Gillespie County Fair & Festivals Association 530 Fair Drive Fredericksburg, TX 78624US
Lamb Futurity
Thank you to all sponsors and participants
Poultry & Rabbits
Judge: Dr. Pat O’Neil
Onsite testing is available. Do not coop until checked
ARRIVAL TIME:Thursday, August 25, 4-7 p.m.
SHOW TIME:Friday August 27, 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 22.
PRESENTATION/ PICTURES: Saturday, August 27, at 10 a.m.
REALEASE TIME:Sunday, August 28 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
POULTRY AWARDS
Outstanding Poultry Exhibitors- Gillespie County Farm Bureau
Best standard Breed Chicken- GCFFA Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association
Best Bantam Chicken- In Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association
Grand Champion Rooster-Rosette
Grand Champion Hen- Rosette
Grand Champion Cockrell- Rosette
Grand Champion Pullet- Rosette
Grand Champion Bantam Hen- Rosette
Grand Champion Pen- Rosette
Grand Champion Turkey, Tom- Rosette
Grand Champion Turkey, Hen- Rosette
Grand Champion Turkey, Pen- Rosette
Grand Champion Duck/Geese, Pen- Rosette
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. 27, 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
Judge: Mark Ebeling, Burnet
Arrival Time:Start arriving Wednesday August 24 at 8 a.m. and must be in Thursday, August 25 by 10 p.m.
Show Time:Friday August 26at 3p.m.
Mini-Hereford Show. Jr. Mini-Hereford Show Immediately following Mini-Herefords. All other Mini breeds immediately following Mini-Herefords show.
Saturday, August 27 at 9a.m Open Cattle Show.
Entry Fee: $20 a head if entry received by Wednesday, August 18.
Late Entries- $30.
Presentation/Pictures: Each day following completion of entire show.
Release Time:After pictures.
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
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.
4. There will be a separate competition for each breed in the Open Cattle Show. Breeds not listed will show in their breed class. 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, 2022
2. Junior calves-calved Jan 1, 2022-Feb. 28, 2022
3. Winter calves-calved Nov. 1, 2021-Dec31, 2021
4. Senior calves-calved Sept. 1, 2021-Oct. 31, 2021
5. Summer Yearling calves-calved May 1, 2021-Aug. 31, 2021
6. Spring Yearling-calved Mar.1, 2021-April 30, 2021
7. Junior Yearling-calved Jan.1 2021-Feb. 29, 2021.
8. Senior Yearling-calved Sept.1, 2020-Dec 31, 2020.
9. Two year old-calved Jan1, 2020-Aug 31, 2020
10. Older-calved before Jan. 1, 2020.
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 26, 2022, 3p.m
Mini-Herefords
Junior Mini Herefords
All other Mini breeds
Saturday, August 27, 2022, 9a.m.
Angus
Brangus
Brahman
Charolais
Horned Herefords
Polled Herefords
Other Breeds (if any)
Premium Sire
Premium Female
Breeding Sheep Show
JUDGE: Stuart Spruill, Stephenville
ARRIVAL TIME: Friday, August 26-in by 12 noon for Hair breeds- All others 6 p.m.
Hair Breeds must be checked in by 2:30 p.m.
SHOWTIME:
Hair Breeds Friday, August 26, 3 p.m.
Dorpers may leave at conclusion of show
All other breeds: Saturday, August 27- Fine Wool at 9 a.m.; Medium Wool will follow Fine Wool.
ENTRY FEE: $10 per head
ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Pens will be assigned Wednesday, the 24th
PRESENTATION/ PICTURES: Saturday, August 27 at 1 p.m.
ALL TRAILERS & OTHER VEHICLES MUST BE PARKED IN THE MAIN PARKING LOT IN DESIGNATED AREA. WEHICLES IN VIOLATION WILL BE TOWED AT OWNERS’ EXPENCE
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.
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
DEFINITIONS
Lamb: Must have lamb teeth
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.
Spring Lamb Class: Jan 1stand younger
Fall Lamb Class: Sept 1st-Dec 31st Lambs must have only lamb teeth showing
Angora Goats
JUDGE: TBD
ARRIVAL TIME: Friday, August 26 in by 6 p.m.
SHOW TIME: Saturday, August 27, 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 27 after completion of show.
PRESENTATION/ PICTURES: Saturday, August 27 at 1 p.m.
TRAILERS & OTHER VEHICLES MUST BE PARKED IN THE MAIN PARKING LOT IN DESIGNATED AREA. WEHICLES IN VIOLATION WILL BE TOWED AT OWNERS’ EXPENCE
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
(Sanctioned by TJLA)
JUDGE: Kelton Mason, Montgomery
SHOW TIME: Sunday August 28, 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
ONLINE ENTRY DEADLINE: August 23, 2022
at Midnight Tuesday
Late Entries will be taken at time of entry for $40
SHOW ORDER:All Gilts, then Barrows
PRESENTATION/ PICTURES: Sunday, August 28 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. Must be able to show pig without assistance.
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 6 p.m. on Friday 8/26, unless arranged a head of time.
9. All pigs will be assigned stalls upon arrival. Bring your own stall dividers
10. Turn in weight cards Friday 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. There is a separate Market Barrow and Market Gilt Show. (not a breeding show)
15. No showing off trailers this year
16. Boars can show if weigh 125 or less
17. Release after Show.
Any questions, call Ernie Eckert at 325-656-0215