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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Fall Livestock Show Updates

MAJOR STOCK SHOW UPDATES

  • West Texas Fair - September 10-19, 2020 (Deadline to enter-August 7th in the county office)

Heart O Texas Livestock Show & The United Show Information - The Livestock Catalog and Schedule are tentative due to COVID-19 and Open Texas Guidelines.

"The United Show" at the Heart O' Texas

We are thrilled for a unique, one-year opportunity to partner with the State Fair of Texas for additional shows which will take place at the Heart O' Texas Livestock Show in Waco, Texas! => Tentative Schedule
The United Show will include:
  • Youth Breeding Heifers
  • Youth Prospect Steers
  • Youth Purebred Breeding Gilts
Additional information will be posted at hotfair.com and bigtex.com/livestock as finalized.
A NOTE ABOUT THE 2020 LIVESTOCK MARKET SHOWS
There is a preliminary revised schedule of events related to livestock market shows being offered for 2020. Barring any orders are in place by local, state, or federal agencies regarding health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the State Fair of Texas plans to move forward with the following schedule to support Texas youth, while implementing all preventive measures recommended by the CDC and other relevant health agencies.
The 2020 State Fair of Texas market shows that will take place at Fair Park in Dallas are:
Market steers
Market barrows
Market lambs
Market goats
Market broilers
Market week will culminate in the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction on October 2, 2020.
The State Fair of Texas is pleased to announce three virtual contests students can do from the comfort of home. The 2020 virtual contests that will take place online will be:
Agri-science fair
Public speaking
Job interview
The shows that will take place at the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo in Waco, through a partnership with the State Fair of Texas, will be:
Youth breeding heifers
Youth prospect steers
Youth purebred breeding gilts
Note: The shows listed above are in addition to the current Heart O’ Texas livestock show schedule. For a complete listing of Heart O’ Texas livestock shows, please visit HOTFair.com.
Shows may be adjusted for the revised 2020 schedule if any health orders are initiated by local, state, or federal agencies, or if health and safety concerns exist. Any additional updates will be available on BigTex.com/COVID.
    •  State Fair of Texas Livestock Show Revised Catalog
    • 2020 State Fair of Texas Show Update
    • Arts & Crafts (Pre-Fair) - How to register - NEW DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 1ST online!!!!
      • Creative Arts 101 -  Neat articles for some summer fun!!
      • Take a glance at the CREATIVE ARTS HANDBOOK  online and decide which department is the blue-ribbon fit for you, . The Handbook covers all the categories, rules, and guidelines you need to know about your Arts & Crafts (pre-Fair) contest. In your department, locate the specific category you want to enter then determine the class number, you’ll need this information when you register.REGISTER ONLINE
        Though you are not required to register online, getting it done early will ensure you don’t end up missing the deadline – not to mention it helps us get ready for entry take-in day. Online registration is not yet available, but it is right around the corner! Join our mailing list and we’ll notify you when it’s open.
        It’s time to get creative and let those designs and ideas come to life. Have FUN, share your experience with us on social media @STATEFAIROFTX OR #BIGTEX,
      • All exhibitors are required to complete registration before submitting their item(s) for judging. The Fair will offer more than 900 arts & crafts contests – and the registration deadline has been extended to September 1, 2020!. Two options are offered for exhibitors to register – online or mail-in.
        • Online Registration – Create an account at BigTex.com/ CreativeArts to register your item(s) and pay for entry fees. A registration receipt will be sent upon completion.
        • Mail-in Registration – Fill out the Pre-Fair Registration Form located at the back of the book or find a printable copy of the form at BigTex.com/CreativeArts. Mail the completed form and all entry fees to the Creative Arts building.
        • All registration forms must arrive by the deadline provided. Exhibitors may choose to have their registration receipt sent
          via standard mail or email. Checks and money orders should be made out to the State Fair of Texas. All returned or NSF checks will be subject to a $40 fee.
    • Horse Events ALL CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
      • Team Roping (August 7-9)
      • Ranch Sorting (August 14-16
      • Arabian Horse Show (August 28-30)
      • Youth Rodeo (TBA)
  • CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 East Texas Fair - September 25-October 4, 2020 
      • 2020 Livestock Catalog and Schedule
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