhibitor’s parent or legal guardian, if exhibitor is a minor) agrees and acknowl-
edges that: (1) they are absolutely and solely responsible for the care and custody of their animals; (2) State Fair shall be
entitled to disqualify an exhibitor whose animal(s) test positive for ANY medication, even if the exhibitor and the exhibitor’s
parents/guardians are innocent of any wrongdoing and did not administer the medication; and (3) the drug test results of
PRESS INFORMATION: -
sentatives of newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations. Results of judging will be furnished as quickly as rea-
sonably possible. All reasonable cooperation and assistance will be given to representatives of the working press covering
the State Fair. Facilities for the working press will be available through the State Fair’s Public Relations Department.
FIREARMS: A person holding a valid Texas License to Carry a Handgun (“LTC”), or a valid concealed handgun license
from a reciprocating state, is permitted to enter the fairgrounds with his or her concealed handgun, provided that he or
she thereafter fully complies with all applicable laws. LTC holders are responsible for knowing and complying with all
applicable Texas laws. For example, under Texas Penal Code Section 46.035 an LTC holder is prohibited from carrying a
concealed handgun: (1) inside the Cotton Bowl, Livestock Barns or on any other premises where a high school, collegiate,
or professional sporting event or interscholastic event is taking place, (2) on the premises of a business that derives 51
percent or more of its income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, or (3) while in-
toxicated. State Fair prohibits Fair attendees (including LTC holders) from openly carrying handguns while at the Fair. If an
individual attempts to enter the Fair with an openly carried handgun, he or she will not be allowed to enter the Fair unless
site location. If an LTC holder enters the Fair with a concealed handgun and then begins to openly carry the handgun, he
or she will be asked to either conceal the handgun or to leave the Fair.
FIRE REGULATIONS: Smoking is prohibited in and around buildings in Fair Park, regardless of whether such building is
GUEST ASSISTANCE: It is the intent of State Fair to welcome all visitors and treat them with courtesy and respect.
Should guests experience any problems with a State Fair employee or vendor, these concerns should be reported imme-
diately to State Fair’s Guest Relations or State Fair management, so that the matter can be addressed before the Fair
concludes.
FIRST AID STATION:-
medics and/or emergency medical technicians to provide emergency treatment and facilities for injuries and illnesses oc-
curring during the Fair. The First Aid Station is located on the Southwest side of Fair Park Coliseum. Call (214) 421-8818
for assistance. Management assumes no responsibility for accidents in Fair Park.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. NON-ADHERENCE TO THE RULES: Any person found guilty of misrepresentation, fraud or not abiding by the Rules
2. SIGNED LIABILITY STATEMENT: Each exhibitor/contestant (and exhibitor’s parent or legal guardian, if exhibitor is
a minor) must sign a statement acknowledging that he/she understands and agrees to the release and/or limitation of
liability statement and agrees to abide by all Rules of State Fair. If the exhibitor does not sign this statement (electroni-
cally through the State Fair’s online entry portal), application for entry will be rejected.
3. ENTRY ELIGIBILITY: The State Fair does not discriminate against any applicant, exhibitor, volunteer, customer or
patron on the basis of race, sex, color, age, disability, religion, citizenship, veteran status, nationality or ethnic origin.
Competition in all Pan American Livestock Exposition (open show) classes is open to the public, except where stated
in this exhibitor handbook. Competition in Youth Livestock Show and Contest classes is restricted. Refer to the Youth
Livestock Show Special Rules for entry eligibility. Youth Show exhibitors are permitted to enter the Open Show when
allowed on the fairgrounds during their scheduled time (see individual competition Rules).
a. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION:
entry application.
b. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Exhibitors and their exhibits must meet and adhere to the requirements of these Rules
and any and all Special Rules listed under the appropriate department(s) and division(s) as printed in this exhibi-
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tor handbook to be eligible for entry.
c. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Please refer to the Animal Health Requirements listed in this exhibitor handbook.
d. FIRMS AND PARTNERSHIPS: Firms and partnerships entering animals for competition must be in existence at
e. REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN: All animals in the breeding classes must be recorded in the recognized books of
the request of the management at any time during the Fair. Stamped duplicate applications, copies, or electronic
f. OWNERSHIP:
listed as so. In the group classes, jointly owned animals may be entered and exhibited under the name of one of
the co-owners provided he/she owns a full or part interest in each of the animals in the group entry where eligible.
4. INELIGIBLE TO ENTER:
a. DISQUALIFIED EXHIBITORS: State Fair reserves the right to refuse entry of any contestant for violation of these
such time as expressed in the penalties handed down by the State Fair Board has expired.
b. DISEASED ANIMALS: Diseased animals cannot enter the State Fair livestock facilities or fairgrounds. Animal
unloading privileges to animals showing signs and symptoms of disease.
c. BARREN ANIMALS:
breeder must be furnished upon request.
5. ENTRY PROCEDURE:
a. ENTRY APPLICATION:
application forms in accordance with their instructions, providing all necessary information. Pan American exhib-
itors must complete all entries online at livestock.bigtex.com. All youth entries, including contests, may be keyed
by parent/guardians though the parent portal, but must also then be approved and submitted online portal by the
CEA/AST (see Youth Livestock Show Special Rules).
b. GROUP ENTRIES: Group classes are denoted by a “G” after the class number. An entry fee is required for all
group classes. Late group class entries will not be accepted after check-in deadline. All animals entered in a
group class must be shown in their individual age class.
c. DOUBLE ENTRIES: If the exhibitor chooses to show in both the youth & open shows, separate fees are required.
d. ENTRY ACCEPTANCE: In all cases, State Fair management reserves the right to reject, accept, or accept condi-
tionally an application for entry and does not guarantee space in the exhibition buildings. Rejected entries may be
returned to the applicant.
e. ENTRY SUBSTITUTIONS: Entry substitutions may be made within the same show, same breed and by the same
owner of the original entry. Substitutions may be made after the entry deadline by submitting a substitution form
and a processing fee of $20 (each entry). No substitutions will be allowed after check-in deadline.
** No Poultry or Rabbit substitutions after Opening Day.
f. ERRONEOUS ENTRIES: At the discretion of State Fair management, exhibits that have been erroneously en-
tered may be transferred to their proper classes prior to judging. Management will decide the disposition of each
case of erroneous entry upon its merits.
g. INCOMPLETE ENTRIES:
are missing signatures, W-9’s, payment, or other required information and may be accepted conditionally by State
Fair. Incomplete entries are subject to additional fees. (See miscellaneous fees.) State Fair may reject any late/
incomplete entry without explanation.
h. ENTRIES NOT CHECKED IN UPON ARRIVAL: If an exhibitor fails to check in by the published deadline, the
entry is ineligible to compete.
i. EXHIBITOR LATE ARRIVAL: If an exhibitor fails to arrive within designated arrival time/before arrival deadline,
the entry is ineligible to compete, no exceptions.
6. ENTRY DEADLINES:
a. Youth Livestock and Contest entries are encouraged to be made online by parent/guardians through the
online parent portal. Both the exhibitor and parent/guardian will be required to electronically sign the Release
and Liability Signature form. A W9 including the youth exhibitor’s social security number and signature is required
at time of entry and may be completed electronically. Access to the parent portal will end at 11:59PM, August 22.
Be sure to contact your CEA/AST for your local deadlines which may be earlier and supersede the close of the
portal. Entries made by a parent/guardian must then be approved and submitted to State Fair by CEA/AST.
Youth Livestock and Contest (and their uploaded required materials) entries must be approved and submitted
online by 11:59PM, August 25, by CEA/AST.
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All required signatures (exhibitor, parent/guardian, CEA/AST) must be completed for the entry to be con-
sidered complete.
**The following must also be postmarked on or before September 1, (Postal meter date is not acceptable.) (in
i. One check per county/chapter, credit card payments also accepted and encouraged;
ii. Each exhibitor’s entry worksheet(s)
b. Pan American Livestock, Rabbit, and Poultry entries must be submitted online by 11:59PM, on September 1.
i. Pan American entries must be completed entirely online.
ii. Online entry process includes making entry, signing indemnity form, W9, and paying online.
iii. Do not mail hard copies.
7. ENTRY FEES: All applications for entry must be accompanied by related fees. If the entry does not have fees en-
closed, the application for entry will not be accepted or may be accepted conditionally. All international exhibitors must
Entry fees are not stall fees and do not dictate stall space.
a. Youth Showmanship entry fees are now INCLUDED with an entry in the following shows:
Youth Breeding Sheep Youth Dairy Goats
Youth Breeding Goats (Angora, Boer) Youth Prospect Steers
Youth Breeding Gilts (Cross, Purebred) Youth Wether Dams
Youth Breeding Heifers Youth Wether Does
Youth Dairy Cattle
Participation is not required. Exhibitors will still indicate they would like to participate at time of entry and check-in.
LIVESTOCK
ONLINE FEES
Youth Market/Prospect Steer $40 per entry
Youth Market Barrow $40 per entry
Youth Market Lamb $40 per entry
Youth Market Goat $40 per entry
Youth Market Broiler $30 per entry
Cattle $40 per entry
Swine $30 per entry
Sheep $30 per entry
Goat $30 per entry
Llama $20 per class
Sheep Dog Trial $55 per dog per run
Showmanship
(TLBT Longhorns, PJ/Jr Mini Herefords, Mini Zebus)
$0 per entry
Group Class $20 per entry
RABBITS & POULTRY
Breeding Rabbits $5 per entry
Breeding Rabbits-Fur Classes $5 per entry
Poultry $5 per entry
Poultry Showmanship $10 per entry
Rooster Crowing Contest $10 per entry
CONTESTS - TEAM
Agricultural Mechanics $60 per entry
AgRobotics $60/Team
Dairy Judging $60/Team
Food Challenge $75/Team
Livestock Judging $60/Team
Plant ID $60/Team
Product ID $60/Team
Wildlife $30/Team
Intercollegiate Livestock Judging $150/Team, $30/Individual
CONTESTS - INDIVIDUAL
Agriculture Mechanics Premier Exhibitor Sweepstakes $30 per entry
Archery $30 per entry
Job Interview $30 per entry
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Public Speaking $30 per entry
Agri-Science Fair $30 per entry
Skillathon, all species $30 per entry
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Cattle Tie-Outs $20
Substitution Fee $20 per entry
Replacement Weight/Entry Card Fee $20 per card
Youth Processing Fee REQUIRED
$20 per submitted cart
Youth Late Fee (entry submitted and/or postmarked 8/26-9/1) $100 per entry, plus entry fee
Youth Late Fee (entry submitted and/or postmarked after 9/1) $250 per entry, plus entry fee
Youth Incomplete Entries $100
Pan Am Livestock Late Fees Entry Fee x2 (i.e.: Cattle $80/per entry)
Pan Am Incomplete Entries
Pan Am Credential Mail Fee $15
8. LIVESTOCK CREDENTIALS:
a. Credentials are shipped to CEA/AST for all youth entries.
b. Pan Am credentials are only shipped if the fee is selected at time of entry. Credentials will only be shipped to
physical addresses. Failure to include a physical address will require credentials to be picked up at time of arrival
to the Fairgrounds.
c. No credentials will be shipped after Opening Day.
Exhibitor Season Admission September 28 - October 23 $25
LS1 Parking September 28 - October 9 $45
LS2 Parking October 9- October 23 $45
9. COMPLIMENTARY LIVESTOCK CREDENTIALS:
a. CEA/AST: All Counties and Chapters will receive one complimentary season admission and one parking pass.
Additional credentials may be purchased.
b.
c.
based on entries within LS1 and LS2, separately.
No. of entries Complimentary Season Admission Complimentary Parking
1-3 0 0
4-8 1 1
9-15 2 1
16-30 3 2
31+ 4 2
10. POULTRY AND RABBIT CREDENTIALS (FUR & FEATHER):
Exhibitor Season Admission
September 28 - October 23
$25
FF Parking
September 28 - October 23
$45
grants access to Fur & Feather only.
11. COMPLIMENTARY POULTRY AND RABBIT CREDENTIALS (FUR & FEATHER):
NO COMPLIMENTARY PARKING PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED
a.
b.
No. of entries Complimentary Season Admission Complimentary Parking
1-3 0 0
4-8 1 0
9-15 2 0
16-30 3 0
31+ 4 0
12. DAILY FAIR ADMISSION: For general Fair admission, visit www.bigtex.com/tickets.
13. COMPLIMENTARY TRAILER PARKING: The trailer parking lot is monitored by security personnel. State Fair as-
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14. RETURNED CHECKS:
payment accompanied with a $40 returned check fee in order to keep entries eligible.
15. REFUNDS:
a. prior to
the applicable entry deadline.
b.
credentials is received prior to the opening day of the Fair.
c. All refund requests must be made for amounts greater than $20.
d. Refunds will be forwarded to the entry applicant after the closing of the Fair. All refunds are payable by check. All
refunds, whatsoever, not claimed within 90 days upon receipt, shall be deemed forfeited to State Fair.
COMPETITION
16. JUDGES/OFFICIALS:
a. SELECTION OF JUDGES/OFFICIALS: Judges will be selected by State Fair management. Judges will be famil-
iar with all Rules and department requirements.
b. JUDGES’ DECISIONS/OFFICIALS:
c. INTERFERENCE WITH JUDGES/OFFICIALS: If any exhibitor, in any way, whether in person or by their repre-
may excuse the exhibitor from the ring, disqualify him/her from further competition, and any exhibitor premiums
that may have been awarded may also be forfeited.
17. PROTESTS:
a. FILING:-
panied by a deposit of $300.00, cash, cashier’s check or money order, which will be forfeited if protest is not sus-
tained. Such protest must state plainly the cause of the complaint or appeal and must be delivered to State Fair
management immediately after the occasion for such protest. Protests will be accepted prior to, during and within
twelve (12) hours immediately following the conclusion of judging the competition.
b. INVESTIGATION: Judging procedures will not be interrupted for protest investigation; and depending on the basis
of the protest, a decision may be withheld until a thorough investigation is completed. State Fair reserves the right
18. SHOW RING COMPETITION:
a. HUMANE TREATMENT: -
vide a warning to any exhibitor deemed to be in violation of this basic principle of animal husbandry. Any exhibitor
sticks, driving sticks, bats, halters, etc.) are to be used for the purpose of directing animals while they are in transit
throughout the barns and while they are being exhibited in the show ring.
b. ANIMAL HANDLING DEVICES: State Fair management reserves the right to decide what constitutes acceptable
show equipment and how the equipment is used by the exhibitor. Cable halters are prohibited for all species.
c. COMMUNICATION DEVICES: NO electronic/communication devices are allowed in the show ring. This includes
cell phones, smart watches, wireless headphones, tablets, PDAs, laptops, walkie-talkies, and any other communi-
cation devices.
d. ENTRY NUMBER: Entry number must be displayed/worn by exhibitors when exhibiting in the show ring.
e. METHOD OF AWARDING: No animal will be awarded a prize unless removed from its stall or pen and exhibited,
with entry number, before the judge(s) in the designated show ring. State Fair management reserves the right
may, at their discretion, award a prize or prizes of such grade as the animal merits.
f. TIME OF JUDGING: The Livestock Show Schedule, as published in this exhibitor handbook, will be followed
as closely as possible, however show management reserves the right to make changes at any time. Exhibitors
should ascertain at what time the exhibits entered will be judged. Judging will not be delayed for exhibitors enter-
ing the show ring late. Any exhibit not presented promptly at the scheduled time will be ruled out and excluded
from competition when the class is called.
g. JUDGING CONTESTS: When an exhibitor is called upon to furnish one or more animals for any judging con-
test(s), he or she will cooperate with State Fair management. Refusing to allow an animal to be used in this
manner, without State Fair management’s approval, will result in the forfeiture of any prizes or such other action
as State Fair management deems necessary. Selection will be made under the direction of the department super-
intendent(s).
h. DISQUALIFICATION:
i. UNWORTHY EXHIBIT: Judges shall not award a prize to an unworthy exhibit. It is the intent of State Fair that no
premium or distinction of any kind be given to any exhibit that is not deserving.
19. PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEOS:
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photographer of the State Fair. Exhibitors of Champion and Reserve Champion winners must make themselves and
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social media, webcasts and other promotions.
20. PREMIUM PAYOUT: Total premiums will be paid by State Fair unless otherwise stated. Premiums will be forwarded to
designated person(s) as directed, after the close of the Fair as they can properly be processed. Premiums are pay-
able by check. Checks will be made payable to the exhibitor listed on the entry form. All premiums whatsoever, not
claimed within 90 days upon receipt, shall be deemed forfeited to State Fair. State Fair reserves the right to withhold
premiums awarded in every case in which it appears to State Fair management that the Rules have been violated, or
that fraud or deception has been attempted or practiced.
COMPETITION EXHIBITS
21. HEALTH REQUIREMENT: All animals entering Fair Park must comply with the requirements as determined by the
State Fair and the Texas Animal Health Commission (“TAHC”). TAHC reserves the right to modify requirements at any
time. If needed, State Fair requirements may exceed TAHC’s requirements.
22. STALLS: Stall space will only be assigned for animals that arrive on the fairgrounds. Animals entered, but not arriving
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plicable, must be submitted by email to [email protected] by entry deadline. There is no guarantee that any stall
request can or will be honored.
a. STALLING UPON ARRIVAL: Entries including, but not limited to, all market animals, beef cattle and gilts are
right to deny stall requests.
23. BEDDING: no outside bedding
(including but not limited to bagged or baled wood shavings or chips, cedar ber and small square baled
straw) will be permitted on the fairgrounds. Equivalents will be available from the State Fair Feed Store. In any
event that outside bedding is used, the exhibitor(s) will be required to remove it immediately and are subject to fees.
24. TIE OUTS:
assigned tie-out areas. Straw is the only permitted bedding in tie outs. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning before/
after use, as necessary.
25. FEED/HAY: Feed grains of all types and hay will be available, at reasonable prices, through the State Fair Feed Store
on the fairgrounds. Exhibitors are not allowed to bring large quantities of feed or hay onto the fairgrounds. However,
exhibitors who must use their own feed will be allowed to bring the feed on the fairgrounds in limited amounts.
26. ANIMAL/EXHIBITOR DISQUALIFICATION:
deemed unhealthy, livestock of ineligible age for exhibition in the class entered, and/or animals being administered
unapproved drugs is strictly prohibited. Additionally, any animal that has been administered a drug, even though that
arrived at the Fair and/or participated in State Fair shows. All animals must remain negative of all drug and chemical
residues while on State Fair fairgrounds.
a. EXHIBITOR FORFEITURE:
positive for any drug or medication or unapproved substance may forfeit all titles, awards, auction proceeds, pre-
miums, scholarships, as well as rights and privileges to exhibit livestock in the future at the Fair.
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rules of that entry
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• Bruising
• Feeding of material not conducive to the health of the animal, safety of food or marketability of its carcass
• Surgical alterations
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c. OVER AGE ANIMALS:
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d. UNAPPROVED DRUG USE: The showing of an animal that during its life has been administered any quantity
of any unapproved drug, chemical or medication is strictly prohibited. Such drugs include, but are not limited to,
animals of a species, including animals that may be destined for human consumption.
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cient time must have passed so that the animal does not test positive for that drug upon arrival at the State Fair
fairgrounds. Animals must remain negative of all drug and chemical residues while on State Fair property and/
or participating in State Fair shows. Please note that elimination time (the time it takes for no drug residue to be
found in the system) is generally longer than the labeled withdrawal time for most approved drugs.
f. ANIMAL INSPECTION: As a condition for participation in the State Fair shows, exhibitor agrees to submit any
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agement. Exhibitor also agrees to have such animal submitted to any tests requested by State Fair. Further, State
analysis made on any animal entered for State Fair competition. The conclusions reached by the veterinarian or
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inarians. Exhibitor waives any cause of action which he/she might have for any action taken under these Rules,
and releases State Fair and any appointed veterinarian from any and all claims or demands whatsoever in con-
nection with the inspection or testing of any such animal or any ruling or action taken by reason of the conclusion
of such veterinarian.
g. UNMANAGEABLE ANIMALS: State Fair may disqualify any animal deemed unmanageable. Any animal escap-
ing the control of its exhibitor three times or more will be dismissed from the show ring.
h. DISQUALIFICATION/CONDEMNATION OF ANIMAL: State Fair reserves the right to condemn and/or disqualify
any animal, either live or slaughtered, found in violation of the Rules, and the exhibitor will forfeit all auction sale
management.
27. OFFICIAL VETERINARIAN: State Fair contracts with veterinary professionals to be available on fairgrounds for the
medical attention.
a. EMERGENCY TREATMENT: If an animal requires emergency treatment while on State Fair property, only a
licensed veterinarian will be allowed to administer any drug, chemical or feed additive. An exhibitor may choose a
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does not meet the appropriate withdrawal and/or elimination time, such animal will be determined ineligible for
competition.
b. TREATMENT COSTS:-
cussed with the veterinarian prior to treatment.
c. CVI ISSUANCE: Exhibitors arriving to Fair Park without required health papers for animal(s) will not be permitted
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28. POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS: The City of Dallas and State Fair require a postmortem examination of any animal
29. CONDUCT:
immediately and may lose the opportunity to participate in future competitions.
30. GROOMING: Animals are to be shown in natural conformation and color, except where stated otherwise in this exhib-
itor handbook. Any product used externally to alter the conformation and/or appearance of an animal for exhibition is
31. PUMPING:
32. MUZZLES: Muzzles must be cloth, nylon or similar material. No metal muzzles.
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33. DRENCHING: Drench guns may not be used in any stall/pen, aisle or walkway. Stomach pumping, drench tubes or
any other method per os (by esophagus) is prohibited.
34. RELEASE:
handbook and shall not be removed from the fairgrounds prior to the release date printed in the exhibitor handbook,
except at the discretion of State Fair management.
DISPLAYS AND NON-LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS
35. DISPLAYS: Displays/exhibits will only be permitted when space is available. All facets of a display/exhibit must re-
main in assigned space and out of pedestrian aisles. All curtains, drapes, decorations, merchandise, or material must
be Non-Combustible or Flame Proof. City of Dallas Fire Marshalls will inspect exhibits and ask you to remove any
36. CARE OF EXHIBITS/PROPERTY: All owners or others in charge of livestock, poultry, rabbits or other property shall
care for, guard, protect and preserve the same. State Fair does not undertake to guard or protect exhibitor’s livestock
or property, and it shall not be held responsible for any loss, death or damage to said livestock, poultry, rabbits or
property. State Fair does not provide special security services for the livestock area and is not responsible for the acts
of third parties.
37. OBJECTIONABLE EXHIBITS: State Fair management, in its sole and reasonable discretion, reserves the right to
remove from the Fairgrounds any exhibit, animal, stand or display that may be falsely entered, or may be deemed un-
safe, unsuitable or objectionable. State Fair will refund any money already paid by the removed exhibitor which shall
exonerate State Fair from any and all claims whatsoever.
38. ADVERTISING: No person will be permitted to distribute any literature, advertising or promotional materials on the
fairgrounds, except from a valid contracted exhibit space authorized by State Fair. The tacking or posting of any
items or merchandise to State Fair patrons while on the fairgrounds.
39. CLEAN-UP: All stalls, pens and exhibition places must be cleaned before 7:00AM each day and waste disposed of
as directed by State Fair management. For those exhibitors refusing to keep their stalls, pens and/or exhibits clean
and neat, State Fair management reserves the right to have the stalls or pens properly cleaned with the cost to be
charged against the exhibitor. Such cost will be collected from the exhibitor before release is issued.
40. EQUIPMENT: Any equipment brought in must be used in assigned stalls or space and must comply with and be used
in compliance with all federal, state and municipal occupational safety and health regulations. Some equipment may
require a special permit and a fee to be paid before being utilized on the fairgrounds.
a. ELECTRICAL CORDS AND WATER HOSES: All extension cords must be factory modeled (not repaired or al-
tered), with a maximum of 25 feet and minimum gauge of 12. Water hoses should not leak. No cord or hose shall
cross any aisle or walkway.
b. SCALES: State Fair will provide scales for the use of exhibitors during shows that classes are broken by weight.
No other scales will be allowed on the fairgrounds.
c. FANS: No fans permitted in any pedestrian aisle, walkway or stall. No rear fans permitted. No exceptions. All fans
must be hung using ‘L’ brackets. No Porta-cools or similar cooling devices allowed.
d. GENERATORS:
combustible liquid-fuel generators or other devices will be allowed.
e. STEREOS:
reserves the right to remove/prohibit any radio/stereo/audio or video equipment.
f. BBQ GRILLS/KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:
or electric grills are permitted in or around the barns.
41. GROOMING/TRIM CHUTES: Grooming chutes may be brought onto the fairgrounds however, space for chutes is not
guaranteed and will be in stalls or outside cattle buildings. No chutes permitted in any pedestrian aisle or walkway.
42. DOGS: Dogs are not allowed on the fairgrounds, except dogs under entertainment contract with State Fair, dogs com-
of the Americans with Disabilities Act (see https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm)
43. NURSE COWS: Nurse cows are not allowed on the fairgrounds.
44. MOTORIZED VEHICLES: -
grounds for use by exhibitors. Such vehicles not authorized by the State Fair will be removed at the owner’s expense.
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW SPECIAL RULES
The State Fair of Texas (“State Fair”) encourages a practical interest among young people in the responsibilities and prac-
tices of feeding and raising livestock and competing in agricultural contests. The purpose of the Youth Livestock Shows
and Contests at the State Fair is to encourage and promote the educational aspects of agriculture/livestock projects
conducted by youth exhibitors under the proper supervision and direction of an Agriculture Science Teacher (AST) or a
County Extension Agent (CEA). State Fair recognizes that the Texas AgriLife Extension, through 4-H Clubs, FFA Chapters
and the Texas Education Agency, provide a valuable service to the public in educating Texas students in the principles of
successful production livestock and agricultural knowledge. In order to encourage participation in the 4-H Clubs and FFA
Chapters throughout the state, State Fair includes as a part of its annual fair and exposition (the “Fair”), the youth
livestock division which is a special exhibition for Texas 4-H and FFA members.
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in the Youth Livestock Show and Contests shall be subject to and each
contestant agrees to abide by the General Rules, Youth Livestock Show Special Rules, and any applicable special
the Youth Livestock Show Special Rules and the General Rules, the provisions of these Special Rules shall apply.
special rules shall apply.
2. PARTICIPATION:
a. ELIGIBLE EXHIBITORS: Participation in the Youth Livestock Show is limited to Texas residents who:
i. are members of a Texas 4-H Club or Texas FFA Chapter (except where stated otherwise)
ii. have continuously owned and personally fed and cared for their project animal under the direct supervision
of a CEA or AST
iii. are enrolled in, and attending, public, private or home school elementary or secondary schools in Texas
iv. have reached the age of 8 years old and are in the third grade (cannot be over 18 years old as of September
1)
v.
vi. are current ‘QUALITY COUNTS
b. INELIGIBLE EXHIBITORS:
i. If an exhibitor is suspended under the Texas Education Code 33.081 “No Pass, No Play”, then that exhibitor/
competitor and their animal are not eligible for competition.
ii.
determine show eligibility.
iii. Exhibitors who have had a Grand Champion market steer, market barrow, market lamb, market goat, or pen
of market broilers at any prior State Fair Youth Livestock Show are not eligible to compete in the division in
which their prior Grand Champion was exhibited.
3. ENTRY PROCEDURE:
a. ENTRY APPLICATION: All entries must be submitted online at livestock.bigtex.com no later than 11:59PM, on
August 25; this includes indemnities with all applicable electronic signatures, and a W9s for each exhibitor. In
addition, complete entry applications for each exhibitor and payment (online by credit card or with a school/county
check, cashier’s check, or money order) must be submitted by AST/CEA and postmarked on or before September
b. ENTRY CERTIFICATION:
acknowledges that they have read, understood and will abide by all the Rules. Additionally, by signing the entry
application, the youth exhibitor and the parent or guardian certify that the entry has not been administered any
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withdrawal or elimination periods have been met.
c. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Health papers are not required on youth market animals. Health papers are required
on animals entered in all breeding shows. See Animal Health Regulations in this exhibitor handbook.
d. CLUB/CHAPTER ENTRIES: Entries made by 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters will only be accepted in contests
where allowed.
e. ENTRY LIMITATIONS: No exhibitor will be allowed to show more than one market steer, one market barrow, one
market lamb, one market goat, or two pens of three market broilers each.
f. INCOMPLETE ENTRIES: Incomplete entries include entries submitted online by 11:59PM, August 25, and post-
marked by the deadline but are missing signatures, W-9’s or other required information. Incomplete entries will be
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accepted conditionally and will be assessed incomplete fee(s) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, the entry may
g. LATE ENTRIES: -
marked by September 1. Late entries made after midnight on entry deadline must still be mailed to State Fair’s
See General Rules for late fees.
4. REGISTRATION: All animals in the breeding classes must be recorded in the recognized books of record for their
any time during the Fair. Stamped duplicate applications, copies, or electronic versions will NOT be accepted at any
5. OWNERSHIP:
a. All animals must be exhibited, shown, and sold (in the Youth Livestock Auction when applicable) by their owner.
b. The exhibitor must own their animal at the beginning of and throughout the feeding period and must feed, care for
and exhibit their animal entered without any aid or assistance during the entire feeding period except from par-
ents, CEA, AST or other youth exhibitors and leaders from their county/chapter. All youth animal exhibits must be
owned and continuously cared for by the exhibitor starting on or before June 30, as designated by county valida-
tion deadlines (where applicable) and continued through the show date of the Fair.
Exception: market broilers must be owned and continuously cared for from hatch date to the show date of the
Fair. See validation requirements.
c. JOINTLY OWNED ANIMALS: Animals owned in joint names are not eligible to compete, except where otherwise
stated.
d. SUBSTITUTE EXHIBITORS:-
perintendent, a substitute exhibitor may be used by submitting a substitute exhibitor form and meeting one of the
following conditions:
• When an exhibitor has more than one entry in the Youth Livestock Show showing at the same time; or
• When an exhibitor is sick or injured (must be accompanied by a signed statement from a licensed medical
be from the same county/chapter as the original exhibitor. The substitute must also meet all requirements of a
a substitute from another county/chapter. An exhibitor may be used as a substitute only one time per market
for any of the above conditions. Substitute exhibitors must be veried by BOTH a State Fair ocial and
department superintendent and forms must be turned in at Check-In/Weight Card turn in, and on le at
the livestock oce one hour prior to the show’s start time.
e. TEXAS STATE VALIDATION: Youth prospect steers, market steers, market lambs and goats, barrows, heifers,
breeding sheep, breeding goats (except Angoras) and gilts must be validated through the respective channel for
each species. Exhibitors need to check with their local CEA or AST for local/county validation deadlines.
Exhibitors validating breeding animals must have valid registration papers dated on or before June 30 and upload-
ed to the validation database by the designated deadline. All State Fair of Texas required shows will adhere to the
6. STALLING UPON ARRIVAL: Entries including, but not limited to all market animals, beef cattle, and gilts are stalled
requests.
7. BEDDING: no outside bedding
(including but not limited to bagged or baled wood shavings or chips, cedar ber and small square baled
straw) will be permitted on the fairgrounds. Equivalents will be available from the State Fair Feed Store. In any
event that outside bedding is used, the exhibitor(s) will be required to remove it immediately and are subject to fees.
8. GROOMING/FITTING: Animals are to be shown in natural conformation and color. Any product used externally to
alter the conformation and/or appearance of an animal for exhibition is prohibited, including, but not limited to, false
their animal/project while at the Fair. If needed, an exhibitor may have the assistance of the exhibitor’s family, AST/
the privilege to exhibit at the Fair in the future.
9. SHOW RING COMPETITION:
a. ENTRY NUMBER: Entry number must be displayed/worn by exhibitors when exhibiting in the show ring.
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b. ASSISTANCE:
adults will not be allowed to assist youth exhibitors during judging of classes.
10. SCHOLARSHIPS: Each youth livestock exhibitor shall be eligible to competitively apply for educational support upon
completion and submission of an application to the Big Tex Scholarship Program.
11. USDA WHOLESOME MEAT ACT:
sale of market livestock and poultry which are sold during the Fair, which includes but is not limited to the following:
a. Animals must be in good health and carcasses free of drug, chemical or foreign substance residues;
b. Drug label directions for use and withdrawal periods must be followed; and
c. If drug or chemical residues are found in tissue of carcasses, the entire carcass may be condemned.
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
SHOWMANSHIP
Online Entry Deadline August 25
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulation and Youth Livestock Show Rules as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ELIGIBILITY: Entry of an animal into any of the following youth shows automatically makes an exhibitor eligible to
participate in the showmanship associated with the show. The animal presented in showmanship must be individually
owned and exhibited in its respective class (group classes excluded) in it’s respective Youth division show.
Eligible Shows Showmanship Date Time
Youth Wether Dam September 29 3:00PM
Youth Wether Doe September 29 following Wether Dam Showmanship
Youth Prospect Steer October 8 10:00AM
Youth Breeding Sheep October 10 9:00AM
Youth Breeding Heifer October 12 8:00AM
(Brahman, Simbrah)
Youth Dairy Goat October 15 8:00AM
Youth Breeding Heifer October 16 8:00AM
(Beefmaster, Brangus, Red Brangus, Santa Gertrudis, ARB)
Youth Dairy Cattle October 16 following dairy cow classes
Youth Breeding Goat October 16 9:00AM
Youth Breeding Gilt October 21 2:00PM
(Purebred and Crossbred)
Youth Breeding Heifer October 23 8:00AM
(Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Red Angus, Shorthorn,
Charolais, Chianina, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Simmental, ORB)
4. ENTRY LIMITATION: Exhibitors must be a 4-H or FFA member in the state of Texas.
5. CLASSES: Exhibitors will show in appropriate age divisions as of September 1. If an invalid birthdate/grade is provid-
6. AGE DIVISIONS: (as of September 1)
• Junior: at least 8 years old and in the 3rd grade, but no more than 5th grade
• Intermediate: must be in the 6th grade, but no more than 8th grade
• Senior: must be in at least the 9th grade, but not older than 19 and in the 12th grade
7. AWARDS: (applies to each showmanship date and age division)
Champion Special Award, Buckle, Banner
Reserve Champion Banner
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
MARKET STEERS
SUPERINTENDENT:
Nelson Hogg, Chris Skaggs, Jennifer Ann Scasta, Joe Taylor, Gerald Young
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 4 3PM-6PM
October 5 8AM-12PM
Kiosk Check-In October 5 11AM-2PM
Show October 6 8AM
Grand Drive October 6 5PM or 30 minutes following the last
breed/division drive (whichever comes later)
Accept Floor/Relocate October 6 9AM until 30 minutes after the last class
Release (Non-Sale) October 6 9AM
Must be out of barns/relocated by October 6 7PM or 30 minutes following Grand Drive
Sale October 7 1PM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations and Youth Livestock Show Rules as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ENTRY LIMITATION: No exhibitor shall be permitted to show more than one market steer. All animals entered must
be physically castrated males.
3. OWNERSHIP: All entries must be owned and continuously cared for by the exhibitor from June 30 through the show
date of the Fair.
4. VALIDATION:
5. CHECK-IN: Exhibitors must check-in with pre-distributed weight cards including state validation tag number, weight,
completion of check-in, exhibitors will retain the right two class cards. One class card will be required to show/consign
6. CLASSIFICATION: Exhibitors will declare a primary and secondary breed choice at check-in. Declaration changes by
*See
.
7. EAR TAGS:
must be removed prior to arrival.
a. RE-TAG:
take the animal to the designated location on check-in day for retag. Any ear tags damaged post check-in deadline
replacement tag.
8. PROCESSING: Market steers must meet the following requirements or will be automatically sifted:
a. Be slick shorn prior to arrival to no more than 1/4” on any location of the body, including ears.
b. The tail switch will be no more than 12” above the end of the cartilage of the tail.
c. Be free of grubs or grub damage.
d. Be dehorned and show no secondary horn growth in excess of one inch.
9. UNMANAGEABLE ANIMALS: State Fair may disqualify any animal deemed unmanageable. Any animal escaping
the control of it’s exhibitor three times or more will be dismissed from the show ring.
10. GROOMING: All animals must be slick shorn before arrival on the grounds. No clippers requiring an electrical outlet
are permitted. This is a blow and go show. Animals are to be shown in natural conformation and color. Grooming ma-
terials of any sort are not permitted.
11. TIE-OUTS:
serve basis post arrival deadline. Tie-outs will be assigned upon arrival. All cattle in tie-outs wear a neck-tie.
12. SHOW WEIGHTS:
for all market steers is 1,000 pounds. All steers weighing less than 1,000 pounds will be sifted.
13. WEIGH BACK:
weigh back any animal.
a. CLASS: Placing steers will be reweighed at the discretion of SFT management.
b. CHAMPION DRIVE: Breed/division champion and reserve breed/division champions will re-weigh prior to com-
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peting in the Grand Champion drive. If a breed/division champion, or reserve breed/division champion weighs out
during the grand drive re-weigh, that entry is no longer eligible to compete. The exhibitor will not compete in the
champion, behind the champion that weighs out, will also not be eligible to compete for grand or reserve grand.
However, the breed or reserve breed champion will still retain title as breed champion.
14. SHOW/SOLD BY RULE: The following qualifying exhibitors for the Youth Livestock Auction (YLA) are required to be
present on sale day with their animal to sell their project and receive proceeds.
a.
b.
1ST AND 2ND PLACE IN CLASS
The remaining exhibitors not listed do not attend the Auction. Premium monies will be mailed post Fair, after ap-
propriate thank you is received.
All Youth Livestock Auction qualifying exhibitors and their animals are also subject to the YLA rules.
15. AUCTION ANIMAL RELOCATION: All drug tested animals need to be relocated to the designated area 30 minutes
second place animals will enter the auction block and be provided a designated relocation Thursday night for holdover
until the sale. All other lower placing, non-drug tested animals that make the sale must be delivered directly to the
consignment truck at the published time.
16. AUCTION ANIMAL POSSESSION/CARE: All sale animals moved to the designated relocation area remain the
responsibility of the youth exhibitor. At the conclusion of the auction, each exhibitor is responsible for ensuring their
animal is delivered to the designated location by the designated time for shipping.
17. CLASSES, DIVISIONS, SALE LOTS:
breed and show weight.
Breed/Division Class Total Lots
Walk
(required to attend auction)
Non-Walk
(does not attend auction)
Lightweight American Class 1 3 1st-2nd 3rd
Lightweight American Class 2 3 1st-2nd 3rd
Heavyweight American Class 3 3 1st-2nd 3rd
Heavyweight American Class 4 3 1st-2nd 3rd
Lightweight British Class 5 3 1st-2nd 3rd
Lightweight British Class 6 3 1st-2nd 3rd
Heavyweight British Class 7 3 1st-2nd 3rd
Heavyweight British Class 8 3 1st-2nd 3rd
Lightweight Black & Red Cross Class 9 3 1st-2nd 3rd
Lightweight Black & Red Cross Class 10 3 1st-2nd 3rd
Heavyweight Black & Red Cross Class 11 3 1st-2nd 3rd
Heavyweight Black & Red Cross Class 12 3 1st-2nd 3rd
Lightweight AOB Class 13 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Lightweight AOB Class 14 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Lightweight AOB Class 15 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Lightweight AOB Class 16 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Heavyweight AOB Class 17 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Heavyweight AOB Class 18 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Heavyweight AOB Class 19 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Heavyweight AOB Class 20 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
18. AUCTION LIMITATIONS:
TOTAL LOTS MAX. PRICE
Grand Champion 1 $30000
Reserve Grand Champion 1 $20000
Breed/Division Champion 7(6) $10000
Reserve Breed/Division Champion 7(8) $7500
Top Placing, non-champion 24 $6000
Placing, non-champion 36 $5000
19. AWARDS:
Grand Champion Leather Banner, Buckle
Reserve Grand Champion Leather Banner, Buckle
Division Champion Banner, Jacket
Reserve Division Champion Banner, Jacket
Class Winner Bronze Trophy
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
MARKET BARROWS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Hannah Burrough, Justin Little, Jennifer Martin, Chase Sligh, Tate Rosenbusch
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In Wave 1 October 1 5AM-8AM
Kiosk Check-In October1 8AM-11AM
Show October 2
(Dark OPB, Duroc, Hampshire)
8AM
Move-In Wave 2 October 3 5AM-8AM
Kiosk Check-In October 3 8AM-11AM
Show October 4
(Berkshire, Dark Cross, Light OPB)
8AM
Move-In Wave 3 October 5 5AM-8AM
Kiosk Check-In October 5 8AM-11AM
Show October 6
(Yorkshire, Other Cross)
8AM
Grand Drive October 6 2PM or 30 minutes following the last
breed/division drive (whichever comes later)
Sale October 7 1PM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations and Youth Livestock Show Rules as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ENTRY LIMITATION: No exhibitor shall be permitted to show more than one market barrow. All animals entered must
be physically castrated males.
3. OWNERSHIP: All entries must be owned and continuously cared for by the exhibitor from June 30 through the show
date of the Fair.
4. VALIDATION:-
5. TERMINAL SHOW: All barrows arriving will be sold, including sifted, non-placing and placing barrows. All exhibitors
are responsible for the care of their animal from arrival until the animal is delivered to the truck for consignment. All
barrows must be delivered to the consignment truck no later than 30 minutes after the completion of the last class,
6. CHECK-IN: Exhibitors must check-in with pre-distributed weight cards including state validation tag number, weight,
completion of check-in, exhibitors will retain the right two class cards. One class card will be required to show/consign
7. STALLING: Barrows may be stalled with other counties/chapters in each wave. There will be approximately 2-4 head
per pen; BRING dividers, they will not be provided for you.
8. EAR TAGS:
must be removed prior to arrival.
a. RE-TAG:
take the animal to the designated location on check-in day for retag. Any ear tags damaged post check-in deadline
9. GROOMING: All animals must be clipped prior to arrival on the grounds. No clippers requiring an electrical outlet are
permitted. Animals are to be shown in natural conformation and color. Grooming materials leaving any color or other
residue are not permitted. WATER ONLY!
10. CLASSIFICATION: Exhibitors will declare a breed at check in. Declaration changes by the exhibitor will not be al-
a. If a Dark OPB, Duroc, or Hampshire class out of their breed in wave 1, they are eligible to holdover and exhibit
only as a Dark Cross in wave 2 or may chose to be sifted/consigned.
b. If a Berkshire classes out, they will be required to re-class to compete as a Dark Cross.
c. If a Dark Cross or Light OPB classes out, they are eligible to hold over and exhibit only as an Other Cross in wave
3 or may chose to be sifted/consigned.
d. *Classed out barrows will not be permitted to hold over for more than one wave under any circumstances.
e. for breed/division characteristics.
11. SHOW WEIGHTS:
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12. WEIGH BACK:
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serves the right to weigh back any animal.
a. CLASS: Placing barrows will be re-weighed at the discretion of SFT management. Re-classed barrows will be
allotted an additional 5 pounds if shown in the following wave from their original arrival.
b. CHAMPION DRIVE: Breed/division champion and reserve breed/division champions will re-weigh prior to com-
peting in the Grand Champion drive. If a breed/division champion, or reserve breed/division champion weighs out
during the grand drive re-weigh, that entry is no longer eligible to compete. The exhibitor will not compete in the
champion, behind the champion that weighs out, will also not be eligible to compete for grand or reserve grand.
However, the breed or reserve breed champion will still retain title as breed champion.
i. WAVE 1:
ii. WAVE 2:
iii. WAVE 3:
13. SHOW/SOLD BY RULE: The following qualifying exhibitors for the Youth Livestock Auction (YLA) are required to be
present on sale day with their animal to sell their project and receive proceeds:
a.
b.
c. 1ST PLACE (with barrow)
2nd PLACE (with barrow)
The remaining exhibitors not listed do not attend the Auction, however, premium checks will be mailed post Fair,
after appropriate thank you is received.
All Youth Livestock Auction qualifying exhibitors and their animals are also subject to the YLA rules.
14. AUCTION ANIMAL RELOCATION: All drug tested animals need to be relocated to the designated area 30 minutes
after the completion of the show. All breed/division, reserve breed/division champions, and class winners from wave
1 will relocate to designated aisle directed by the superintendents following the completion of the last breed drive for
enter the auction block and be provided a designated relocation following the completion of the grand drive. All other
lower placing, non-drug tested animals that make the sale must be delivered directly to the consignment truck at
published time.
15. AUCTION ANIMAL POSSESSION/CARE: All sale animals moved to the designated relocation area remain the
responsibility of the youth exhibitor. At the conclusion of the auction, each exhibitor is responsible for ensuring their
animal is delivered to the designated location by the designated time for shipping.
16. BREEDS, CLASSES, SALE LOTS:
breed and show weight.
a. Wave 1: Dark OPB (must classify as Poland China or Spot), Duroc, Hampshire
b. Wave 2: Berkshire, Dark Cross, Light OPB (must classify as Chester White or Landrace)
c. Wave 3: Yorkshire, Other Cross
Breed/Division Class Total Lots
Walk
(required to attend auction)
Non-Walk
(does not attend auction)
Dark OPB Class 1 4 1st-2nd 3rd-4th
Dark OPB Class 2 4 1st-2nd 3rd-4th
Dark OPB Class 3 4 1st-2nd 3rd-4th
Duroc Class 4 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Duroc Class 5 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Duroc Class 6 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Duroc 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Hampshire Class 8 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Hampshire Class 9 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Hampshire Class 10 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Hampshire Class 11 5 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Berkshire Class 12 4 1st-2nd 3rd-4th
Berkshire Class 13 4 1st-2nd 3rd-4th
Dark Cross Class 14 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
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Dark Cross Class 15 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Dark Cross Class 16 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Dark Cross Class 17 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Dark Cross Class 18 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Light OPB Class 19 4 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Light OPB Class 20 4 1st-2nd 3rd-5th
Yorkshire Class 21 5 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Yorkshire Class 22 5 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Yorkshire Class 23 5 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Other Cross Class 24 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Other Cross Class 25 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Other Cross Class 26 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Other Cross Class 27 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Other Cross Class 28 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Other Cross Class 29 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Other Cross Class 30 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Other Cross Class 31 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
17. AUCTION LIMITATIONS:
TOTAL LOTS MAX PRICE
Grand Champion 1 $15000
Reserve Grand Champion 1 $10000
Breed Champion 7(6) $5000
Reserve Breed Champion 7(8) $3500
Top Placing non-champion 46 $2500
Placing, non-champion 104 $1250
18. AWARDS:
Grand Champion Leather Banner, Buckle
Reserve Grand Champion Leather Banner, Buckle
Breed Champions Banner, Jacket
Reserve Breed Champions Banner, Jacket
Class Winner Bronze Trophy
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
MARKET LAMBS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Fayrene Craddock, Frank Craddock, Colton Fritz, Loren Sell
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In September 30 6AM-11AM
Kiosk Check-In September 30 11AM-2PM
Show October 1 9AM
Grand Drive October 1
4PM or 30 minutes following the last
breed/division drive (whichever comes later)
Accept Floor/Relocate October 1 10AM until 30 minutes after the last class
Release (Non-Sale) October 1 10AM
Must be out of barn October 1 6PM or 60 minutes after Grand Drive
Sale October 7 1PM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations and Youth Livestock Show Rules as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ENTRY LIMITATION: No exhibitor shall be permitted to show more than one market lamb. All animals entered must
be physically castrated males.
3. OWNERSHIP: All entries must be owned and continuously cared for by the exhibitor from June 30 through the show
date of the Fair.
4. VALIDATION:-
5. TLBA:
6. CHECK-IN: Exhibitors must check-in with pre-distributed weight cards including state validation tag number, weight,
completion of check-in, exhibitors will retain the right two class cards. One class card will be required to show/consign
7. STALLING: Lambs will be stalled together upon arrival. BRING dividers, they will not be provided to you.
8. EAR TAGS:-
-
moved prior to arrival.
a. RE-TAG:
take the animal to the designated location on check-in day for retag. Any ear tags damaged post check-in deadline
b. Lost TLBA may also be replaced on check-in day.
9. GROOMING: All animals must be shorn before arrival on the grounds. Sheep must be slick shorn to the skin from
Grooming tables are not allowed. Free standing head stanchions must not block alleys and/or pedestrian aisles.
Animals are to be shown in natural conformation and color. Grooming materials leaving any kind of residue are not
10. EQUIPMENT: Livestock shows provide an opportunity for the general public to be exposed to agricultural exhibits.
Exhibitors should be mindful of the show equipment being used and the manner in which it is being used. Show
Management reserves the right to decide what constitutes acceptable show equipment and how the equipment is
being used by the exhibitor. Cable halters and pronged chains are prohibited for all species. Exhibitors will be
allowed to use halters or collars in the show ring.
11. CLASSIFICATION: Exhibitors will declare a breed at check-in. Breed changes by the exhibitor will not be allowed at
a. Any Dorper, Finewool Cross or Southdown not meeting breed standards will be placed in the Medium Wool Divi-
sion..
12. SHOW WEIGHTS:
weight is 100 pounds (90 pounds for Southdown and Dorper).
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weigh back any animal.
a. CLASS: Placing sheep will be re-weighed at the discretion of SFT management.
b. CHAMPION DRIVE: Breed/division champion and reserve breed/division champions will re-weigh prior to com-
peting in the Grand Champion drive. If a breed/division champion, or reserve breed/division champion weighs out
during the grand drive re-weigh, that entry is no longer eligible to compete. The exhibitor will not compete in the
champion, behind the champion that weighs out, will also not be eligible to compete for grand or reserve grand.
However, the breed or reserve breed champion will still retain title as breed champion.
14. SHOW/SOLD BY RULE: The following qualifying exhibitors for the Youth Livestock Auction (YLA) are required to be
present on sale day with their animal to sell their project and receive proceeds:
a.
b.
c. 1ST PLACE (with lamb)
d. 2nd PLACE (with lamb)
The remaining exhibitors not listed do not attend the Youth Livestock Auction however, premium checks will be
mailed post Fair, after appropriate thank you is received.
All Youth Livestock Auction qualifying exhibitors and their animals are also subject to the YLA rules.
15. AUCTION ANIMAL RELOCATION: All drug tested animals need to be relocated to the designated area 30 minutes
place animals that will enter the auction block will be provided a designated relocation following the completion of
the grand drive. All other lower placing, non-drug tested animals that make the sale must be delivered directly to the
consignment truck at published time.
16. AUCTION ANIMAL POSSESSION/CARE: All sale animals moved to the designated relocation area following the
completion of the grand drive will be under care of the State Fair of Texas. On auction day, youth exhibitors will re-
claim their animal to participate in the auction. At the conclusion of the auction, each exhibitor is responsible to deliver
their animal to the designated location for consignment.
17. BREEDS, CLASSES, SALE LOTS:
breed and show weight.
Breed/Division Class Total Lots
Walk
(required to attend auction)
Non-Walk
(does not attend auction)
Dorper Class 1 4 1st-2nd 3rd-4th
Dorper Class 2 4 1st-2nd 3rd-4th
Finewool Class 3 4 1st-2nd 3rd-4th
Finewool Class 4 4 1st-2nd 3rd-4th
Finewool Cross Class 5 4 1st-2nd 3rd-4th
Finewool Cross Class 6 4 1st-2nd 3rd-4th
Finewool Cross Class 7 4 1st-2nd 3rd-4th
Southdown Class 8 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Southdown Class 9 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Southdown Class 10 6 1st-2nd 3rd-6th
Lightweight Medium Wool
Class 11 7 1st-2nd 3rd-7th
Lightweight Medium Wool Class 12 7 1st-2nd 3rd-7th
Lightweight Medium Wool Class 13 7 1st-2nd 3rd-7th
Lightweight Medium Wool Class 14 7 1st-2nd 3rd-7th
Lightweight Medium Wool Class 15 7 1st-2nd 3rd-7th
Heavyweight Medium Wool Class 16 7 1st-2nd 3rd-7th
Heavyweight Medium Wool Class 17 7 1st-2nd 3rd-7th
Heavyweight Medium Wool Class 18 7 1st-2nd 3rd-7th
Heavyweight Medium Wool Class 19 7 1st-2nd 3rd-7th
Heavyweight Medium Wool Class 20 7 1st-2nd 3rd-7th
18. AUCTION LIMITATIONS:
TOTAL LOTS MAX PRICE
Grand Champion 1 $15000
Reserve Grand Champion 1 $10000
Breed/Division Champion 5(4) $5000
Reserve Breed/Division Champion 5(6) $3500
Top Placing non-champion 28 $2500
Placing, non-champion
76 $1250
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19. AWARDS:
Grand Champion Leather Banner, Buckle
Reserve Grand Champion Leather Banner, Buckle
Breed/Division Champions Banner, Jacket
Reserve Breed/Division Champions Banner, Jacket
Class Winner Bronze Trophy
Finewool Cross, and Southdown breed classes.
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
MARKET GOATS
SUPERINTENDENT:
Fayrene Craddock, Frank Craddock, Colton Fritz, Loren Sell
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 2 7AM-11AM
Kiosk Check-In October 2 11AM-2PM
Show October 3 9AM
Grand Drive October 3
3PM or 30 minutes following the last
breed/division drive (whichever comes later)
Accept Floor October 3 10AM until 30 minutes after the last class
Release (Non-Sale) October 3 10AM
Must be out of barn October 3 6PM or 60 minutes after Grand Drive
Sale October 7 1PM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations and Youth Livestock Show Rules as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ENTRY LIMITATION: No exhibitor shall be permitted to show more than one market goat. All animals entered must
be physically castrated males.
3. OWNERSHIP: All entries must be owned and continuously cared for by the exhibitor from June 30 through the show
date of the Fair.
4. VALIDATION: -
5. TGBA:
form.
6. CHECK-IN: Exhibitors must check-in with pre-distributed weight cards including state validation tag number and show
of check-in, exhibitors will retain the right two class cards. One class card will be required to show/consign animal; the
7. STALLING: Goats will be stalled together upon arrival. BRING dividers, they will not be provided to you.
8. EAR TAGS:-
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moved prior to arrival.
a. RE-TAG:
take the animal to the designated location on check-in day for retag. Any ear tags damaged post check-in deadline
b. Lost TGBA tags may also be replaced on check-in day.
9. GROOMING: All animals must be shorn before arrival on the grounds. Slick shorn to the skin from knee and hock
up, excluding tip of tail. Must have horns tipped, no sharp points allowed, dime size or larger. No clippers requiring an
electrical outlet are permitted. Grooming tables are not allowed. Animals are to be shown in natural conformation
and color. Grooming materials of any kind are not permitted. Animals must be free of external parasites or fungus.
10. SHOW WEIGHTS: -
mum weight of 50 pounds and shall not exceed 120 pounds.
11. WEIGH BACK: -
back any animal.
a. CLASS: Placing goats will be re-weighed at the discretion of SFT management.
b. CHAMPION DRIVE: Breed/division champion and reserve breed/division champions will re-weigh prior to com-
peting in the Grand Champion drive. If a breed/division champion, or reserve breed/division champion weighs out
during the grand drive re-weigh, that entry is no longer eligible to compete. The exhibitor will not compete in the
champion, behind the champion that weighs out, will also not be eligible to compete for grand or reserve grand.
However, the breed or reserve breed champion will still retain title as breed champion.
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12. SHOW/SOLD BY RULE: The following qualifying exhibitors for the Youth Livestock Auction (YLA) are required to be
present on sale day with their animal to sell their project and receive proceeds:
a.
b.
c. 1ST PLACE (with goat)
d. 2nd PLACE (with goat)
The remaining exhibitors not listed do not attend the Youth Livestock Auction however, premium checks will be
mailed post Fair, after appropriate thank you is received.
All Youth Livestock Auction qualifying exhibitors and their animals are also subject to the YLA rules.
13. AUCTION ANIMAL RELOCATION: All drug tested animals need to be relocated to the designated area 30 minutes
place animals that will enter the auction block will be provided a designated relocation following the completion of
the grand drive. All other lower placing, non-drug tested animals that make the sale must be delivered directly to the
consignment truck at published time.
14. AUCTION ANIMAL POSSESSION/CARE: All sale animals moved to the designated relocation area following the
completion of the grand drive will be under care of the State Fair of Texas. On auction day, youth exhibitors will re-
claim their animal to participate in the auction. At the conclusion of the auction, each exhibitor is responsible to deliver
their animal to the designated location for consignment.
15. CLASSES, SALE LOTS: All animals will be weighed and divided into classes based on their show weight.
Breed/Division Class Total Lots
Walk
(required to attend auction)
Non-Walk
(does not attend auction)
Div I, lightweight Class 1 8 1st-2nd 3rd-8th
Div I, lightweight Class 2 8 1st-2nd 3rd-8th
Div I, lightweight Class 3 8 1st-2nd 3rd-8th
Div II, middleweight Class 4 8 1st-2nd 3rd-8th
Div II, middleweight Class 5 8 1st-2nd 3rd-8th
Div II, middleweight Class 6 8 1st-2nd 3rd-8th
Div III, heavyweight Class 7 8 1st-2nd 3rd-8th
Div III, heavyweight Class 8 8 1st-2nd 3rd-8th
Div III, heavyweight Class 9 8 1st-2nd 3rd-8th
16. AUCTION LIMITATIONS:
TOTAL LOTS MAX PRICE
Grand Champion 1 $15000
Reserve Grand Champion 1 $10000
Division Champions 2(1) $5000
Reserve Division Champions 2(3) $3500
Top Placing non-champions 12 $2500
Placing, non-champions 54 $1250
17. AWARDS:
Grand Champion Leather Banner, Buckle
Reserve Grand Champion Leather Banner, Buckle
Division Champions Banner, Jacket
Reserve Division Champions Banner, Jacket
Class Winner Bronze Trophy
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
MARKET BROILERS
SUPERINTENDENT:
Gail Pieniazek, Johnna Pieniazek, Ray Pieniazek
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 4 6AM-8AM
Sift/Score October 4 7AM-9AM
Show October 4
9:30AM or 30 minutes following
completion of sift
Release - Terminal Show
Sale October 7 1PM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations and Youth Livestock Show Rules as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ENTRY LIMITATION: No exhibitor shall be permitted to show more than two pens of three broilers each. All broilers
sale, only the highest placing will sale.
3. BROILER CHICK ORDERS:
75 chicks per exhibitor or family, and may only exhibit birds from their individual or family set of wing band numbers.
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ignated date. Chicks will be straight run.
4. HATCH DATE: Broilers will be approximately 6 weeks of age at show date.
5. WINGBANDS:
original wing band properly in place. Exhibitors are requested to consult with their CEA/AST in the proper manage-
ment methods of rearing wing banded birds.
6. OWNERSHIP: All entries must be owned and continuously cared for by the exhibitor from hatch date through the
show date of the Fair.
7. ALTERNATE BIRDS: Exhibitors are only allowed to alternate birds that have been banded and validated in the name
of the exhibitor. Exhibitors are not allowed to alternate birds after going through the sift.
8. INELIGIBLE BIRDS: If the bird expires between check-in/preliminary scoring and call back of its respective quality
respective quality group will be left to the discretion of the judge.
9. FEED: Each exhibitor is required to provide their own feed and fresh water until birds are sifted/shown.
10. LITTER: Litter will be furnished by the show.
11. UNLOADING:
12. SHOW LOCATION: Pens will be set in Cattle Barn 2 where the sift will take place. Broilers will be shown in the
Livestock Judging Pavilion.
13. SIFTING:
to be accepted. A pen may be sifted for the lack of uniformity. Any broiler which has no wing band, regardless of rea-
son, will be sifted. Sick or diseased broilers will be refused entry and if discovered during the show, will be removed.
Any broiler with reduced comb growth or other secondary sex characteristics, which indicate the presence of a hor-
mone, will be sifted. Sifted birds will be marked at time of sifting. The fair assumes no responsibility for birds or coops.
14. JUDGING PROCEDURES: Birds will be split-shown by sex. Each pen must be the same sex throughout.
15. PLACING: Once a Grand Champion pen is selected, if that given exhibitor has an additional pen in contention for
Reserve Grand Champion, that pen becomes ineligible.
16. TERMINAL SHOW: This is a terminal show for all broilers that arrive, show/sift.
17. SHOW/SOLD BY RULE: The following qualifying exhibitors for the Youth Livestock Auction of Champions (YLA) are
required to be present on sale day to sell their project and receive proceeds:
a. Top 8 lots of each sex
The remaining exhibitors not listed do not attend the Auction. Premium monies will be mailed post Fair, after ap-
propriate thank you is received.
All Youth Livestock Auction qualifying exhibitors and their animals are also subject to the YLA rules.
18. AUCTION ANIMAL RELOCATION /POSSESSION/CARE: Drug tested broilers will be moved to the designated
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relocation area following the completion of the grand drive and will be under care of the State Fair of Texas.
On auction day, birds will be remade available to youth exhibitors to participate in the auction. At the conclusion of the
auction, each exhibitor is responsible to deliver their animal to the designated location for consignment.
19. SALE LOTS: A total of 40 pens of broilers will make the auction. No exhibitor will be awarded more than one sale
slot in the top Youth Livestock Auction. An exhibitor with two (2) pens eligible for the auction will only sell the higher
sale lots.
Breed/Division Total Lots
Walk
(required to attend auction)
Non-Walk
(does not attend auction)
Cockerel 20 1-8 broilers 9-20 broilers
Pullet 20 1-8 broilers 9-20 broilers
20. AUCTION LIMITATIONS:
BROILERS MAX PRICE
Grand Champion 1 $5000
Reserve Grand Champion 1 $3500
Division Champion 1 $2500
Division Reserve Champion 1 $2000
Top Placing, non-champions 12 $1500
Placing, non-champions 24 $1000
21. AWARDS:
Grand Champion Leather Banner, Buckle
Reserve Grand Champion Leather Banner, Buckle
Champion Cockerel, Pullet Banner, Bronze Trophy
Reserve Champion Cockerel, Pullet Banner
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION
Mandatory Exhibitor Meeting October 7 11AM
Sale October 7 1PM
YOUTH EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
1. QUALIFICATION: Entries in the market steer, market barrow, market lamb, market goat, or market broiler show are
non-transferrable. This is a terminal auction, no animals will be released to individual buyer(s).
2. LIMITATION: No exhibitor shall be permitted to sell more than one sale lot, per specie.
3. SALE LOTS: Refer to each individual specie’s show page to determine how many placings from each class will make
the sale. 470 lots will sell: 76 steers, 166 barrows, 116 lambs, 72 goats and 40 pens of broilers.
4. ATTENDANCE:
a. WALKING LOTS (mandatory attendance):
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itors. Absence due to other youth/school events is not acceptable. Any walking, exhibitor not present on sale day
will FORFEIT ALL SALE MONIES.
b. NON-WALKING LOTS: Youth exhibitors with non-walking sale lots do not attend the auction. Premium monies
will be mailed post Fair, once appropriate thank you is received.
5. AUCTION LIMITATIONS: The youth livestock exhibitor walking through the auction shall receive the price from the
bidder brought at auction, but not to exceed the maximum price listed in this exhibitor handbook. If the price brought
from the bidder at the auction exceeds the maximum listed, the remaining balance will be donated by the bidder to the
Big Tex Scholarship Program fund. Non-walkers will receive premium monies, post Fair, based on the funds raised by
the State Fair Auction committee, however, the maximum price is not guaranteed.
Grand
Champion:
Reserve Grand
Champion:
Breed/Division
Champion:
Reserve
Breed/Division
Champion:
Top Placing,
Non-Champion:
Placing,
Non-Champion:
Steer $30000 $20000 $10000 $7500 $6000 $4750
Barrow $15000 $10000 $5000 $3500 $2500 $1250
Lamb $15000 $10000 $5000 $3500 $2500 $1250
Goat $15000 $10000 $5000 $3500 $2500 $1250
Broiler $5000 $3500 $2500 $2000 $1250 $1000
6. AUCTION DAY CHECK-IN: All walking lot exhibitors will report to the Livestock Judging Pavilion, north bleachers,
at 11AM for the mandatory exhibitor meeting and to pick up lot number. Parent/Guardian attendance is also strongly
encouraged.
7. POSSESSION/CARE: On sale day, exhibitor is responsible for relocation of their animal to the designated location,
8. HOLDING ARENA ACCESS: Each sale making exhibitor will receive two wristbands; one for themselves and one for
an additional person who may accompany them in the holding area. No other individuals will be permitted.
9. MEDIA: Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Exhibitors are required to be on grounds for a photo shoot and media
Auction morning. The show photographer will contact exhibitor to arrange details.
10. THANK YOU NOTE(S): All sale making exhibitors are required to submit thank you note(s) before premium monies
will be distributed. Buyer information to address thank you note(s) will be posted on bigtex.com/livestock in addition
to being provided to AST/CEAs. AST/CEAs are responsible for submitting ALL thank you notes to the State Fair of
Texas. SFT management will directly distribute thank yous to auction buyers. Checks will not be distributed until notes
are received for the complete club/chapter.
a. REQUIREMENTS:
•
• Written by the youth exhibitor
• An adequate message expressing gratitude and describing their experience at the SFT
• Binder paper and copy paper will not be accepted
• Must be postmarked by December 1
Thank you notes deemed unacceptable by SFT Management may be returned and require a re-do.
Thank you note(s) not received by postmark deadline, or 90 days post check issuance will forfeit all premium monies,-
checks will not be reissued for lack of thank you note(s)
11. PREMIUM CHECKS: Checks are valid 90 days from mail date and will be sent to CEA/AST once all thank you notes
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from chapter/county have been received.
*If an animal was drug tested, check will be mailed directly to exhibitor. These checks may experience a delayed mail
date due to testing timelines.
12. REPLACEMENT CHECKS: No checks will be reissued after 90 days from original issue date.
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PAN-AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
ANGUS SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
Move-In October 20 7AM-11AM
Check-In October 20 10AM-1PM
Show October 21 8AM
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION: The American Angus Association, 3201 Frederick Blvd., St. Joseph, MO 64506, (816) 233-3101, will
The premium assistance provided by the American Angus Association for participation in this show is in conjunction to
support for the following year. Premiums from the association are paid only to registered Angus cattle and only if the
registration number is a part of the show report provided to the Association. Therefore, all cattle should be registered
at the time of entry to make certain they receive the association’s portion of premiums.
i. Exhibitors who participate in shows that accept premium monies contributed by the AAA are subject to the As-
sociation Rules as found in the Breeders Reference Guide of the Association. These rules can be found at www.
angus.org.
ii. All animals exhibited are subject to DNA marker or blood type test to verify accuracy of parentage as covered
under the Association Rules and for other testing as required by the individual show.
iii. REGISTRATION:
the AAA.
iv. GROOMING: Altering the conformation and/or appearance of an animal for exhibition is prohibited. This includes
the covering of white skin, false tail heads (or use of any false hair), with the exception of false tail switches. The
use of graphite, powders, hemp or other similar substances used externally are also prohibited. Other prohibited
Any animal found to be in violation will be barred from showing.
v. At any show for which the AAA appropriates funds toward the payment of premiums, no exhibitors, individuals
assisting exhibitors or member owners at such show shall be allowed to use any coloring agents, on any animal
exhibited. AAA may adopt and implement various tests designed to monitor this prohibition, including but not limit-
ed to a “white towel” or “white glove” test. No aerosol cans/other pressurized containers are allowed in designated
make up areas.
vi. Any female shown with calf at side, calf must be the cow’s most recent, natural calf and the calf must be regis-
vii. Only one person at a time shall lead animals into the show ring.
viii. Authorized representatives of the Association have the authority to enforce the rules set forth herein, as well as in
the Association Rules, including barring of a registered animal from a livestock show at which it is to be shown, if
there are reasonable grounds to believe a violation has occurred.
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15; Grand Champion $100; Reserve
Grand Champion $50.
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Cow/Calf- Cows three (3) years of age and younger, must be born January 1, 2019 - August 31,
2020; *Calf must be the cow’s most recent, natural calf and be no more than 280 days old on
show day
2 Cow/Calf- Cows four (4) years of age and older, must be born December 31, 2018 or earlier;
Calf must be the cow’s most recent natural calf and be no more than 280 days old on show day
3 Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair Banner
4 Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair Banner
5 Junior Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
6 Junior Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
7 Junior Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
8 Champion Junior Heifer Calf Ribbon
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9 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf Ribbon
10 Late Senior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
11 Late Senior Heifers, calved September 1-October 31, 2021
12 Champion Senior Heifer Calf Ribbon
13 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf Ribbon
14 Intermediate Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
15 Intermediate Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
16 Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
17 Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
18 Junior Heifers, calved April 1 - 30, 2021
19 Junior Heifers, calved March 1 - 31, 2021
20 Junior Heifers, calved February 1 - 28, 2021
21 Junior Heifers, calved January 1 - 31, 2021
22 Champion Junior Female Ribbon
23 Reserve Champion Junior Female Ribbon
24 Senior Females, calved November 1 - December 31, 2020
25 Senior Females, calved September 1 - October 31, 2020
26 Champion Senior Female Ribbon
27 Reserve Champion Senior Female Ribbon
28 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Banner
29 Banner
30 Junior Bull Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
31 Junior Bull Calves, calved January 1 - February 28, 2022
32 Champion Junior Bull Calf Ribbon
33 Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf Ribbon
34 Senior Bull Calf, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
35 Senior Bull Calf, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
36 Champion Senior Bull Calf Ribbon
37 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf Ribbon
38 Intermediate Bulls, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
39 Intermediate Bulls, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
40 Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
41 Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
42 Junior Bulls, calved April 1 - 30, 2021
43 Junior Bulls, calved March 1 - 31, 2021
44 Junior Bulls, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
45 Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
46 Reserve Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
47 Senior Bulls, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
48 Senior Bulls, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
49 Senior Bulls, January 1 - April 30, 2020
50 Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
51 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
52 Banner
53 Banner
54G
classes; early summer yearling or younger class. Sire must be named.
55G
must be named.
56G
member code for the animals exhibited. Cattle owned by other exhibitors may be included
animal(s). Animals must be exhibited in individual classes. Cattle bred and owned by a junior
member(s) may be included if the exhibitor of the breeders six head is an individual or married
couple and is the parent or legal guardian of the junior member(s).
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PAN-AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
BEEFMASTER SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Jason Cleere, Lane Dunn, Aaron Low, Joe Mask
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 13 2PM-7PM
Move-In October 14 8:30AM-12PM
Check-In October 14 1PM-4PM
Show October 15 12PM
Release October 16 1PM-6PM
Release October 17 8AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION:
i. Any individual who has an entry in a BPG approved show must be a member of the Beefmaster Promotion Group
and must be at least 6 years of age as of the day of the show.
ii.
iii. Only one (1) person per animal is permitted in the show arena during the exhibition of individual classes, with ex-
ceptions made by one of the following: a.) A physical or mental disability that prevents the proper handling of the
animal without assistance or, b.) a handler has a physical injury (sprained ankle, broken arm, etc.) that requires
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ginning of the show for a ruling. In the event that an assistant is required and approved, the assistant shall provide
the least amount of interference as possible for the handler to properly display the animal and shall not interfere
with any other entrant or otherwise block the path or view of the Judge.
iv. All animal tattoos may be checked for legibility and must match the registration papers for that animal. Animals
with illegible tattoos or incorrect papers will not be allowed to show.
v.
their natural calf-at side (under 6 months of age).
vi. All bulls 12 months and older must be led with a nose-lead at all times.
vii. Animals entered in group classes, must have been shown in an individual class.
viii.
Hair trimming is permissible and must be done in those few areas such as the neck and portions of the topline
upwards or forwards on any part of the animal’s body. No animals may have any foreign object(s) attached to it in
any manner or have its natural color altered in a manner so as to change the conformation or appearance. An ex-
hibitor who fails to abide by this rule will be dismissed from the arena and/or forfeit premiums, awards and points
from the show.
ix. Each animal must be presented in the show ring in its natural conformation and structure without alteration or
appearance change for cosmetic purposes (such as silicon injections or other injections for cosmetic purposes),
save only branding, tattooing, foot trimming or dehorning.
x. All bulls 20 months of age or older that are exhibited must have passed a fertility examination given by a licensed
veterinarian to be eligible to show and the results must be presented at check in. Once a bull has a positive exam,
retesting is not required.
xi. Determinations regarding classes and the splitting of classes shall be made in the sole discretion of the show
xii. For and in consideration of the opportunity to participate in a BPG approved show, each exhibitor hereby releases
representatives, from any and all claims, liabilities, suits and judgments, arising from or connected with the admin-
istration or use of any animal test, rule enforcement and the resulting decision or action based thereon.
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15; Grand Champion $100; Reserve
Grand Champion $50
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4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1G
2G
named
3 Heifer Calves, calved on or after May 1, 2022
4 Heifer Calves, calved April 1 - 30, 2022
5 Heifer Calves, calved March 1 - 31, 2022
6 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
7 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
8 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
9 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
10 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
11 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
12 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
13 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
14 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
15 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
16 Intermediate Heifers, calved April 1 - 30, 2021
17 Intermediate Heifers, calved March 1 - 31, 2021
18 Intermediate Heifers, calved February 1 - 28, 2021
19 Intermediate Heifers, calved January 1 - 31, 2021
20 Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
21 Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
22 Senior Females, calved November 1-December 31, 2020
23 Senior Females, calved September 1 - October 31, 2020
24 Senior Females, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
25 Senior Females, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
26 Champion Senior Female Ribbon
27 Reserve Champion Senior Female Ribbon
28 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Banner
29 Banner
30 Bull Calves, calved on or after April 1, 2022
31 Bull Calves, calved March 1 - 31, 2022
32 Bull Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
33 Bull Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
34 Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
35 Reserve Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
36 Junior Bulls, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
37 Junior Bulls, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
38 Junior Bulls, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
39 Junior Bulls, calved May 1-June 30, 2021
40 Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
41 Reserve Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
42 Intermediate Bulls, calved April 1 - 30, 2021
43 Intermediate Bulls, calved March 1 - 31, 2021
44 Intermediate Bulls, calved February 1 - 28, 2021
45 Intermediate Bulls, calved January 1 - 31, 2021
46 Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
47 Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
48 Senior Bulls, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
49 Senior Bulls, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
50 Senior Bulls, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
51 Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
52 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
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BRAHMAN SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Josh Bottelberghe, Emily Lochner, Kevin Rooker, Travis Thorne
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 10 5AM-1PM
Check-In October 10 12PM-3PM
Show October 11 8AM
Release October 12 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION: American Brahman Breeders Association, 3003 S Loop Ste 520, Houston, TX, 77054, 713-349-0854
i. Animals must be registered in the American Brahman Breeders Association to be eligible to compete in associa-
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be entered in an individual class, (2) the sire of each get-of-sire entry and (3) the dam of each produce-of-dam
iii. Entries that have not complied with rules one (1) and two (2) will not be eligible to show, receive premium mon-
ies or earn points in the association’s Register of Renown.
iv. Animals shown in group classes must also be entered and shown in individual classes.
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dlers will line cattle up numerically in the same order.
vi. Judges will be allowed to comment on placings in selected classes when conditions permit.
vii. Each animal will be presented in the show ring in its natural conformation and structure without alteration or
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ing banding or other appearance change, save only branding, tattooing, foot trimming or dehorning. Injections of
Executive Committee or Board of Directors; any animal has had its natural conformation and structure altered or
been administered steroids, growth hormones or stimulants; then said animal shall be ruled ineligible to compete
until such time the show committee and owner/owners have reviewed the case. Any violators, both owner and
viii. In cases where families, companies, corporations, etc., are operated as a unit under the same management but
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be shown in the name of the individuals.
ix.
reserves the right to perform pregnancy determination by palpation for females in the above classes at any given
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quired to have a calf at side. The only exemption from this rule will be cows that have already weaned a calf and
x. All bulls will be shown with a nose ring or nose restraint with lead attached. For bulls showing in the oldest class,
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xi. No exhibitor shall be permitted to show more than one produce or embryo - produce of dam, per dam.
xii. Cows that are exhibited with calves at side must be in a lactating stage. Calves must be shown and exhibited
with their dams and said calves must not exceed 240 days of age on day of judging.
xiii. Cattle will not be allowed to show if their switches have been balled or glitter applied to their skin.
xiv. In the get-of-sire and produce-of-dam classes, breeders will not be allowed to show cattle of mixed color. They
will be entered as to the color division they are assigned by the Color Committee for the show. If so, the follow-
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ing procedure will apply. All gray cattle and solid black cattle will show gray. Red, black and white speckled or
red and white speckled cattle will show red. Cattle with questionable colored pigmentation may be entered in
the color division the breeder selects, however, said cattle are subject to inspection by a three member ABBA
committee. If the Color Committee disagrees with the breeder, the pedigree of said animal will then be used to
and produce-of-dam classes, breeders will be allowed to show cattle of varying color. They will be entered as
to the color division of the sire in case of get-of-sire and dam in case of produce-of-dam. In other words, if a get
is mixed red and gray and the sire was red; then the get will be entered in the red division show. At split shows
xv. The owner of record of any registered animal entered in an ABBA approved shows and/or his/her agent, ex-
seller/owner might claim as a result of injury of any kind sustained before, during, or after handling cattle for any
ABBA board approved activity.
xvi. For shows to remain approved ABBA point shows, show must maintain 75 head average for previous 2 years.
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sede any rules printed in any show catalog.
xviii. In an attempt to insure that all animals receive an equal evaluation at the National and International Shows,
by age as evenly as possible.
xix. Any animal that exceeds the weight & measurement requirements at the International Brahman Show, National
Brahman Show or any other designated show where weights & measurements are taken will be ineligible to
show at any future ABBA approved shows until they reach the Junior Division. Any animal that exceeds the pa-
rameters and is shown at an ABBA approved show before reaching the Junior Division will be ineligible to show
reaching the Junior Division will be ineligible to show their animals for 13 months following the infraction.
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15; Grand Champion $100; Reserve
Grand Champion $50
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
101G Red
classes. Dam must be named. One entry per exhibitor per dam
102G Red
individual age classes. Dam must be named. One entry per exhibitor per dam
103G Red
shown in their individual age classes. Sire must be named. One entry per exhibitor per
sire.
104G Gray
classes. Dam must be named. One entry per exhibitor per dam
105G Gray
individual age classes. Dam must be named. One entry per exhibitor per dam
106G Gray
shown in their individual age classes. Sire must be named. One entry per exhibitor per
sire.
1 Red Spring Heifer Calf, calved March 1 - April 30, 2022
2 Red Junior Heifer Calf, calved January 1 - February 28, 2022
3 Red Late Winter Heifer Calf, calved December 1 - December 31, 2021
4 Red Early Winter Heifer Calf, calved November 1 - November 30, 2021
5 Red Late Senior Heifer Calf, calved October 1 - October 31, 2021
6 Red Early Senior Heifer Calf, calved September 1 - September 30, 2021
7 Red Calf Champion Banner
8 Red Reserve Calf Champion Banner
17 Red Late Summer Yearling Heifer, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
18 Red Early Summer Yearling Heifer, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
19 Red Late Junior Yearling Heifer, calved April 1 - April 30, 2021
20 Red Junior Yearling Heifer, calved March 1 - March 31, 2021
21 Red Intermediate Champion Banner
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22 Red Reserve Intermediate Champion Banner
29 Red Early Junior Yearling Heifer calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
30 Red Late Senior Yearling Heifer calved November 1 - December 31, 2020
31 Red Early Senior Yearling Heifer calved September 1 - October 31, 2020
32 Red Junior Champion Banner
33 Red Reserve Junior Champion Banner
39 Red *Aged Late Summer Heifer, calved July 1 - August 31, 2020
40 Red *Aged Early Summer Heifer calved May 1 - June 30, 2020
41 Red *Aged Spring Heifer, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
42 Red **Aged Fall Heifer, September 1 - December 31, 2019
43 Red Senior Champion Banner
44 Red Reserve Senior Champion Banner
45A Red GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner
45B Red Banner
9 Gray Spring Heifer Calf, calved March 1 - April 30, 2022
10 Gray Junior Heifer Calf, calved January 1 - February 28, 2022
11 Gray Late Winter Heifer Calf, calved December 1 - December 31, 2021
12 Gray Early Winter Heifer Calf, calved November 1 - November 30, 2021
13 Gray Late Senior Heifer Calf, calved October 1 - October 31, 2021
14 Gray Early Senior Heifer Calf, calved September 1 - September 30, 2021
15 Gray Calf Champion Banner
16 Gray Reserve Calf Champion Banner
23 Gray Late Summer Yearling Heifer, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
24 Gray Early Summer Yearling Heifer, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
25 Gray Late Junior Yearling Heifer, calved April 1 - April 30, 2021
26 Gray Junior Yearling Heifer, calved March 1 - March 31, 2021
27 Gray Intermediate Champion Banner
28 Gray Reserve Intermediate Champion Banner
34 Gray Early Junior Yearling Heifer calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
35 Gray Late Senior Yearling Heifer
calved November 1 - December 31, 2020
36 Gray Early Senior Yearling Heifer calved September 1 - October 31, 2020
37 Gray Junior Champion Banner
38 Gray Reserve Junior Champion Banner
46 Gray *Aged Late Summer Heifer, calved July 1 - August 31, 2020
47 Gray *Aged Early Summer Heifer calved May 1 - June 30, 2020
48 Gray *Aged Spring Heifer, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
49 Gray **Aged Fall Heifer, September 1 - December 31, 2019
50 Gray Senior Champion Banner
51 Gray Reserve Senior Champion Banner
52A Gray GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner
52B Gray Banner
53 Red Spring Bull Calf, calved March 1 - April 30, 2022
54 Red Junior Bull Calf, calved January 1 - February 28, 2022
55 Red Winter Bull Calf, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
56 Red Senior Bull Calf, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
57 Red Calf Champion Banner
58 Red Reserve Calf Champion Banner
65 Red Late Summer Yearling Bull, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
66 Red Early Summer Yearling Bull, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
67 Red Late Junior Yearling Bull, calved April 1 - April 30, 2021
68 Red Junior Yearling Bull, calved March 1 - March 31, 2021
69 Red Intermediate Champion Banner
70 Red Reserve Intermediate Champion Banner
77 Red Early Junior Yearling Bull calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
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78 Red Late Senior Yearling Bull calved November 1 - December 31, 2020
79 Red Early Senior Yearling Bull calved September 1 - October 31, 2020
80 Red Junior Champion Banner
81 Red Reserve Junior Champion Banner
87 Red Aged Summer Bull, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
88 Red Aged Spring Bull, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
89 Red Aged Fall Bull, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
90 Red Senior Champion Banner
91 Red Reserve Senior Champion Banner
92A Red Banner
92B Red Banner
59 Gray Spring Bull Calf, calved March 1 - April 30, 2022
60 Gray Junior Bull Calf, calved January 1 - February 28, 2022
61 Gray Winter Bull Calf, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
62 Gray Senior Bull Calf, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
63 Gray Calf Champion Banner
64 Gray Reserve Calf Champion Banner
71 Gray Late Summer Yearling Bull, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
72 Gray Early Summer Yearling Bull, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
73 Gray Late Junior Yearling Bull, calved April 1 - April 30, 2021
74 Gray Junior Yearling Bull, calved March 1 - March 31, 2021
75 Gray Intermediate Champion Banner
76 Gray Reserve Intermediate Champion Banner
82 Gray Early Junior Yearling Bull calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
83 Gray Late Senior Yearling Bull calved November 1 - December 31, 2020
84 Gray Early Senior Yearling Bull calved September 1 - October 31, 2020
85 Gray Junior Champion Banner
86 Gray Reserve Junior Champion Banner
93 Gray Aged Summer Bull, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
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Gray Aged Spring Bull, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
95 Gray Aged Fall Bull, September 1 - December 31, 2019
96 Gray Senior Champion Banner
97 Gray Reserve Senior Champion Banner
98A Gray Banner
98B Gray Banner
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PAN-AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
BRANGUS SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
JJason Cleere, Lane Dunn, Aaron Low, Joe Mask
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 13 2PM-7PM
Move-In October 14 8:30AM-12PM
Check-In October 14 1PM-4PM
Show October 15 12PM
Release October 16 1PM-6PM
Release October 17 8AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION: Texas Brangus Breeders Association, 5750 Epsilon, San Antonio, TX, 78249, (210) 558-0800
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15; Grand Champion $100; Reserve
Grand Champion $50
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
10 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Intermediate Heifers, calved May 1- June 30, 2021
12 Intermediate Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Intermediate Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
15 Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
16 Senior Females, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
17 Senior Females, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
18 Senior Females, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
19 Champion Senior Female Ribbon
20 Reserve Champion Senior Female Ribbon
21 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Banner
22 Banner
23 Bull Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
24 Bull Calves, calved February 1 - February 28, 2022
25 Bull Calves, calved January 1 - January 31, 2022
26 Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
27 Reserve Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
28 Junior Bulls, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
29 Junior Bulls, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
30 Junior Bulls, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
31 Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
32 Reserve Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
33 Intermediate Bulls, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
34 Intermediate Bulls, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
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35 Intermediate Bulls, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
36 Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
37 Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
38 Senior Bulls, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
39 Senior Bulls, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
40 Senior Bulls, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
41 Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
42 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
43 Banner
44 Banner
45G
46G Best three head: Three animals; all owned (or co-owned) by exhibitor; all shown in individual
age class
47G
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PAN-AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
CHAROLAIS SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
Move-In October 20 7AM-11AM
Check-In October 20 10AM-1PM
Show October 22 8AM
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION: Texas Charolais Association, 2234 State Hwy 7 East, Center, TX, 75935; 903-754-0764
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15; Grand Champion $100; Reserve
Grand Champion $50
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Winter Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Winter Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Champion Winter Heifer Ribbon
9 Reserve Champion Winter Heifer Ribbon
10 Junior Yearling Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
11 Junior Yearling Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
12 Junior Yearling Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Champion Junior Yearling Heifer Ribbon
14 Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Heifer Ribbon
15 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
16 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
17 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
18 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
19 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Banner
20 Banner
21 Bull Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
22 Bull Calves, calved January 1- February 28, 2022
23 Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
24 Reserve Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
25 Winter Bulls, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
26 Winter Bulls, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
27 Champion Winter Bull Ribbon
28 Reserve Champion Winter Bull Ribbon
29 Junior Yearling Bulls, calved May 1 - August 31, 2021
30 Junior Yearling Bulls, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
31 Champion Junior Yearling Bull Ribbon
32 Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Bull Ribbon
33 Senior Bulls, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
34 Senior Bulls, calved September 1- December 31, 2020
35 Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
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36 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
37 Banner
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PAN-AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
HEREFORD SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
Move-In October 20 7AM-11AM
Check-In October 20 10AM-1PM
Show October 21 8AM
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION: Texas Hereford Association, 4609 Airport FWY, Fort Worth, TX, 76117, (817) 831-3161
i. All Hereford entries must be duly recorded with the American Hereford Association. Any animal with a pending reg-
istration or without a legible tattoo will not be eligible for show competition. All entries are subject to provisions and
rules for showing as set forth by the American Hereford Association Board of Directors, and are subject to supervi-
sion of the Show and Sale Committee representing the AHA.
ii.
Show at any time during the show.
iii. An animal that is scurred (scurs are small, rudimentary horns that are loosely attached to the head, which are
considered to be expressed only in animals that are genetically heterozygous for the polled gene) will show in the
this designation will be placed on the animal’s registration papers. Once this determination has been made and
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tion forever.
iv. Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor are awarded with the following point system: 1st=5 pts; 2nd=4 pts; 3rd=3
pts; 4th=2 pts; 5th=1 pt. No points awarded for champions. Points will be awarded for the Get of Sire and Best Six
Head for Premier Exhibitor and Get of Sire for Premier Breeder using the same scoring system as above.
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15; Grand Champion $100; Reserve
Grand Champion $50
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Cow/Calf: Any female born on or before July 31, 2020 with calf at side; calf may not be more
than 270 days old. Calf is eligible to enter individual class
2 CHAMPION COW/CALF Banner
3 Banner
4 Junior Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
5 Junior Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - February 28, 2022
6 Champion Junior Heifer Calf Ribbon
7 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf Ribbon
8 Senior Heifer Calves, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
9 Senior Heifer Calves calved August 1 - October 31, 2021
10 Champion Senior Heifer Calf Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf Ribbon
12 Intermediate Heifers, calved June 1 - July 31, 2021
13 Intermediate Heifers, calved May 1 - 31, 2021
14 Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
15 Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
16 Yearling Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
17 Yearling Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
18 Yearling Heifers, calved August 1 - December 31, 2020
19 Champion Yearling Heifer Ribbon
20 Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer Ribbon
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21 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Banner
22 Banner
23 Junior Bull Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
24 Junior Bull Calves, calved January 1-February 28, 2022
25 Champion Junior Bull Calf Ribbon
26 Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf Ribbon
27 Senior Bull Calves, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
28 Senior Bull Calves, calved August 1 - October 31, 2021
29 Champion Senior Bull Calf, Ribbon
30 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf, Ribbon
31 Intermediate Bulls, calved June 1- July 31, 2021
32 Intermediate Bulls, calved May 1 - 31, 2021
33 Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
34 Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
35 Yearling Bulls calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
36 Yearling Bulls, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
37 Champion Yearling Bull
38 Reserve Champion Yearling Bull
39 Senior Bulls, calved August 1- December 31, 2020
40 Senior Bulls, calved January 1- July 31, 2020
41 Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
42 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
43 Banner
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PAN-AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
LIMOUSIN SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
Move-In October 20 7AM-11AM
Check-In October 20 10AM-1PM
Show October 22 8AM
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION: Texas Limousin Association, 8990 Hildebrandt Rd, San Antonio, TX 78222; 806-500-8785
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15; Grand Champion $100; Reserve
Grand Champion $50
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Winter Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Winter Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Champion Winter Heifer Ribbon
9 Reserve Champion Winter Heifer Ribbon
10 Junior Yearling Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
11 Junior Yearling Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
12 Junior Yearling Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Champion Junior Yearling Heifer Ribbon
14 Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Heifer Ribbon
15 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
16 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
17 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
18 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
19 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Banner
20 Banner
21 Bull Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
22 Bull Calves, calved January 1- February 28, 2022
23 Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
24 Reserve Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
25 Winter Bulls, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
26 Winter Bulls, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
27 Champion Winter Bull Ribbon
28 Reserve Champion Winter Bull Ribbon
29 Junior Yearling Bulls, calved May 1 - August 31, 2021
30 Junior Yearling Bulls, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
31 Champion Junior Yearling Bull Ribbon
32 Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Bull Ribbon
33 Senior Bulls, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
34 Senior Bulls, calved September 1- December 31, 2020
35 Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
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37 Banner
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PAN-AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
LONGHORN SHOW
SUPERINTENDENT:
Josh Bottelberghe, Emily Lochner, Kevin Rooker, Travis Thorne
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 10 5AM-1PM
Check-In October 10 12PM-3PM
Show October 11 8AM
Release October 12 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ENTRY APPLICATION/FEE: A $5/entry TLBAA fee will be charged in addition to the SFT entry fee.
3. All entries must be registered with the International Texas Longhorn Association (ITLA) and/or the Texas Longhorn
Breeders Association of America (TLBAA).
4. All animals must be at least 120 days old to be eligible to show.
5. All animals will be shown at halter. All bulls will be shown at halter with nose lead.
6. PREMIUMS: 1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15; Grand Champion $100, Reserve
Grand Champion $50
7. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Female, born September - December 2022
2 Female, born July - August 2022
3 Female, born May - June 2022
4 Female, born March - April 2022
5 Female, born January - February 2022
6 Champion Junior Female Ribbon
7 Reserve Champion Junior Female Ribbon
8 Female, born September - December 2021
9 Female, born May - August 2021
10 Female, born January - April 2021
11 Female, born 2020
12 Champion Senior Female Ribbon
13 Reserve Champion Senior Female Ribbon
14 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Banner, Buckle
15 Banner
16 Female, born 2016 - 2019
17 Female, born 2015 or before
18 Banner, Buckle
19 Banner
20 Bull, born September - December 2022
21 Bull, born July - August 2022
22 Bull, born May - June 2022
23 Bull, born March - April 2022
24 Bull, born January - February 2022
25 Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
26 Reserve Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
27 Bull, born September - December 2021
28 Bull, born May - August 2021
29 Bull, born January - April 2021
30 Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
31 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
32 Banner, Buckle
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34G
age class. Dam must be named.
35G
age class. Sire must be named.
36 Junior Steer, born 2020 - 2021
37 Junior Steer, born 2018 - 2019
38 Champion Junior Steer Ribbon
39 Reserve Junior Steer Ribbon
40 Senior Steer, born 2014 - 2017
41 Senior Steer, born 2013 and before
42 Champion Senior Steer Ribbon
43 Reserve Champion Senior Steer Ribbon
44 GRAND CHAMPION STEER Banner, Buckle
45 Banner
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SUPERINTENDENTS:
Josh Bottelberghe, Emily Lochner, Kevin Rooker, Travis Thorne
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 10 5AM-1PM
Check-In October 10 12PM-3PM
Show October 12 8AM
Release October 12 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ENTRY APPLICATION/FEE: A $5/entry TLBAA fee will be charged in addition to the SFT entry fee.
3. REGISTRATION: Entries in the following classes must be registered with the International Texas Longhorn Associa-
tion (ITLA) and/or the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA). All junior exhibitors must be a cur-
the management at any time during the Fair. Stamped duplicate applications, copies, or electronic versions will NOT
4. All animals must be at least 120 days old to be eligible to show.
5. All animals will be shown at halter. All bulls will be shown at halter WITH NOSE LEAD.
6. PREMIUMS: 1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $100, Reserve Grand Champion $50
7. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Female, born September - December 2022
2 Female, born July - August 2022
3 Female, born May - June 2022
4 Female, born March - April 2022
5 Female, born January - February 2022
6 Junior Champion Female Ribbon
7 Reserve Junior Champion Female Ribbon
8 Female, born September - December 2021
9 Female, born May - August 2021
10 Female, born January - April 2021
11 Female, born 2020
12 Senior Champion Female Ribbon
13 Reserve Senior Champion Female Ribbon
14 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Buckle, Banner
15 Banner
16 Bull, born September - December 2022
17 Bull, born July - August 2022
18 Bull, born May - June 2022
19 Bull, born March - April 2022
20 Bull, born January - February 2022
21 Bull, born September - December 2021
22 Buckle, Banner
23 Banner
24 Steer, born October - December 2022
25 Steer, born July - September 2022
26 Steer, born April - June 2022
27 Steer, born January - March 2022
28 Junior Champion Steer Ribbon
29 Reserve Junior Champion Steer Ribbon
30 Steer, born September - December 2021
31 Steer, born May - August 2021
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32 Steer, born January - April 2021
33 Steer, born 2020
34 Champion Senior Steer Ribbon
35 Reserve Champion Senior Steer Ribbon
36 GRAND CHAMPION STEER Buckle, Banner
37 Banner
38 Miniature Steer, born Born 2022
39 Miniature Steer, born Born 2021
40 Miniature Steer, born Born 2020
41 GRAND CHAMPION STEER Buckle, Banner
42 Banner
8. SHOWMANSHIP: Entry fee is $0, sign up at time of entry. Showmanship exhibitors must show animals that comply
with ownership guidelines. Exhibitors will show in appropriate age divisions determined as of January 1. If an invalid
1 Junior 7-9 yrs old Buckle
2 Intermediate 10-12 yrs old Buckle
3 Teen 13-15 yrs old Buckle
4 Senior 16-18 yrs old Buckle
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PAN AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
MINIATURE HEREFORD SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES:
Travis Kaufmann, Craig Rutland
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
Move-In October 20 7AM-11AM
Check-In October 20 10AM-1PM
Pan Am Show October 21 8AM
Pre-Junior/Junior Show October 22
8AM
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION: Entries must be registered with the American Hereford Association. Exhibitors should review the
MHBA rules and regulations handbook. Animals with pending or applied for registration are not eligible to show.
i. Any animal without a legible tattoo will not be eligible.
ii. Entries are subject to provisions and rules for showing as set forth by the AHA Board of Directors and are subject to
supervision of the show committee representing the MHBA.
iii. All exhibitors must be current/paid members of the Miniature Hereford Breeders Association to be eligible.
iv. All horned and polled Miniature Hereford cattle will show together.
v. Mature females cannot measure more than 45” at the point of their hip. Mature males cannot measure more than
48” at the point of their hip. All entries will be measured prior to showing. Entries exceeding the height restriction
vi.
months of age as of the day of show. Prospect steers will be divided by weight into classes of light, medium, and
heavy by a MBHA representative. There are no market steer classes in the open show.
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calf, Calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calf, Calved January 1- February 28, 2022
3 Champion Heifer Calf Acrylic, Banner
4 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Acrylic
5 Junior Heifer Calf, Calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
6 Junior Heifer Calf, Calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
7 Champion Junior Heifer Calf Acrylic, Banner
8 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf Acrylic
9 Intermediate Heifer Calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
10 Intermediate Heifer Calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
11 Champion Intermediate Heifer Acrylic, Banner
12 Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer Acrylic
13 Yearling Heifer, Calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
14 Yearling Heifer, Calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
15 Champion Yearling Heifer Acrylic, Banner
16 Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer Acrylic
17 Senior Female, Calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
18 Champion Senior Heifer Acrylic, Banner
19 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Acrylic
20 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Buckle, Banner
21 Buckle, Banner
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22 Cow/Calf: Any female older than above ages with a calf at side. Calf cannot be older than
270 days of age; Calf is eligible to enter individual age class
23 CHAMPION COW/CALF Banner
24 Banner
25G Two Females: bred and owned by exhibitor; Animals must have been entered and shown in
individual classes
26 Bull Calves, Calved on or after March 1, 2022
27 Bull Calves, Calved January 1- February 28, 2022
28 Champion Bull Calf Acrylic, Banner
29 Reserve Champion Bull Calf Acrylic
30 Junior Bull Calves, Calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
31 Junior Bull Calves, Calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
32 Champion Junior Bull Calf Acrylic, Banner
33 Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf Acrylic
34 Yearling Bulls, Calved May 1 - August 31, 2021
35 Yearling Bulls, Calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
36 Yearling Bulls, Calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
37 Champion Yearling Bull Acrylic, Banner
38 Reserve Champion Yearling Bull Acrylic
39 Senior Bulls, Calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
40 Senior Bulls, Calved January 1 - August 31, 2020
41 Champion Senior Bull Acrylic, Banner
42 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Acrylic
43 Buckle, Banner
44 Buckle, Banner
45G Two Bulls: bred and owned by exhibitor; Animals must have been entered and shown in
individual classes
46 Light, Prospect Steer no more than 12 months of age on show day
47 Medium, Prospect Steer no more than 12 months of age on show day
48 Heavy, Prospect Steer no more than 12 months of age on show day
49 GRAND CHAMPION PROSPECT STEER Buckle, Banner
50 Buckle, Banner
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PRE-JUNIOR & JUNIOR MINIATURE HEREFORD HEIFER & STEER SHOW
2022 RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. RULES AND REGULATIONS: General rules and regulations of individual shows apply to this division as well as
those listed.
2. ELIGIBILITY FOR ENTRY:
a. To be eligible to exhibit, the youth must be three (3) years of age but not nineteen (19) on the date of the show.
b. Exhibitors must be current active members of the Miniature Hereford Breeders Association. Siblings may share
family membership.
c. Steers must be registered in the AHA and meet height restrictions in order to participate.
d. Prospect Steers will not have exceeded (16) months of age as of the day of the show exhibiting.
e. Market steers must exceed (16) months of age and not exceed (30) months as of the day of the show exhibiting.
3. OWNERSHIP:
a. Ownership of prospect steers must be established by September 1, 2022.
b. Ownership of Market steers must be established by May 1, 2022.
c. Animals must be in the name of the exhibitor
d. Animals with pending or applied registration are not eligible to show.
e. Steers must be registered with the AHA and have AHA registration papers.
4. POSSESSION, CARE & FEEDING:
a. Animals entered must be in the possession of the exhibitor no later than the above dates. The exhibitor is respon-
sible for the general custody, care and feeding of their animal when possible, or to help when it is not possible to
care for the animal unassisted. Family members and fellow participants may help with these tasks.
b.
5. FITTING OF ANIMAL:
a.
in any way that is safe and possible for them to do so, but not endanger either themselves, their animals, or oth-
ers in the process.
b.
c. The injection, use or administration of any drug that is prohibited by Federal, State or Local Law or any drug that
recourse.
d. Any physical or physiological attempt to alter the natural musculature or weight by use of injections or ingested
material not conductive to the continued health or marketability of beef carcasses or for deception will result in
e.
entered is misrepresented in any way except trimming of feet and blocking of hair.
6. OFFICIAL HEIGHT & WEIGHT:
a. All entries, steers and heifers, will be measured at a designated time and location. The weight recorded at the
b. The MHBA reserves the right, at its discretion, to check the weight and height of any animal.
c. Mature females cannot measure more than 45” at the point of their hip. Mature males cannot measure more than
d. Prospect steers less than 16 months of age as of the day of show will be divided by weight into classes of light,
medium, and heavy by a MBHA representative.
e. Market steers 16 months of age and not exceeding 30 months as of the day of show will be divided by weight into
classes of light, medium, and heavy by a MBHA representative.
7. SHOWING OF ANIMALS:
a. Exhibitors may have one person to assist with exhibiting their animal. An assistant may be a parent, adult, sibling,
or another junior exhibitor.
b. Exhibitors may NOT have an assistant in the showmanship class.
c. The exhibitors are to handle the showing, one show stick per animal and the use of the show stick is only to be
done by the pre-junior/junior exhibitor. The assistant’s role is for safety reasons only and is not allowed to assist
with the setup of the cattle (ex. The assistant cannot take control of the show stick/halter to set up the animal or
use the halter to lift and set the head).
8. SHOW HARNESS: All exhibitors will be required to wear a show number harness for each animal shown in a class to
hold the number in plain sight.
9. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40
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10. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calf, Calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calf, Calved January 1- February 28, 2022
3 Champion Heifer Calf Acrylic, Banner
4 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Acrylic
5 Junior Heifer Calf, Calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
6 Junior Heifer Calf, Calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
7 Champion Junior Heifer Calf Acrylic, Banner
8 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf Acrylic
9 Intermediate Heifer Calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
10 Intermediate Heifer Calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
11 Champion Intermediate Heifer Acrylic, Banner
12 Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer Acrylic
13 Yearling Heifer, Calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
14 Yearling Heifer, Calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
15 Champion Yearling Heifer Acrylic, Banner
16 Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer Acrylic
17 Senior Female, Calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
18 Champion Senior Heifer Acrylic, Banner
19 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Acrylic
20 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Buckle, Banner
21 Buckle, Banner
22 Light, Prospect no more than 12 months of age on show day
23 Medium, Prospect no more than 12 months of age on show day
24 Heavy, Prospect no more than 12 months of age on show day
25 CHAMPION PROSPECT STEER Buckle, Banner
26 Buckle, Banner
27 Light, Market at least 12 but no more than 24 months of age on show day
28 Medium, Market at least 12 but no more than 24 months of age on show day
29 Heavy, Market at least 12 but no more than 24 months of age on show day
30 CHAMPION MARKET STEER Buckle, Banner
31 Buckle, Banner
11. SHOWMANSHIP:
a. Any exhibitor who shows unassisted may compete in this class.
b. Animal must be owned and entered by participant to show in this class.
1 Pre-Junior Showmanship, ages 3-10
2 Champion Buckle, Banner
3 Reserve Champion Banner
4 Junior Showmanship, ages 11-18
5 Champion Buckle, Banner
6 Reserve Champion Banner
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PAN-AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
MINIATURE ZEBU CATTLE SHOW
SUPERINTENDENT:
Josh Bottelberghe, Emily Lochner, Kevin Rooker, Travis Thorne
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 10 5AM-1PM
Check-In October 10 12PM-3PM
Costume Contest October 11 7PM
Show October 11 following Longhorns
Club Show October 12 following Longhorns
Release October 12 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION:
i. OWNERSHIP: All entries must be owned by the exhibitor. September 1, 2022 will be the date by which age will be
determined.
ii. REGISTRATION: Each animal shown in this division must be registered with the American Miniature Zebu As-
the superintendent prior to the registration check deadline and kept available at all times during the show for each
animal exhibited.
iii. GROOMING, FITTING, AND SHOWING: All animals must be shown with their hair coats lying naturally. Hair trim-
consistent hair length throughout the animal. This is at the owner’s discretion. Hair may not be trained upwards or
forwards and/or pulled upwards or forwards on any part of the animal’s body. No animals may have any foreign ob-
jects, adhesives, glitter, or dye attached or applied to it in any manner. An animal that has its natural color altered
in a manner so as to change the conformation or natural appearance is not allowed. Any animals deemed to be a
management problem should be shown with halter AND nose lead.
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $50; 2nd $45; 3rd $40; Grand Champion $150; Reserve Grand Champion $75
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Steers 0 - 5 months old
2 Steers 6 - 11 months old
3 Steers 12 - 18 months old
4 Steers 19 - 23 months old
5 Steers 2 years old
6 Steers 3 years and older
7 GRAND CHAMPION STEER Banner
8 Banner
9 Champion Challenge Steer (regular entry fees apply) Banner
10 Junior Bull 0 - 6 months old
11 Junior Bull 7 - 12 months old
12 Junior Bull 13 -18 months old
13 Junior Bull 19 - 24 months old
14 Banner
15 Banner
16 Senior Bull 2 to under 3 years old
17 Senior Bull 3 to under 4 years old
18 Senior Bull 4 to under 5 years old
19 Senior Bull 5 years and older
20 Banner
21 Banner
22 Champion Challenge Bulls (regular entry fees apply) Banner
23 Junior Heifer (never freshened) 0 - to under 4 months
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24 Junior Heifer (never freshened) 4 to under 8 months
25 Junior Heifer (never freshened) 8 to under 12 months
26 Junior Heifer (never freshened) 12 to under 18 months
27 Junior Heifer (never freshened) 18 to under 24 months
28 Junior Heifer (never freshened) 24 to under 30 months
29 Junior Heifer (never freshened) 30 to under 42 months
30 Banner
31 Banner
32 Senior Cows (freshened) under 3 years old
33 Senior Cows (freshened) 3 to under 4 years old
34 Senior Cows (freshened) 4 to under 5 years old
35 Senior Cows (freshened) 5 to under 6 years old
36 Senior Cows (freshened) 6 years and older
37 GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR COW Banner
38 Banner
39 Champion Challenge Cow (regular entry fees apply) Banner
5. SHOWMANSHIP: Showmanship exhibitors must show an entry that complies with ownership guidelines. Exhibitors
in, the SFT reserves the right to immediately disqualify the participant.
1 PeeWee Showmanship Ages: 7 and under Banner
2 Junior Showmanship Ages: 8-11 Banner
3 Intermediate Showmanship Ages: 12-14 Banner
4 Senior Showmanship Ages: 15-18 Banner
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PAN-AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
POLLED HEREFORD SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
Move-In October 20 7AM-11AM
Check-In October 20 10AM-1PM
Show October 21 8AM
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION: All Polled Hereford entries must be duly recorded with the American Hereford Association. Any
animal with a pending registration or without a legible tattoo will not be eligible for show competition. All entries are
subject to provisions and rules for showing as set forth by the American Hereford Association Board of Directors, and
are subject to supervision of the Show and Sale Committee representing the AHA. Texas Polled Hereford Association,
i.
Show at any time during the show.
ii. An animal that is scurred (scurs are small, rudimentary horns that are loosely attached to the head, which are
considered to be expressed only in animals that are genetically heterozygous for the polled gene) will show in the
this designation will be placed on the animal’s registration papers. Once this determination has been made and
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tion forever.
iii. Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor are awarded with the following point system: 1st=5 pts; 2nd=4 pts;
3rd=3pts; 4th=2pts; 5th=1pt. No points awarded for champions. Points will be awarded for the Get of Sire and Best
Six Head for Premier Exhibitor and Get of Sire for Premier Breeder using the same scoring system as above.
3. PREMIUMS:1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15; Grand Champion $100; Reserve
Grand Champion $50
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Cow/Calf: Any female born on or brefore July 31, 2020 with calf at side; calf may not be
more than 270 days old. Calf is eligible to enter individual class
2 CHAMPION COW/CALF Banner
3 Banner
4 Junior Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
5 Junior Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - February 28, 2022
6 Champion Junior Heifer Calf Ribbon
7 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf Ribbon
8 Senior Heifer Calves, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
9 Senior Heifer Calves calved August 1 - October 31, 2021
10 Champion Senior Heifer Calf Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf Ribbon
12 Intermediate Heifers, calved June 1 - July 31, 2021
13 Intermediate Heifers, calved May 1 - 31, 2021
14 Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
15 Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
16 Yearling Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
17 Yearling Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
18 Yearling Heifers, calved August 1 - December 31, 2020
19 Champion Yearling Heifer Ribbon
20 Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer Ribbon
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21 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Banner
22 Banner
23 Junior Bull Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
24 Junior Bull Calves, calved January 1-February 28, 2022
25 Champion Junior Bull Calf Ribbon
26 Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf Ribbon
27 Senior Bull Calves, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
28 Senior Bull Calves, calved August 1 - October 31, 2021
29 Champion Senior Bull Calf, Ribbon
30 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf, Ribbon
31 Intermediate Bulls, calved June 1- July 31, 2021
32 Intermediate Bulls, calved May 1 - 31, 2021
33 Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
34 Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
35 Yearling Bulls calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
36 Yearling Bulls, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
37 Champion Yearling Bull
38 Reserve Champion Yearling Bull
39 Senior Bulls, calved August 1- December 31, 2020
40 Senior Bulls, calved January 1- July 31, 2020
41 Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
42 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
43 Banner
44 Banner
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PAN-AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
RED ANGUS SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
Move-In October 20 7AM-11AM
Check-In October 20 10AM-1PM
Show October 21 8AM
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION: Texas Red Angus Association PO Box 725, Justin, TX 76247
i.
including Category 1-A (100%) and Category 1-B (87% through 99%) will be eligible to show.
ii. Cattle entered in the State Fair of Texas must be duly entered in their appropriate herdbook. Exhibitors are subject
to all rules, regulations and policies of the Red Angus Association of America.
iii. Entries in any Red Angus Show are accepted with the understanding that each exhibitor agrees to conform to the
rules and regulations of the Red Angus Association with reference to inspection of entries, such as blood typing,
mouthing and such other inspections prescribed by the Red Angus Association of America.
iv. Any animal entered in a Red Angus Show found to have an illegible tattoo, improper/incorrect tattoo or no tattoo, or
v. Each entry in a Red Angus Show must be made in the name of the owner of record, or a member of the immediate
vi. Partnership animals must be so registered and entered under the partnership designation.
vii.
viii.
ix. Entries in any Red Angus show must have been registered in the name of the person entering said animal(s) on
the date of the advertised deadline for entries.
x. Calf entries in the cow/calf classes may be shown individually, provided an individual entry has been made. Fe-
males in cow/calf class, if over maximum allowable age for individual class competition, are not eligible for such
participation.
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15; Grand Champion $100; Reserve
Grand Champion $50
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 May Heifer Calf, calved on or after May 1, 2022
2 April Heifer Calf, calved April 1 - 30, 2022
3 March Heifer Calf, calved March 1 - 31, 2022
4 February Heifer Calf, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
5 January Heifer Calf, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
6 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
7 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
8 Late Senior Heifer Calf, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
9 Early Senior Heifer Calf, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
10 Champion Fall Heifer Calf Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Fall Heifer Calf Ribbon
12 Late Summer Yearling Heifer calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
13 Early Summer Yearling Heifer, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
14 Intermediate Heifer Champion Ribbon
15 Reserve Intermediate Heifer Champion Ribbon
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16 April Yearling Heifer, calved April 1 - 30, 2021
17 March Yearling Heifer, calved March 1 - 31, 2021
18 February Yearling Heifer, calved February 1 - 28, 2021
19 January Yearling Heifer, calved January 1 - 31, 2021
20 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
21 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
22 Senior Yearling Heifer, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
23 Two Year Old Cow & Calf, calved January 1 - August 31, 2020
24 Mature Cow & Calf, calved on or before December 31, 2019
25 Champion Senior Female Ribbon
26 Reserve Champion Senior Female Ribbon
27 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Banner
28 Banner
29 May Bull Calf, calved on or after May 1, 2022
30 April Bull Calf, calved April 1 - 30, 2022
31 March Bull Calf, calved March 1 - 31, 2022
32 February Bull Calf, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
33 January Bull Calf, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
34 Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
35 Reserve Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
36 Late Senior Bull Calf, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
37 Early Senior Bull Calf, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
38 Champion Fall Bull Calf Ribbon
39 Reserve Champion Fall Bull Calf Ribbon
40 Late Summer Yearling Bull calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
41 Early Summer Yearling Bull calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
42 Intermediate Bull Champion Ribbon
43 Reserve Intermediate Bull Champion Ribbon
44 April Yearling Bull, calved April 1-30, 2021
45 March Yearling Bull, calved March 1-31, 2021
46 February Yearling Bull, calved February 1-28, 2021
47 January Yearling Bull, calved January 1-31, 2021
48 Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
49 Reserve Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
50 Senior Yearling Bull, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
51 Summer Senior Yearling Bull, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
52 Two Year Old Bull, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
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54 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
55 Banner
56 Banner
57G
individual age class. Sire must be named
58G
individual senior calf or younger class. Sire must be named.
59G
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PAN-AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
RED BRANGUS SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Jason Cleere, Lane Dunn, Aaron Low, Joe Mask
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 13 2PM-7PM
Move-In October 14 8:30AM-12PM
Check-In October 14 1PM-4PM
Show October 15 12PM
Release October 16 1PM-6PM
Release October 17 8AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION: American Red Brangus Association, 3995 E Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX, 78620, (512) 858-5048
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15; Grand Champion $100; Reserve
Grand Champion $50
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
10 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Intermediate Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
12 Intermediate Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Intermediate Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
15 Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
16 Senior Females, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
17 Senior Females, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
18 Senior Females, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
19 Champion Senior Female Ribbon
20 Reserve Champion Senior Female Ribbon
21 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Banner
22 Banner
23 Bull Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
24 Bull Calves, calved February 1 - February 28, 2022
25 Bull Calves, calved January 1 - January 31, 2022
26 Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
27 Reserve Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
28 Junior Bulls, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
29 Junior Bulls, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
30 Junior Bulls, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
31 Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
32 Reserve Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
33 Intermediate Bulls, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
34 Intermediate Bulls, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
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35 Intermediate Bulls, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
36 Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
37 Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
38 Senior Bulls, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
39 Senior Bulls, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
40 Senior Bulls, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
41 Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
42 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
43 Banner
44 Banner
45G
named
46G Best three head: Three animals; all owned (or co-owned) by exhibitor; all shown in individual
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PAN AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
SANTA GERTRUDIS SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Jason Cleere, Lane Dunn, Aaron Low, Joe Mask
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 13 2PM-7PM
Move-In October 14 8:30AM-12PM
Check-In October 14 1PM-4PM
Show October 16 8AM
Release October 16 1PM-6PM
Release October 17 8AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION: Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, PO Box 1257, Kingsville, Texas 7836, (361) 592-9357
i. All exhibits of Santa Gertrudis breeding cattle must be registered with the Santa Gertrudis Association, and shall
be governed by the last revised version of the Rules and Regulations for Approved Santa Gertrudis Open &
Junior Shows as approved by the board.
ii.
dues and fees with no outstanding balances on their account.
iii. ALL animals accepted for exhibition in an SGBI sanctioned show are subject to inspection at each show between
arrival on grounds and prior to entering the show ring. The inspection will be conducted by a committee com-
prised of two (2) members of the Shows and Exhibits Committee and one (1) from the Breed Standards Commit-
tee.
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ment signed by a licensed embryo technician.
v. A cow shown with calf at side:
vi. Calf must be her natural calf meeting the Standard of Excellence.
vii. Calf must be registered if older than 30 days. If calf is less than 30 days of age it is subject to registration.
viii. All senior bull classes (late junior yearling bull and over) must have either a nose ring or nose clip for show pur-
poses.
ix.
x. All animals must be exhibited with the hair brushed down on the entire body, legs, and tail with no foreign objects
attached to the animal in a manner as to alter the animal’s conformation or change its appearance. *Exhibitors
clipped smooth; underline clipped blending sides; udder and teats clipped with no long hair to emphasize udder;
ears clipped as to environmental and local standards; neck and brisket clipped; body clip using common sense
as to season; leg hair clipped (no steer or Brahman clips) and do not leave long from hock or knee to hoof;
tailhead clipped; pull switch or brush out (no ball, etc.); trim tail (no shear except back side). Fitting handbook
should be studied.
xi. Each animal exhibited must be exhibited with the correct age and shown in the class corresponding with their
correct age. SGBI reserves the right to tooth animals without prior notice to the breeders in order to verify age of
cattle.
xii. Animals are to be presented in descending order according to age.
xiii. Polled classes will be entered at the same time as class entries are required by each show.
xiv. To be eligible to show in Best of Polled, animals must be slick polled with no scurs, no scars, no dehorning and
with no evidence of horny tissue.
xv. There must be at least 5 exhibitors and 25 head of cattle, or a minimum of 50 head of cattle, to constitute a rec-
ognized Santa Gertrudis Show.
xvi. Shows in which 50 head or less are entered, all early and late classes may be combined at discretion of show
xvii.
xviii. The judge must be an SGBI approved judge.
xix. Dress for exhibitors participating in SGBI sanctioned Open and Youth shows shall be of neat and clean clothing
may wear hats or go bareheaded - no caps.
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xx. Each animal shall be presented in the show ring in its natural conformation and structure without alteration or
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ceutical or other appearance change, save only branding, tattooing, foot trimming or dehorning. Additionally, no
found to be in violation of this rule will be banned for life from showing at SGBI approved shows.
xxi.
cattle until adhering to the proper procedures in herdsmanship paper.
xxii. Every exhibitor, in consideration of his/her entry being accepted, agrees to submit any animal so entered by him/
her to inspection and agrees to have such animal submitted to any tests as may be designated and requested
by the Shows and Exhibits Committee, or the authorized representatives of the relevant show or fair, and agrees
interference or unprofessional conduct on the part of any exhibitor will be dealt with by the Shows and Exhibits
Committee according to the equities of the case.
xxiii. Any person who furnished the birthday of an animal to SGBI either on the IPRA or some other document (where-
approved show with an incorrect age and the age determined by the SGBI designated veterinarian exceeds the
placed in the correct class and be shown again.
xxiv. For and in consideration of the opportunity to participate in any SGBI approved show, each exhibitor hereby re-
either past, present or future, arising from or connected with the administration or use of such test or examination
and the resulting decision therefrom.
xxv. Any exhibitor desiring to dispute or challenge the results of any text, exam, or show rule enforcement, as applied
to his/her animals, shall do so in accordance with the procedures established by the rules.
xxvi. APPEALS:
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with the person(s) responsible for coordinating the individual shows will continue to be primarily vested with
authority to determine whether animals entered shows meet the standards formally approved by the Breed
Standards Committee.
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outlined below must be followed.
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cess outlined below must be followed.
• Additionally, any exhibitor participating in an individual youth show or other SGBI sanctioned show that wants
appeals process outlined below.
a. APPEALS COMMITTEE
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(3) members must be present to constitute a quorum. All decisions rendered by the Appeals Committee will
b. APPEALS PROCEDURE
•
must be submitted in writing to the Executive Director of SGBI. The written appeal must be accompanied
by a $200 process fee. No waivers will be granted to the requirements for written appeals and the up front
$200 fee.
•
• The Executive Director will be responsible for coordinating meetings of the Appeals Committee and for-
warding copies of the appeal and supporting documentation to the other committee members.
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written appeal, appropriate supporting documentation and the $200 fee.
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future SGBI sanctioned events.
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pating in future SGBI sanctioned events. Additionally, any points or awards previously given to the owner of
the animal will be forfeited.
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rules that the animal covered by the appeal does not meet breed standards, the covered animal will be
previously granted.
xxvii. PROCEDURES TO FILE PROTEST:
ab. File protest with show that infraction occurred. Follow their protest rules.
ac. File the same protest with the Shows and Exhibits Committee. Contact the chairman.
ad. Three (3) exhibitors must sign the protest.
ae.
forfeited if protest is not sustained. Such protest must state plainly the cause of the complaint or appeal and
must be delivered to the Shows and Exhibits Committee within twenty four (24) hours after the occasion for
such protest.
af. Order of hearing a protest:
i. Chairman of Shows and Exhibits Committee
ii. Action by Shows and Exhibits Committee
iii. Final action by Board of Directors
iv. Follow appeal procedure as outlined in Rules and Regulations.
ag. All rules and regulations that have been properly protested to the Shows and Exhibits Committee shall be sub-
ject to the following penalties:
i. Loss of premium money.
ii. Loss of awards
iii. Suspension from showing the subject animal as deemed necessary. Penalty may be for one (1) show, two
iv. Suspension of the exhibitor being the same as the other SGBI Rules and penalties.
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cedures must be adhered to according to that particular show’s rules. SGBI will follow each show’s rules,
and any action taken by a show will be upheld by SGBI in relation to its bearing on our point show system.
xxxiv. DISQUALIFICATIONS:
had a premium withheld or withdrawn on the grounds of rule violation(s) will not be allowed to compete in other
deception. Judging procedures will not be interrupted for protest investigation; and depending on the basis of the
protest, a decision may be withheld until a thorough investigation is completed. No complaint or appeal that a
judge overlooked an animal will be considered. If any exhibitor, in any way, whether in person or by their rep-
the vacated position.
xxxv. RULES FOR HIGH POINT AWARDS:
a. For each point show, 1st=2 pts; 2nd=1 pt; Division Champion= 3 pts; Res. Division Champion=2 pts; Grand
Champion= 5 pts; and Res Grand Champion= 4 pts; Best of Polled=1 pt, but does not count toward overall
points
b. Get of Sire and Produce of Dam points go toward Exhibitor/Breeder of the Year Awards.
c. Points will stay with animal if sold.
d.
e. All points earned at the National Open Show are to be doubled.
xxxvi. SHOW RING CONDUCT: If any exhibitor/owner/showman interferes in any way with the judge or shows disre-
spect to him/her, or to the show in the ring, the exhibitor/owner/showman may be dismissed by the judge or show
management from the ring. The management may withhold premium monies that may have been awarded.
xxxvii. DNA TESTING: Santa Gertrudis Breeders International and its representatives reserve the right to require any
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3. PREMIUMS: 1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15; Grand Champion $100; Reserve
Grand Champion $50
4. CLASS OFFERED:
1 Early Summer Heifer Calf, calved on or after May 1, 2022
2 Late Junior Heifer Calf, March 1 - April 30, 2022
3 Early Junior Heifer Calf, January 1 - February 28, 2022
4 Late Senior Heifer Calf, November 1 - December 31, 2021
5 Early Senior Heifer Calf, September 1 - October 31, 2021
6 Champion Heifer Calf Banner
7 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Banner
8 Late Summer Yearling Heifer July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Early Summer Yearling Heifer May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Late Junior Yearling Heifer March 1 - April 30, 2021
11 Early Junior Yearling Heifer January 1 - February 28, 2021
12 Champion Yearling Heifer Banner
13 Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer Banner
14 Late Senior Yearling Heifer October 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Early Senior Yearling Heifer July 1 - September 30, 2020
16 Late Two Year Old Heifer April 1 - June 30, 2020
17 Early Two Year Old Heifer January 1 - March 31, 2020
18 Champion Senior Female Banner
19 Reserve Champion Senior Female Banner
20 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Banner
21 Banner
22 Best of Polled Female (must enter by entry deadline to be eligible; no late entries accepted) Award
23 Early Summer Bull Calf calved on or after May 1, 2022
24 Late Junior Bull Calf March 1 - April 30, 2022
25 Early Junior Bull Calf January 1 - February 28, 2022
26 Late Senior Bull Calf November 1 - December 31, 2021
27 Early Senior Bull Calf September 1 - October 31, 2021
28 Champion Bull Calf Banner
29 Reserve Champion Bull Calf Banner
30 Late Summer Yearling Bull July 1 - August 31, 2021
31 Early Summer Yearling Bull May 1 - June 30, 2021
32 Late Junior Yearling Bull March 1 - April 30, 2021
33 Early Junior Yearling Bull January 1 - February 28, 2021
34 Champion Yearling Bull Banner
35 Reserve Champion Yearling Bull Banner
36 Late Senior Yearling Bull October 1 - December 31, 2020
37
Early Senior Yearling Bull July 1 - September 30, 2020
38 Late Two Year Old Bull April 1 - June 30, 2020
39 Early Two Year Old Bull January 1 - March 31, 2020
40 Aged Bull July 1 - December 31, 2019
41 Champion Senior Bull Banner
42 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Banner
43 Banner
44 Banner
45 Best of Polled Bull (must enter by entry deadline to be eligible; no late entries accepted) Award
46G
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PAN-AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
SHORTHORN SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
Move-In October 20 7AM-11AM
Check-In October 20 10AM-1PM
Show October 21 8AM
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION:
i. All cattle must be registered with the Shorthorn Association to be eligible to show.
ii. Shorthorn Plus or percentage registered cattle are not eligible.
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15; Grand Champion $100; Reserve
Grand Champion $50.
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
10 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Intermediate Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
12 Intermediate Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Intermediate Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
15 Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
16 Senior Females, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
17 Senior Females, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
18 Senior Females, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
19 Champion Senior Female Ribbon
20 Reserve Champion Senior Female Ribbon
21 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Banner
22 Banner
23 Bull Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
24 Bull Calves, calved February 1 - February 28, 2022
25 Bull Calves, calved January 1 - January 31, 2022
26 Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
27 Reserve Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
28 Junior Bulls, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
29 Junior Bulls, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
30 Junior Bulls, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
31 Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
32 Reserve Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
33 Intermediate Bulls, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
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34 Intermediate Bulls, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
35 Intermediate Bulls, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
36 Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
37 Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
38 Senior Bulls, calved September 1- December 31, 2020
39 Senior Bulls, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
40 Senior Bulls, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
41 Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
42 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
43 Banner
44 Banner
45G
named
46G Best three head: Three animals; all owned (or co-owned) by exhibitor; all shown in individual
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47G
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PAN AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
SIMBRAH SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS
Josh Bottelberghe, Emily Lochner, Kevin Rooker, Travis Thorne
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 10 5AM-1PM
Check-In October 10 12PM-3PM
Show October 11 8AM
Release October 12 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION: Texas Simmental-Simbrah Association, 501 N. Main St, Cleburne, TX, 76033 (817) 558-6651
i. Entries must be purebred Simbrah (5/8 Simmental x 3/8 Brahman) and registered with the American Simmental
Association. Cattle not old enough to be eligible for registration must be accompanied by a completed Application
for Registration (Herd Handler).
ii. All entries will be subject to guidelines adopted by the Texas Simmental/Simbrah Association.
iii.
been used as a donor female and have produced viable, fertilized embryos. No calf, either heifer or bull, can be
shown at side of dam if older than 205 days of age on day of show.
iv. Any product administered internally or used externally to alter the natural conformation and/or appearance of an
animal for exhibition is prohibited. This includes false tail heads (or the use of any false hair), use of graphite, pow-
animal found to be in violation will be barred from showing. The exhibition of cattle displaying false hair will not be
allowed.
v. The right to disqualify from the show any animal deemed unmanageable is reserved by the show superintendent
and management.
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15; Grand Champion $100; Reserve
Grand Champion $50
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
10 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Intermediate Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
12 Intermediate Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Intermediate Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
15 Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
16 Senior Females, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
17 Senior Females, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
18 Senior Females, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
19 Champion Senior Female Ribbon
20 Reserve Champion Senior Female Ribbon
21 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Banner
22 Banner
23 Bull Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
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24 Bull Calves, calved February 1 - February 28, 2022
25 Bull Calves, calved January 1 - January 31, 2022
26 Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
27 Reserve Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
28 Junior Bulls, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
29 Junior Bulls, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
30 Junior Bulls, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
31 Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
32 Reserve Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
33 Intermediate Bulls, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
34 Intermediate Bulls, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
35 Intermediate Bulls, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
36 Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
37 Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
38 Senior Bulls, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
39 Senior Bulls, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
40 Senior Bulls, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
41 Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
42 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
43 Banner
44 Banner
45G
named
46G Best three head: Three animals; all owned (or co-owned) by exhibitor; all shown in individual
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PAN AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
SIMMENTAL SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
Move-In October 20 7AM-11AM
Check-In October 20 10AM-1PM
Show October 22 8AM
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ASSOCIATION: Texas Simmental-Simbrah Association, 501 N. Main St, Cleburne, TX, 76033 (817) 558-6651
i. Entries must be purebred Simmental and registered with the American Simmental Association. Cattle not old
enough to be eligible for registration must be accompanied by a completed Application for Registration (Herd Han-
dler).
ii. All entries will be subject to guidelines adopted by the Texas Simmental/Simbrah Association.
iii.
been used as a donor female and have produced viable, fertilized embryos. No calf, either heifer or bull, can be
shown at side of dam if older than 205 days of age on day of show.
iv. Any product administered internally or used externally to alter the natural conformation and/or appearance of an
animal for exhibition is prohibited. This includes false tail heads (or the use of any false hair), use of graphite, pow-
animal found to be in violation will be barred from showing. The exhibition of cattle displaying false hair will not be
allowed.
v. The right to disqualify from the show any animal deemed unmanageable is reserved by the show superintendent
and management.
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $80; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Group Classes: 1st $30; 2nd $15; Grand Champion $100; Reserve
Grand Champion $50
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
10 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Intermediate Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
12 Intermediate Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Intermediate Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
15 Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
16 Senior Females, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
17 Senior Females, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
18 Senior Females, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
19 Champion Senior Female Ribbon
20 Reserve Champion Senior Female Ribbon
21 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Banner
22 Banner
23 Bull Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
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24 Bull Calves, calved February 1 - February 28, 2022
25 Bull Calves, calved January 1 - January 31, 2022
26 Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
27 Reserve Champion Bull Calf Ribbon
28 Junior Bulls, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
29 Junior Bulls, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
30 Junior Bulls, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
31 Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
32 Reserve Champion Junior Bull Ribbon
33 Intermediate Bulls, calved May 1- June 30, 2021
34 Intermediate Bulls, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
35 Intermediate Bulls, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
36 Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
37 Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull Ribbon
38 Senior Bulls, calved September 1- December 31, 2020
39 Senior Bulls, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
40 Senior Bulls, calved January 1 - April 30, 2020
41 Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
42 Reserve Champion Senior Bull Ribbon
43 Banner
44 Banner
45G
named
46G Best three head: Three animals; all owned (or co-owned) by exhibitor; all shown in individual
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
BEEF HEIFERS
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations and Youth Livestock Show Special Rules and Beef Heifer Rules.
2. VALIDATION: To be eligible, heifers must be validated with and adhere to all the rules of the Texas 4-H and FFA
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tion Agency, Department of Agriculture Education. Exhibitors need to check with their local County Extension Agent or
Agriculture Science Teacher for local/county validation deadlines. http://texasyouthlivestock.com/heifer-validation/. All
3. OWNERSHIP: Animals must be owned by and registered in the name of the exhibitor no later than June 30 of the
current year.
4. REGISTRATION:
be kept available at all times for check in and during the show for each animal exhibited. Application for transfer and
pending registration will not be accepted. All heifers must be exhibited in the designated breed division in which they
are validated under.
5. REGISTRATION PAPERS: An exhibitor must have original registration paper(s) physically in hand during ALL exhibi-
6. ENTRY LIMITATION: There is no entry limitation for beef heifers.
7. EAR TAGS: All ear tags must be removed. Tags associated with county/local shows or state/federal regulatory pro-
8. GROOMING: This is a blow and go show. No clippers requiring an electrical outlet are permitted. Animals are to be
shown in natural conformation and color. Grooming materials leaving any residue are not permitted. All cattle must be
dehorned and show no secondary horn growth in excess of one inch
9. TIE OUTS:
arrival when the exhibitor provides proof of purchase to the superintendent. Cattle will not be removed to tie outs until
7PM daily. All cattle in tie-outs wear a neck-tie. Cattle are limited to the assigned tie-out areas. Tie-out fees
must be paid for, in advance, before using tie-outs. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning before/after use as neces-
sary.
10. EQUIPMENT:
• No fans permitted in any pedestrian aisle, walkway or stall. No rear fans permitted. No exceptions. All fans must be
hung using ‘L’ brackets.
• No generators permitted.
• No Portacools or similar cooling devices allowed.
• Grooming chutes may be brought on the grounds during the beef heifer shows provided a permit is purchased. Fee
is to be paid at the time entries are made. Space for chutes will be in stalls. No chutes permitted in any pedestrian
aisle.
11. RELEASE:
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
ANGUS HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
October 20 7AM-11AM
Checked-In Deadline October 20 1PM
Showmanship October 23 8AM
Show October 23 following Showmanship
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION: American Angus Association, 3201 Frederick Blvd., St. Joseph, MO 64506, (816) 233-3101, will
participation. The show is not required to have all classes to be eligible for premiums. The premium assistance provid-
itself. The Association contributions will be included in the premium checks issued by the show.
i. Exhibitors who participate in shows that accept premium monies contributed by the American Angus Association
are subject to the Association Rules as found in the Breeder’s Reference Guide of the Association. These rules
can be found at www.angus.org.
ii. REGISTRATION:
by the American Angus Association. Any animal, upon check-in, which does not have a legible permanent iden-
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iii. Altering the conformation and/or appearance of an animal for exhibition is prohibited. This includes the covering of
white skin, false tail heads (or use of any false hair), with the exception of false tail switches. The use of graphite,
powders, hemp or other similar substances used externally are also prohibited. Other prohibited products include
be in violation will be barred from showing.
iv. At any show for which the American Angus Association appropriates funds toward the payment of premiums, no
exhibitors, individuals assisting exhibitors or member owners at such show shall be allowed to use any coloring
agents, on any animal exhibited. The Association may adopt and implement various tests designed to monitor this
prohibition, including but not limited to a “white towel” or “white glove” test. No aerosol cans or other pressurized
containers will be allowed in designated make up areas.
v. Any female shown with a calf at side: the calf must be the cow’s most recent natural calf, and the calf must be
vi. Only one person at a time shall lead animals into the show ring.
vii. To be eligible for Association premiums heifer entries must be recorded in the sole name of the junior exhibitor
ownership. The Association’s contribution is included in the total premiums listed in each class.
viii. Authorized representatives of the Association have the authority to enforce the rules set forth herein as well as
in the Association Rules, including the barring of a registered animal from a livestock show at which it is to be
shown, if there are reasonable grounds to believe a violation has occurred.
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Intermediate Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Intermediate Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
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8 Intermediate Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Intermediate Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer Ribbon
12 Junior Heifers, calved April 1 - 30, 2021
13 Junior Heifers, calved March 1 - 31, 2021
14 Junior Heifers, calved February 1 - 28, 2021
15 Junior Heifers, calved January 1 - 31, 2021
16 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
17 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
18 Senior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2020
19 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2020
20 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
21 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
22 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
23 Banner, Backpack
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AMERICAN REGISTERED BREED HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENT:
Jason Cleere, Lane Dunn, Aaron Low, Joe Mask
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 13 2PM-7PM
October 14 8:30AM-12PM
Checked-In Deadline October 14 4PM
Showmanship October 16 following Pan Am show
Show October 17 8AM (See schedule for breed order)
Release October 17 8AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. The Other Registered American Breed heifer show is open to heifers of Bos Indicus type, registered or issued a
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bray, Simbrah (percentage), Simbranvieh and Santa Gertrudis Star 5.
2.
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $500; Reserve Grand Champion $250
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
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BEEFMASTER HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Jason Cleere, Lane Dunn, Aaron Low, Joe Mask
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 13 2PM-7PM
October 14 8:30AM-12PM
Checked-In Deadline October 14 4PM
Showmanship October 16 following Pan Am show
Show October 17 8AM (See schedule for breed order)
Release October 17 8AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION:
i. Exhibitors must be a member of the Junior Beefmaster Breeders Association (JBBA).
ii. -
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cate of Breeding on calves under 30 days of age must be presented.
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iv.
v.
genetic or physical defects.
vi.
vii.
Those few areas such as the legs, tail head and portions of the top line of the animal which may not naturally lay
or pulled upwards or forwards. Animals will not be shown that have any foreign object(s) attached in any manner
nor will animals be allowed to be shown that have their natural color altered in a manner so as to change the
conformation or appearance. Exhibitors failing to abide by this rule will be dismissed from the arena and/or forfeit
premiums, awards and points won by the same exhibitor.
viii. Heifers two (2) years old and older on the day shown whose calf has died cannot be shown.
ix. All heifers, two (2) years and older on the day of the show must be palpated safe in calf by a licensed veterinarian
side (under 6 months of age), in which case they may show open.
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
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16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
18 Banner, Backpack
19 Champion Bred & Owned Heifer Banner
20 Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer Banner
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BRANGUS HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Jason Cleere, Lane Dunn, Aaron Low, Joe Mask
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 13 2PM-7PM
October 14 8:30AM-12PM
Checked-In Deadline October 14 4PM
Showmanship October 16 following Pan Am show
Show October 17 8AM (See schedule for breed order)
Release October 17 8AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION: Texas Brangus Breeders Association, 5750 Epsilon, San Antonio, TX, 78249, (210) 558-0800
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner,Trophy, Backpack
18 Banner, Backpack
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CHAROLAIS HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENT:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
October 20 7AM-11AM
Checked-In Deadline October 20 1PM
Showmanship October 23 8AM
Show October 23 following Showmanship
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION: American-International Charolais Association: 11700 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO 64153, (816)
464-5977
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
18 Banner, Backpack
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CHIANINA HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
October 20 7AM-11AM
Checked-In Deadline October 20 1PM
Showmanship October 23 8AM
Show October 22 following Pan Am show
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION:
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
18 Banner, Backpack
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GRAY BRAHMAN HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Josh Bottelberghe, Emily Lochner, Kevin Rooker, Travis Thorne
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 10 5AM-1PM
Checked-In Deadline October 10 3PM
Showmanship (see page for information) October 12 8AM
Show October 12 following Showmanship
Release October 12 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION: American Brahman Breeders Association, 3003 S Loop Suite 520, Houston, TX, 77054,
713-349-0854
i. Entries must be registered with ABBA to be shown in this division. IZBA registration papers are not acceptable.
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
18 Banner, Backpack
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HEREFORD HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
October 20 7AM-11AM
Checked-In Deadline October 20 1PM
Showmanship October 23 8AM
Show October 23 following Showmanship
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION: Texas Hereford Association, 4609 Airport Freeway, Fort Worth, TX, 76117, (817) 831-3161
i.
legible tattoo will not be eligible for show.
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
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LIMOUSIN HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
October 20 7AM-11AM
Checked-In Deadline October 20 1PM
Showmanship October 23 8AM
Show October 23 following Showmanship
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION: North American Limousin Foundation, 6 Inverness Court East Suite 260, Eaglewood, CO, 80112,
(303) 220-1693
i. Eligibility requirements for showing Limousin and Lim Flex heifers together are as follows; All orange papered
American Limousin Foundation. All purple papered Lim Flex must be at least 50% or greater Limousin blood as
actual percentages, shall be used to determine eligibility
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
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MAINE-ANJOU HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
October 20 7AM-11AM
Checked-In Deadline October 20 1PM
Showmanship October 23 8AM
Show October 22 following Pan Am show
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION: American Maine-Anjou Association, 204 Marshall Rd, Platte City, MO, 64079, (816) 431-9950
i.
Association. Papers must be in order and tattoos will be checked and must match, exactly.
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
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OTHER REGISTERED BREED HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
October 20 7AM-11AM
Checked-In Deadline October 20 1PM
Showmanship October 23 8AM
Show October 22 following Pan Am show
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1.
of registry from a recognized breed association. These breeds include: Braunvieh, Braunvieh Beef Builder, Charo-
lais (percentage), Chiangus (6.25% or greater show with Chi. Less than 6.25% show in ORB), Chianina (less than
6.25%), Gelbvieh, Gelbvieh Balancer, Lim-Flex (Purple papered with less than 50% NALF), MainTainer, Pinzgauer,
Red Angus (categories other than 1A), Shorthorn Plus, and Simmental (percentage)
2.
3. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
4. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
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POLLED HEREFORD HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
October 20 7AM-11AM
Checked-In Deadline October 20 1PM
Showmanship October 23 8AM
Show October 23 following Showmanship
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION: Texas Polled Hereford Association, PO Box 1867, Port Lavaca, TX, 77979, (361) 571-8742
i. All Hereford entries must be duly recorded with the American Hereford Association. Any animal with a pending reg-
istration or without a legible tattoo will not be eligible for show competition. All entries are subject to provisions and
rules for showing as set forth by the American Hereford Association Board of Directors, and are subject to super-
vision of the Show and Sale Committee representing the AHA. Scurs on polled Herefords should be left as is and
should not be tampered with or removed.
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
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RED ANGUS HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
October 20 7AM-11AM
Checked-In Deadline October 20 1PM
Showmanship October 23 8AM
Show October 22 following Pan Am show
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION: Texas Red Angus Association, PO Box 725, Justin, TX 76247
i. Only registered Red Angus heifers of Category 1A may be entered in the show. Heifers entered in the show as well
as being registered as Category 1A must exhibit only English characteristics and features. No white forward of the
naval, above underline, or on legs. No combination of black on nose, eyes, and anus together. Smooth poll only,
showing no evidence of scurs or “buttons” removed. Heifers will be subject to blood typing to prove percentage. Any
heifer that is not a Category 1A will be shown as an ORB.
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500;
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Junior Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 February Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 January Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Late Senior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Early Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Summer Yearling Heifers, calved May 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Intermediate Heifer Champion Ribbon
10 Reserve Intermediate Heifer Champion Ribbon
11 April Yearling Heifers, calved April 1 - 30, 2021
12 March Yearling Heifers, calved March 1 - 31, 2021
13 February Yearling Heifers, calved February 1 - 28, 2021
14 January Yearling Heifers, calved January 1 - 31, 2021
15 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
17 Senior Yearling Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
18 Summer Senior Yearling Heifers, calved May 1 - August 31, 2020
19 Two Year Old Cow & Calf, calved after January 1, 2020
20 Mature Cow & Calf, calved before January 1, 2020
21 Champion Senior Female Ribbon
22 Reserve Champion Senior Female Ribbon
23 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Banner, Trophy, Backpack
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RED BRAHMAN HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Josh Bottelberghe, Emily Lochner, Kevin Rooker, Travis Thorne
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 10 5AM-1PM
Checked-In Deadline October 10 3PM
Showmanship (see page for information) October 12 8AM
Show October 12 following Showmanship
Release October 12 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION: American Brahman Breeders Association, 3003 S Loop Suite 520, Houston, TX, 77054,
713-349-0854
i. Entries must be registered with ABBA to be shown in this division. IZBA registration papers are not acceptable
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
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RED BRANGUS HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Jason Cleere, Lane Dunn, Aaron Low, Joe Mask
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 13 2PM-7PM
October 14 8:30AM-12PM
Checked-In Deadline October 14 4PM
Showmanship October 16 following Pan Am show
Show October 17 8AM (See schedule for breed order)
Release October 17 8AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION: American Red Brangus Association, 3995 E Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX, 78620, (512) 858-5048
i. To be eligible, all heifers must be registered with the American Red Brangus Association, the International Red
Brangus Breeders Association, or the International Brangus Breeders Association. The exhibitor must be a Junior
Member of one of these associations.
ii.
brindling and white in front of the navel are prohibited.
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $500; Reserve Grand Champion $250.
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
18 Banner, Backpack
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
SANTA GERTRUDIS HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Jason Cleere, Lane Dunn, Aaron Low, Joe Mask
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 13 2PM-7PM
October 14 8:30AM-12PM
Checked-In Deadline October 14 4PM
Showmanship October 16 following Pan Am show
Show October 17 8AM (See schedule for breed order)
Release October 17 8AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION: Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, 2205 TX-141, Kingsville, TX 78363, (361) 592-9357
i. To be eligible to compete in this SGBI approved show, animal(s) must be recorded in the name of the junior mem-
ber
ii.
iii. SGBI reserves the right to tooth animals without prior notice to exhibitor to verify age of cattle.
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after April 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved March 1 - 31, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
4 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
5 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
7 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
10 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 202
11 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
13 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30,2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
15 Senior Heifers, calved October 1 - December 31, 2020
16 Senior Heifers, calved July 1 - September 31, 2020
17 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
18 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
19 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
20 Banner, Backpack
21 Best of Polled Female (must enter by entry deadline to be eligible; no late entries
accepted)
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
SHORTHORN HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
October 20 7AM-11AM
Checked-In Deadline October 20 1PM
Showmanship October 23 8AM
Show October 22 following Pan Am show
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION: Texas Shorthorn Association, 401 Billy Creek Circle, Hurst, Texas 76053; 817-537-2614
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
18 Banner, Backpack
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
SIMBRAH HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Josh Bottelberghe, Emily Lochner, Kevin Rooker, Travis Thorne
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 10 5AM-1PM
Checked-In Deadline October 10 3PM
Showmanship (see page for information) October 12 8AM
Show October 12 following Showmanship
Release October 12 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION: Texas Simmental-Simbrah Association, 501 N. Main St, Cleburne, TX, 76033 (817) 558-6651
i. Entries must be Purebred Simbrah (5/8 Simmental, 3/8 Brahman) and registered with the American Simmental
Association.
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
18 Banner, Backpack
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SIMMENTAL HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Callie Cline, Garrett Cline, Brittany Brown, Hayden Brown, Brant Poe
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 19 12PM-7PM
October 20 7AM-11AM
Checked-In Deadline October 20 1PM
Showmanship October 23 8AM
Show October 23 following Showmanship
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ASSOCIATION: Texas Simmental-Simbrah Association, 501 N. Main St, Cleburne, TX, 76033 (817) 558-6651
i. Entries must be Purebred Simmental and registered with the American Simmental Association.
2. PREMIUMS: 1st $60; 2nd $50; 3rd $45; 4th $40; Grand Champion $1,000; Reserve Grand Champion $500
3. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Heifer Calves, calved on or after March 1, 2022
2 Heifer Calves, calved February 1 - 28, 2022
3 Heifer Calves, calved January 1 - 31, 2022
4 Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
5 Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Ribbon
6 Junior Heifers, calved November 1 - December 31, 2021
7 Junior Heifers, calved September 1 - October 31, 2021
8 Junior Heifers, calved July 1 - August 31, 2021
9 Junior Heifers, calved May 1 - June 30, 2021
10 Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
11 Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Ribbon
12 Senior Heifers, calved March 1 - April 30, 2021
13 Senior Heifers, calved January 1 - February 28, 2021
14 Senior Heifers, calved September 1 - December 31, 2020
15 Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
16 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Ribbon
17 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner, Trophy, Backpack
18 Banner, Backpack
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
PROSPECT STEERS
SUPERINTENDENT:
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 7
9AM-5PM
Kiosk Check-In October 7 4PM-7PM
Showmanship October 8 10AM
Show (American, British) October 8 1PM
Show (Continentals and Crosses) October 9 8AM
Release October 9 9AM-3PM
Must be out of barns/relocated by 3PM or 30 minutes following Grand Drive
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations and Youth Livestock Show Rules as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ENTRY LIMITATION: There is no entry limitation. All animals entered must be physically castrated males.
3. OWNERSHIP: All entries must be owned and continuously cared for by the exhibitor starting on or before June 30
through the show date of the Fair.
4. VALIDATION:-
5. CHECK-IN: Exhibitors must check-in with pre-distributed weight cards including state validation tag number, weight,
completion of check-in, exhibitors will retain the right half of their class card(s) to be retained for exhibitor records or
made.
6. CLASSIFICATION: Exhibitors will declare a primary and secondary breed choice at check-in. Declaration changes by
*See
7. EAR TAGS:
must be removed prior to arrival.
a. RE-TAG:
take the animal to the designated location on check-in day for retag. Any ear tags damaged post check-in deadline
8. UNMANAGEABLE ANIMALS: State Fair may disqualify any animal deemed unmanageable. Any animal escaping
9. GROOMING: This is a blow and go show. No clippers requiring an electrical outlet are permitted. Animals are to be
shown in natural conformation and color. Grooming materials leaving any color residue are not permitted.
10. TIE-OUTS:
serve basis. Tie-outs will be assigned upon arrival. All cattle in tie-outs wear a neck-tie.
11. SHOW WEIGHTS:
exceed 1100 pounds. All steers with weights above 1100 will be sifted.
12. WEIGH BACK:
Texas reserves the right to weigh back any animal.
a. CLASS: Placing steers will be reweighed at the discretion of SFT management.
b. DIVISION DRIVE: Any steers may be reweighed at the discretion of SFT management.
c. CHAMPION DRIVE: Division champion and reserve division champions will re-weigh prior to competing in the
Grand Champion drive. If a division champion, or reserve division champion weighs out at more than 105% of the
breed/division champion, behind the champion that weighs out, will also not be eligible to compete for grand or
reserve grand. However, the division or reserve division champion will still retain title as division champion.
13. YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION: Steers entered into the prospect steer show are not eligible.
14. CLASSES: Prospect steers will be shown in a 17 breed, three division format
SHOW ORDER:
Day 1: (American): Brahman, Brangus, Santa Gertrudis, Simbrah, ABC; (British): Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford,
Red Angus, Shorthorn,
Day 2: (Continental/Exotic): Charolais, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Simmental, Black Cross, Red Cross, and Other Cross
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15. PREMIUMS: 1st: $80, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $40
16. AWARDS:
Breed Champion Banner, Backpack
Reserve Breed Champion Banner, Backpack
Division Champion $500, Banner, Trophy
Reserve Division Champion $250, Banner, Trophy
Grand Champion $2000, Banner, Buckle
Reserve Grand Champion $1000, Banner, Buckle
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PAN AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
DAIRY CATTLE SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS
Joe D Brand, Carrie Cherney, Laura Lennon
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 13 2PM-7PM
October 14 8:30AM-12PM
Check-In October 14 10AM-2PM
Show (Heifers) October 15 12PM
Show (Cows) October 16 8AM
Release October 16 1PM-6PM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook, in addition to the Purebred Dairy Cattle
Association Show Ring Code of Ethics.
2. OWNERSHIP: Animals dual entered in the open and youth shows must be entered under the youth exhibitor’s name
in both shows.
3. ENTRY LIMITATION: All animals shown in a group class must be shown in their individual age class.
4. BREEDS OFFERED/ SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: (In show order) Brown Swiss, Holstein, Jersey, & ORB.
a. Holstein: Exhibitors must conform to the most up to date Show Ring Policy adopted by Holstein-Friesian Associa-
Cows will be recognized.
b.
and Junior, will be made at this show.
c. ORB: Guernsey, Milking Shorthorn, or Ayrshire registered cattle.
5. MILK OUT: A milk out may be requested by an exhibitor provided such request is made to the superintendent prior to
the judge lining up the class. Judge is not required to honor request.
6. PREMIER EXHIBITOR: Award to be given to the exhibitor winning the most points on, not to exceed six, animals
owned and exhibited by the exhibitor in the open single classes. Points will only be credited to present exhibitors. If
needed, ties will be broken on exhibitor with the most 1st place entries. Point system listed below.
7. PREMIER BREEDER: Award to be given to the breeder winning the most points on, not to exceed six, animals bred
and exhibited by the breeder and/or others in the open single classes. Points will only be credited to present exhibi-
tors. If needed, ties will be broken on exhibitor with the most 1st place entries. Point system listed below.
Placings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sr Females 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Dry Cows/Jr Females 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
family residing on one farm and where the herd is one unit, all entries may be considered as a single exhibitor for
Junior Best Three Females and Best Three Females classes.” Partnership bred animals, outside the family, cannot be
used in either Best Three Females class.
8. PREMIUMS:
a. COW CLASSES: 1st $100; 2nd $80; 3rd $55; 4th $40; 5th $30
b. HEIFER CLASSES: 1st $80; 2nd $65; 3rd $55; 4th $35; 5th $30
c.
d.
e.
9. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Spring Heifer Calves born March 1 - May 31, 2022
2 Winter Heifer Calves born December 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
3 Fall Heifer Calves born September 1 - November 30, 2021
4 Summer Yearling Heifer Calves born June 1 - August 31, 2021
5 Spring Yearling Heifers born March 1 - May 31 2021
6 Winter Yearling Heifers, not in milk born December 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
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7 Fall Yearling Heifers, not in milk born September 1 - November 30, 2020
8 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Banner
9 Banner
10 Banner
11 Banner
12 Junior Two Year Old Cow, or younger, have freshened, born on or after March 1, 2020
13 Two Year Old Cow born September 1, 2019 - February 28, 2020
14 Three Year Old Cow born September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019
15 Four Year Old Cow born September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018
16 Five Year Old Cow born September 1, 2016- August 31, 2017
17 Aged Cow, born on or before August 31, 2016
18 GRAND CHAMPION COW Banner
19 Banner
20 Banner
21 Banner
22G Best of 3 Females: three females, any age, all bred by and at least one owned by exhibitor
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
DAIRY HEIFERS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Joe D Brand, Carrie Cherney, Laura Lennon
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 13 2PM-7PM
October 14 8:30AM-12PM
Check-In October 14 10AM-2PM
Show (Heifers) October 15 12PM
Show (Cows) October 16 8AM
Showmanship (see page for details) October 16 following show
Release October 16 1PM-6PM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations and Youth Livestock Show Special Rules, in addition to the Purebred Dairy Cattle
Association Show Ring Code of Ethics.
2. OWNERSHIP: Animals must be owned by and registered in the name of the exhibitor no later than June 30 of the
current year. Sibling registration will be allowed and each must be eligible and listed; “Smith Siblings” is not accept-
able. All owners listed must be eligible to compete in the youth division; see Youth Livestock Special Rules. Animals
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ously by the exhibitor from June 30 until shown at the Fair. Ownership date on registration paper will be interpreted as
follows:
Ayrshire date issued or transfer date
Brown Swiss date registered or date of sale
Guernsey date recorded or date transfer received
Holstein date issued or transfer date
Jersey date registered or date recorded
Milking Shorthorn date issued
a.
3. ENTRY LIMITATION: There is no limitation to the number of entries in this division.
4. BREEDS OFFERED: (In show order) Brown Swiss, Holstein, Jersey, & ORB (Ayrshire, Guernsey, Milking Shorthorn).
5. SPONSORED ENTRIES: (certicate heifers) Youth exhibiting animals sponsored by other shows or organizations
which are retaining the registration papers must obtain a photocopy of the registration papers, or the papers them-
selves. In case of photocopies, both sides of the papers must be copied and presented to the superintendent. Name
sponsoring organization prevent the transfer of registration papers to the exhibitor until certain obligations are met, a
awarding must be not later than the ownership deadline.
6. SHOW ATTIRE: Clothing worn into the arena may not bear any insignia or writing other than the FFA/4-H emblem.
7. MILK OUT: A milk out may be requested by an exhibitor provided such request is made to the superintendent prior to
the judge lining up the class. Judge is not required to honor request.
8. PREMIER EXHIBITOR: Award to be given to the exhibitor winning the most points on, not to exceed six, animals
owned and exhibited by the exhibitor in the open single classes. Points will only be credited to present exhibitors. If
needed, ties will be broken on exhibitor with the most 1st place entries. Point system listed below.
9. PREMIER BREEDER: Award to be given to the breeder winning the most points on, not to exceed six, animals bred
and exhibited by the breeder and/or others in the open single classes. Points will only be credited to present exhibi-
tors. If needed, ties will be broken on exhibitor with the most 1st place entries. Point system listed below.
Placings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sr Females 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Dry Cows/Jr Females 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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ily residing on one farm and where the herd is one unit, all entries may be considered as a single exhibitor for Junior
Best Three Females and Best Three Females classes.” Partnership bred animals, outside the family, cannot be used
in either Best Three Females class.
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10. PREMIUMS:
a. HEIFER/COW CLASSES: 1st $60; 2nd $55; 3rd $50; 4th $45; 5th $40
b.
c.
d.
e.
11. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Spring Heifer Calves, born March 1 - May 31, 2022
2 Winter Heifer Calves, born December 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022
3 Fall Heifer Calves, born September 1 - November 30, 2021
4 Summer Yearling Heifer Calves, born June 1 - August 31, 2021
5 Spring Yearling Heifers, born March 1 - May 31 2021
6 Winter Yearling Heifers, not in milk, born December 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
7 Fall Yearling Heifers, not in milk, born September 1 - November 30, 2020
8 GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Trophy, Banner
9 Backpack, Banner
10 Buckle, Banner
11 Buckle, Banner
12 Junior Two Year Old Cow, or younger, have freshened, born on or after March 1, 2020
13 Two Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2019 - February 28, 2020
14 Three Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019
15 Four Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018
16 Five Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017
17 Aged Cow, born on or before August 31, 2016
18 GRAND CHAMPION COW Trophy, Banner
19 Backpack, Banner
20 Buckle, Banner
21 Buckle, Banner
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REGISTERED BREEDING GILTS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Hannah Burrough, Justin Little, Jennifer Martin, Tate Rosenbusch, Chase Sligh
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 21 5AM-8AM
Kiosk Check-In October 21 8AM-11AM
Show
(Berkshire, Duroc, Hampshire, Poland, Spotted)
October 21 4PM
Show (Chester, Landrace, Yorkshire) October 22 8AM
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations and Department Requirements as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ENTRY LIMITATION: There will be no entry limitations per breed or per class in this event. Gilts may not double enter
in the Pan Am Registered Breeding Gilt Show and the Crossbred Gilt Show.
3. REGISTRATION: Original registration paper must be in-hand at check-in. Stamped duplicate applications, cop-
ies, or electronic versions will NOT be accepted.
4. STALL UPON ARRIVAL:
staging area. No pen assignments will be made for animals in trailers coming later. Animals will be counted upon arriv-
5. CLASSES: All animals should be born no earlier than January 1 and no later than April 30 of the current year. Classes
will be broken as evenly as possible within breed according to birth date.
6. BREEDS:(in show order) Berkshire, Duroc, Hampshire, Poland China, Spotted, Chester White, Landrace, and
Yorkshire.
7. CHAMPIONS: There will not be an overall Supreme Champion Drive for Pan Am registered gilts.
8. PREMIUMS: 1st $45; 2nd $40; 3rd $35; 4th $30; Breed Champion $200, Reserve Breed Champion $100
9. AWARDS:
Breed Champion Banner
Reserve Breed Champion Banner
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CROSSBRED GILTS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Hannah Burrough, Justin Little, Jennifer Martin, Tate Rosenbusch, Chase Sligh
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 21 5AM-8AM
Kiosk Check-In October 21 8AM-11AM
Show October 23 8AM, following light purebreds
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations and Department Requirements as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ENTRY LIMITATION: There will be no entry limitations per class in this event.
3. REGISTRATION:
4. STALL UPON ARRIVAL:
staging area. No pen assignments will be made for animals in trailers coming later. Animals will be counted upon arriv-
5. SHOW WEIGHTS:
changes will not be allowed. The minimum show weight is 200lbs and not to exceed 350lbs.
6. CLASSES: Classes will be broken as evenly as possible by weight.
7. WEIGH BACK: Gilts selected for weigh back must weigh no more than 10lbs lighter or heavier than the weight listed
check-in.
8. PREMIUMS: 1st $45; 2nd $40; 3rd $35; 4th $30; Grand Champion $500, Reserve Champion $250
9. AWARDS:
Grand Champion Banner
Reserve Grand Champion Banner
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PUREBRED BREEDING GILTS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Hannah Burrough, Justin Little, Jennifer Martin, Tate Rosenbusch, Chase Sligh
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 21 5AM-8AM
Kiosk Check-In October 21 8AM-11AM
Show October 22 following Pan Am Shows
Showmanship (see page for details) October 21 2PM
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations and Youth Livestock Show Rules as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ENTRY LIMITATION: There will be no entry limitations per breed or per class in this event.
3. OWNERSHIP: All youth animal exhibits must be owned and continuously cared for by the exhibitor on or before June
30, as designated by county validation deadlines, and continued through the show date of the Fair
4. VALIDATION: To be eligible, gilts must be validated with and adhere to all the rules of the Texas 4-H and FFA Gilt
a. RE-TAG:
take the animal to the designated location on check-in day for re-tag. Any ear tags damaged post check-in dead-
5. REGISTRATION: Original registration paper must be in-hand at check-in. Stamped duplicate applications, copies,
or electronic versions will NOT be accepted. Animals that are family registered and validated are eligible to compete
in the Youth Gilt Show provided all owners/exhibitors are individually listed and eligible. Animals with farm or ranch
names listed as the owner will not be allowed to compete.
6. STALL UPON ARRIVAL:
staging area. No pen assignments will be made for animals in trailers coming later. Animals will be counted upon arriv-
7. CLASSES: All animals should be born no earlier than January 1 and no later than April 30 of the current year. Classes
will be broken as evenly as possible within breed according to birthdate.
8. BREEDS: (in show order) Berkshire, Duroc, Hampshire, Poland China, Spotted, Chester White, Landrace, and
Yorkshire.
9. PREMIUMS: 1st $45; 2nd $40; 3rd $35; 4th $30; Breed Champion $200, Reserve Breed Champion $100;
Supreme Champion $1000, Reserve Supreme Champion $500
10. AWARDS:
Breed Champion Trophy, Banner
Reserve Breed Champion Banner
Supreme Champion Buckle, Banner
Reserve Supreme Champion Buckle, Banner
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CROSSBRED GILTS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Hannah Burrough, Justin Little, Jennifer Martin, Tate Rosenbusch, Chase Sligh
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 21 5AM-8AM
Kiosk Check-In October 21 8AM-11AM
Show October 23 8AM
Showmanship (see page for details) October 21 2PM
Release October 23 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations and Department Requirements as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ENTRY LIMITATION: There will be no entry limitations per class in this event. Gilts may not double enter in the Youth
Registered Breeding Gilt Show and the Youth Crossbred Gilt Show.
3. REGISTRATION:
4. OWNERSHIP: All youth animal exhibits must be owned and continuously cared for by the exhibitor on or before June
30, as designated by county validation deadlines, and continued through the show date of the Fair
5. VALIDATION: -
idation Program administered by the Texas FFA. Exhibitors need to check with their local CEA or AST for local/county
a. RE-TAG:
take the animal to the designated location on check-in day for re-tag. Any ear tags damaged post check-in dead-
6. STALL UPON ARRIVAL:
staging area. No pen assignments will be made for animals in trailers coming later. Animals will be counted upon arriv-
7. SHOW WEIGHTS:
changes will not be allowed. The minimum show weight is 200lbs and not to exceed 350lbs.
8. CLASSES: Classes will be broken as evenly as possible by weight.
9. WEIGH BACK: Gilts selected for weigh back must weigh no more than 10lbs lighter or heavier than the weight listed
check-in.
10. PREMIUMS: 1st $45; 2nd $40; 3rd $35; 4th $30; Grand Champion $1000, Reserve Champion $500
11. AWARDS:
Grand Champion Trophy, Banner
Reserve Grand Champion Banner
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REGISTERED BREEDING SHEEP
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Russell Kott, Becky Kott, John Osborne
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 9 5AM-8AM
Check-In Deadline October 9 12PM
Show October 10 9AM
Release October 11 9AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations and Department Requirements as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. REGISTRATION:
presented to the superintendent prior to the registration check-in deadline and kept available at all times during the
show for each animal exhibited. Stamped duplicate applications will NOT be accepted.
3. ENTRY LIMITATION: All animals shown in a group class must be shown in their individual age class. Ewes and rams
4. BREEDS OFFERED: (In Show Order) Dorper, White Dorper, Rambouillet, Other Registered Fine Wools, Dorset,
5. BREED SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
a. Dorper ewes must be at least 7/8 blood; Dorper rams must be at least 15/16 blood.
b. Medium Wool, Dorper & White Dorper sheep must be slick shorn from the knee and hock up within one week
prior to the show.
c. Rambouillet: Yearlings must be slick shorn with a machine on or after March 20 of current year.
d. here.
6. GROOMING: No clippers requiring an electrical outlet are permitted. No paint or powders permitted.
7. PREMIER EXHIBITOR: Premier Exhibitor will be calculated from the exhibitor’s placement in individual classes only
as follows: 1st= 4 pts, 2nd=3 pts, 3rd=2 pts, and 4th=1 pt. In case of a tie, 5th place will count.
8. PREMIUMS: 1st $45; 2nd $40; 3rd $35; 4th $30; Group Classes 1st $30; 2nd $15; Breed Champion $100, Reserve
Breed Champion $50; Supreme Champion $100, Reserve Supreme Champion $50
9. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Spring Ram Lamb born on or after January 1, 2022
2 Fall Ram Lamb born September 1 - December 31, 2021
3 Yearling Ram born September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
4 CHAMPION RAM Banner
5 Banner
6 Spring Ewe Lamb born on or after January 1, 2022
7 Fall Ewe Lamb born September 1 - December 31, 2021
8 Yearling Ewe born September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
9 CHAMPION EWE Banner
10 Banner
11 Banner
12 Banner
13 Banner
14 Banner
101G Pair of Rams: any age; shown in their respective individual classes
102G Pair of Ewes: any age; shown in their respective individual classes
103G Pair of Sheep: any age; both sexes represented; shown in their respective individual classes
104G Best 5 Head: 1 ram, four ewes, any age; shown in their respective individual classes
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REGISTERED BREEDING SHEEP
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Russell Kott, Becky Kott, John Osborne
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 9 5AM-8AM
Check-In Deadline October 9 12PM
Show October 11 8AM
Showmanship (see page for details) October 10 following Pan Am show
Release October 11 9AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations and Youth Livestock Show Rules.
2. OWNERSHIP: All entries must be owned and continuously cared for by the exhibitor on or before June 30 of the cur-
rent year, as designated by county validation deadlines, and continued through the show date of the Fair. The date of
ownership shall be construed as the date recorded in the association herdbook. This date must be prior to June 30.
3. VALIDATION: To be eligible, sheep must be validated with and adhere to all the rules of the Texas 4-H and FFA
designated breed/division in which they are validated under.
a. RE-TAG:-
ty to take the animal to the designated location on check-in day for re-tag. Any ear tags damaged post check-in
4. REGISTRATION:
presented to the superintendent prior to the registration check-in deadline and kept available at all times during the
show for each animal exhibited. Stamped duplicate applications will NOT be accepted.
5. ENTRY LIMITATION: All animals shown in a group class must be shown in their individual age class, and owned by
6. BREEDS OFFERED: (In Show Order) Dorper, White Dorper, Delaine-Merino, Rambouillet, Other Registered Fine
7. BREED SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
a. Dorper: Ewes must be at least 7/8 blood; rams must be at least 15/16 blood.
b. Medium Wool, Dorper & White Dorper sheep must be slick shorn from the knee and hock up within one week
prior to the show.
c. Rambouillet: Yearlings must be slick shorn with a machine on or after March 20 of current year.
d. here.
8. GROOMING: No clippers requiring an electrical outlet are permitted. No paint or powders permitted.
9. PREMIUMS: 1st $45; 2nd $40; 3rd $35; 4th $30; Group Classes 1st $30; 2nd $15; Breed Champion $100; Reserve
Breed Champion $50; Supreme Champion $500; Reserve Supreme Champion $250
10. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Spring Ram Lamb born on or after January 1, 2022
2 Fall Ram Lamb born September 1 - December 31, 2021
3 Yearling Ram born September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
4 CHAMPION RAM Banner
5 Banner
6 Spring Ewe Lamb born on or after January 1, 2022
7 Fall Ewe Lamb born September 1 - December 31, 2021
8 Yearling Ewe born September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
9 CHAMPION EWE Banner
10 Banner
11 Banner
12 Banner
13 Banner
14 Banner
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
WETHER DAM BREEDING SHEEP
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Cheyanne Millican, Terry Millican
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In September 29 7AM-12PM
Check-In Deadline September 29 1PM
Show September 30 9AM
Showmanship (see page for details) September 29 3PM
Release September 30 11AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations and Department Requirements as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ENTRY LIMITATION: There will be no entry limitations per class in this event. Wether Dams may not double enter in
the Youth Registered Breeding Sheep Show and the Youth Wether Dam Show. There will be no Pan Am Wether Dam
Show. All sheep must be exhibited in the designated breed/division in which they are validated under.
3. OWNERSHIP: All entries must be owned and continuously cared for by the exhibitor on or before June 30 of the
current year, as designated by county validation deadlines, and continued through the show date of the Fair.
VALIDATION: To be eligible, sheep must be validated with and adhere to all the rules of the Texas 4-H and FFA
designated breed/division in which they are validated under.
a. RE-TAG:-
ty to take the animal to the designated location on check-in day for re-tag. Any ear tags damaged post check-in
tag.
4. GROOMING: Sheep must be slick shorn to the skin from knee and hock up prior to arrival on grounds. No clippers
requiring an electrical outlet are permitted. No paint or powders permitted. Sheep must be free of external parasites
and fungus.
5. AGE: Sheep will be shown according to tooth development and weight. There will be no appeal from this
determination.
a. Ewe Lamb Division - All ewes must be carrying all milk teeth at the time of Check-In and Show. Ewes which show
b.
6. SHOW WEIGHTS:
weight requirement of 85 lbs. Weight changes will not be allowed at any time.
7. WEIGH BACK:
any sheep after the completion of check-in.
8. PREMIUMS: 1st $100; 2nd $75; 3rd $50; 4th $30; Grand Champion $750; Reserve Grand Champion $500
9. CLASSES OFFERED: Classes within each division will be broken by weight
1 Ewe Lamb (minimum of 3 classes. Additional classes may be added at the discretion
of Show Management)
2 2 Tooth (minimum of 1 class. Additional classes may be added at the discretion of
Show Management)
3 GRAND CHAMPION WETHER DAM Trophy, Banner
4 Banner
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PAN AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
ANGORA & COLORED ANGORA GOAT SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Sara Allen, Zach Davis
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 14 5AM-8AM
Checked-In Deadline October 14 11AM
Show October 15 following Dairy Goat Show
Release October 16 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. REGISTRATION: To exhibit, all animals must be registered, including such scenarios where the exhibitor is the
breeder and owner. -
tion check-in deadline and kept available at all times during the show for each animal exhibited. Stamped duplicate
applications will NOT be accepted.
3. SCRAPIE TAGS:
Guidelines.
4. BREEDS: Angoras and Colored Angoras will exhibit together in one show.
5. SHORN DATE: Goats must be machine shorn to the skin on or after July 15.
6. PREMlER EXHIBITOR: Premier Exhibitor will be calculated from the exhibitor’s placement in individual classes only
as follows: 1st=4 pts; 2nd=3 pts; 3rd=2 pts; 4th=1 pt.; In case of a tie, 5th place will count.
7. PREMIUMS: 1st $45; 2nd $40; 3rd $35; 4th $30; Group Classes 1st $30; 2nd $15
8. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Buck Kid born on or after January 1, 2022
2 Yearling Buck born January 1 - December 31, 2021
3 Aged Buck born on or before December 31, 2020
4 Banner
5 Banner
6 Doe Kid born on or after January 1, 2022
7 Yearling Doe born January 1 - December 31, 2021
8 Aged Doe born on or before December 31, 2020
9 CHAMPION DOE Banner
10 Banner
11G Pair of Kids: 2 kids; either sex; all shown in individual classes
12G Pair of Yearlings: 2 yearlings; either sex; all shown in individual classes
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ABGA BOER GOAT SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Sara Allen, Zach Davis
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 14 5AM-8AM
Checked-In Deadline October 14 11AM
Show October 15 following Angoras
Release October 16 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations and Pan-Am Department Requirements as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. SANCTION: The Pan American Boer Goat Show is sanctioned by the American Boer Goat Association. Rules and
Regulations of the ABGA shall govern the show regarding any not covered by State Fair of Texas General Rules.
3. ELIGIBILITY: All goats must be registered in the herd book of American Boer Goat Association. All animals must be
the date received by association, can be accepted ONLY for kids less than 3 months of age. Temporary registration
registered in a frozen or suspended account are ineligible to show.
4. ENTRY LIMITATION:
-
5. SCRAPIE:
6. TATTOOS: -
exhibitor is responsible for providing a microchip reader.
7. DISQUALIFICATION: Any goat showing any pronounced defect or abnormality will be barred from showing in any
of the breeding classes. Illegible tattoos or tattoos that are inconsistent with the goat’s registration papers are also
eligible for competition.
8. GROOMING: Acceptable grooming products include shampoos, conditioners, oils, mousse, alcohol/liniment, sprays,
permitted.
9. SHOWRING ETIQUETTE: No animals will be braced. Heelers will not be allowed in any classes.
10. PREMlER EXHIBITOR: Premier Exhibitor will be calculated from the exhibitor’s placement in individual classes only
as follows: 1st=4 pts; 2nd= 3 pts; 3rd=2 pts; 4th=1 pt.; In case of a tie, 5th place will count.
11. PREMIUMS: 1st $45; 2nd $40; 3rd $35; 4th $30; Group Classes 1st $30; 2nd $15
12. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Percentage Junior Doe Kid born on or after March 1, 2022
2 Percentage Senior Doe Kid born September 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022
3 Percentage Yearling Doe born September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021
4 Percentage Aged Doe born or before August 31, 2020
5 GRAND CHAMPION PERCENTAGE BOER DOE Banner
6 Banner
7 Fullblood Junior Buck Kid born on or after March 1, 2022
8 Fullblood Senior Buck Kid born September 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022
9 Fullblood Yearling Buck born September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021
10 Banner
11 Banner
12 Fullblood Junior Doe Kid born on or after March 1, 2022
13 Fullblood Senior Doe Kid born September 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022
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14 Fullblood Yearling Doe born September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021
15 Fullblood Aged Old Doe born or before August 31, 2020
16 Banner
17 Banner
18G Best Pair of Does: two does: both shown in their age class
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
ANGORA & COLORED ANGORA GOAT SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Sara Allen, Zach Davis
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 14 5AM-8AM
Checked-In Deadline October 14 11AM
Show October 16 following showmanship
Showmanship (see page for details) October 16 8AM
Release October 16 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations and Youth Livestock Show as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. OWNERSHIP: All entries must be owned and continuously cared for by the exhibitor from June 30 through the show
date of the Fair. The date of purchase shall be construed to be the date transfer as recorded with the record associa-
tion. Youth Angora or Colored Angora goats do NOT need to be validated.
3. REGISTRATION: To exhibit, all animals must be registered, including such scenarios where the exhibitor is the
breeder and owner. -
tion check-in deadline and kept available at all times during the show for each animal exhibited. Stamped duplicate
applications will NOT be accepted.
4. SCRAPIE:
5. BREEDS: Angoras and Colored Angoras will exhibit together in one show.
6. SHORN DATE: Goats must be machine shorn to the skin on or after July 15.
7. PREMlER EXHIBITOR: Premier Exhibitor will be calculated from the exhibitor’s placement in individual classes only
as follows: 1st=4 pts; 2nd= 3 pts; 3rd=2 pts; 4th=1 pt.; In case of a tie, 5th place will count.
8. PREMIUMS: 1st $45; 2nd $40; 3rd $35; 4th $30; Group Classes 1st $30; 2nd $15; Champion $200, Reserve
Champion $100
9. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Buck Kid born on or after January 1, 2022
2 Yearling Buck born January 1-December 31, 2021
3 Aged Buck born on or before December 31, 2020
4 Banner
5 Banner
6 Doe Kid born on or after January 1, 2022
7 Yearling Doe born January 1-December 31, 2021
8 Aged Doe born on or before December 31, 2020
9 CHAMPION DOE Trophy, Banner
10 Banner
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
BOER GOAT SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Sara Allen, Zach Davis
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 14 5AM-8AM
Checked-In Deadline October 14 11AM
Show October 16 following Angoras
Showmanship (see page for details) October 16 8AM
Release October 16 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations and Youth Livestock Show as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. OWNERSHIP: All entries must be owned and continuously cared for by the exhibitor on or before June 30 of the cur-
rent year, as designated by county validation deadlines, and continued through the show date of the Fair. The date of
ownership shall be construed as the date recorded in the association herdbook. This date must be prior to June 30.
3. VALIDATION: To be eligible, goats must be validated with and adhere to all the rules of the Texas 4-H and FFA
a. RE-TAG:
responsibility to take the animal to the designated location on check-in day for re-tag. Any ear tags damaged post
replacement tag.
4. REGISTRATION: To exhibit, all animals must be registered in the herd book of American Boer Goat Association
(ABGA), including such scenarios where the exhibitor is the breeder and owner.
must be presented to the superintendent prior to the registration check-in deadline and kept available at all times
during the show for each animal exhibited. A stamped copy of a registration application with the date received by
ABGA, can be accepted ONLY for kids less than 3 months of age.
5. ENTRY LIMITATION:
-
6. SCRAPIE:
7. TATTOOS:-
exhibitor is responsible for providing a microchip reader.
8. GROOMING: Animals are to be shown in natural conformation and color. No clippers requiring an electrical outlet are
permitted. Acceptable grooming products include shampoos, conditioners, oils, and mousse. Any alteration of the nat-
of deception is not permitted.
9. DISQUALIFICATION: Any goat showing any pronounced defect or abnormality will be barred from showing in any
-
sistent with the goat’s registration papers. Any doe over 24 months that has not kidded and cannot prove a current
pregnancy is ineligible to compete.
10. HEELERS: Heelers will not be allowed in any classes.
11. PREMlER EXHIBITOR: Premier Exhibitor will be calculated from the exhibitor’s placement in individual classes only
as follows: 1st=4 pts; 2nd= 3 pts; 3rd=2 pts; 4th=1 pt.; In case of a tie, 5th place will count.
12. PREMIUMS: 1st $45; 2nd $40; 3rd $35; 4th $30; Group Classes 1st $30; 2nd $15; Champion $200, Reserve
Champion $100
13. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Percentage Junior Doe Kid born on or after March 1, 2022
2 Percentage Senior Doe Kid born September 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022
3 Percentage Yearling Doe born September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021
4 Percentage Aged Doe born or before August 31, 2020
5 GRAND CHAMPION PERCENTAGE BOER DOE Banner
6 Banner
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7 Fullblood Junior Buck Kid born on or after March 1, 2022
8 Fullblood Senior Buck Kid born September 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022
9 Fullblood Yearling Buck born September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021
10 Banner
11 Banner
12 Fullblood Junior Doe Kid born on or after March 1, 2022
13 Fullblood Senior Doe Kid born September 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022
14 Fullblood Yearling Doe born September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021
15 Fullblood Aged Old Doe born or before August 31, 2020
16 Banner
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
WETHER DOE SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Cheyanne Millican, Terry Millican
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In September 29 7AM-12PM
Checked-In Deadline September 29 1PM
Show September 30 following Wether Dams
Showmanship (see page for details) September 29 3PM
Release September 30 11AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations.
2. ENTRY LIMITATION: This show is intended to be an exhibition for does suited for market wether production. Does
are not required to be registered. All breed types will show together within age divisions. Entries are not permitted to
double or cross enter shows. There will be no Pan Am Wether Doe Show. All goats must be exhibited in the
designated division in which they are validated under.
3. OWNERSHIP: All entries must be owned and continuously cared for by the exhibitor from June 30 through the show
date of the Fair.
4. VALIDATION: To be eligible, goats must be validated with and adhere to all the rules of the Texas 4-H and FFA
a. RE-TAG:
responsibility to take the animal to the designated location on check-in day for re-tag. Any ear tags damaged post
replacement tag.
5. SCRAPIE/IDENTIFICATION:
6. GROOMING: Does must be shorn slick to the skin above knee and hock joints prior to arrival. No clippers requiring an
electrical outlet are permitted. Does must be free of external parasites and fungus.
7. AGE: Does will be shown according to tooth development and weight. There will be no appeal from this
determination.
a. Doe Kid Division - All does must be carrying all milk teeth at the time of Check-In and Show. Does which show
b.
8. SHOW WEIGHTS:
weight requirement of 50 lbs. Weight changes will not be allowed at any time
9. WEIGH BACK:
weigh any entry after the completion of check-in.
10. PREMIUMS: 1st $100; 2nd $75; 3rd $50; 4th $30; Grand Champion $750; Reserve Grand Champion $500
11. CLASSES: Classes within each division will be broken by weight
1 Doe Kid (minimum of 2 classes. Additional classes may be added at the discretion of Show Management.)
2 Yearling (minimum of 1 class. Additional classes may be added at the discretion of Show Management.)
3 GRAND CHAMPION WETHER DOE Trophy, Banner
4 Banner
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PYGMY GOAT SHOW
SUPERINTENDENT:
Lynette Clooney
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 13 8AM-11AM
Checked-In Deadline October 13 12PM
Show October 14 8AM
Release October 14 1PM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. SANCTION: This is a National Pygmy Goat Association sanctioned show. NPGA rules shall govern the showing of the
animals not covered by State Fair of Texas Rules and Regulations.
3. REGISTRATION:
presented to the superintendent prior to the registration check-in deadline and kept available at all times during the
show for each animal exhibited. Stamped duplicate applications will NOT be accepted.
4. ENTRY SUBSTITUTIONS: Entry substitutions may be made within the same show, same breed and by the same
owner of the original entry. Substitutions may be made after the entry deadline by submitting a substitution form and a
processing fee of $20 (each entry). There are no exceptions. No substitutions will be allowed after check-in deadline.
5. PREMlER EXHIBITOR: Premier Exhibitor will be calculated from the exhibitor’s placement in individual classes only
as follows: 1st=4 pts; 2nd= 3 pts; 3rd=2 pts; 4th=1 pt.; In case of a tie, 5th place will count.
6. PREMIUMS: 1st $35; 2nd $25; 3rd $20; Group Classes 1st $30; 2nd $15
7. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Wether born on or after October 15, 2021
2 Wether born October 15, 2020 - October 14, 2021
3 Wether born October 15, 2019 - October 14, 2020
4 Wether born on or before October 14, 2019
5 BEST WETHER Banner
6 Banner
7 Doe Kid born on or after June 15, 2022
8 Doe Kid born February 15 - June 14, 2022
9 Doe Kid born October 15, 2021 - February 14, 2022
10 Doe Yearling born April 15 - October 14, 2021
11 Doe Yearling born October 15, 2020 - April 14, 2021
12 Champion Junior Doe Banner
13 Reserve Champion Junior Doe Banner
14 Milking Doe
15 Freshened Yearling born on or after October 15, 2020
16 Two to Three Year Old Doe born October 15, 2019 - October 14, 2020
17 Three to Four Year Old Doe born October 15, 2018 - October 14, 2019
18 Aged Doe born on or before October 14, 2018
19 Senior Champion Doe Banner
20 Reserve Champion Senior Doe Banner
21 GRAND CHAMPION DOE Banner
22 Banner
23 Buck Kid born on or after June 15, 2022
24 Buck Kid born February 15 - June 14, 2022
25 Buck Kid born October 15, 2021 - February 14, 2022
26 Champion Junior Buck Banner
27 Reserve Champion Junior Buck Banner
28 Junior Yearling Buck born April 15 - October 14, 2021
29 Senior Yearling Buck born October 15, 2020 - April 14, 2021
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30 Two to Three Year Old Buck born October 15, 2019 - October 14, 2020
31 Three to Four Year Old Buck born October 15, 2018 - October 14, 2019
32 Aged Buck born on or before October 14, 2018
33 Champion Senior Buck Banner
34 Reserve Champion Senior Buck Banner
35 Banner
36 Banner
37G Dam and Produce: Dam and two daughters; all shown in their age class; owned by exhibitor
38G Produce of Dam: three does from same dam; at least one must be shown in the senior
division; all shown in their age class; owned by exhibitor
39G Junior Get-Of-Sire: three junior does from same sire; all shown in their age class; owned by
exhibitor
40G Get-Of-Sire: three does from same sire; at least one must be shown in the senior division; all
shown in their age class; owned by exhibitor
41G Breeder’s Trio: three does; at least two must be shown in the senior division; all shown in
their age class; bred and owned by exhibitor
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SOUTHWEST CLASSIC PYGMY GOAT SHOW
SUPERINTENDENT:
Lynette Clooney
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 13 8AM-11AM
Checked-In Deadline October 13 12PM
Show October 13 2PM
Release October 14 1PM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. SANCTION: This is a National Pygmy Goat Association sanctioned show. NPGA rules shall govern the showing of the
animals not covered by State Fair of Texas Rules and Regulations.
3. ENTRY LIMITATION: In order to be eligible for the Southwest Classic, exhibitors must also be entered in the Pan
American Pygmy Goat Show.
4. REGISTRATION:
presented to the superintendent prior to the registration check-in deadline and kept available at all times during the
show for each animal exhibited. Stamped duplicate applications will NOT be accepted.
5. ENTRY SUBSTITUTIONS: Entry substitutions may be made within the same show, same breed and by the same
owner of the original entry. Substitutions may be made after the entry deadline by submitting a substitution form and a
processing fee of $20 (each entry). There are no exceptions. No substitutions will be allowed after check-in deadline.
6. PREMIUMS: 1st $35; 2nd $25; 3rd $20; Group Classes 1st $30; 2nd $15
7. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Wether born on or after October 15, 2021
2 Wether born October 15, 2020 - October 14, 2021
3 Wether born October 15, 2019 - October 14, 2020
4 Wether born on or before October 14, 2019
5 CHAMPION WETHER Banner
6 Banner
7 Doe Kid born on or after June 15, 2022
8 Doe Kid born February 15 - June 14, 2022
9 Doe Kid born October 15, 2021 - February 14, 2022
10 Doe Yearling born April 15 - October 14, 2021
11 Doe Yearling born October 15, 2020 - April 14, 2021
12 Champion Junior Doe Banner
13 Reserve Champion Junior Doe Banner
14 Milking Doe
15 Freshened Yearling born on or after October 15, 2020
16 Two to Three Year Old Doe born October 15, 2019 - October 14, 2020
17 Three to Four Year Old Doe born October 15, 2018 - October 14, 2019
18 Aged Doe born on or before October 14, 2018
19 Senior Champion Doe Banner
20 Reserve Champion Senior Doe Banner
21 CHAMPION DOE Banner
22 Banner
23 Buck Kid born on or after June 15, 2022
24 Buck Kid born February 15 - June 14, 2022
25 Buck Kid born October 15, 2021 - February 14, 2022
26 Champion Junior Buck Banner
27 Reserve Champion Junior Buck Banner
28 Junior Yearling Buck born April 15 - October 14, 2021
29 Senior Yearling Buck born October 15, 2020 - April 14, 2021
30 Two to Three Year Old Buck born October 15, 2019 - October 14, 2020
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31 Three to Four Year Old Buck born October 15, 2018 - October 14, 2019
32 Aged Buck born on or before October 14, 2018
33 Champion Senior Buck Banner
34 Reserve Champion Senior Buck Banner
35 Banner
36 Banner
37G Dam and Produce: Dam and two daughters; all shown in their age class; owned by exhibitor
38G Produce of Dam: three does from same dam; at least one must be shown in the senior
division; all shown in their age class; owned by exhibitor
39G Junior Get-Of-Sire: three junior does from same sire; all shown in their age class; owned by
exhibitor
40G Get-Of-Sire: three does from same sire; at least one must be shown in the senior division; all
shown in their age class; owned by exhibitor
41G Breeder’s Trio: three does; at least two must be shown in the senior division; all shown in
their age class; bred and owned by exhibitor
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PAN AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
DAIRY GOAT SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Anne Jones, Ginger Morrow
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 13 8AM-11AM
Checked-In Deadline October 13 2PM
Show October 14 8AM
Club Show, CTDGA October 14 9AM
Release October 16 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. SANCTION: The Pan American Dairy Goat Show is sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Association for Alpine,
LaMancha, Nigerian Dwarfs, Nubian, AOP and Recorded Grade does. The Junior and Senior Does are separately
sanctioned. ADGA rules shall govern the showing of animals not covered by State Fair of Texas Rules and
Regulations.
3. REGISTRATION:
presented to the superintendent prior to the registration check-in deadline and kept available at all times during the
show for each animal exhibited. Stamped duplicate applications will NOT be accepted.
4. TATTOOS: -
5. BREEDS OFFERED: (In Show Order) Alpine, LaMancha, Nigerian Dwarf, Nubian, All Other Purebreds and Recorded
Grade.
6. CLUB SHOW: Contact Anne Jones – [email protected] for more information.
7. MILK OUT:
8. SHOWMAN ATTIRE: White shirt and white pants/skirt are preferred. White shirt and black pants/skirt are acceptable.
9. PREMIUMS:
10. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Yearling Milker born on or after 9/1/2020
2 2 Yr Old Milker born 9/1/2019-8/31/2020
3 3 Yr Old Milker born 9/1/2018-8/31/2019
4 4 Yr Old Milker born 9/1/2017-8/31/2018
5 Aged Milker born on or before 8/31/2017
6 GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR DOE Banner, ADGA Rosette
7 Banner, ADGA Rosette
8 Plaque, Banner
9 Best of Show - Senior Doe (all breed grand champions competing) Plaque, Banner, ADGA Rosette
10 Junior Kid born on or after 4/1/2022
11 Intermediate Kid born 2/1/2022-3/31/2022
12 Senior Kid born 9/1/2021-1/31/2022
13 Junior Yearling born 3/1/2021-8/31/2021
14 Senior Yearling born 9/1/2020-2/28/2021
15 Banner
16 Banner
17 Best of Show – Junior Doe (all breed grand champions competing) Plaque, Banner, ADGA Rosette
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
DAIRY GOAT SHOW
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Anne Jones, Ginger Morrow
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 13 8AM-11AM
Checked-In Deadline October 13 2PM
Show October 15 8AM
Release October 16 7AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by
the General Rules and Regulations and Youth Livestock Show and Contest Special Rules as published in this
exhibitor handbook.
2. SANCTION: This is an American Dairy Goat Association® (AGDA) sanctioned show for LaMancha, All Other Pure-
bred, and Recorded Grade does. The Junior and Senior Shows are not separately sanctioned. ADGA rules shall
govern the showing of animals not covered by State Fair of Texas Rules and Regulations.
3. OWNERSHIP: All entries must be owned and continuously cared for by the exhibitor from June 30 through the show
date of the Fair. The date of purchase shall be construed to be the date transfer is recorded with the record associa-
4. REGISTRATION:
presented to the superintendent prior to the registration check-in deadline and kept available at all times during the
show for each animal exhibited. Stamped duplicate applications will NOT be accepted.
5. TATTOOS: -
6. BREEDS (In Show Order): LaMancha, All Other Purebreds, and Recorded Grade.
7. SHOW ATTIRE: White shirt and white pants/skirt are preferred. White shirt and black pants/skirt are acceptable.
8. PREMIER EXHIBITOR: Premier Exhibitor will be calculated from the exhibitor’s placement in individual classes only
as follows: 1st=4 pts; 2nd=3 pts; 3rd=2 pts; 4th=1 pt. In case of a tie, 5th place will count.
9. PREMIUMS: 1st $45; 2nd $40; 3rd $35; 4th $30; Grand Champion Doe $75; Reserve Grand Champion Doe; $50
10. CLASSES OFFERED:
1 Junior Kid, born on or after 4/1/2022
2 Intermediate Kid, born 2/1/2022-3/31/2022
3 Senior Kid, born 9/1/2021-1/31/2022
4 Junior Yearling, born 3/1/2021-8/31/2021
5 Senior Yearling, born 9/1/2020-2/28/2021
6 Junior Champion Banner
7 Reserve Junior Champion Banner
8 Yearling Milker, born on or after 9/1/2020
9 2 Yr Old Milker, born 9/1/2019-8/31/2020
10 3 Yr Old Milker, born 9/1/2018-8/31/2019
11 4 Yr Old Milker, born 9/1/2017-8/31/2018
12 Aged Milker born on or before 8/31/2017
13 Senior Champion Banner
14 Reserve Senior Champion Banner
15 GRAND CHAMPION DOE ADGA Rosette, Trophy, Banner
16 ADGA Rosette, Banner
17 Plaque, Banner
18 Best Of Show (all grand champions compete) Buckle, Rosette, Banner
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PAN AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
ALPACA & LLAMA SHOW
SUPERINTENDENT:
Janet White
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In September 28 3PM-6PM
Checked-In Deadline September 28 7PM
Performance Classes September 29 9AM
SCLA Meeting September 29 30 minutes after conclusion day’s classes
Halter Classes, Youth Judging &
Showmanship
September 30 9AM
Release September 30 11AM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations and Department Requirements as published in this exhibitor handbook. This show
is an Alpaca and Llama Show Association (ALSA) approved show sponsored by South Central Llama Association
(SCLA). All rules and guidelines for this show not covered by the State Fair of Texas Rules and Regulations will be in
accordance to the current ALSA Handbook.
2. ENTRY APPLICATION/FEE: Entries must be completed entirely online. Online entry fee is $20/class with the addi-
tion of a $5/head ALSA fee. Non-ALSA members are not eligible to compete; exhibitors should complete membership
before entering online. An ALSA membership card must be presented at check-in. Entry fees are not stall fees; stalls
are additionally purchased. Late entries will be accepted until check-in deadline, for fee per class equal to two times
the entry fee.
A COPY/ONLINE PRINTOUT OF ALL ENTRIES MUST BE MAILED TO:
Mrs. Janet White
6037 County Road 311
Grandview, TX 76050
3. OWNERSHIP: Exhibitors must be the registered owners and make entry in the exact names (owner and animal) as
made in the name of the youth.
4. REGISTRATION:
deadline and kept available at all times during the show for each animal exhibited. All llamas, with the exception of
youth, performance and non-breeder classes, must be registered or have passed screening with the International
Llama Registry (ILR) or the Canadian Livestock Record Corporation (CLRC). All llamas have to be registered with
the ILR. Non-breeding llamas and llamas used in youth or performance classes do not have to be registered or have
passed screening with the ILR or CLRC.
5. STALLS: Stalls are $50 each, and purchased at time of entry. Limit two head per stall (not including cria 5 months or
younger). There is no guarantee that stall requests can or will be honored.
6. BEDDING: No outside bedding (including but not limited to bagged or baled wood shavings or chips and
small square baled straw) will be permitted on the grounds. Equivalents will be available from the State Fair Feed
Store.
7. WOOL DIVISIONS: Llamas will be divided into three divisions based on length of wool.
a. Suri Wool: natural balanced, athletic type; natural luster, hand and drape over the body, usually forming a natural
part along the spine.
b. Light-Medium Wool: minimal to moderate body wool, short to minimal neck wool w/ smooth to moderate leg wool.
c. Heavy Wool: abundant body & neck wool w/ minimal to abundant leg wool. (i.e., leg wool at least to knee & hock.)
8. NON-BREEDER:
soundness, conformation, and disposition. Non-breeding llamas must be accompanied by a registration or veterinari-
9. ADVANCE/MASTER PERFORMANCE:
approved class. A llama may be entered only once in either advance/master or youth classes.
10. NOVICE PERFORMANCE:
A llama may be entered in only either novice or junior classes
11. YOUTH ALSA: All ALSA youth ages 7-18 years of age as of January 1 of the current year. An ALSA youth who
becomes 7 during the year is eligible to show as of his/her birthday. For youth performance and showmanship class-
es, ALSA points will be credited to the handler. Youth ALSA number must be included on entry application. The age
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12. PREMIER EXHIBITOR: Premier Exhibitor will be calculated from the exhibitor’s placement, in individual classes only,
as follows: 1st=4 pts, 2nd=3 pts, 3rd=2 pts, 4th=1 pt. In case of a tie, 5th place will count. No entry fee, premium, or
ALSA points. Llamas may not be entered more than once in the same class.
13. PREMIUMS: 1st $35; 2nd $30; 3rd $25; 4th $20; Grand Champion $50; Reserve Grand Champion $25
14. CLASSES OFFERED:
SHOWMANSHIP
1 Adult Showmanship Exhibitors over the ages 19 and older Ribbon
SURI WOOL FEMALES
2 Juvenile – 5 thru 12 months born September 23, 2021 – April 24, 2022
3 Yearling – 13 thru 24 months born September 23, 2020 – September 22, 2021
4 Two year old – 25 thru 36 months born September 23, 2019 – September 22, 2020
5 Adult – 37 months and older born September 22, 2019 or before
6 Acrylic, Banner
7 Banner
LIGHT-MEDIUM WOOL FEMALES
8 Juvenile – 5 thru 12 months born September 23, 2021 – April 24, 2022
9 Yearling – 13 thru 24 months born September 23, 2020 – September 22, 2021
10 Two year old – 25 thru 36 months born September 23, 2019 – September 22, 2020
11 Adult – 37 months and older born September 22, 2019 or before
12 Acrylic, Banner
13 Banner
HEAVY WOOL FEMALES
14 Juvenile – 5 thru 12 months born September 23, 2021 – April 24, 2022
15 Yearling – 13 thru 24 months born September 23, 2020 – September 22, 2021
16 Two year old – 25 thru 36 months born September 23, 2019 – September 22, 2020
17 Adult – 37 months and older born September 22, 2019 or before
18 Acrylic, Banner
19 Banner
NONBREEDERS
20 Yearling – 13 thru 24 months born September 23, 2020 – September 22, 2021
21 Two year old – 25 thru 36 months born September 23, 2019 – September 22, 2020
22 Adult – 37 months and older born September 22, 2019 or before
23 GRAND CHAMPION NON-BREEDER Acrylic, Banner
24 Banner
SURI WOOL MALES
25 Juvenile – 5 thru 12 months born September 23, 2021 – April 24, 2022
26 Yearling – 13 thru 24 months born September 23, 2020 – September 22, 2021
27 Two year old – 25 thru 36 months born September 23, 2019 – September 22, 2020
28 Adult – 37 months and older born September 22, 2019 or before
29 Acrylic, Banner
30 Banner
LIGHT-MEDIUM WOOL MALES
31 Juvenile – 5 thru 12 months born September 23, 2021 – April 24, 2022
32 Yearling – 13 thru 24 months born September 23, 2020 – September 22, 2021
33 Two year old – 25 thru 36 months born September 23, 2019 – September 22, 2020
34 Adult – 37 months and older born September 22, 2019 or before
35 Acrylic, Banner
36 Banner
HEAVY WOOL MALES
37 Juvenile – 5 thru 12 months born September 23, 2021 – April 24, 2022
38 Yearling – 13 thru 24 months born September 23, 2020 – September 22, 2021
39 Two year old – 25 thru 36 months born September 23, 2019 – September 22, 2020
40 Adult – 37 months and older born September 22, 2019 or before
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42 Banner
GROUP CLASSES
43
44
BEST OF SHOW
45 (All Grand Champions Competing) Acrylic, Banner
LLAMA & ALPACA PERFORMANCE
46 Llama Masters Pack
47 Llama Advanced Pack
48 Alpaca Open Pack
49 Llama Novice Pack
50 Llama Masters Obstacle
51 Llama Advanced Obstacle
52 Alpaca Open Obstacle
53 Llama Novice Obstacle
54 Llama Masters Public Relations
55 Llama Advanced Public Relations
56 Alpaca Open Public Relations
57 Llama Novice Public Relations
58 LLAMA MASTERS PERFORMANCE CHAMPION Buckle, Banner
59 Banner
60 Buckle, Banner
61 Banner
62 ALPACA OPEN PERFORMANCE CHAMPION Buckle, Banner
63 Banner
64 Buckle, Banner
65 Banner
SATURDAY CLASSES:
YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP
66 Senior Showmanship Exhibitors 15 years through 18 years old Ribbon
67 Intermediate Showmanship Exhibitors 12 years through 14 years old Ribbon
68 Junior Showmanship Exhibitors 7 years through 11 years old Ribbon
69 Sub-Junior Showmanship Exhibitors under the age of 7 years old Ribbon
YOUTH JUDGING
70 Junior Judging Contest Exhibitors 7 years through 11 years old Ribbon
71 Intermediate Judging Contest Exhibitors 12 years through 14 years old Ribbon
72 Senior Judging Contest Exhibitors 15 years through 18 years old Ribbon
LLAMA & ALPACA PERFORMANCE, continued
73 Llama & Alpaca Sub-Junior Obstacle Exhibitors under the age of 7 years old
74 Llama & Alpaca Sub-Junior Public Relations Exhibitors under the age of 7 years old
75 Llama Senior Pack Exhibitors 15 years through 18 years old
76 Alpaca Senior Pack Exhibitors 15 years through 18 years old
77 Llama Intermediate Pack Exhibitors 12 years through 14 years old
78 Alpaca Intermediate Pack Exhibitors 12 years through 14 years old
79 Llama Junior Pack Exhibitors 7 years through 11 years old
80 Alpaca Junior Pack Exhibitors 7 years through 11 years old
81 Llama Senior Obstacle Exhibitors 15 years through 18 years old
82 Alpaca Senior Obstacle Exhibitors 15 years through 18 years old
83 Llama Intermediate Obstacle Exhibitors 12 years through 14 years old
84 Alpaca Intermediate Obstacle Exhibitors 12 years through 14 years old
85 Llama Junior Obstacle
Exhibitors 7 years through 11 years old
86 Alpaca Junior Obstacle Exhibitors 7 years through 11 years old
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87 Llama Senior Public Relations Exhibitors 15 years through 18 years old
88 Alpaca Senior Public Relations Exhibitors 15 years through 18 years old
89 Llama Intermediate Public Relations Exhibitors 12 years through 14 years old
90 Alpaca Intermediate Public Relations Exhibitors 12 years through 14 years old
91 Llama Junior Public Relations Exhibitors 7 years through 11 years old
92 Alpaca Junior Public Relations Exhibitors 7 years through 11 years old
93 Acrylic, Banner
94 Banner
95 LLAMA SENIOR PERFORMANCE CHAMPION Acrylic, Banner
96 Banner
97 ALPACA SENIOR PERFORMANCE CHAMPION Acrylic, Banner
98 Banner
99 LLAMA INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE CHAMPION Acrylic, Banner
100 Banner
101 ALPACA INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE CHAMPION Acrylic, Banner
102 Banner
103 Acrylic, Banner
104 Banner
105 Acrylic, Banner
106 Banner
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PAN AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
BREEDING RABBITS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Shelly Ruland, Gay Sparks, Gary Sparks
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 14 1PM-6PM
Checked-In Deadline October 14 7PM
Show October 15 8AM
Show October 16 8AM
Release October 16 3PM
Sanctioned by:
American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc.
Texas Rabbit Breeders Association
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations and Department Requirements as published in this exhibitor handbook. Pan American
shows are open to any exhibitor, any age, from any state.
2. ENTRY APPLICATION/FEE: Entries must be completed entirely online. Online entry fee is $5/entry with an additional
$5/head fee to enter the fur class.
3. ADMISSION/PARKING: All exhibitors are required to purchase an admission pass and parking permit for the duration
of each show entered unless complimentary admission applies. Please see “Admission and Parking” in the Gener-
al Rules Section of this Exhibitor Handbook. When a request for credentials to be mailed is indicated on the entry
application and the mail fee is included with all other fees, passes will be mailed to the exhibitor. No credentials will be
mailed after Opening Day. Credential delivery date is not guaranteed. All other credentials must be picked up in desig-
nated location after unloading. ALL LIVESTOCK & POULTRY ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER THROUGH GATE 15.
4. For points to count in the TRBA Sweepstakes series, exhibitor must be a member of the TRBA before the show starts.
5. The State Fair of Texas reserves the right to refuse entries from exhibitors placing an entry from all locations within
6. EAR MARKS: All rabbits must have permanent and legible ear marks in left ear.
7. LATE ENTRIES: A $25 fee will be added to each exhibitor’s entry application submitted after entry deadline. NO late
entries will be accepted after Opening Day of the Fair.
8. SUBSTITUTIONS: Substitutions will be allowed only in the same breed, class, sex and color.
9. JUDGING: Rabbits will be judged by coop number. All exhibitors are responsible for presenting their animals at the
judging table.
10. FUR CLASSES: Exhibitors must enter a breed class in order to enter a fur class. A separate entry fee applies.
11. COOPS: All entries will be expected to be in their assigned coops at all times during the show except when on the
judging table.
12. BREEDING: No breeding will be allowed on the fairgrounds.
13. MEAT PENS AND LITTERS: No meat pens or does and litters will be allowed in the show.
14. Grooming tables and chairs will be allowed in designated areas only.
15. All exhibitors are responsible for feeding and watering their own animals.
16. COMMENT CARDS AND RIBBONS: Exhibitors must pick up comment cards and ribbons from the Secretary before
leaving. They will not be mailed.
17. RELEASE: No releases will be written until published release time.
18. POINT SYSTEM: All displays will be determined by the ARBA point system as follows:
1st: 6 points x number of rabbits in class
2nd: 4 points x number of rabbits in class
3rd: 3 points x number of rabbits in class
4th: 2 points x number of rabbits in class
5th: 1 point x number of rabbits in class
19. CLASSES OFFERED:
Breeds maturing under eight pounds: Breeds maturing over eight pounds: Fur Classes:
Junior Buck Junior Buck Breed Fur
Junior Doe Junior Doe White Satin
Senior Buck Intermediate Buck Colored Satin
Senior Doe Intermediate Doe White Rex
Senior Buck Colored Rex
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20. PREMIUM SCHEDULE:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
20 or more shown A: $12 $10 $8 $7 $6
10-19 shown B: $10 $8 $7 $6
4 - 9 shown C: $8 $7 $6
1 - 3 shown Ribbon
Best in Show Rosette, Plaque
Best of Breed Rosette
Best Opposite Sex Rosette
21. DIRECTED SPECIALS: All breeds having entries of ten (10) or more will be paid the following directed specials:
Best of Breed $25
Best Opposite Sex $15
22. SHOW DISPLAY AWARDS: The following will be paid by the State Fair of Texas as Show Display Awards. All breeds
will compete and sweepstakes points will count.
Best Display in Show $30
2nd Best Display $25
3rd Best Display $20
4th Best Display $15
5th Best Display $10
23. FUR CLASSES: The following premiums will be paid provided ten (10) or more are shown in a class.
1st $5
2nd $3
3rd $2
24. SANCTIONED BREEDS:
• American Dutch Rabbit Club
• American Federation Of New Zealand Rabbit Breeders
• American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit Club
• American Himalayan Rabbit Association
• American Mini Lop Rabbit Club
• American Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Club
• American Polish Rabbit Club
• American Satin Rabbit Breeders (including Mini Satins)
• Californian Rabbit Specialty Club
• Champagne D’Argent Rabbit Federation
• Havana Rabbit Breeders Association
• Holland Lop Rabbit Specialty Club, Inc.
• Lop Rabbit Club Of America, Inc.
• National Federation of Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeders, Inc.
• National Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club
• National Mini Rex Rabbit Club
• National Rex Rabbit Club
• North American Lionhead Rabbit Club
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STATE FAIR OF TEXAS LIVESTOCK SHOW
JUNIOR BREEDING RABBITS
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Shelly Ruland, Gay Sparks, Gary Sparks
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 14 1PM-6PM
Checked-In Deadline October 14 7PM
Show October 15 8AM
Show October 16 8AM
Release October 16 3PM
Sanctioned by:
American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc.
Texas Rabbit Breeders Association
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations and Department Requirements as published in this exhibitor handbook.
2. ENTRY APPLICATION/FEE: Entries must be completed entirely online. Online entry fee is $5/entry with an additional
$5/head fee to enter the fur class.
3. EXHIBITOR ELIGIBILITY: Open to all exhibitors 18 years or younger as of September 1 of the current year. Entries
will not be made through Ag Science Teachers or County Extension Agents.
4. ADMISSION/PARKING: All exhibitors are required to purchase an admission pass and parking permit for the duration
of each show entered unless complimentary admission applies. Please see “Admission and Parking” in the Gener-
al Rules Section of this Exhibitor Handbook. When a request for credentials to be mailed is indicated on the entry
application and the mail fee is included with all other fees, passes will be mailed to the exhibitor. No credentials will be
mailed after Opening Day. Credential delivery date is not guaranteed. All other credentials must be picked up in desig-
nated location after unloading. ALL LIVESTOCK & POULTRY ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER THROUGH GATE 15.
5. For points to count in the TRBA Sweepstakes series, exhibitor must be a member of the TRBA before the show starts.
6. The State Fair of Texas reserves the right to refuse entries from exhibitors placing an entry from all locations within
7. EAR MARKS: All rabbits must have permanent and legible ear marks in left ear.
8. LATE ENTRIES: A $25 fee will be added to each exhibitor’s entry application submitted after entry deadline. NO late
entries will be accepted after Opening Day of the Fair.
9. SUBSTITUTIONS: Substitutions will be allowed only in the same breed, class, sex and color.
10. JUDGING: Rabbits will be judged by coop number. All exhibitors are responsible for presenting their animals at the
judging table.
11. FUR CLASSES: Exhibitors must enter a breed class in order to enter a fur class. A separate entry fee applies.
12. COOPS: All entries will be expected to be in their assigned coops at all times during the show except when on the
judging table.
13. BREEDING: No breeding will be allowed on the fairgrounds.
14. MEAT PENS AND LITTERS: No meat pens or does and litters will be allowed in the show.
15. Grooming tables and chairs will be allowed in designated areas only.
16. All exhibitors are responsible for feeding and watering their own animals.
17. COMMENT CARDS AND RIBBONS: Exhibitors must pick up comment cards and ribbons from the Secretary before
leaving. They will not be mailed.
18. RELEASE: No releases will be written until published release time.
19. POINT SYSTEM: All displays will be determined by the ARBA point system as follows:
1st: 6 points x number of rabbits in class
2nd: 4 points x number of rabbits in class
3rd: 3 points x number of rabbits in class
4th: 2 points x number of rabbits in class
5th: 1 point x number of rabbits in class
20. CLASSES OFFERED:
Breeds maturing under eight pounds: Breeds maturing over eight pounds: Fur Classes:
Junior Buck Junior Buck Breed Fur
Junior Doe Junior Doe White Satin
Senior Buck
Intermediate Buck
Colored Satin
Senior Doe
Intermediate Doe
White Rex
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Senior Buck Colored Rex
Senior Doe
21. PREMIUM SCHEDULE:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
20 or more shown A: $12 $10 $8 $7 $6
10-19 shown B: $10 $8 $7 $6
4 - 9 shown C: $8 $7 $6
1 - 3 shown Ribbon
Best in Show Rosette, Plaque
Best of Breed Rosette
Best Opposite Sex Rosette
22. DIRECTED SPECIALS: All breeds having entries of ten (10) or more will be paid the following directed specials:
Best of Breed $25
Best Opposite Sex $15
23. SHOW DISPLAY AWARDS: The following will be paid by the State Fair of Texas as Show Display Awards. All breeds
will compete and sweepstakes points will count.
Best Display in Show $30
2nd Best Display $25
3rd Best Display $20
4th Best Display $15
5th Best Display $10
24. FUR CLASSES: The following premiums will be paid provided ten (10) or more are shown in a class.
1st $5
2nd $3
3rd $2
25. SANCTIONED BREEDS:
• American Dutch Rabbit Club
• American Federation Of New Zealand Rabbit Breeders
• American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit Club
• American Himalayan Rabbit Association
• American Mini Lop Rabbit Club
• American Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Club
• American Polish Rabbit Club
• American Satin Rabbit Breeders (including Mini Satins)
• Californian Rabbit Specialty Club
• Champagne D’Argent Rabbit Federation
• Havana Rabbit Breeders Association
• Holland Lop Rabbit Specialty Club, Inc.
• Lop Rabbit Club Of America, Inc.
• National Federation of Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeders, Inc.
• National Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club
• National Mini Rex Rabbit Club
• National Rex Rabbit Club
• North American Lionhead Rabbit Club
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PAN AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
POULTRY SPECIAL RULES
SUPERINTENDENT:
Craig Rounsaville, Zeb Tindel
1. SCHEDULE:
Online Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 21 9AM-5PM
Checked-In Deadline October 21 6PM
Show October 22 9AM (barn open at 7AM)
Showmanship October 23 9AM
Crowing Contest October 23 1PM
Awards October 23 following crowing contest
Release October 23 2PM
2. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations and the Pan American Poultry Show Requirements as published in this exhibitor
handbook.
3. The American Standard of Perfection as revised by the American Poultry Association will be used as the guide in
judging of this division.
4. ENTRY APPLICATION/FEE: Entries must be completed entirely online. Online entry fee is $5/entry.
5. ADMISSION/PARKING: All exhibitors are required to purchase an admission pass and parking permit for the duration
of each show entered unless complimentary admission applies. Please see “Admission and Parking” in the Gener-
al Rules Section of this Exhibitor Handbook. When a request for credentials to be mailed is indicated on the entry
application and the mail fee is included with all other fees, passes will be mailed to the exhibitor. No credentials will be
mailed after Opening Day. Credential delivery date is not guaranteed. All other credentials must be picked up in desig-
nated location after unloading. ALL LIVESTOCK & POULTRY ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER THROUGH GATE 15.
6. HEALTH REQUIREMENT: Only birds of Texas origin are permitted to exhibit. All animals entering Fair Park must
comply with the requirements of the State Fair of Texas Animal Health Regulations. A negative Pullorum-Typhoid test
Improvement Plan (NPIP). Exhibitors should contact their local veterinarian for more information. Poultry must orig-
inate from areas where reportable avian diseases are not known to have been active within the last 30 (thirty) days.
Forms must be kept available with exhibit at all times during the show.
7. Birds to be entered in Showmanship and/or the Rooster Crowing Contest must be entered in the Pan American Poul-
try Show and ARE subject to the same health and arrival/release requirements. Each bird may only be entered by one
exhibitor in showmanship.
8. SHIPPING: Express shipments will not be accepted.
9. EXHIBITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES: Exhibitors are not permitted to place advertising material on the coops occupied
with entries. Entries are not to be handled by anyone except the judge and/or owners.
10. SUBSTITUTIONS: Changes and substitutions may be accommodated upon arrival. Substitutions must be within the
same breed, variety and sex.
11. LATE ENTRIES: A $25 fee will be added to each exhibitor’s entry application after September 1. NO late entries will
be accepted after Opening Day of the Fair.
12. CLASSES: Classes will be provided for all breeds/varieties currently recognized by the American Bantam Association
and American Poultry Association. Any incomplete entry will be assigned to an “All Other Breeds” class for judging.
13. JUDGE’S RESPONSIBILITIES:
give the exhibit the appropriate award. If unworthy of any award listed in the premium list, the judge must so desig-
nate.
14. JUDGING: The order of judging will be established by the Superintendent and completed on the following day, if
necessary. All cages must be unlocked from 9AM through the conclusion of judging on Saturday. Cages that have
of placing the birds.
15. DEFINITIONS:
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Cock – Male bird over one year of age.
Hen – Female bird over one year of age.
Cockerel – Male bird under one year of age.
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Pullet – Female bird under one year of age.
Old Drake – Male bird over one year of age.
Old Duck – Female bird over one year of age.
Young Drake – Male bird under one year of age.
Young Duck – Female bird under one year of age.
GEESE
Old Gander – Male bird over one year of age.
Old Goose – Female bird over one year of age.
Young Gander – Male bird under one year of age.
Young Goose – Female bird under one year of age.
Old Tom – Male bird over one year of age.
Old Hen – Female bird over one year of age.
Young Tom – Male bird under one year of age.
Young Hen – Female bird under one year of age.
16. COMMENT CARDS AND RIBBONS: Exhibitors must pick up comment cards and awards from the show personnel
before leaving. They will not be mailed.
17. DISPLAY AWARDS: Best displays will be awarded on a minimum of seven birds of the same variety owned by one
individual, consisting of at least one cockerel, one pullet, one cock and one hen. The following point system will be
used: 1st=6 pts, 2nd =4 pts, 3rd=3 pts, 4th =2 pts, 5th =1 pt. The points will be multiplied by the number of birds in a
class at time of judging.
18. PREMIUMS:
6+ entries: 1st $10; 2nd $7; 3rd $5;
1-5 entries: 1st $5; 2nd $3
Competition must exist between 3 or more birds owned by 2 or more exhibitors for champion awards to be presented
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PAN AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
STANDARD POULTRY SHOW
1. CLASSES OFFERED:
# DIVISION BREED VARIETY
1 AMERICAN Buckeye
2 AMERICAN Chantecler Partridge
3 AMERICAN Chantecler White
4 AMERICAN Delaware
5 AMERICAN Dominique
6 AMERICAN Holland Barred
7 AMERICAN Holland White
8 AMERICAN Java Black
9 AMERICAN Java Mottled
10 AMERICAN Jersey Giant Black
11 AMERICAN Jersey Giant Blue
12 AMERICAN Jersey Giant White
13 AMERICAN Lamona White
14 AMERICAN New Hampshire
15 AMERICAN Plymouth Rock Barred
16 AMERICAN Plymouth Rock Blue
17 AMERICAN Plymouth Rock
18 AMERICAN Plymouth Rock Columbian
19 AMERICAN Plymouth Rock Partridge
20 AMERICAN Plymouth Rock Silver Penciled
21 AMERICAN Plymouth Rock White
22 AMERICAN Rhode Island Red Rose Comb
23 AMERICAN Rhode Island Red Single Comb
24 AMERICAN Rhode Island White Rose Comb
25 AMERICAN Wyandotte Black
26 AMERICAN Wyandotte Blue
27 AMERICAN Wyandotte
28 AMERICAN Wyandotte Columbian
29 AMERICAN Wyandotte Golden Laced
30 AMERICAN Wyandotte Partridge
31 AMERICAN Wyandotte Silver Laced
32 AMERICAN Wyandotte Silver Penciled
33 AMERICAN Wyandotte White
34
ASIATIC Brahma
35 ASIATIC Brahma Dark
36 ASIATIC Brahma Light
37 ASIATIC Cochin Barred
38 ASIATIC Cochin Black
39 ASIATIC Cochin Blue
40 ASIATIC Cochin Brown
41 ASIATIC Cochin
42 ASIATIC Cochin Golden Laced
43 ASIATIC Cochin Partridge
44 ASIATIC Cochin Silver Laced
45 ASIATIC Cochin White
46 ASIATIC Langshan Black
47 ASIATIC Langshan Blue
48 ASIATIC Langshan White
49 CONTINENTAL Barnevelder Partridge
50 CONTINENTAL Campine Golden
51 CONTINENTAL Campine Silver
52 CONTINENTAL Crevecoeur Black
53 CONTINENTAL Faverolles Salmon
54 CONTINENTAL Faverolles White
55 CONTINENTAL Hamburg Black
56 CONTINENTAL Hamburg Golden Penciled
57 CONTINENTAL Hamburg Golden Spangled
58 CONTINENTAL Hamburg Silver Penciled
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59 CONTINENTAL Hamburg Silver Spangled
60 CONTINENTAL Hamburg White
61 CONTINENTAL Houdan Mottled
62 CONTINENTAL Houdan White
63 CONTINENTAL La Fleche Black
64 CONTINENTAL Lakenvelder
65 CONTINENTAL Marans Black
66 CONTINENTAL Marans Black Copper
67 CONTINENTAL Marans Wheaten
68 CONTINENTAL Marans White
69 CONTINENTAL Polish
70 CONTINENTAL Polish Bearded Golden
71 CONTINENTAL Polish Bearded Silver
72 CONTINENTAL Polish Bearded White
73 CONTINENTAL Polish Non-Bearded Crested
74 CONTINENTAL Polish Non-Bearded Laced
75 CONTINENTAL Polish Non-Bearded Golden
76 CONTINENTAL Polish Non-Bearded Silver
77 CONTINENTAL Polish Non-Bearded White
78 CONTINENTAL Polish Non-Bearded White Crested
79 CONTINENTAL Welsumer
80 ENGLISH Australorp Black
81 ENGLISH Cornish
82 ENGLISH Cornish Dark
83 ENGLISH Cornish White
84 ENGLISH Cornish White Laced Red
85 ENGLISH Dorking Colored
86 ENGLISH Dorking Red
87 ENGLISH Dorking Silver Gray
88 ENGLISH Dorking White
89 ENGLISH Orpington Black
90 ENGLISH Orpington Blue
91 ENGLISH Orpington
92 ENGLISH Orpington White
93 ENGLISH Redcap
94 ENGLISH Sussex Light
95 ENGLISH Sussex Red
96 ENGLISH Sussex Speckled
97 MEDITERRANEAN Ancona Rose Comb
98 MEDITERRANEAN Ancona Single Comb
99 MEDITERRANEAN Andalusian Blue
100 MEDITERRANEAN Catalanas
101 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn Rose Comb Black
102 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn
103 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn Rose Comb Dark Brown
104 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn Rose Comb Light Brown
105 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn Rose Comb Silver
106 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn Rose Comb White
107 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn Singe Comb Black
108 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn Single Comb Black Tailed Red
109 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn
110 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn Single Comb Columbian
111 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn Single Comb Dark Brown
112 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn Single Comb Golden
113 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn Single Comb Light Brown
114 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn Single Comb Red
115 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn Single Comb Silver
116 MEDITERRANEAN Leghorn Single Comb White
117 MEDITERRANEAN Minorca Rose Comb Black
118 MEDITERRANEAN Minorca Rose Comb White
119 MEDITERRANEAN Minorca Single Comb Black
120 MEDITERRANEAN Minorca
121 MEDITERRANEAN Minorca Single Comb White
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122 MEDITERRANEAN Sicilian Buttercup
123 MEDITERRANEAN Spanish White Faced Black
124 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Ameraucana Black
125 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Ameraucana Blue
126 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Ameraucana Blue Wheaten
127 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Ameraucana Brown Red
128 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Ameraucana
129 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Ameraucana Self Blue
130 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Ameraucana Silver
131 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Ameraucana Wheaten
132 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Ameraucana White
133 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Araucana Black
134 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Araucana Black Breasted Red
135 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Araucana Golden Duckwing
136 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Araucana Silver Duckwing
137 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Araucana White
138 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Aseel Black Breasted Red
139 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Aseel Dark
140 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Aseel Spangled
141 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Aseel Wheaten
142 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Aseel White
143 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Cubalaya Black
144 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Cubalaya Black Breasted Red
145 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Cubalaya White
146 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Malay Black
147 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Malay Black Breasted Red
148 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Malay Red Pyle
149 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Malay Spangled
150 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Malay Wheaten
151 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Malay White
152 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Modern Game Birchen
153 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Modern Game Black
154 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Modern Game Black Breasted Red
155 ALL OTHER STANDARDS
Modern Game Brown Red
156 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Modern Game Golden Duckwing
157 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Modern Game Red Pyle
158 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Modern Game Silver Duckwing
159 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Modern Game Wheaten
160 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Modern Game White
161 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Naked Neck Black
162 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Naked Neck
163 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Naked Neck Red
164 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Naked Neck White
165 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Old English Game Black
166 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Old English Game Black Breasted Red
167 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Old English Game Blue Breasted Red
168 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Old English Game Blue Golden Duckwing
169 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Old English Game Blue Silver Duckwing
170 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Old English Game Brown Red
171 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Old English Game Crele
172 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Old English Game Golden Duckwing
173 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Old English Game Lemon Blue
174 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Old English Game Red Pyle
175 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Old English Game Self Blue
176 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Old English Game Silver Duckwing
177 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Old English Game Spangled
178 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Old English Game White
179 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Phoenix Golden
180 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Phoenix Silver
181 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Shamo Black
182 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Shamo Black Breasted Red
183 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Shamo Dark
184 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Shamo Wheaten
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185 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Sultan White
186 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Sumatra Black
187 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Sumatra Blue
188 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Yokohama Red Shoulder
189 ALL OTHER STANDARDS Yokohama White
190 OTHER STANDARD Other Breed
2. PREMIUMS:
Each division (American, Asiatic, Continental, English, Mediterranean, All Other
Standards) will award a Best Cock, Cockerel, Hen, & Pullet
$10
Standard Show Champion Cock, Cockerel, Hen & Pullet $15
Grand Champion Standard Bird Buckle, $25
Reserve Champion Standard Bird Banner, $15
Best Standard Display of Show Plaque, $30
Reserve Standard Display of Show Banner, $20
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BANTAM SHOW
1. CLASSES OFFERED:
# DIVISION BREED VARIETY
191 MODERN GAME: Modern Game Birchen
192 MODERN GAME: Modern Game Black
193 MODERN GAME: Modern Game Black Breasted Red
194 MODERN GAME: Modern Game Blue
195 MODERN GAME: Modern Game Blue Breasted Red
196 MODERN GAME: Modern Game Brown Red
197 MODERN GAME: Modern Game Ginger Red
198 MODERN GAME: Modern Game Golden Duckwing
199 MODERN GAME: Modern Game Lemon Blue
200 MODERN GAME: Modern Game Red Pyle
201 MODERN GAME: Modern Game Silver Blue
202 MODERN GAME: Modern Game Silver Duckwing
203 MODERN GAME: Modern Game Splash
204 MODERN GAME: Modern Game Wheaten
205 MODERN GAME: Modern Game White
206 GAME: American Game Birchen
207 GAME: American Game Black
208 GAME: American Game Black Breasted Red
209 GAME: American Game Blue
210 GAME: American Game Blue Red
211 GAME: American Game Brown Red
212 GAME: American Game Golden Duckwing
213 GAME: American Game Red Pyle
214 GAME: American Game Silver Duckwing
215 GAME: American Game White
216 GAME: Old English Game Birchen
217 GAME: Old English Game Black
218 GAME: Old English Game Black Breasted Golden
219 GAME: Old English Game Black Breasted Red
220 GAME: Old English Game
221 GAME: Old English Game Blue
222 GAME: Old English Game Blue Brassy Back
223
GAME: Old English Game Blue Breasted Red
224 GAME: Old English Game Blue Golden Duckwing
225 GAME: Old English Game Blue Silver Duckwing
226 GAME: Old English Game Brassy Back
227 GAME: Old English Game Brown Red
228 GAME: Old English Game Columbian
229 GAME: Old English Game Crele
230 GAME: Old English Game Cuckoo
231 GAME: Old English Game Fawn Silver Duckwing
232 GAME: Old English Game Ginger Red
233 GAME: Old English Game Golden Duckwing
234 GAME: Old English Game Lemon Blue
235 GAME: Old English Game Mille Fleur
236 GAME: Old English Game
237 GAME: Old English Game Red Pyle
238 GAME: Old English Game Self Blue
239 GAME: Old English Game Silver Blue
240 GAME: Old English Game Silver Duckwing
241 GAME: Old English Game Spangled
242 GAME: Old English Game Blue Wheaten
243 GAME: Old English Game Wheaten
244 GAME: Old English Game White
245 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Ancona Single Comb
246 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Andalusian Blue
247 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Australorp Black
248 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Campine Golden
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249 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Campine Silver
250 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Catalana
251 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Delaware
252 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Dorking Colored
253 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Dorking Silver Gray
254 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Dutch Black
255 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Dutch Blue Cream Light Brown
256 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Dutch Blue Light Brown
257 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Dutch Cream Light Brown
258 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Dutch Light Brown
259 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Dutch Silver
260 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Holland Barred
261 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Holland White
262 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Japanese Barred
263 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Japanese Black
264 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Japanese Black Tailed
265 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Japanese Black Tailed White
266 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Japanese Brown Red
267 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Japanese Gray (Birchen)
268 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Japanese Mottled
269 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Japanese Wheaten
270 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Japanese White
271 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Java Black
272 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Java Mottled
273 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Jersey Giant Black
274 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Jersey Giant White
275 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Lakenvelder
276 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Lamona White
277 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Leghorn Single Comb Barred
278 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Leghorn Single Comb Black
279 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Leghorn Single Comb Black Tailed Red
280 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Leghorn
281 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Leghorn Single Comb Columbian
282 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Leghorn Single Comb Dark Brown
283 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Leghorn Single Comb Golden
284 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Leghorn Single Comb Light Brown
285 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Leghorn Single Comb Red
286 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Leghorn Single Comb Silver
287 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Leghorn Single Comb White
288 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Minorca Single Comb Black
289 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Minorca
290 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Minorca Single Comb White
291 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Naked Neck Black
292 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Naked Neck
293 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Naked Neck Red
294 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Naked Neck White
295 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Nankin Single Comb
296 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: New Hampshire
297 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Orpington Black
298 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Orpington Blue
299 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Orpington
300 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Orpington White
301 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Phoenix Golden
302 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Phoenix Silver
303 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Plymouth Rock Barred
304 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Plymouth Rock Black
305 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Plymouth Rock Black Frizzle
306 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Plymouth Rock Blue
307 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Plymouth Rock
308 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Plymouth Rock Columbian
309 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Plymouth Rock Partridge
310 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Plymouth Rock Silver Penciled
311 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Plymouth Rock White
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312 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Rhode Island Red Single Comb
313 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Serama Black
314 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Serama White
315 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Spanish White Faced Black
316 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Sussex Light
317 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Sussex Red
318 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Sussex Speckled
319 SINGLE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED, OTHER THAN GAME: Welsumer Partridge
320 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Ancona Rose Comb
321 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Belgian Bearded d’Anvers Black
322 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Belgian Bearded d’Anvers Blue
323 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Belgian Bearded d’Anvers Cuckoo
324 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Belgian Bearded d’Anvers Mille Fleur
325 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Belgian Bearded d’Anvers Mottled
326 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Belgian Bearded d’Anvers Porcelain
327 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Belgian Bearded d’Anvers
328 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Belgian Bearded d’Anvers Self Blue
329 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Belgian Bearded d’Anvers White
330 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Dominique
331 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Dorking Rose Comb White
332 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Hamburg Black
333 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Hamburg Golden Penciled
334 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Hamburg Golden Spangled
335 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Hamburg Silver Penciled
336 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Hamburg Silver Spangled
337 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Hamburg White
338 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Leghorn Rose Comb Black
339 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Leghorn
340 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Leghorn Rose Comb Dark Brown
341 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Leghorn Rose Comb Light Brown
342 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Leghorn Rose Comb Silver
343 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Leghorn Rose Comb White
344 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Minorca Rose Comb Black
345 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Minorca
Rose Comb White
346 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Nankin Rose Comb
347 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Redcap
348 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Rhode Island Red Rose Comb
349 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Rhode Island White Rose Comb
350 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Rosecomb Black
351 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Rosecomb Black Breasted Red
352 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Rosecomb Blue
353 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Rosecomb White
354 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Sebright Golden
355 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Sebright Silver
356 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Wyandotte Black
357 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Wyandotte Blue
358 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Wyandotte
359 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Wyandotte
360 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Wyandotte Columbian
361 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Wyandotte Golden Laced
362 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Wyandotte Mottled
363 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Wyandotte Partridge
364 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Wyandotte Silver Laced
365 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Wyandotte Silver Penciled
366 ROSE COMB, CLEAN LEGGED: Wyandotte White
367 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Ameraucana Black
368 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Ameraucana Blue
369 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Ameraucana Blue Wheaten
370 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Ameraucana Brown Red
371 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Ameraucana
372 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Ameraucana Self Blue
373 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Ameraucana Silver
374 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Ameraucana Splash
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375 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Ameraucana Wheaten
376 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Ameraucana White
377 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Araucana Black
378 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Araucana Black Breasted Red
379 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Araucana Golden Duckwing
380 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Araucana Silver Duckwing
381 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Araucana White
382 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Buckeye
383 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Chantecler Partridge
384 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Chantecler White
385 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Cornish Black
386 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Cornish Blue Laced Red
387 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Cornish
388 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Cornish Dark
389 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Cornish Mottled
390 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Cornish Spangled
391 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Cornish White
392 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Cornish White Laced Red
393 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Crevecoeur Black
394 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Cubalaya Black
395 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Cubalaya Black Breasted Red
396 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Cubalaya White
397 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Houdan Mottled
398 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Houdan White
399 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: La Fleche Black
400 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Ko Shamo Wheaten
401 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Malay Black
402 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Malay Black Breasted Red
403 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Malay Red Pyle
404 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Malay Spangled
405 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Malay Wheaten
406 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Malay White
407 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Polish
408 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Polish
Bearded Golden
409 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Polish Bearded Silver
410 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Polish Bearded White
411 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Polish
412 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Polish Non-Bearded Golden
413 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Polish Non-Bearded Silver
414 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Polish Non-Bearded White
415 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Polish Non-Bearded White Crested
416 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Shamo Black
417 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Shamo Dark
418 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Sicilian Buttercup
419 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Sumatra Black
420 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Sumatra Blue
421 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Yokohama Red Shoulder
422 ALL OTHER COMBS, CLEAN LEGGED: Yokohama White
423 FEATHER LEGGED: Bearded Black
424 FEATHER LEGGED: Golden Neck
425 FEATHER LEGGED: Mille Fleur
426 FEATHER LEGGED: Bearded Mottled
427 FEATHER LEGGED: Bearded Porcelain
428 FEATHER LEGGED: Bearded Self Blue
429 FEATHER LEGGED: Bearded White
430 FEATHER LEGGED: Booted Non-Bearded Black
431 FEATHER LEGGED: Booted Non-Bearded Mille Fleur
432 FEATHER LEGGED: Booted Non-Bearded Porcelain
433 FEATHER LEGGED: Booted Non-Bearded Self Blue
434 FEATHER LEGGED: Booted Non-Bearded White
435 FEATHER LEGGED: Brahma
436 FEATHER LEGGED: Brahma Dark
437 FEATHER LEGGED: Brahma Light
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438 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin Barred
439 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin Birchen
440 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin Black
441 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin Blue
442 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin Brown Red
443 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin
444 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin
445 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin Columbian
446 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin Golden Laced
447 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin Lemon Blue
448 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin Mottled
449 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin Partridge
450 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin Red
451 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin Silver Laced
452 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin Splash
453 FEATHER LEGGED: Cochin White
454 FEATHER LEGGED: Faverolles Salmon
455 FEATHER LEGGED: Faverolles White
456 FEATHER LEGGED: Langshan Black
457 FEATHER LEGGED: Langshan Blue
458 FEATHER LEGGED: Langshan White
459 FEATHER LEGGED: Silkie Bearded Black
460 FEATHER LEGGED: Silkie Bearded Blue
461 FEATHER LEGGED: Silkie
462 FEATHER LEGGED: Silkie Bearded Gray
463 FEATHER LEGGED: Silkie Bearded Paint
464 FEATHER LEGGED: Silkie Bearded Partridge
465 FEATHER LEGGED: Silkie Bearded Splash
466 FEATHER LEGGED: Silkie Bearded White
467 FEATHER LEGGED: Silkie Non-Bearded Black
468 FEATHER LEGGED: Silkie Non-Bearded Blue
469 FEATHER LEGGED: Silkie
470 FEATHER LEGGED: Silkie Non-Bearded Gray
471 FEATHER LEGGED:
Silkie Non-Bearded Partridge
472 FEATHER LEGGED: Silkie Non-Bearded White
473 FEATHER LEGGED: Sultan White
474 OTHER BANTAM Other Breed
2. PREMIUMS:
Each division (Modern Game, Game, Single Comb Clean-Legged, Rose Comb
Clean Legged, All Other Comb Clean Legged, Feather Legged) will award a
Best Cock, Cockerel, Hen & Pullet
$10
Bantam Show Champion Cock, Cockerel, Hen & Pullet $15
Grand Champion Bantam Bird $25, Buckle
Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Bird $15, Banner
Bantam Display of Show $30, Plaque
Reserve Bantam Display of Show $20, Banner
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PAN AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
DUCK & GEESE SHOW
1. CLASSES OFFERED:
DUCKS
# DIVISION BREED VARIETY
475 LIGHT Campbell Khaki
476 LIGHT Magpie Black & White
477 LIGHT Magpie Blue & White
478 LIGHT Runner Black
479 LIGHT Runner
480 LIGHT Runner Chocolate
481 LIGHT Runner Cumberland Blue
482 LIGHT Runner Fawn & White
483 LIGHT Runner Gray
484 LIGHT Runner Penciled
485 LIGHT Runner White
486 LIGHT Welsh Harlequin Harlequin Silver
487
488 Cayuga Black
489 Crested Black
490 Crested White
491 Swedish Blue
492 Appleyard Silver
493 Aylesbury White
494 Muscovy Black
495 Muscovy Blue
496 Muscovy Chocolate
497 Muscovy White
498 Pekin White
499 Rouen Gray
500 Saxony
501 Call Blue Bibbed
502 Call
503 Call Butterscotch
504 Call Chocolate
505 Call Gray
506 Call Pastel
507
Call Snowy
508 Call White
509 East Indie Indie Black
510 Mallard Gray
511 Mallard Snowy
512 Other Breed
GEESE
513 LIGHT Canada Eastern
514 LIGHT Chinese Brown
515 LIGHT Chinese White
516 LIGHT Egyptian Brown
517 LIGHT Tufted Roman White
518
519 Pilgrim Sex-Linked
520 Pomeranian
521
Pomeranian Gray Saddleback
522
Sebastopol White
523
Steinbacher Blue
524
African Brown
525
African
526
African White
527
Embden White
528
Toulouse
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Toulouse Gray
530
OTHER GOOSE Other Breed
2. PREMIUMS/ AWARDS:
Division Winner (Light, Medium, Heavy) $5
Champion Duck $10, Buckle
Reserve Champion Duck $5
Champion Goose $10, Buckle
Reserve Champion Goose $5
Grand Champion Waterfowl $15, Banner
Reserve Grand Champion Waterfowl $10, Banner
Best Waterfowl Display Plaque
PAN AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
TURKEY & GUINEA FOWL
1. CLASSES OFFERED:
TURKEYS
# VARIETY
531 Beltsville Small White
532 Black
533 Bourbon Red
534 Bronze
535 Narragansett
536 Royal Palm
537 Slate
538 White Holland
GUINEA FOWL
539 Lavender
540 Pearl
541 White
2. AWARDS/PREMIUMS:
Grand Champion $15, Buckle
Reserve Grand Champion $10, Banner
Best Display (Turkeys and Guineas competing) Plaque
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JUNIOR POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. PURPOSE: Exhibitors have an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of poultry, ability to carry, examine, and
position their bird in the cage. The breeding or quality of the bird is disregarded. Cleanliness, condition, freedom from
parasites, health, and vigor of the chicken is important. Contestants will be scored primarily about knowledge of their
project and how well the birds were maintained.
2. ELIGIBILITY: Poultry Showmanship is open to registered Texas 4-H & FFA members and youth poultry exhibitors.
Extension Publication 4-H 1520) Regulations, http://msue.anr.msu.edu/uploads/234/43264/poultry/Poultry_Fitting__
Showmanship_Guide.pdf. All birds entered for showmanship must also be entered in their respective class
in the Pan American Poultry Show. Birds are not permitted to be shared amongst exhibitors and will only be
exhibited once.
3. DIVISIONS: determined as of September 1.
1 Clover Ages 5-7
2 Junior Ages 8-9
3 Intermediate Ages 10-14
4 Senior Ages 15-18
4. SCORING: The poultry showmanship judge will evaluate participants based on their knowledge of their project, pre-
sentation, and handling of their entry during the showmanship competition. Awards will be presented in each division,
and recognition at the completion of the poultry showmanship competition. For further information, visit: http://www.
youthexhibitionpoultry.org/.
5. AWARDS:
Champion Senior Showman Buckle, Banner
Reserve Champion Senior Showman Buckle, Banner
Champion Intermediate Showman Banner
Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman Banner
Champion Junior Showman Banner
Reserve Champion Junior Showman Banner
Champion Clover Showman Rosette
Reserve Champion Clover Showman Rosette
Steve Jones Award Acrylic
PAN AMERICAN LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
ROOSTER CROWING CONTEST
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. ENTRY APPLICATION/FEE: Online entry fee is $10. Application and fee must be submitted by entry deadline. Late
one entry per exhibitor. For show information and to enter online see bigtex.com/livestock.
2. ELIGIBILITY: All birds must also be entered in their respective class in the Pan American Poultry Show.
3. OBJECTIVE: The rooster which crows the greatest number of times in a 10 minute time span will be declared the
winner. Roosters will be cooped in individual coops and the exhibitor may use any method except touching the coop
or the rooster, to coerce crowing from their rooster.
4. TIES: -
tendent as necessary.
5. PREMIUMS: 1st $50; 2nd $25
6. AWARDS:
Winner Acrylic
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PAN AMERICAN SHEEP DOG TRIAL
SUPERINTENDENT:
Bryan & Jackie Husky
Entry Deadline September 1
Move-In October 14 7AM-9AM
Checked-In Deadline October14 9:30AM
Trial A followed by Trial B October 14 10AM
Release October 14 1PM
SHOW REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this division shall be subject to and each exhibitor agrees to abide by the
General Rules and Regulations and Department Requirements as published in this exhibitor handbook. The trials will
be ran in conjunction with the Mountain States Stockdog Association in accordance to their rules. See https://moun-
tainstatesstockdog.com/.
2. ENTRY FEE: $55 per dog, per trial, due at time of entry to the State Fair of Texas. Participants must complete the
entry form available at bigtex.com/livestock to enter. Entries must be mailed to Bryan Husky by September 1.
Bryan Husky
507 Giebel Lane
Summerville, Texas 77879
3. CREDENTIALS: Handlers with two (2) dogs entered will receive one (1) complimentary admission credential, and one
(1) complimentary one-time parking credential. Additional State Fair of Texas exhibitor admission and parking creden-
tials are also available for purchase. Credential orders must be submitted at time of entry.
4. ENTRY LIMITATION: Two trials will run, with 45 dogs per trial. Limit of 2 dogs per handler, per class.
5. CLASSES OFFERED:
Open
Ranch
Intermediate
Novice
Nursery
6. DOGS:
veterinary inspection within 30 days to enter the fairgrounds. Dogs are only permitted in the staging area, Livestock
7. PREMIUMS: Jackpot style with an additional $2500 added money prorated for each class, divided amongst trials.
8. AWARDS: For, each trial
Open Average Winner Buckle
Ranch Average Winner Buckle
Intermediate Average Winner Buckle
Novice Average Winner Buckle
Nursery Average Winner Buckle
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YOUTH AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
PROJECT SHOW AND TRACTOR RESTORATION CONTEST
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Michelle Damerau, Ted Ford, Kelley Kimmey
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Move-In October 18 8AM-1PM
Check-In Deadline October 18 1PM
Judging October 19 8AM
Awards October 19 following contest
Projects must be out of LJP October 19 7PM
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules.
2. PURPOSE: To provide an opportunity for 4-H and FFA members to display projects constructed in agricultural me-
chanics labs; to promote the development of skills in agricultural mechanics through competition; to recognize individ-
ual and group accomplishments in the area of agricultural mechanics; and to provide an opportunity for public appreci-
ation of this important sector of 4-H and FFA Youth Programs.
3. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas FFA, FCCLA and 4-H members. Any contestant violating any
direct supervision of the CEA/AST, either as a part of their agricultural mechanics instruction in agricultural science or
as a part of their supervised work experience program. Group (team) or individual entries are accepted. Group entries
must consist of members from the same county or chapter. Groups will consist of at least two and no more than six
members. A team Youth Liability and Indemnity Form, signed by CEA/AST is due at time of entry.
4. ENTRY LIMITATION: Each contestant may enter two individual projects and no more than one per class. Each group
of students may enter no more than two group constructed projects and may have no more than one entry in any
project class. No individual contestant may enter more than four projects total.
5. OWNERSHIP: Projects may have been individually or group constructed and may be individually or chapter owned.
6. INELIGIBLE PROJECTS:
committee.
7. SUBSTITUTIONS: All project substitutions must be made at check in with the superintendent. Substitutions will not be
allowed after check-in deadline. See Youth Show Rules for contestant substitution rules.
8. CONSTRUCTION DATE (AG MECH): A project can be exhibited only one time at the State Fair of Texas. All projects
must be started on or after April 1 of the previous calendar year (18 months prior to show date).
9. RESTORATION DATE (TRACTORS): A tractor can be exhibited only one time at the State Fair of Texas. All resto-
ration projects must be started on or after October 1 of two prior calendar years (24 months prior to show date).
10. PROJECT PRESENTATION: All projects must be painted or properly treated and must be clean and in a presentable
condition, even though they may have been used. Due to limited exhibit space, trailers and other equipment are to be
displayed in transport position. Operation of ramps, extensions, and other special features may be demonstrated only
tables, show boxes, etc. No touch up painting of any type will be allowed.
11. PROJECT COMPLETENESS:
project, must be a part of it (example: hinges and latches on gates and panels) including documentation.
12. CONTESTANT PRESENTATION/SHOWMANSHIP: Contestants should be dressed appropriately and be with their
project when it is judged. Contestants should be courteous and helpful to those viewing their project, including those
exhibiting next to them. Contestants should not interfere with or shield those who are exhibiting next to them. Con-
testants should be available to answer questions when their project is being judged. Knowledge of the project will be
evaluated at this time. Contestants should be well informed of the project they are representing, but should not be
boisterous or argumentative. Contestants should provide any equipment that may be necessary to judge their project
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tants may be requested to hold measuring tape and assist the judge in making measurements on projects. An anony-
mous judge will award showmanship.
13. DOCUMENTATION: An original (contestant-drawn) plan and drawing, a bill of materials and photographs showing
to be provided as they apply to individual projects. Display of plans, photos, etc. must be done in such a manner that
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14. SIGNS:
are subject to approval by the Committee. No “For Sale” signs will be permitted.
15. EXHIBIT SPACE: Due to limited exhibit space, please note space requirements on the entry form. Final space allot-
ment is at the superintendent’s discretion.
16. GENERAL SAFETY: Flammable and/or combustible liquids shall not be used, stored or sprayed inside any State
Fair of Texas building at any time. This shall include, but is not limited to, enamel paints, thinners, reducers, gasoline
or any other petroleum based liquids. All liquids must be in properly labeled original containers. All compressed gas
cylinders shall be properly secured in place. Hand wheels are to be removed. Protective caps must be installed and
taped. No regulators or hoses are to be installed at any time. No extension cords allowed.
17. PROJECT SAFETY: Appropriate and safe display stands must be provided for gates, panels, and other projects that
need support. Sharp edges and points, such as found on self feeder roofs, bale movers, etc., are to be padded or
covered as necessary to prevent injury. All trailers and other equipment that is to be operated and/or transported on
brakes (547.401), length (621.201) and inspection (621.204) are to be adhered to. Any trailer that exceeds 102 inches
in width must have a signed permit. All towed equipment, regardless of standards, is to be equipped with safety
chains. All three-point hitch and P.T.O. operated equipment are to meet current ASABE standards. The IMS WEB
Standards. (www-ims.tamu.edu)
18. ELECTRICAL SAFETY:
type. All metal components are to be grounded. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) shall be provided for all 120
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sures.
19. OFFLOADING ASSISTANCE: If the project can be removed safely from the trailer, the State Fair of Texas will provide
20. TRAILER REGISTRATION: Current registration plates or one trip permits and paper plates are required on all trailers
that are towed to the project show. Hauled trailers will be exempt from this rule.
21. PROJECTS WITH ENGINES: There is to be no more than two gallons of fuel in any fuel tank. The fuel tank cap is to
be in place and sealed with tape. The battery is to be disconnected. This applies to all engines in the exhibit area.
22. ELECTRICITY: There will be limited to no electrical supply provided by the show. Equipment should have an internal
power supply for demonstrations
23. VEHICLES: Tractors, trucks or other vehicles (including non-entered trailers) are not allowed in the exhibit area as
part of the display.
24. LOSS OR DAMAGE: Every precaution will be taken to protect the projects entered; however, neither the SFT, its
management, superintendents nor judges of this division will be responsible for any loss or damage to projects.
25. JUDGING CRITERIA for projects, excluding Tractor Restoration:
CRITERIA POINTS
30
Design and Materials used (including practicality) 20
Documentation 10
Knowledge of project (response to questions) 20
20
Total: 100
Blue Ribbon: 90-100 Points / Red Ribbon: 80-90 Points / White Ribbon: 70-80 Points
26. TRACTOR RESTORATION LIMITATIONS:
a. No yard tractors or riding lawnmowers.
b. Tractors with steel lugs – contestants must provide mats or lumber/plywood to serve as runners to protect asphalt
and concrete from damage.
c. Tractor Serial Number must be included with description on SFT Entry Form.
27. JUDGING CRITERIA for Tractor Restoration projects:
a. Aesthetics: 15 points-
ered include, but are not limited to the following:
• Metal preparation prior to painting
• Completeness of all sheet metal
•
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• Detail and completeness of components – steering wheels, seats, decals, instrument panels, wiring harness, etc.
b. Authentic: 10 points. Must be as original as possible. To include:
• Paint color, fasteners, and other components such as magnetos, carburetors, exhaust systems
•
• Serial plates in place with unaltered serial numbers
c. Mechanical: 40 points. To include the mechanical restoration of all systems, including: (some tractors may not
have all systems)
•
• Fuel, cooling, ignition, lighting, exhaust, charging, starting, hydraulic and steering systems
• Contestants may be asked to start the tractor and drive it, demonstrating all gears along with systems (hydrau-
Contestants may be asked to move tractors back outside for additional driving and mechanical evaluation on
Tuesday.
• A Mechanical Check Sheet, which tractor judges use in their evaluation, will be posted on the website as soon
drive – brakes/steering – lights/safety equipment – cranking/charging and PTO/lift/hydraulics; and (b) observa-
tions made when tractors are driven.
d. Safety Equipment: 5 points. All equipment that was original to the tractor should be in place (includes all shields
and decals). Tractor must be in safe operating condition. To exhibit a tractor, the following safety considerations
must be followed:
• No more than 2 gallons of fuel in the fuel tank
• -
lics that may drip from the tractor
•
•
• Tractors may be started only
e. Documentation: 15 points. Documentation must be typed (recommend word document or spreadsheet) and in-
clude the following: (The National FFA Tractor Restoration Competition documentation format may be used.)
• One page description of the overall restoration project
• Expense report identifying all costs involved in the restoration
• Photos (before, during, after) – safe working environments should be depicted in all photos
• Mechanic’s report detailing all mechanical work performed
• All documentation is to be arranged in a three-ring notebook, divided and sequenced with a table of contents and
page numbers.
f. Knowledge: 10 points. Judges will ask questions to determine the contestant/contestants knowledge of and in-
volvement in the restoration.
g. Presentation: 5 points. Showmanship includes meeting public, eye contact, introduction, and enthusiasm for de-
28. DIVISIONS AND CLASSES OFFERED:
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT:
1 Hay handling equipment
2 Mounted and pull type tractor equipment
3 Shop equipment
4 Truck, tractor, and agriculture equipment accessories
5 Division Champion
6 Reserve Division Champion
LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT:
7 Gates and livestock panels
8 Squeeze chutes and restraining equipment
9 Blocking stands, hoof trimming tables, headgates, livestock crates, trim chutes and other similar items
10 Feeders – includes self and creep feeders
11 Other livestock equipment
12 Division Champion
13 Reserve Division Champion
TRAILERS:
14
15
16 Other trailers – includes: welder trailers, hydraulic dump, multi bale, livestock and cargo trailers
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17 Division Champion
18 Reserve Division Champion
RECREATIONAL PROJECTS:
19 Barbecue Pits and Smokers – Stationary
20 Barbecue Pits and Smokers – Pull Type
21 Outdoor Convenience Items
22 Furniture and Other Indoor Items
23 Division Champion
24 Reserve Division Champion
WILDLIFE EQUIPMENT:
25 Wildlife Feeders and Traps
26 Hunting Stands and Equipment
27 Other Wildlife
28 Division Champion
29 Reserve Division Champion
OVERALL:
30 Grand Champion Project
31 Reserve Grand Champion Project
TRACTOR RESTORATION: (This division is separate from the divisions listed above.)
32 Tractors 1950 and older
33
Tractors 1951 – 1960
34
Tractors 1961 – 1990
35 Champion Tractor
36 Reserve Champion Tractor
29. RESULTS:
30. AWARDS:
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
Division Champion Plaque
Reserve Division Champion Plaque
Grand Champion Project Plaque
Reserve Champion Project Plaque
Champion Tractor Restoration Plaque
Reserve Champion Tractor Restoration Plaque
Champion Showmanship Plaque
Reserve Showmanship Plaque
Individual Champion Showmanship Plaque
Individual Reserve Champion Showmanship Plaque
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YOUTH AGROBOTICS CHALLENGE
SUPERINTENDENT
Derrick Bruton, Laura Huebinger
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Check-In October 19 7:30AM
Orientation October 19 following check in
Build Time October 19 9AM-10:30AM
Robot Challenge Pre-Lims October 19 10:30AM
Lunch for Finalists October 19 following challenge
Robot Challenge Finals October 19 following lunch
Awards October 19
CONTEST DESCRIPTION
This is a challenge based contest. Some known challenges will be released prior to the contest, and the remaining on
contest day. Teams build and program their robot for known challenges prior to the contest. On contest day, the remaining
unknown challenges will be revealed and teams will be given time to build and program the robot to account for the newly
revealed challenges.
Known challenges will be posted at bigtex.com/livestock no later than one week before the Fair’s Opening Day.
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules.
2. ENTRY LIMITATION: After forty (40)
entries are received, additional entries will be placed on a waiting list subject to space availability. Late entries
submitted after August 25, are subject to space availability; late fees are double the original fee. NO late entries will be
accepted after Opening Day.
3. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas FFA and 4-H members. Any contestant violating any rule will
or chapter. Three (3) to four (4) students will constitute a team in this contest. Junior contestants may move up to
complete a senior team. Team members may only compete on one team. A team Youth Liability and Indemnity Form,
signed by CEA/AST is due at time of entry.
4. AGE DIVISIONS: (as of September 1)
• Junior: at least 8 years old and in the 3rd grade, but no more than 8th grade
• Senior: must be in at least the 9th grade, but not older than 19 and in the 12th grade
5. CONTEST FORMAT/RULES OF PLAY:
a. Teams must pre-build and program a robot prior to the competition.
b. Teams will report to the designated location for check in and submit their robot and additional pieces/equipment
for inspection.
c. Each team will be directed to a team pit (one 6’ or 8’ table and chairs). Each pit will have access to electricity to
power laptops and robot batteries.
d. An orientation will be provided for all participants where show management will review the challenge, rules and
scoring.
e. The design of the game and designated number of challenges will be released in advance of the contest. There
will be 3 to 4 additional unknown challenges revealed contest day, during orientation.
f. Each team will have 1.5 hours for additional designing, building, programing, and testing of their robot.
g. Teams will practice and compete on the same game table.
h. If time permits, teams are allowed to make alterations to their robot design and/or program between matches.
i.
j. The robot must perform challenges autonomously.
k.
l. Teams that may experience any equipment malfunction(s) may not replace the equipment with supplies outside
must work together and be creative in completing preparation without the malfunctioning equipment or visit with
other teams to borrow the needed part.
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design of the robot.
n. Coaches will be permitted to meet with their team for a 10-minute time period prior to Build Time. This time should
be used to help team members develop a plan and foster positive youth development. Due to space limitations,
o. No cell phones or other types of communication devices are allowed in the pit or contest areas. Exceptions in-
clude the approved items listed in the Participant Rules. During Build Time and Robot Challenge, contestants are
not allowed to communicate with anyone outside of the contest (coaches, parents, siblings, etc).
p. A match will range between 1 and 3 minutes in length, depending upon the challenges designed for competition.
q. Teams will have two preliminary matches in which to earn points. The sum score of the two matches plus the
the preliminary matches (match + teamwork scores) will be used for preliminary placings.
r.
s. Tie-breaker procedures will be announced during orientation.
t. Teams must clean up their pit areas prior to the awards ceremony. Teams not making the top 5 are free to leave
6. MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION SKILLS AND PROFICIENCY: Competitors must be capable of designing and building a
functioning Lego Mindstorm robot that includes the use of:
a. Motors
b. Light/color sensor
c. Touch sensor
d.
e. Levers, arms, claws, etc.
f. Incorporating non-Lego parts into robot design and/or function
7. MINIMUM PROGRAMMING SKILLS AND PROFICIENCY: Competitors must be capable of programming a Lego
Mindstorm robot in order for the robot to:
a. Move
b. Turn
c. Lift
d.
e.
8. EQUIPMENT: Each team must supply their own equipment for the challenge. Each team may only bring the supplies
coach. No infrared beacons (remote) or sensors allowed.
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tors, and sensors)
Backup rechargeable batteries or sets of AA batteries
1
Laptop computer or tablet with programming software (Lego® or non-Lego® is acceptable) 1 or 2
Power strip (3-prong, grounded)* 1
25 ft. (max) extension cord (3 prong, grounded)* 1
1
Build Plans (paper or digital)
Plastic container or cardboard box for transporting robot to and from game area 1
Ruler or tape measure 1
Pencils and notepad with blank paper for design and note-taking purposes
** NO two-prong extension or power strip plugs allowed.
9. BLUETOOTH AND INTERNET CONNECTIVITY: Bluetooth connections can be made and utilized during Build Time.
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date prior to the contest.
10. SCORING:-
alties will also depend upon challenge design, but examples may include: knocking over pieces, restricted human
interaction with robot or game pieces, excessive retrievals, etc. Points will be awarded or deducted for each round
of match play. Additionally, a teamwork score will be assessed by a panel of judges and added to the match scores
team captain will initial the score sheet, indicating agreement to the points awarded. Once signed, the match score
inaccuracies.
11. RESULTS:
12. AWARDS
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
(applies to both age divisions)
High Team Senior: $150, Banner, Plaque, Team Member Jackets
Junior: $150, Banner, Team Member Plaques
Reserve High Team $100, Banner, Plaque
3rd-5th Place Team Banner
High Team Coach Gearbag
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YOUTH DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST
SUPERINTENDENT:
Johnny Lennon
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Check-In October 15 7AM
Orientation October 15 8AM
Contest October 15 following orientation
Awards October 15 following contest
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules.
2. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas FFA, FCCLA and 4-H members. Any contestant violating any
to four (4) members may constitute a team. The three (3) high scores will determine the teams’ score. Team members
are eligible for individual awards. The contestant with the lower score will be designated as alternate, but will be eligi-
ble to receive individual awards. A junior age division contestant may move up to compete on a senior team. This will
make the junior contestant ineligible for any junior division awards. Team members may only compete on one team. A
team Youth Liability and Indemnity Form, signed by CEA/AST is due at time of entry.
3. AGE DIVISIONS: (as of September 1)
• Junior: at least 8 years old and in the 3rd grade, but no more than 8th grade
• Senior: must be in at least the 9th grade, but not older than 19 and in the 12th grade
4. CONDUCT OF CONTESTANTS:
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• Contestants must have their group letter clearly visible on their clothing.
• Contestants cannot smoke or use any tobacco products in contest facilities.
• No electronic devices will be allowed in contest area.
5. CONTEST FORMAT: Contestants will judge six (6) classes of four (4) animals each. Classes will not be handled.
Contestants will have ten (10) minutes to observe and complete cards. There will be two (2) questions classes, con-
6. SCORING: -
marked clipboard and/or manila folder for use during the contest. Forms that are bent or abused will not be scored.
7. TIES:-
cate awards will be given.
8. RESULTS:
9. AWARDS:
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
(applies to both age divisions)
Champion Team Senior: $300, Banner, Plaque, Team Member Jackets
Junior: $300, Banner, Team Member Plaques
Reserve Champion Team $150, Banner, Plaque
3rd-5th Place Team Banner
High Individual Buckle
2nd-10th Individual Special Award
High Team Coach Gearbag
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YOUTH FOOD CHALLENGE CONTEST
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Charla Bading, Julie Gardner
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Check-In October 3 8AM
Preparation Begins October 3 following Check-In
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules. The Texas 4-H Food Challenge Guidelines can be accessed at:
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/food-nutrition/
2. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas FCCLA, FFA and 4-H members. Any contestant violating any
county or chapter. Each team will have at least three (3) and no more than four (4) members. Teams may not include
Indemnity Form, signed by CEA/AST is due at time of entry.
3. AGE DIVISIONS: (as of September 1)
• Junior: at least 8 years old and in the 3rd grade, but no more than 8th grade.
• Senior: must be in at least the 9th grade, but not older than 19 and in the 12th grade.
4. FOOD CATEGORIES: There will be four food categories in each age division: 1) Appetizer, 2) Main Dish, 3) Side Dish
or 4) Healthy Dessert. Teams will be randomly assigned to a category, which will not be announced until check-in the
day of the contest.
5. CONTEST FORMAT: The contest consists of two parts: 1) Preparation and 2) Presentation. See Texas 4-H Food
Challenge Guidelines for full contest format and rules.
a. PREPARATION: Each team will be assigned a cooking station (one table). Teams will receive an information sheet
with their contest category, “key” ingredient for that category, and “grocery store” list. No ingredient amounts, recipe,
or instructions will be provided at the station. The “key” ingredient will be representative of one of the following cate-
gories: Appetizer, Main Dish, Side Dish, Healthy Dessert.
• Each team will have 40 minutes to plan and prepare the dish using the key ingredient and selected “grocery
store” items, develop a presentation, and clean up their cooking station.
• Teams will have access to a “grocery store” of additional ingredients which should be combined with the “key”
ingredient to create an original recipe/dish during the contest.
• Teams must use at least two additional items from the “grocery store”. “Grocery store” items will be “purchased”
using a pricing system and “contest currency.” This will enable teams to analyze the cost of their entire dish and
individual serving. The currency system will be explained prior to the contest.
• Each team will create an entire dish/recipe (not a full meal) using the provided key ingredient and “grocery store”
items. Dishes/recipes created should include two or more servings. Teams should present the entire dish/ recipe
to the judges and communicate during their presentation what an individual serving size should be. Teams will be
responsible for determining the number of servings their dish provides. Teams should not create side or multiple
dishes with their ingredients/grocery store items.
• Note cards may be used to write down the recipe that the team invents, along with notes related to nutrition, food
safety and cost analysis. Teams should be exact on ingredients used, preparation steps, cooking time, tempera-
ture, etc.
• All teams should be prepared to determine cost analysis for the entire recipe as well as the individual serving.
Cost analysis will be based on key ingredient (price will be provided) and “grocery store” items used.
• Teams are judged during the preparation portion of the contest. Teams should refer to the scorecard for judging
criteria
•
from designated areas if space and logistics allow; however, spectators should assume they will not be able to
view the contest.
b. PRESENTATION: After the 40-minute preparation time is complete, teams will be called to present their dish to a
panel of at least two judges. To earn maximum points, teams must use the 5 minute presentation to address the
following areas of the presentation scorecard: Knowledge of MyPlate, Nutrition Knowledge, Food Preparation, Safety
Concerns, and Serving Size.
• A majority of team members must participate in the presentation.
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• Judging time will include:
» 5 minutes for presentation
» 3 minutes for judges’ questions
» 2 minutes between team presentations for judges to score and write comments.
• Teams are allowed the use of note cards during the presentation but should not read from them, as this minimiz-
• Judges may ask teams questions that are not directly related to the dish prepared. Instead, some questions may
address the general knowledge gained through personal experience in a food and nutrition program.
• No talking or writing is allowed among any team members while waiting to give their team presentation. Team
asked to leave. Team members should not have pens or pencils in their possession while waiting to present.
6. SCHEDULE: The following is a tentative/example schedule
be emailed to the CEA/AST of entered teams prior to the contest.
Heat 1: Heat 3:
8:00 am – Team check-in 10:00 am – Team check-in
8:30 am – Preparation begins 10:30 am – Cooking/Preparation begins
9:00 am – Presentations begin 11:00 am – Presentations begin
Heat 2: 12:30 pm – Preliminary Awards
9:00 am – Team check-in
9:30 am – Preparation begins
Final Championship Round:
10:00 am – Presentations begin 2:00 pm – Final Challenge Begins (tentatively)
7. SUPPLY BOX: Each team must supply their own equipment for the food challenge. Teams may bring only the sup-
plies listed in the contest supply box list. Supply boxes will be randomly checked throughout the contest. Any extra
equipment will be removed from the team’s supply box.
8. ATTIRE: All contestants should wear closed-toe shoes and clothes appropriate for cooking. Each team has the option
of wearing coordinated clothing, aprons or hair coverings; however, such attire is not required.
9. COMMUNICATION DEVICES: No electronic devices or jewelry (except for medically required) is allowed in contest.
This includes cell phones, smart watches, or other communication devices. Team members caught with electronic
devices (except for medically required) will automatically disqualify the entire team and be asked to leave. .
10. ELECTRICITY: Electric access will be provided at each cooking station. However, based upon number of entries and
electricity capacity, teams should be prepared to use only one heat source.
11. EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS: Teams that may experience any equipment malfunction(s) may not replace the
work together and be creative in completing preparation without the malfunctioning equipment.
12. TASTING: Judges may taste at their personal discretion. Therefore, teams should be prepared to serve a portion of
their dish to the judges during their presentation.
13. CLEAN-UP: Teams must clean up their preparation areas. Clean-up time is included in the 40-minute preparation al-
lotment. Teams should plan to not have access to a kitchen facility; therefore, dirty dishes should be placed in a plas-
tic container, bag or box to be cleaned at a later time. Left-over food can be disposed of in trash cans made available.
14. FINAL ROUND:
15. RESOURCE MATERIALS: Resource materials will be provided for each team to use during the contest to help pre-
pare their team presentation. These include Know Your Nutrients, MyPlate Mini-poster, Fight BAC- Fight Food-borne
Bacteria Brochure, and Food Safety Fact Sheet. No other resource materials will be allowed. Teams may not use their
personal copies of the resources during the contest.
16. RESULTS:
17. AWARDS:
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
(applies to both age divisions)
Grand Champion Team Overall Senior: Plaque, Team Member Jackets
Junior: Team Member Plaques
Reserve Champion Team Overall Plaque
1st – 3rd High Team, in each category Banner
Champion Team Coach Gearbag
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YOUTH LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Check-In October 10 12:30PM
Orientation October 10 following check-in
Contest October 10 2PM
Awards October 10 following contest
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules.
2. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas FFA, FCCLA and 4-H members. Any contestant violating any
to four (4) members may constitute a team. The three (3) high scores will determine the teams’ score. Team members
are eligible for individual awards. The contestant with the lower score will be designated as alternate, but will be eligi-
ble to receive individual awards. A junior age division contestant may move up to compete on a senior team. This will
make the junior contestant ineligible for any junior division awards. Team members may only compete on one team. A
team Youth Liability and Indemnity Form, signed by CEA/AST is due at time of entry.
3. AGE DIVISIONS: (as of September 1)
• Junior: at least 8 years old and in the 3rd grade, but no more than 8th grade
• Senior: must be in at least the 9th grade, but not older than 19 and in the 12th grade
4. CONDUCT OF CONTESTANTS:
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• -
nates may be permitted to see the classes after the judging is completed.
• Contestants must have their group letter clearly visible on their clothing.
• Contestants cannot smoke or use any tobacco products in contest facilities.
• No smart watches or electronic devices are permitted at any time.
5. CONTEST FORMAT: Contestants will judge nine (9) classes of four (4) animals each. The classes will be made up
of animals representing the following species: Cattle, Goats, Sheep, and Swine. Classes will not be handled. Contes-
tants will have ten (10) minutes to observe and complete their scan sheet. There will be three (3) questions classes,
class. No notes will be allowed while answering questions.
6. SCORING:-
marked clipboard and/or manila folder for use during the contest. Forms that are bent or abused will not be scored.
7. TIES: Ties will be broken using species question scores, overall question scores and overall score when breaking
ties within species. Ties within questions will be broken by overall score and ties within overall score will be broken by
overall questions. Scores tied after application of these tie breakers will be broken by a method determined by contest
8. RESULTS:
9. AWARDS:
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
(applies to both age divisions)
Champion Team Overall Senior: $300, Banner, Plaque, Team Member Jackets
Junior: $300, Banner, Team Member Plaques
Reserve Champion Team $150, Plaque
3rd – 5th High Teams Banner
Acrylic
High Individual Overall Buckle
2nd – 10th High Individual Special Award
Acrylic
Champion Team Coach Gearbag
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YOUTH RANGE AND PASTURE PLANT IDENTIFICATION CONTEST
SUPERINTENDENT:
Barron Rector
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Check-In September 30 8AM
Contest September 30 9AM
Awards September 30 following contest
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules.
2. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas FFA, FCCLA and 4-H members. Any contestant violating any
to four (4) members may constitute a team. The three (3) high scores will determine the teams’ score. Team members
are eligible for individual awards. The contestant with the lower score will be designated as alternate, but will be eligi-
ble to receive individual awards. A junior age division contestant may move up to compete on a senior team. This will
make the junior contestant ineligible for any junior division awards. Team members may only compete on one team. A
team Youth Liability and Indemnity Form, signed by CEA/AST is due at time of entry.
3. AGE DIVISIONS: (as of September 1)
• Junior: at least 8 years old and in the 3rd grade, but no more than 8th grade
• Senior: must be in at least the 9th grade, but not older than 19 and in the 12th grade
4. CONTEST FORMAT:
• Participants will have 60 seconds per plant to identify the plant: the common name and check the characteristics.
Participants are not allowed to touch or handle the mounted or live plant specimens or use a pencil to move plant
parts.
• Plants may be mounted specimens or live specimens placed on four rows of ten tables. There will be sixty (60)
plants total.
• Participants must bring a clipboard and two (2) pencils.
5. RESOURCE MATERIALS: The Major Livestock Show Range and Pasture List will be used for this contest. To obtain
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[email protected]. This master list of plants was prepared by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service,
6. SCORING: Contestants will be given a scantron and plant list with plant code numbers in their registration packet.
score of a pre-determined set of plants previously judged during the contest. This set of ten plants will be determined
prior to the contest by show management.
7. RESULTS:
8. AWARDS:
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
(applies to both age divisions)
Champion Team Plaque, Banner
Reserve Champion Team Plaque, Banner
3rd – 5th Teams Banner
High Individual Buckle
Individual Placing, 2nd-10th Special Award
Champion Team Coach Gearbag
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YOUTH AGRICULTURE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION CONTEST
SUPERINTENDENT:
Jana Barrett, Hayley Meyer
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Check-In October 1 8AM
Contest October 1 9AM
Awards October 1 following contest
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules.
2. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas FFA, FCCLA and 4-H members. Any contestant violating any
to four (4) members may constitute a team. The three (3) high scores will determine the teams’ score. Team members
are eligible for individual awards. The contestant with the lower score will be designated as alternate, but will be eligi-
ble to receive individual awards. A junior age division contestant may move up to compete on a senior team. This will
make the junior contestant ineligible for any junior division awards. Team members may only compete on one team. A
team Youth Liability and Indemnity Form, signed by CEA/AST is due at time of entry.
3. AGE DIVISIONS: (as of September 1)
• Junior: at least 8 years old and in the 3rd grade, but no more than 8th grade
• Senior: must be in at least the 9th grade, but not older than 19 and in the 12th grade
4. CONDUCT OF CONTESTANTS:
•
•
• Contestants must have their contestant number clearly visible on their clothing.
• Contestants must advance from one exhibit to the next when instructed to do so.
• Contestants must evaluate exhibits in sequence and will not be allowed to return to any exhibit after advancing.
• Contestants should not in any way willfully obstruct the work of another contestant.
• No electronic devices will be allowed in contest area.
5. CONTEST FORMAT: Twenty Texas agricultural products are selected and exhibited at separate stations. Contes-
product (i.e. Texas’ national ranking, economic impact to Texas, general nutritional content, region of production) and
variety). Contestants will be allowed 30 seconds at each station to identify the product and answer the question.
6. RESOURCE MATERIALS: Locate recommended references and contest information at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/
events/roundup
Contestants will not receive a list of products to study.
7. SCORING:
question that is correctly answered. Points will only be awarded on follow up questions (pertaining to the product dis-
8. TIES: Five stations will be selected as tie breakers in advance of the contest. Teams with the highest cumulative
9. RESULTS:
10. AWARDS:
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
Champion Team Senior: $150, Banner, Plaque, Team Member Jackets
Junior: $150, Banner, Team Member Plaques
Reserve Champion Team $100, Banner, Plaque
3rd-5th Place Team Banner
High Individual Buckle
2nd - 10th High Individuals Special Award
Champion Team Coach Gearbag
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YOUTH WILDLIFE CONTEST
SUPERINTENDENT:
Larry Hysmith
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Check-In October 20 8AM
Contest October 20 9AM
Awards October 20 following contest
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules.
2. PURPOSE: This contest is designed to challenge any youth currently in a wildlife study and enhance their education
in the subject of wildlife species and wildlife habitat management.
3. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas FFA and 4-H members. Any contestant violating any rule will
constitute a team in this contest. Team scores will include the total of both team members. Teams may not include
Indemnity Form, signed by CEA/AST is due at time of entry.
4. AGE DIVISIONS: (as of September 1)
• Junior: at least 8 years old and in the 3rd grade, but no more than 8th grade
• Senior: must be in at least the 9th grade, but not older than 19 and in the 12th grade
5. CONDUCT OF CONTESTANTS:
•
•
• Contestants must have their contestant number clearly visible on their clothing.
• Each contestant will be allowed to bring the following items to the contest area:
» Clipboard
»
• Contestants are not permitted to bring any resource materials into the contest area.
• No electronic devices will be allowed in contest area.
6. RESOURCE MATERIALS: This contest does not follow standard FFA or 4-H wildlife contests. The study resource is
. Scroll down to ‘Contests’ and ‘Stock Show
Wildlife Contests’ and select ‘Texas Wildlife Contest Study Resource’.
7. SCORING: Teams will be provided all necessary materials including scantrons. All parts of the contest will be scored
for individual and team scores. On teams, each member’s individual score will be used to determine their team score.
All contestants are eligible for the high individual placings in their age division.
8. RESULTS:
9. AWARDS:
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
(applies to age divisions)
Champion Team Banner
Reserve Champion Team Banner
3rd – 5th Place Team Banner
High Individual Buckle
2nd – 10th Individual Placing Special Award
Champion Team Coach Gearbag
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COLLEGIATE LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Clancy Anderson, Moriah Beyers, Brent Cromwell, MaKayla Cromwell, Brandon Gunn, Jess Yeaman
Entry Deadline September 1
Coaches Meeting October 9 6PM
Arrival October 10 7AM
Contest October 10 7:30AM
Awards October 10 following oral reasons
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules. Any coach or contestant who violates any of the rules of this contest will be barred from
2. ENTRY APPLICATION/FEES: Complete entry applications and a fee of $150 per team and/or $30 per individual must
be submitted by entry deadline. All fees must accompany application for entry. Each college may enter either Junior or
Senior College Divisions. Senior colleges may enter one team. Junior colleges may enter one Novice and one Profes-
sional team. There is no entry limitation on alternates. All entries must be signed and sent in together with one check
by the team coach. Entries will NOT be accepted from other individuals. Late entries, submitted after September 1,
will be accepted until the close of contest day Check-In. Late fees are double the original fee. For entry applications,
visit bigtex.com/livestock
3. ELIGIBILITY:
this contest. Each college will be permitted to enter one team in the senior division, or one team in each Junior
division.
4. AGE DIVISIONS:
a. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Each junior team will consist of 5 members and all 5 scores will count for the team total.
Each team member is eligible for individual awards in their division. Junior college individual participants desig-
nated as alternates will be eligible for individual overall awards in their division. Contestants must be regularly
enrolled in a Junior (2–year program) College and may not have credit for more than 66 semester hours or the
equivalent. Contestants must have attended full-time the previous semester at the school from which they are
competing, or not attended a Junior College the previous semester, in order to be eligible to compete. Students
must have a 2.0 GPA on a 4 point scale to be eligible.
i. Novice – Junior colleges may enter one (1) team in this division. Contestants entered in this division may be
eligible to complete in the professional division in future contests. (Subject to other eligibility rules.)
ii. Professional – Junior colleges may enter one (1) team in this division. Contestants entered in this division
must not have competed in the junior college professional division in past years, and may be eligible to enter
the senior college division in future contests.
b. SENIOR COLLEGE: Each senior college may enter one (1) team consisting of 5 members and all 5 will count for
the team total. Each team member is eligible for individual awards. Senior college individual participants desig-
nated as alternates will be eligible for individual overall awards. Contestants must be regularly enrolled in a senior
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legiate livestock judging contests of interstate or international character previous to January 1 are not eligible to
enter this contest. Contestants must have been regularly enrolled in their respective colleges the previous semes-
ter and must not have served any time as an animal science instructor at any secondary school or college.
5. CONDUCT OF CONTESTANTS AND COACHES:
• No contestant or coach will be permitted to enter the show barns 24 hours prior to the contest.
• No contestant will wear any uniform, college colors, or will in any way signify to the judge his/her identity or the
identity of the college represented.
• No smart watches or electronic devices are permitted at any time.
• While the contest is in progress, there is to be no conferring between contestants or anyone else, except as di-
rected by the Superintendent or his representative.
• Coaches and alternates will not be permitted in the seats of the arena while the contest is in progress. Coaches
and alternates may be permitted to see the classes after the judging is completed.
a. FAIR PLAY RULE: Any contestant violating this code of conduct by cheating or other means is subject to point
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2. CONTEST FORMAT:
a. CLASS MAKEUP: Each class will consist of four animals. Animals within a class will be designated by numbers
1, 2, 3 and 4. The following classes will be judged: a total of four sheep/goat classes (any combination of market
classes); and a total of three to four swine classes (any combination of market and/or breeding hogs). When avail-
able, records may be used for evaluation of breeding classes. Actual class makeup is subject to change within the
aforementioned list of classes.
b. TIME:
record their placings, and take such notes as will assist them in remembering the class when they appear before
time is called, groups will change to other classes as directed by the Superintendent.
c. ORAL REASONS: After placing all classes in the contest, the contestants will appear singly before a judge to give
oral reasons substantiating their placings on certain classes. Each contestant will be allowed two (2) minutes to
give reasons on each class. No contestant will be allowed to hold any paper or device of any kind that will assist
in stating reasons to the judge. Seniors 8 sets, Junior Professionals 8 sets, and Junior Novice 6 sets.
3. SCORING: Scan sheets used for scoring will be provided by the Fair. Standard rules that apply to optical scanning
should be followed (blacken only one bubble per class, completely blacken the bubble, avoid stray marks). Each con-
abused will not be scored. Team number and contestant number are assigned at Check-In.
4. TIES: Ties will be broken using species reasons scores, overall reasons scores and overall score when breaking
ties within species. Ties within reasons will be broken by overall score and ties within overall score will be broken by
overall reasons. Scores tied after application of these tie breakers will be broken by a method determined by contest
5. RESULTS:
6. AWARDS:
TEAM AWARDS
Champion Team Overall Plaque, 5 Goblets
Reserve Champion Team Overall Plaque, 5 Mint Julep
3rd – 5th Team Overall Plaque
Champion Team (Cattle, Sheep/Goats, Swine, Reasons) Plaque
Champion Team Overall Coach Award
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
High Individual Overall Buckle, Buckle Holder
2nd-10th High Individual Overall Silver Platter
High Individual (Reasons) Buckle, Acrylic
2nd – 5th High Individual (Reasons) Acrylic
High Individual (Cattle, Sheep/Goats, Swine) Bootbag
2nd – 5th High Individual (Cattle, Sheep/Goats, Swine) Special Award
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YOUTH AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS PREMIER EXHIBITOR SWEEPSTAKES
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Michelle Damerau, Ted Ford, Kelley Kimmey
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Check-In October 18 8AM-1PM
Contest October 18 1:30PM
Awards October 19 In conjunction with Ag Mechanics/
Tractor Restoration Awards
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules.
2. PURPOSE: The purpose of the sweepstakes is to identify students who exemplify the highest level of diverse involve-
ment, knowledge and skill in the Ag Mechanics Project Show Contest.
3. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas FFA and 4-H members who are a high school junior or senior
year’s project show. Each contestant is required to return a Youth Liability and Indemnity Form.
4. CONDUCT OF CONTESTANTS:
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•
• Contestants must have any and all contest materials (PPE, presentation handouts, etc) with them when they enter
the contest area. Contestants leaving the contest area will not be admitted re-entry.
• No electronic devices will be allowed in contest area.
5. CONTEST FORMAT:
a. TEST: multiple choice, covering general knowledge including, but not limited to: electricity, welding, machinery
on to participate in the skills demonstration and presentation. Other contestants will be excused.
b. SKILL DEMONSTRATION: contestants will participate in a selected module to showcase their expertise in that
particular skill. A list of possible modules is provided below. *Each participant must supply all industry stan-
dard personal safety equipment including proper footwear. No participants will be allowed to partici-
pate in the skills round unless they have and wear appropriate PPE. All contestants participating in the skill
demonstration will move on to presentations.
c. PRESENTATION: Contestants will present to a panel of three judges. This includes a 5-minute presentation
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respond to questions, and their interaction with industry professionals. Contestants are encouraged, but not
required to bring supplemental materials for their presentation – visual aids, plans or small prototypes. (Content/
handouts may be the same used for Ag Mechanics Project Show/Tractor Restoration Contest.) This will take place
at a designated contest area, not at the project location. No projector/screen will be provided; no PowerPoints will
be permitted.
6. RESOURCE MATERIALS: Any of the following possible modules may be included but is not limited to:
• Structures
• Hot and Cold Metal Work
• Environmental Systems
• Electrical
• Power & Machinery
*Please come prepared with industry standard PPE to complete any of these modules. NO PPE will be
provided by the State Fair of Texas.
7. SCORING: Each round will be scored on a 100-point system. Contestants in the presentation round will be ranked by
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8. TIES: Ties will be broken on Skill Demonstration score
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9. RESULTS:
10. AWARDS:
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
Grand Champion Scholarship, Buckle, Banner
Reserve Champion Banner
3rd-5th Place Individuals Banner, Special Award
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YOUTH ARCHERY CONTEST
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Larry Hysmith, Larry Perez
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Check-In October 5 8:30AM
Orientation October 5 9:30AM
Contest October 5 10AM
Awards October 5 following contest
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide
by the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook
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tions to meet the objectives of the program or to increase the success rates of youth participating in the program. In
coaches and parents, are encouraged to be familiar with these rules and those of related archery governing bodies.
• https://worldarchery.org/rulebook/
• https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/shooting-sports/
• http://www.nssa-nsca.org/index.php/nsca-sporting-clays-shooting/nsca-sporting-clays-shooter-information/
nscasporting-clays-rule-book/
2. ENTRY LIMITATION: Each contestant’s supervising CEA/AST will be held responsible for ensuring the contes-
tant is currently shooting under the direction of a certied coach. Entry applicants not participating in a program
age divisions will be accepted. After 120 entries are received, additional entries will be placed on a waiting list
subject to space availability. Late entries submitted after August 25, are subject to space availability; late fees are
double the original fee. NO late entries will be accepted after Opening Day.
3. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas FFA and 4-H members. Each contestant is required to return
a Youth Liability and Indemnity Form.
4. AGE DIVISIONS: (as of September 1)
• Junior: (Male & Female) at least 8 years old and in the 3rd grade, but no more than 8th grade
• Senior: (Male & Female) must be in at least the 9th grade, but not older than 19 and in the 12th grade
5. SQUADDING: Heat & squadding times will be assigned on a random basis. No special request accommodations will
be made. Squadding will be posted online at the https://bigtex.com/livestock after September 25. Contestants should
check periodically, as updates/changes may be made.
6. CONTEST FORMAT:
a. TARGETS: This will be a World Archery “18 Meter Indoor Round.” It will consist of 60 arrows shot at the 40 cm 5
color face. 40 cm Triple faces will be allowed. Target assignments will be given at check-in.
b. CLASSES: Deadline to change class is September 7. Contestants will compete in one of the below classes
based upon what bow they will be shooting with.
• Compound
• Recurve
• NASP
c. CONTEST PREPARATION:
check-in that must be displayed at all times while shooting. All equipment must be inspected at the time of check-
Orientation is
mandatory for everyone who will participate in the event that day
d. TOURNAMENT: The tournament will begin promptly after the conclusion of orientation.
7. EQUIPMENT: Contestants must provide their own quivers. All bows must remain cased on the Fairgrounds until
equipment inspection. Absolutely no sky drawing is allowed, no exceptions. This will be strictly enforced. Any contes-
guard, protect, and preserve same, as the State Fair of Texas Livestock Show does not undertake to do so and shall
not be held responsible for any loss or damage to said property of contestants thereof. All contestants are responsible
for security of their own property. The contestant is the absolute insurer of and is responsible for the condition of their
property. The State Fair of Texas is not responsible for the acts of a third party.
8. RANGE SAFETY: The safety of all involved is of paramount importance. All range safety rules will be strictly enforced.
will be noted and marked on the contestant’s badge. Repeated infractions or major safety violations will result in dis-
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9. FIELD & RANGE BOUNDARIES:
10. CONDUCT OF CONTESTANTS:
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• If any contestant, in any way, whether in person or by agent, or servant, interferes with the judges during their
adjudication, or shows disrespect to them, to the show or competition, they are subject to be penalized. Manage-
ment may demand a proper apology from the contestant, may exclude him/her from competition, bar him/her from
the grounds, and may also withhold any prizes that may have been awarded.
• Participants are required to dress appropriately. Contestants must wear a shirt with sleeves. Eye and ear protec-
tion is required, and fully enclosed shoes must be worn.
• Only authorized persons are permitted to use two-way radios on the grounds. Any deliberate disruption of range
communication by anyone at the event will be considered a safety violation and will be treated as such.
11. COACHING: A participant may not be coached while on the shooting line. Coaching includes any communication
between the coach, parent or other spectator and the contestant; verbal or non-verbal. The contestant may request
12. SCORING: The double scoring system will be used. All participants will be involved in score keeping. All reported
scores are checked for accuracy and corrections will be made when required. Contestant should be familiar with the
objective of producing timely, accurate and complete scoring records for each event. They do not represent any club,
county, team, or individual. The shooting center, via the Shoot Coordinator, will be responsible for conducting any and
all aspects of the event pertaining to “shooting”. Including, but not limited to: squadding, scoring, posting of scores,
determination of winners, and rule interpretation. Parents, coaches, observers and contestants should never have
possession of scorecards.
13. APPEAL/PROTEST:
protest any injustice, violation of the rules, or other circumstance that may have resulted in placing them at a disad-
14. RESULTS:
15. AWARDS:
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
(applies to both junior and senior age divisions)
High Compound Shooter Buckle, Banner
Reserve High Compound Shooter Plaque, Banner
3rd - 5th Place Compound Shooters Banner
High Recurve Shooter Buckle, Banner
Reserve High Recurve Shooter Plaque, Banner
3rd - 5th Place Recurve Shooters Banner
High NASP Shooter Buckle, Banner
Reserve High NASP Shooter Plaque, Banner
3rd - 5th Place NASP Shooters Banner
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YOUTH AGRICULTURAL JOB INTERVIEW CONTEST
SUPERINTENDENTS:
August 25
Check-In October 17 8AM
Contest October 17 9AM
Awards October 17 following contest
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules.
2. ENTRY APPLICATION/FEES: See General Rules for entry information. Late entries will not be accepted.
3. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas FFA, FCCLA and 4-H members. Any contestant violating any
resumes submitted must have been created and written, in their entirety, by FFA, 4-H or FCCLA members, only under
direct supervision of an Agricultural Science Teacher, County Extension Agent or FCCLA Advisor. Past State Fair of
Texas Grand Champion Job Interview contestants are ineligible to enter. Each contestant is required to return a Youth
Liability and Indemnity Form.
4. AGE DIVISIONS: (as of September 1)
• Senior: must be in at least the 9th grade, but not older than 19 and in the 12th grade
5. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: All entries for the job interview contest must be submitted by 11:59pm August 25, using
the State Fair of Texas online entry portal. Entries include a required
the State Fair of Texas online entry portal. Only one upload per contestant is permitted. If a participant exceeds the
discretion of the superintendent, show management and judges. No late entries will be accepted. Contestants failing
a. A COMPLETE SFT CONTEST UPLOAD INCLUDES:
See rule 8 for detailed information on each item
• Cover Letter
• Resume:
Each contestant’s SFT Entry Application must be mailed-in in addition to the required upload.
6. NOTIFICATION OF ADVANCEMENT:
• The list of contestants who will compete on contest day will be posted at bigtex.com/livestock no later than
one week prior to contest day.
•
7. CONDUCT OF CONTESTANTS:
•
•
•
• Contestants may bring to all areas of the contest: writing utensils, blank paper, resume, cover letter, business
• No cell phones, smart watches or electronic devices are permitted at any time.
8. CONTEST FORMAT:
All contestants will provide a job description and submit a cover letter and resume. Contestants must apply for an
entrants will be contacted regardless of advancement.
a. Cover Letter:
single spaced, 12 pt. size and Times New Roman font with 1”margins. Dated for the day of the contest and
addressed to:
Daryl E. Real
State Fair of Texas
PO Box 150009
Dallas, TX 75315
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b. Resume: Must be an accurate resume based on the contestants current experience and credentials. Must not ex-
ceed two pages. Contestants are encouraged to format the resume in a professional manner
criteria below. Contestants may be divided randomly into groups for competition.
a. Application: Contestants will complete have 20 minutes to complete application. Students should be prepared for
the application to be electronic or hard copy. Only one submission is allowed. Contestants may use their cover letter
and resume to complete the application.
b. Preliminary Interview: Contestants should prepare for a ~10 minute interview, which may be in person, via phone or
via video conference with their company’s hiring manager(s). Interview order of contestants will be randomized.
Judges will Evaluate:
» Contestant’s introduction of themselves, which must include contestant’s name and club or chapter, the title,
description and source of the position applied for.
»
»
are the best suited candidate for the job.
»
may secure their hiring.
c. Follow Up Correspondence: Following their interview, contestants will have 20 minutes to complete a form of corre-
spondence, thanking the interviewers for the opportunity to apply to the position. Contestants will be given access
cover letter and resume at this time.
The top scoring contestants based on their combined application, preliminarey interview, and follow up correspondence
Finalists will participate in a secondary personal interview. The interview will be a maximum of 10 minutes in length and
take place with a panel of three judges. This interview score will be added to the total of all initial scores. Finalists will
compete for Grand and Reserve Champions and 3rd-6th placings, unless otherwise announced.
9. RESOURCE MATERIALS: This list of references is not intended to be inclusive. Other sources may be utilized, and
advisors are encouraged to make use of the very best instructional materials available.
• National FFA Core Catalog – Strunk and White • Greggs Manual
• Elements of Style – Strunk and White • Microsoft® Word ® resume templates
•
That Win Job, by Daniel Porto
• 25 Reasons Why I Won’t Hire You! What You Did Wrong
Before, During & After the Interview! by Zenja Glass
• Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked
• The Complete Job Interview Handbook, by John J. Marcus
•
• Job Interview 101 - BGSF Resource Guide • Cover Letter & Resume 101 - BGSF Resource Guide
10. SCORING: The top contestant has the ability to be awarded 300 points. Round 1, cover letter and resume combined
CEA/AST/FCCLA Advisor by November 1. Score sheets can be found at bigtex.com/livestock.
11. TIES: Ties will be broken based on the contestant’s personal interview ranking. If a tie still exists, it will be broken by
contest segment score in the following order: 1) Follow-up Letter; 2) Application; 3) Resume; 4) Cover Letter;
a winner.
12. RESULTS:
13. AWARDS:
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
Grand Champion Scholarship, Buckle, Banner
2nd-6th Place Banner, Special Award
Consolation Round Champion Special Award
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YOUTH AGRICULTURAL PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST
SUPERINTENDENT:
Derrick Bruton, Laura Huebinger
August 25
Preliminary Judging virtual, contestants do not attend
Check-In, Heat 1 October 13 9AM
Orientation, Heat 1 October 13 following check in
Heat 1 October 13 10AM
Lunch Break October 13 12PM-1PM
Check-In, Heat 2 October 13 12PM
Orientation, Heat 2 October 13 following check in
Heat 2 October 13 1PM
Junior Finals and Awards October 13 1PM
Senior Finals and Awards October 13 3:30PM
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules.
2. ENTRY APPLICATION/FEES: See General Rules for entry information. Late entries will not be accepted.
3. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA members. Any contestant violating
submitted materials must have been created and written, in their entirety, by 4-H, FFA or FCCLA members, only under
direct supervision of the AST/CEA/FCCLA Advisor. Past State Fair of Texas senior grand champion speaking contes-
tants are ineligible to enter. Past junior grand champions may compete as seniors when aged into the division. Each
contestant is required to return a Youth Liability and Indemnity Form.
4. AGE DIVISIONS: (as of September 1)
• Junior: at least 8 years old and in the 3rd grade, but no more than 8th grade
• Senior: must be in at least the 9th grade, but not older than 19 and in the 12th grade
5. SPEECH DIVISIONS: Each contestant will enter their speech in one division. The division must be declared on the
entry form when submitted. There are topics which may be appropriate in more than one division. The contestant is
responsible for selecting the most appropriate division. Change of selected division will be allowed, at no charge, until
September 1. After September 1 no changes will be permitted.
Junior Divisions: Agribusiness, Agricultural Advocacy, Agricultural Technology, Animal Science, Natural Resources,
Western Heritage
Senior Divisions: Agribusiness, Agricultural Advocacy, Agricultural Policy, Agricultural Technology, Animal Science,
Horticulture, Livestock Show Ethics, Natural Resources, Western Heritage
Agribusiness: Any current or future subject that addresses topics such as cooperatives, sales, service,
marketing etc.
Agricultural Advocacy: Any current or future subject that addresses the process or act of journalism, communi-
cations, social media or public relations where agricultural related information is being
communicated to the public.
Agricultural Policy:
*senior contestants only*
Any current or future subject that addresses policy or legislation on the following: domestic
farm issues, international trade, international competition, rural economic development,
politics, legal issues, animal rights, animal welfare, law, subsidies, price supports, etc.
Agricultural Technology: Any current or future subject that addresses topics such as biotechnology, biogenetics,
bioengineering, mechanical engineering, farm safety, use of technology, research, laser,
satellites or advancements made in agricultural practices through the use of technology,
computer systems, or cutting-edge ideas.
Animal Science: Any current or future subject that addresses any aspects of the dairy, equine, poultry,
sheep, goat, swine, beef or specialty animal industries such as embryo transfer and in-vi-
tro-fertilization.
Horticulture:
*senior contestants only*
Any current or future subject that addresses any aspect of the horticulture and/or agrono-
turf and landscape management, crop production or specialty crop production.
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Livestock Show Ethics:
*senior contestants only*
Any current or future subject that addresses any aspect of the ethics practiced in the live-
stock show industry.
Natural Resources: Any current or future subject that addresses topics such as soil, water, air, rural water,
water quality, wildlife, forestry, aquaculture, conservation, recreation, recycling, energy,
environmental issues, etc.
Western Heritage: Any current or future subject that addresses topics such as western history, culture or
heritage.
6. SUBMISSION/UPLOAD GUIDELINES: All entries for the public speaking contest must be submitted by 11:59pm
August 25, using the State Fair of Texas online entry portal. Entries include a required video upload of the contestant’s
speech and abstract. Abstracts will be typed directly into the online entry portal; there is not a separate form. Only one
upload per contestant is permitted. Additional attachments will not be accepted. Manuscripts will not be accepted. DO
NOT upload the Youth Liability and Indemnity Form and W9.
The SFT Entry Worksheet must have the statement of originality signed by the participant. The SFT Entry Worksheet
must be mailed-in in addition to the required upload materials. Contestants failing to submit all materials by entry
a. A COMPLETE SFT CONTEST UPLOAD INCLUDES:
• 6-8 minute video uploaded to the State Fair of Texas online entry portal.
b. VIDEO GUIDELINES:
• The uploaded video should be a recording of the contestant presenting their speech. The video must be of
the contestant only. Film at the highest resolution possible and ensure audio quality. Do not add additional
•
• Record in a landscape/horizontal format.
• The video may be recorded from waist up or head to toe.
• The video should be recorded using a neutral background with contestant only.
• Check audio quality and video resolution before submitting. If audio/video is of poor quality, judges reserve
the ability to award zero points for any and all categories in the rubric.
c. NOTIFICATION OF ADVANCEMENT:
• The list of contestants, along with their age division and speech division, who will compete on contest day
will be posted at bigtex.com/livestock no later than one week prior to contest day.
•
7. CONDUCT OF CONTESTANTS:
•
•
•
8. CONTEST FORMAT:
a. SPEECHES:
• Properly entered videos will be evaluated and scored by a panel of 2-3 judges.
• Each speech shall be a minimum of six (6) minutes and a maximum of eight (8) minutes. Deductions will be
applied to overall score if time is under/over the allotted time. Time point deductions will apply as follows:
• Round 1 judging will be conducted virtually using the uploaded videos.
• The top scoring contestants will compete in Rounds 2 & 3. Judging will take place in-person on contest day.
•
• In Round 2, junior contestants will be combined into one group for judging. The top 2 junior contestants ad-
will compete during the junior public award ceremony that will begin at approximately 1:00 pm in the Auction
Arena. Finalist contestants are required to utilize a microphone.
• In Round 2, senior divisions will be randomly combined into judging groups (up to 6 judging groups). One
contestant from each judging group will advance to Round 3 (Senior Finals & Public Award Ceremony).
• Senior winners for each division will be decided in Round 2. The Grand and Reserve Grand Champion will
be selected during the senior public award ceremony that will begin at approximately 3:30 pm in the Auction
Arena. Finalist contestants are required to utilize a microphone.
b. QUESTION/ANSWER PERIOD:
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• A three-minute question/answer period will follow each speech during the rounds 2 and 3. At the end of three
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minutes, time will be called and all questioning will end. If time is called during the contestant’s answer to a
question, the contestant may complete his or her answer.
•
9. SCORING: A panel of judges will evaluate and score the presentation. Judges’ comments will be available to CEA/
AST/FCCLA Advisor by November 1. Score sheets can be found at bigtex.com/livestock.
10. RESULTS:
11. AWARDS:
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
Senior:
Division Champions Banner, Acrylic
Reserve Division Champions Banner
Grand Champion $5000 Scholarship, Banner, Buckle
Reserve Grand Champion $2000 Scholarship, Banner, Buckle
Junior:
Division Champions Banner
Grand Champion Buckle, Banner
Reserve Grand Champion Buckle, Banner
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YOUTH AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE FAIR
SUPERINTENDENT:
David Frazier
August 25
Check-In October 15 8AM
Contest October 15 9AM
Awards October 15 following contest
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules.
2. ENTRY APPLICATION/FEES: See General Rules for entry information. Late entries will not be accepted.
3. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas 4-H, FFA and FCCLA members. Any contestant violating any
A project may be exhibited only one time at the State Fair of Texas and must have been researched and developed
within one calendar year of the exhibition date. If the project is a continuation of a longitudinal (multi-year) study, the
student’s focus for research, display and presentation must center on the most recent year’s data. Submitted materi-
als must have been created and written, in their entirety, by 4-H or FFA members, only under direct supervision of the
CEA/AST. Past State Fair of Texas Grand Champion contestants are ineligible to enter. Each contestant is required to
return a Youth Liability and Indemnity Form.
4. AGE DIVISIONS: (as of September 1)
• Junior: at least 8 years old and in the 3rd grade, but no more than 8th grade
• Senior: must be in at least the 9th grade, but not older than 19 and in the 12th grade
5. PROJECT DIVISIONS: Each contestant will enter their project in one of six divisions. The division must be declared
on the entry form.
Animal Science: The study of animal systems, including life processes, health, nutrition, genetics, manage-
ment and processing, through the study of small animals, aquaculture, livestock, dairy,
horses and/or poultry.
Environment & Natural
Resource Systems:
The study of systems, instruments and technology used in waste management; the study
of the management of soil, water, wildlife, forests and air as natural resources and their
Food Products &
Processing Systems:
The study of product development, quality assurance, food safety, production, sales and
service, regulation and compliance and food service within the food service industry.
Plant Science:
and nutrients, as well as growth and cultural practices, through the study of crops, turf
grass, trees and shrubs and/or ornamental plants.
Power, Structural &
Technical Systems:
The study of agricultural equipment, power systems, alternative fuel sources and preci-
sion technology, as well as woodworking, metalworking, welding and project planning for
agricultural structures.
Social Systems: The study of human behavior and the interaction of individuals in and to society, including
agricultural education, agribusiness economic, agricultural communication, agricultural
leadership and other social science applications in agriculture, food and natural resources.
6. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: All entries in the State Fair of Texas Youth Science Fair Contest must submitted by
11:59pm August 25. Contestants must also complete the AgriScience Fair form and upload their research paper in a
livestock.bigtex.com. Only one upload per contestant is permitted. DO NOT
upload the Youth Liability and Indemnity Form and W9. Contestants failing to submit all materials by entry deadline
a. A COMPLETE SFT CONTEST UPLOAD INCLUDES:
• A complete AgriScience Fair online form
• Research manuscript uploaded to the online entry portal
DO NOT upload the Youth Liability and Indemnity Form and W9. Each contestant’s SFT Entry Application with the
statement of originality that must be signed by the participant must be mailed-in in addition to the required up-
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b. NOTIFICATION OF ADVANCEMENT:
• The list of contestants, along with their age division and project division, who will compete on contest day
will be posted at bigtex.com/livestock no later than one week prior to contest day.
•
7. CONTEST FORMAT:
• Participants are provided a space to put up a table display or poster board explaining the project.
• Participants must be present at their booths during judging on contest day to explain their research/science proj-
ect and answer judge’s questions.
• Judging will consist of a 15 minute time limit per each contestant.
8. EQUIPMENT:
• Participants must provide all supplies including backing to mount poster board.
• Table will be provided by the Fair.
9. SCORING: Judges’ comments will be available to CEA/AST/FCCLA Advisor by November 1. Score sheets can be
found at www.bigtex.com/livestock
10. RESULTS:
11. AWARDS:
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
Senior:
Category Champion Banner, Acrylic, $1000 Scholarship
Reserve Category Champion Banner
Grand Champion Banner, Buckle, $5000 Scholarship
Reserve Grand Champion Banner, Buckle, $1000 Scholarship
Junior:
Category Champion Banner
Grand Champion Acrylic
Reserve Grand Champion Acrylic
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YOUTH BEEF SKILLATHON
SUPERINTENDENTS:
Jason Cleere, Chris Skaggs
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Check-In October 14 8AM
Contest October 14 9AM
Awards October 14 following contest
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules.
2. PURPOSE: The purpose of the skillathon is to identify students who exemplify the highest level of diverse involve-
ment, knowledge and skill in the beef project.
3. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas 4-H, FFA and FCCLA members. Any contestant violating any
4. AGE DIVISIONS: (as of September 1)
• Junior: at least 8 years old and in the 3rd grade, but no more than 5th grade
• Intermediate: must be in the 6th grade, but no more than 8th grade
• Senior: must be in at least the 9th grade, but not older than 19 and in the 12th grade
5. CONDUCT OF CONTESTANTS:
•
•
• Contestants are not permitted to bring any resource materials into the contest area
• No smart watches or electronic devices are permitted at any time.
6. CONTEST FORMAT: The skillathon will be comprised of an exam and station(s).
a. JUNIOR:
•
•
b. INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR:
•
•
question panel on beef industry knowledge and issues.
7. RESOURCE MATERIALS:
• http://animalscience.tamu.edu/livestock-species/beef/publications/
• State Fair of Texas Skillathon Study Guides http://bigtex.com/livestock/
8. SCORING: Point totals will be clearly written for each section at the time of the contest.
9. RESULTS:
10. AWARDS:
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
(applies to all age divisions)
Grand Champion Buckle, Banner
Reserve Grand Champion Banner
3rd Place Individual Banner
4th-10th Place Individual Special Award
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YOUTH SHEEP SKILLATHON
SUPERINTENDENT:
Shawn Ramsey
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Check-In October 9 8AM
Contest October 9 9AM
Awards October 9 following contest
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules.
2. PURPOSE: The purpose of the skillathon is to identify students who exemplify the highest level of diverse involve-
ment, knowledge and skill in the sheep project.
3. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas 4-H, FFA and FCCLA members. Any contestant violating any
4. AGE DIVISIONS: (as of September 1)
• Junior: at least 8 years old and in the 3rd grade, but no more than 5th grade
• Intermediate: must be in the 6th grade, but no more than 8th grade
• Senior: must be in at least the 9th grade, but not older than 19 and in the 12th grade
5. CONDUCT OF CONTESTANTS:
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• Contestants are not permitted to bring any resource materials into the contest area
• No smart watches or electronic devices are permitted at any time.
6. CONTEST FORMAT: The skillathon will be comprised of an exam and station(s).
a. PRELIMINARY ROUND
• All contestants will be administered a written exam. This exam will cover general knowledge including, but
not limited to: industry knowledge, breeds and genetics, and management practices.
Scantrons will be utilized and thirty minutes will be allotted to complete the exam.
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b. FINAL ROUND
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• INTERMEDIATES/SENIORS - The top 5 scoring contestants will advance to an additional set of skill stations
minutes.
7. RESOURCE MATERIALS:
• http://.tamu.edu/livestock-species/sheep-goats/publications/
• State Fair of Texas Skillathon Study Guides http://bigtex.com/livestock
8. SCORING: Point totals will be clearly written for each section at the time of the contest.
9. RESULTS:
10. AWARDS:
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
(applies to all age divisions)
Grand Champion Buckle, Banner
Reserve Grand Champion Banner
3rd Place Individual Banner
4th-10th Place Individual Special Award
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YOUTH SWINE SKILLATHON
SUPERINTENDENT:
Online Entry Deadline August 25
Check-In October 21 8AM
Contest October 21 9AM
Awards October 21 following contest
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. RULES/REGULATIONS: Entries made in this department shall be subject to and each contestant agrees to abide by
the General and Youth Rules and Regulations of the State Fair of Texas as published in this exhibitor handbook and
the following special rules.
2. PURPOSE: The purpose of the skillathon is to identify students who exemplify the highest level of diverse involve-
ment, knowledge and skill in the swine project.
3. ELIGIBILITY: Entries in this division are limited to Texas 4-H, FFA and FCCLA members. Any contestant violating any
4. AGE DIVISIONS: (as of September 1)
• Junior: at least 8 years old and in the 3rd grade, but no more than 5th grade
• Intermediate: must be in the 6th grade, but no more than 8th grade
• Senior: must be in at least the 9th grade, but not older than 19 and in the 12th grade
5. CONDUCT OF CONTESTANTS:
•
•
• Contestants are not permitted to bring any resource materials into the contest area
• No smart watches or electronic devices are permitted at any time.
6. CONTEST FORMAT: The skillathon will be comprised of an exam and station(s).
a. PRELIMINARY ROUND
• All contestants will be administered a multiple choice written exam. This exam will cover general knowl-
edge including, but not limited to: industry knowledge, breeds and genetics, and management practices.
Scantrons will be utilized. Thirty minutes will be allotted to complete the exam.
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b. FINAL ROUND
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and an interview/thought question panel on swine industry knowledge and issues.
7. RESOURCE MATERIALS:
• http://animalscience.tamu.edu/livestock-species/swine/skillathon
• State Fair of Texas Skillathon Study Guides http://bigtex.com/livestock
• http://www.pork.org/youth-and-education/skillathon-quiz-bowl/
• Texas Pork Producers Association https://texaspork.org/swine-skill-a-thons/
• https://d3fns0a45gcg1a.cloudfront.net/sites/all/les/documents/PQAPlus/V3.0/BinderMa-
terial/Tab%202/1%20PQAhandbook.pdf
• http://estore.osu-ex-
tension.org/Swine-Resource-Handbook-for-Market-and-Breeding-Projects-P148.aspx
8. SCORING: Point totals will be clearly written for each section at the time of the contest.
9. RESULTS:
10. AWARDS:
Barn 1 through the duration of the Fair. No awards will be mailed at the expense of the Fair.
(applies to all age divisions)
Grand Champion Buckle, Banner
Reserve Grand Champion Banner
3rd Place Individual Banner
4th-10th Place Individual Special Award
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IN RECOGINITION
THANK YOU
On behalf of the State Fair of Texas Livestock Department, thank you to the many, many individuals who make our events
a success, we could not do it without you.
To the Youth Livestock Committee Volunteers- Your commitment to providing our exhibitors and contestants with a friendly
welcome does not go unnoticed. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact: [email protected].
To every superintendent- Your dedication to reviewing rules, putting in early mornings and long nights moving livestock,
breaking classes, and spending the day(s) on their feet in the ring means so much for our exhibitors. We’re so grateful to
you.
To every ofcial-- We appreciate each or you lending your talents to judge projects, announce winners, throw chips, write
contest questions and more; your contribution is so valuable.
To our exhibitors- The State Fair of Texas Livestock Show is not a success without you. Thank you for coming to spend
your time with us in Dallas.
To our staff- Thank you; thank you for doing it all!
SUPPORTING PARTNERS:
1. OPPORTUNITIES: For more information on contributing to the State Fair of Texas Livestock Department please email
2. PREMIUM SUPPORT: All funds provided for premium support are directly reissued to exhibitors through premium
payouts at the conclusion of the Fair.
Coba Select Sires Youth Dairy Show $250
American Red Brangus Association Youth Red Brangus Show $500
South Central Llama Association Pan American Llama Show $500
Texas Shorthorn Association Pan American Shorthorn Show $500
Texas Shorthorn Association Youth Shorthorn Show $300
3. IN KIND SPONSORS:
Miniature Hereford Breeders Association Pan American Miniature Hereford Show Buckles
Miniature Hereford Breeders Association Pre-Junior/Junior Miniature Hereford Show Buckles
Texas Longhorn Breeders Association TLBT Longhorn Show Buckles
Texas Longhorn Breeders Association Pan American Longhorn Show Buckles
4. EVENT SPONSORS:
Youth Job Interview Contest $3500
Cactus Cares Youth Beef Skillathon $5000
Dallas Agricultural Club $500
Judge2Win Youth Livestock Judging Contest $2500
Lance Waggoner Youth Agricultural Science Fair $5000
This page may be updated as other partners contribute.
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