Gillespie County Fair & Festivals Association 530 Fair Drive Fredericksburg, TX 78624US
Race Day Classic Steer Show-- July 30-Aug 2
Entry Fee:
July 24, 2026 or before: $50 per head
Late Entry Fee (At Registration Only): $100 per head
*NO Refunds
Any calves brought on Grounds will pay full entry fee, even if not shown
Arrival Time:
Barn opens Friday, July 31st at 12 NOON. All steers must be on the grounds by 8 am on Saturday, Aug 1st.
Stalls will be on a first come basis. No pre-stalling or saving stalls. Stalls will be limited to 4 feet per steer. Tack will be stored along walls or outside. NO CAMPING IN STALLS.
There will be a designated area for trailers if you wish to show off the trailer. These will also be on a first come basis. All empty trailers will be parked in the parking lot in a designated area.
NO DOGS will be allowed on grounds except for ADA Service animals.
Check-in & registration will begin Friday from 5pm until 7pm, and Saturday, August 1st 8 am until 9 am.
We will weigh & classify starting Saturday, at 9:30am.
Show Time:
On Saturday, will follow weigh in & Classification – time TBA. We will show all American breeds and English Breeds.
Sunday, August 2nd at 9 a.m. Exotics will show.
Presentations/ Pictures:
During Show, Buckles presented on Sunday following the show.
Release Time: After Exhibitor has finished showing. All Breed Champions and Reserve Breed Champions must stay for the Overall Champion Show.
All animals and tack must be out of the barn 2 hours after completion of the show. GATES WILL BE LOCKED AT THAT TIME.
RULES OF THE SHOW
1. Open to all Steers. Exhibitors must be enrolled in FFA or 4-H. If 18, must still be in high school. A substitution form will need to be filled out, if needed. Substitute exhibitor must be entered in show.
2. All steers must meet the rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
3. Steers will be weighed & classified with a 3-man classifying system, at classifiers discretion. 5% weigh back.
4. Blow and Show; no trim chutes; no butt fans; generators encouraged.
4a. No fans or Porta cools in aisles or behind cattle
5. Bring your own shavings
6. We will not furnish Port-A-Cools. If exhibitors bring a Port-A-Cools, you must bring a generator to run them. If Exhibitor wants to place a Port-A-Cool in a stall, exhibitor will have to pay $50 for that spot at time of entry, or be charged an additional $100 fee for the stall if not pre-paid.
7. One ring, one show.
8. 13 Breed format-three steers constitute a breed. 4 or less steers per breed will show as one class.
9. Tie-outs available
10. Buckles, banners, cash and various prizes awarded.
For information or questions contact:
Larry Burrow at 830-889-2101
Fair Office at 830-997-2359
Poultry & Rabbits Aug 28
Onsite testing is available. Do not coop until checked
ARRIVAL TIME:Thursday, August 27, 4-7 p.m.
SHOW TIME:Friday August 28, at 8 a.m.
ENTRY FEE:Chickens $1 per head, $3 per pen; Ducks/Geese: $1 per pair, $1 per pen.
ENTRY DEADLINE:Monday August 24.
PRESENTATION/ PICTURES: Saturday, August 29, at 10 a.m.
REALEASE TIME:Sunday, August 30 10 a.m.
RULES OF THE SHOW
1. Current health regulations will be followed.
2. Entry fee $1 per head; $3 per pen
3. Pens must be entered as pens-singles as singles
4. No Singles can compete for pen prizes
5. Exhibitors are responsible for feeding and watering their animals throughout the show.
PREMIUMS AWARDED IN EACH CLASS
First place - $4.00
Second Place - $3.00
Third Place - $2.00
POULTRY CLASS DEFINITIONS
Standard Breed and Bantam Chickens
Cock: Male bird over 12 months of age
Cockrell: Male bird under 12 months of age
Hen: Female bird over 12 months of age
Pullet: Female bird under 12 months of age
Old Pen: One Cock and two Hens of same variety
Young Pen: One Cockrell/two Pullets of same variety
Turkeys: All singles will be awarded prizes same as standard poultry – trios same as pens
DUCKS/GEESE CLASS
Best Pair Ducks
Old Pen
Best Pair Geese
Young Pen
RABBITS
RULES OF THE SHOW
1. Entry fee $1 per head.
2. Show times, presentation/pictures, release same as poultry
3. If there are as many as three of the same breed and class, they will be judged separately.
Less than three in a class will be combined in one class and judged accordingly.
4. All breeds competing will be divided into Bucks over 6 months, Bucks under 6 months, Does over 6 months and Does under 6 months
5. Exhibitors are responsible for feeding and watering their animals throughout the show.
(A Youth Showmanship Class
will be judged Saturday afternoon, Aug. 29, following the breeding sheep show, approx. 3pm. Any questions regarding the Showmanship Class, call the TAMU Agrilife Extension Office at 830- 997-3452.)
RABBIT CLASS
Bucks, Old
Bucks, Young
Does, Old
Does, Young
Open Cattle Show Aug 28
Arrival Time: Start arriving Wednesday August 26 at 12p.m. and must be in Thursday, August 27 by 8 p.m.
Show Time: Friday August 28 at 2 p.m. Mini-Hereford Show. Followed by all other breeds.
Jr. Mini-Hereford Showmanship Immediately following Open Show
All other Mini breeds immediately following Mini-Herefords show.
Entry Fee: $20 a head if entry received by Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Late Entries- $40.
Presentation/Pictures: Friday following completion of entire show.
Release Time: After pictures, or cattle can stay through Sunday, if needed.
ALL TRAILERS & OTHER VEHICLES MUST BE PARKED IN THE MAIN PARKING LOT IN DESIGNATED AREA. VEHICLES IN VIOLATION WILL BE TOWED AT OWNERS’ EXPENSE.
SHOW RULES
NO DOGS allowed on grounds other than ADA approved service animal
1. The Mini Hereford Show is open to any FFA or 4-H member. Junior Mini Herefords are open to ages 3-18. If 18, must still be in school.
2. Steers allowed in Mini Hereford Show.
3. All cattle must meet State Health Department requirements.
3a No health papers required for Tx cattle only Out of state animals.
4. All classes will be according to age.
5. Registration papers must be presented at time of arrival.
6. No open fans or alley fans allowed in the Livestock Barn- hanging fans only.
PREMIUMS
Premiums will be paid by placing according to the number of entries per class.
Any questions call Larry Burrow at 830-889-2101
SHOW CLASSES FOR ALL BREEDS FEMALES & BULLS
1. Spring calves-calved after March 1, 2026
2. Junior calves-calved Jan 1, 2026-Feb. 28, 2026
3. Winter calves-calved Nov. 1, 2025-Dec31, 2025
4. Senior calves-calved Sept. 1, 2025-Oct. 31, 2025
5. Summer Yearling calves-calved May 1, 2025-Aug. 31, 2025
6. Spring Yearling-calved Mar.1, 2025-April 30, 2025
7. Junior Yearling-calved Jan.1 2025-Feb. 29, 2025
8. Senior Yearling-calved Sept.1, 20243-Dec 31, 2024.
9. Two year old-calved Jan1, 2024-Aug 31, 2024
10. Older-calved before Jan. 1, 2024
All breed champion bulls are eligible to show for Champion Premium Sire.
All breed champions females are eligible to show for Champion Premium Female.
OPEN CATTLE JUDGING SCHEDULE
Friday, August 28, 2026, 2p.m
Mini-Herefords
Other Breeds
Junior Mini Hereford Showmanship
Breeding Sheep Show Aug 29
ARRIVAL TIME: Friday, August 28-in by 6 p.m.
Hair Breeds must be checked in by 2:30 p.m.
SHOWTIME:
All breeds: Saturday, August 29- at 8 am
ENTRY FEE: $20 per head
ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
PRESENTATION/ PICTURES: Saturday, August 29 at 12 p.m. or conclusion of show
ALL TRAILERS & OTHER VEHICLES MUST BE PARKED IN THE MAIN PARKING LOT IN DESIGNATED AREA. VEHICLES IN VIOLATION WILL BE TOWED AT OWNERS’ EXPENSE
RULES OF THE SHOW
1. Registration paper must be present at time of arrival, if requested
2. Sheep originating in Texas intended for exhibition purposes must meet Texas Animal Health Commission requirements. All animals are required to have Scrapies Tags
3. Breeders will be limited to 15 head of one breed.
4. Breeders may show only 2 sheep in any certain class
5. No sheep may be washed outside of sheep wash rack.
6. No trimming or drying in wash rack.
7. Clean up wool after trimming.
8. Release time at conclusion of their breed.
9. NOTE: Ewe Lamb Futurity will show during Breeding Sheep Show.
10. All Sheep will be classed according to age shown by teeth. (ewe lambs will be split by papers but must have lamb teeth to show in lamb class)
Any questions, call Walton Heimann at 830-992-1289 or Brad Roeder at 830-889-4512
CLASSES IN THESE BREEDS
Delaine-Merino
Rambouillet
Suffolk
Hampshire
Southdown
Dorper
White Dorper
Other Hair Breeds
Other Wool Breeds
DEFINITIONS
Spring Lamb Class: Jan 1stand younger
Fall Lamb Class: Sept 1st-Dec 31st Lambs must have only lamb teeth showing
Yearling: 1 year and under 2, 2 tooth.
Aged: 2 years and over, 4 tooth and older.
Pair of sheep: 1 ewe, any age, and 1 ram any age.
Angora Goats Aug 29
ARRIVAL TIME: Friday, August 28 in by 6 p.m.
SHOW TIME: Saturday, August 29, 8 a.m.
ENTRY FEE: $10 per Head, with the exception of 1 pair of goats if the pair is previously entered head.
RELEASE TIME: Saturday, August 29 after completion of show.
PRESENTATION/ PICTURES: Saturday, August 29 at 1 p.m.
TRAILERS & OTHER VEHICLES MUST BE PARKED IN THE MAIN PARKING LOT IN DESIGNATED AREA. VEHICLES IN VIOLATION WILL BE TOWED AT OWNERS’ EXPENSE
RULES OF THE SHOW
1. 12-head entry limit for one breeder.
2. Breeder may show only 2 animals in any one class.
3. All goats must meet current Texas Animal Health Commission requirements.
4. Goats must not show more than 8 months growth of fleece.
5. All goats will be classes according to age shown by teeth.
6. All goats must show registration papers, if requested.
Doe, Kid- Under 1 year
Doe-Two tooth
Doe- Four tooth
Billy, Kid-Under 1 year
Billy-Two tooth
Billy- Four Tooth
Pair of Goats- 1 Billy and 1 Doe, any age.
Any questions call Mark Raab at 830-889-2910
Swine Futurity Aug 30
SHOW TIME: Sunday August 30, at 9 a.m.
SHOWMANSHIP TIME PROMPTLY AT 7:30 a.m.
ENTRY FEE: ONLINE ONLY at www.gillespiefair.com
$20- Both Barrows and Gilts
ENTRY DEADL all showing at the same time
at Midnight Tuesday
Late Entries at time of registration for $40
SHOW ORDER: all showing at the same time
PRESENTATION/ PICTURES: Sunday, August 30 at completion of judging
ALL TRAILERS & OTHER VEHICLES MUST BE PARKED IN THE MAIN PARKING LOT IN DESIGNATED AREA. VEHICLES IN VIOLATION WILL BE TOWED AT OWNERS’ EXPENSE
RULES OF THE SHOW
1. There will be no limit on the number of entries per person.
2. No weight limit. 10lb weigh back for any receiving money.
3. No minimum age limit.
4. Classes will be split according to the discretion of the Committee.
5. All pigs must meet Texas Animal Health Commission requirements.
6. There will be no sift and no sale.
7. Breeds: Durocs, Hampshires, Yorks, OPB (light & dark) and Crosses.
8. No arrivals before Saturday unless arranged a head of time.
9. All pigs will be assigned stalls upon arrival. Bring your own stall dividers, and wood shavings
10. Turn in weight cards Friday p.m. through Saturday by 7:00 p.m.no exceptions
11. Judge has the right to discriminate on all breed characteristics.
12. NO CLIPPING AT THE SHOW.
13. NO OILS OR FORMS OF CHEMICALS MAY BE USED DURING SHOW.
14. No showing off trailers this year
15. Boars can show if weigh 125 or less
16. Release after Show.
Any questions, call Ernie Eckert at 325-656-0215