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Welcome to the 2024 Summer Horse Racing Season and 136th Gillespie County Fair. I am honored to serve as President of the Board of Directors of the oldest, continuously operating Fair Association in Texas.
Many thanks to our dedicated volunteers, staff, directors and families for their hard work in keeping our long-standing traditions alive.
I would like to extend a huge thank you to our Gillespie County Officials, City of Fredericksburg and all the different businesses, organizations and individuals that support all our events. Without our community contributions and involvement none of it would be possible.
Our season will have four big weekends of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing. Be prepared to see the heart pounding action of horses thundering down the track. Of course, plenty of cold beverages and a variety of food choices will be available for your enjoyment at each event.
We are starting out our summer season with our Fourth of July race meet on July 6-7. We also have a mobile betting option. If you haven’t signed up make sure to show up early to do so.
Night In Old Fredericksburg will be another fun weekend of horse racing on July 20-21, starting at 2pm. There will be a couple other events happening during the day such as a 42 tournament and washer pitching. Keep an eye out for more information on those events and any others that might be added as we get closer. There will be a State Championship Barbeque Cook-off on July 19-20 sanctioned with the Lone Star Barbecue Society. If you are interested in cooking or judging, check our website.
Our third weekend of horse racing will be August 10-11. Along with the racing, there will be the lamb and meat goat show in the livestock barn.
The 136th Gillespie County Fair starts Thursday, August 22 and runs through Sunday, August 25.
Thursday afternoon people can bring their entries for the classes in the exhibition hall to be judged. Gates open at 5 p.m. and admission is free. There will be carnival rides throughout the weekend, vendors, animals and, of course, live music. The line up this year kicks off with Sin Sentido and Eric y Su Groupo Massore.
Friday starts off with the 136th Gillespie County Fair parade on Historic Main Street in Fredericksburg. This parade has upwards of 200 entries that ride the parade route and kicks off at 10 a.m. The conclusion of the parade leads everyone out to the grounds where gates open at 1 p.m.
There are vendors and a livestock show, and the results for all the exhibits entered into the exhibition hall. We start all the festivities that night by crowning the new Fair Queen and her Court. At the conclusion of the crowning, we will
have a dance with Billy Mata performing.
Saturday will resume livestock shows and another huge day of Horse Racing starting at 2 p.m. Following the races we will have a great night of live entertainment that starts with Mike Ryan. The main event of the night will be Easton Corbin.
Sunday wraps up our final day of the 2024 Horse Racing season. There are two big races that will be run during that day the Gillespie County Fair Derby and the Gillespie County Fair Futurity. Come out and see who the champions will be.
There is lots to see and do during the 136th Gillespie County Fair, so come on out for good food and the coldest beer in town. Vendors will be here selling a variety of goods all weekend, exhibits will be on display for everyone to view and a lot of livestock shows happening.
Don’t forget the Carnival and Midway that will be running each night. It really is a family event for all ages.
Our final event of the year is our 28th annual Scholarship Fest on September 21. We will have live auction, silent auction, prize drawing and lots of other fun games to play. There will be a barbecue dinner served for all to enjoy while raising money for a great cause. To date we have awarded $672,100 to 912 Gillespie County youths.
It has been a pleasure and honor to serve as the 136th Gillespie County Fair President.
Thank you again for all your continued support this year and for future years. Hope to see many of you at our fun summer events.
2024 Gillespie County Fair and Festival President
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Publisher/Editor: Ken Esten Cooke
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ADMISSION
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Free grounds and concerts admission for everyone. The free admission does not include the carnival and midway.
Friday, Aug. 23
Children (5 and under) Free all day
All students (K-12) Free with identification until 6 p.m.
Senior Citizens (65 & up) Free until 6 p.m.
Adults (Age 13 +) $15
Saturday, Aug. 24
Children (5 and under) Free
Children (6-12 years) $5
Adults (Age 13 +) $20
Box Seat
Sunday, Aug. 25
$20
Children (5 and under) Free
Children (6-12 years)
Adults (Age 13 +)
Box Seat
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design by Riley Taber. Photo of the 2024 Fair Court on the Gillespie County Fair & Festival’s Association float at Gillespie County Race Track by Lindsay Pressler. Pictured are Laura Nielsen, Isabella Reeh, Mattie Moore and Jayecee Treibs.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, Aug. 22
1 p.m.-6 p.m. – Entries are taken for Ag and home skills
5 p.m. – Gates open and carnival begins; food, concession stands and vendors open
7 p.m. – Free Tejano night featuring Sin Sentido and 9 p.m. Eric Y Su Groupo Massore
6:30p.m. – Judging in the Ag and Home Skills Departments begins
Friday, Aug. 23
8 a.m. – Poultry Show
10 a.m. – Parade on Main Street
1 p.m. – Gates open
1 p.m. – Exhibition Hall open, vendors and concessions open
3 p.m. – Dorper and Royal White Show
3 p.m. – Mini-Hereford Show, Jr. MiniHereford show immediately following MiniHerefords. All other Mini breeds immediately following the Mini-Hereford Show.
3:30 p.m. – 42 Tournament
5 p.m. – Carnival opens
7 p.m. – Gillespie County Fair Queens contest and catalog dedications
8 p.m. – Billy Matta in concert
Saturday, Aug. 24
8 a.m. – Angora Goat show
9 a.m. – Breeding Sheep (all but Dorpers) Show
9 a.m. – Open Cattle Show
11 a.m. – Gates open ($20 all day)
11 a.m. – Exhibition Hall, vendors on pavilion and fairway open, Washer Pitching signup
Noon – Washer pitching
1 p.m. – Carnival opens
2 p.m. – Post time for horse races
2:30 p.m. – Goat roping
8:30 p.m. – Mike Ryan in concert
10 p.m. – Easton Corbin in concert
Sunday, Aug. 25
9 a.m. – Swine Futurity
Noon – Gates, carnival, Exhibition Hall and vendors (on pavilion and Fairway)
2 p.m. – Post time for horse races
4-5 p.m. – Pick up entries in the Exhibition Hall office
Throughout the weekend agricultural and home products displays, commercial exhibits, commercial vendors, food and drinks will be available for the public. The Hill County Antique Tractor and Engine Club will also offer demonstrations and displays throughout the fair.
Invites You To Join In The Family Fun, Entertainment, Dancing and Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing This Season at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds.
January 3-6 ............Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show
January 17-20 ........Grandstand Sheep Show/Sale
February 10-11 ......Texas Gun & Knife Show
March 7 ..................Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Banquet
April 12-14 .............Texas Vintage Motorcycle Fandango*
April 20 ..................Monster Truck Wars*
May 18 ...................Antique Tractor & Engine Show
July 6-7 ..................Pari-Mutuel Horse Races*
July 19-20 ..............Lone Star BBQ Cook-Off
August 3-4 .............Original Race Day Classic Steer Show
August 10-11 .........Pari-Mutuel Horse Races*
August 10 ..............GCFFA Meat Goat Futurity & GCFFA Lamb Futurity
August 22-25 .........136th Gillespie County Fair*
August 22 ..............Concert & Dance*
August 23 ..............136th Gillespie County Fair Parade
August 23 ..............Concerts & Dance*
August 24 ..............Concerts & Dance*
August 24-25 .........Pari-Mutuel Horse Races*
September 5-7 ......Hill Country Dorper Sale
September 21 ........28th Annual Scholarship Fest*
October 26-27 .......Texas Gun & Knife Show*
November 23 ........Wild Game Dinner*
Nov. 29-Dec 1........The Peddler Show*
** Will have food available these events**
Schedule is subject to change without notice.
The 136th Gillespie County Fair will offer longstanding fair favorites for participants and fairgoers on August 22-25.
Throughout the weekend, visitors to the fair can view agricultural and home-products displays and commercial exhibits, peruse items from commercial vendors, choose food from a wide variety of typical fare and take a chance on the midway or thrill-seek on the carnival rides.
There will also be a parade, queen’s contest, livestock exhibition and live musical entertainment throughout the fair’s tenure. The Hill County Antique Tractor and Engine Club will offer demonstrations and displays during the fair as well.
The fair, sponsored by the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association, kicks off Thursday, August 22. From 1-6 p.m., the public can bring entries for the ag and home skills competitions to the exhibition hall to be judged.
Gates open and free admission to the carnival begins 5 p.m. on Thursday. Food, concession stands and other vendors will also be open. The musical lineup on Thursday
begins at 7 p.m., with Sin Sentido; Erick y Su Grupo Massore follows, at 9 p.m.
The fair parade on historic Main Street in Fredericksburg will be 10 a.m., Friday, August 23, with close to 200 entries. Gates open at 1 p.m. and the carnival opens at 5 p.m. Results will be available in the exhibition hall for all entries judged on Thursday evening.
Friday’s evening festivities begin at 7 p.m. by crowning the new Fair Queen and her court. At the end of the queen’s contest, fairgoers can dance while Western swing musician Billy Mata performs (show begins at 8 p.m.).
Saturday the gates open at 11 a.m. and the carnival opens at 1 p.m. Livestock shows begin earlier with an Angora goat show, at 8 a.m., and runs all day. Horse racing will begin at 2 p.m.
Saturday’s live entertainment kicks off with Mike Ryan at 8:30 p.m., followed by Easton Corbin at 10:15 p.m.
Sunday, August 25, wraps up the final day of the 2024 horse racing season with two races, beginning at 2 p.m.
The Gillespie County Fair Derby and the Gillespie County Fair Futurity will be run that afternoon. The carnival and gates open at noon on Sunday.
Since 1991, the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association has awarded $672,100 in scholarships to 912 Gillespie County high school students.
Year number 28 will be no different. The Scholarship Fest will take place Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. The gates open at 4 p.m.
Money raised from the event goes toward the fair association’s scholarship program.
The event includes afternoon activities, appetizers, a dinner, silent and live auctions, and a drawing for thousands of dollars in prizes, donated by local and area businesses and individuals.
Scholarship Fest tickets are $20 each will be sold at the office at the fair grounds, by directors of the fair association and at locations around the county.
A barbecue meal with all the trimmings will be served for dinner.
Thousands of dollars in prizes and auction items will be available, including guns, hunting, and fishing equipment, jewelry, gift certificates and more.
Individuals and businesses interested in donating cash or prizes to the event are asked to call the fair as-sociation office at 830-997-2359.
Prize drawing tickets for the items to be given away at Scholarship Fest will also be available at the fair office, from the directors and at locations around the county.
Along with the prize drawing, there will be a live auction featuring cakes baked and decorated by the 2024 Gillespie County Fair Queen and Duchesses, as well as other items.
More information on Scholarship Fest as well as other activities at the fair grounds is available by calling 830-9972359 or visiting www.gillespiefair.com.
Keyser Ottmers, a current recipient of Scholarship Fest efforts, shows off a crossbow that was one of more than 100 prizes amd auction items during the evening.
Fredericksburg
Kwinn Burrow
Abigail Dennis
Madison Frantzen
Ella Grandjean
Jace Granville
Taylor Harris
Weston Herber
Jaley Itz
Ava Jenschke
Ryan LeRoux
Hannah Nielsen
Laura Nielsen
Charli Ann Olffers
Keyser Ottmers
Brylie Roeder
Ella Darleen Stehling
Taylor Sublet
Rowdy Vick
Jordan Zenner
Harper
Bryson Lake
Ethan Bradley Marschall
Dakota Martin
Kaylee Price
Homeschooled
Natalie McDonald
College-Previous Recipients
Lauren Beyer
Layton Beyer
Taylor DeLong
Riley Ellebracht
Ella Hartman
Juliana Martinez
Zoe Maurer
Talli Millican
Stran Mohr
Clara May Quay
Landri Sagebiel
Abigail Schladoer
Whitney Spaeth
Owen Staudt
Ridley Strackbien
Kenna Tatsch
Alicia Vargas
Zachary Willis
• More than 3300 member-families strong in Gillespie Co.
• More than 500,000 member-families in 214 Texas counties
• Active participants in state and national legislation
• Organized commodity divisions and marketing programs
• Youth development & young farmer/ ranchers activities
- Property Rights Protection
- Leading the Fight for Fair Taxes
- Education programs on Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Training Programs
- Agriculture in the classroom program
- Fighting to protect water rights
- Annual scholarships for local students
- Health Plans The Voice for Agriculture, Property Rights & Rural Texas
Solving Problems through Member Action
Tireless commitment defines this year’s crop of honorees
Kenneth served as a director with the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association for 16 years from 1998 to 2016. He served on numerous committees as co-chairman such as Scholarship Fest, Concessions, Easter Fires, Parade, Grand Stands and New Year’s Eve Dance. He was also on the video crew filming from the front tower for seven years.
Outside of being a director, Kenneth was self employed as Cornehl Plumbing and has since retired in 2018.
“I’d also like to Thank my wife Beverly Cornehl for the help and support of late evening and long days,” Cornehl said. “What a great honor that has to be elected and serve in the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association.”
GCFFA Honoree
It’s all in the family come fair time
I served on the board for 16 years. During this time, I served on many different committees including: Bar, Grounds, Financial and Grand Stand.
I also helped with the Easter Fires and wherever needed. I co-chaired the float committee for one year and was chairman of the float committee two years – taking the girls to every parade. I videoed the horse race for 10 years. I was second vice president one year and vice president for one year.
My family includes my wife Connie and my two daughters Colinn and husband, David Evans, Lisa and husband, Jimroy Atchison. Four grandchildren Reegan, Reece, Kinsley and Lathan. I retired from the City of Fredericksburg Street Department in 2014 and now enjoy watching my grandchildren in their ag and sporting events and ranching.
GCFFA Honoree
Directors who served on the board for 16 or more years. Compilation is from 1905 to present and includes living and deceased members.
F.W. Arhelger
Alfred Basse
Dennis Behrends
Lee Roy Behrends
Jimmy Bernhard
Cody Beyer
Elmer Bierschwale
Max Bierschwale Jr.
William Bierschwale
Robert Bohnert
Kenneth Bonn
Melvin Bonn
Wallace Britton
Wayne Brydson
Dr. Charles Burg
Otto H. Burgdorf
R.M. Burrier
Curtis Cameron
Kenneth Cornehl
Linvill Crenwelge
Marvin Crenwelge
Scott Crenwelge
Lee DeLong
Fred Dietel
Lewis Dodd
Larry Duecker
Carey Durst
Garrett Durst
Jerry Durst
Bryan Eckhardt
Chad Eckhardt
Gilbert Eckhardt
Keven Eckhardt
Steve Eckhardt
Albert Ellebracht
Stanley Ernst
Ronald E.Ersch
Alex Frantzen
H.P. Gartrell
R.T. Gliddon
August R. Gold
George Grobe
Henry Grote
L. Hagen
Michael Hartmann
Russell Hartmann
Elgin Heimann
Walton Heimann
Otto Henke
Allen Herbort
Henry Hirsch
Jerry Icke
Daniel Jacoby
Andrew Jenschke
William Jordan
Myron Jost
Eric Juenke
Frederick Jung
Milton Jung
Gilbert Kaderli
Kendnel Kasper
Donald Klein
Mike Klein
Belton Klinksiek
Henry A. Kneese
Adolph Kott
Romney Kowert
Greg Knopp
Jacob Kraus
James Kraus
Edward Krauskopf
Oscar Krauskopf
Victor Krauskopf
Arthur Kuenemann
Gary Kunz
Patrick Kunz
Henry Laughlin
Richard Laughlin
Dennis Loth
Walter E. Loudon Jr.
Kenneth Maner
Werner Moehr
Greg Mohr
Charles Morris
Charles H. Nimitz
Rudy Olfers
Guenther Ottmers Jr.
Troy Ottmers
Wallace Ottmers
Leroy Pehl
Ed Peter
William Petmecky
Jason Priess
M.F. Pyka Sr.
Mark Raab
Gordon Ransleben
Wilbert Ransleben
Felix Reinbach
William Roeder
Brian Roeder
Ed Ruegner
Michael Sagebiel
Robert (Henry) Sagebiel
Ruben Sagebiel Jr.
Victor G. Sagebiel
Rodney Sauer
Bryon Schaetter
Dorman Schmidt
Brad Schneider
Charles Schumann
Charles Schwarz
Wilbert Seipp
Otto Spaeth
Scott Staudt
Richard Stehling Jr.
Frank Stein
E.W. Stroeher
Roy Stroeher
Edward R. Stroeher
Brian Sultemeier
Alfred Van der Stucken
Dale Vestal
Dan Vestal
C.E. Wahrmund
James R. Wahrmund
Max Wahrmund
Otto Wahrmund
Calvin Weinheimer
Leon Welgehausen
Steve Wetz
William Weyrich
Eugene Whitehead
Korey Zenner
Zachary Zenner
What is a volunteer? Someone who gives of his time unconditionally, takes no pay and loves what he does.
Daniel F. Crenwelge amassed a total time of 54 years of volunteering. His dad, Emil Crenwelge, raised Angora goats and was the King Angora goat raiser of his time.
Daniel continued the legacy of raising goats, lambs and registered Suffolk Rams. He guided his four children with the skills needed to participate in the local stock shows. He shared the knowledge he gained showing lambs during his teenage years with his own children.
In 1964, he witnessed the dedication of the volunteers from the Gillespie County Fair Association at their successful livestock showing program.
When his oldest daughter, Debora's, first show lamb took off without her letting loose of the leash, he watched how volunteers rescued, consoled and brushed her off after the ordeal. As a dad, he appreciated their quick reaction.
The next year, 1965, he asked if he could help with the livestock program out of the many volunteer programs that the Gillespie County Fair Association offered.
Daniel remembered filling and hauling the many bags of peanut hulls from the Peanut Factory to the original Fair Grounds (which as located at the present HEB baseball field locations).
“These hulls were used in the show arena and then fresh hulls where set out again for the auction sale,” he said. “We set up the pens for the show arena and rearranged for the sale. We also set up the auctioneer arena in the same area.”
After his first year of volunteering, he was hooked.
Crenwelge also helped other contestants with their lambs by shearing and teaching handling of the animal. Daniel was the “go to” person for shearing the lambs, since he was considered the fastest shearer in Gillespie County.
Crenwelge’s volunteering for the event did not stop with just spreading peanut hulls. He also was at the scales for weigh-ins and he was the one that checked all the lamb’s teeth. He made sure all the teeth were there and he thought there were maybe two times he had to disqualify a lamb.
He said he enjoyed showtime, to help check in the lambs for their divisions and to help individual young competitors in the show ring. Also, from catching the lamb that “got away,” to praising the exhibitor for their hard work if they placed first to placing last. Daniel was the familiar face to parents and exhibitors before and after the show. He was also a buyer at the sale auction and enjoyed the big smiles, handshakes, and hugs if he was the successful bidder.
Daniel's four children Debora Crenwelge Marpint, Dale Crenwelge, the late Danette Crenwelge Ransleben, and Danny Crenwelge, all showed lambs throughout their 12 years of school.
GCFFA Volunteer Honoree
He became a committee member then a sheep division superintendent in 1977, which included the lambs and the breeding sheep show. He held that position for many years. Daniel did not stop volunteering after his children graduated. He continued until 2019 for a total of 54 years.
He looked forward to the months before the shows to see new and old exhibitors, and their parents. He has seen lots of change in the shows from the grooming, exercise techniques, and the structure of the animals. He enjoyed the volunteering because it was great comradery and he just appreciated “the call” to do it again, year after year. He also enjoyed working the Francis Kott, Elmer Ellebracht, Andrew Jenschke, and Wilbur Ransleben for many years.
Daniel's volunteering taught him more strongly to continue to instill to always say “Thank You” and “Great Job “ to his 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. And that you do not always need to get money for an extra job (volunteering) you love to do.
Daniel F. Crenwelge did love his time volunteering for the Gillespie County Fair Association.
Fair volunteer honoree loves everything about the tradition
I am Ursula Worrell born in Fredericksburg. I married Charles Howard Worrell, 55 years go. We have two sons, James, who lives in Mason and Casey, who lives in Harper. Our grandsons are Pecos, 17, who shows cattle, Brazos, 13, who shows chickens and Jarrett, 12, who shows cattle.
The County Fair is the highlight of my life. I can’t wait for August to come around.
I started out bringing baked goods, sewing, needlework, canned goods and quilts every year.
I couldn’t wait to see if I would get a phone call that evening if I had won anything. At that time the nicest lady, Mrs. Weinheimer, was running the baking department. She always had a sweet smile and she did a great job. One day she asked me if I wanted to take over for her in the baking department. I was thrilled. I said yes.
I have worked in the baking department for 25 plus years. I loved every minute. Virginia Feuge helped me every year. We made the best team. It was so much fun to see familiar faces each year and to see what was brought to us. I feel it was the best job I ever had. I love all the people that I worked with.
I had six judges to judge all the food. We always had so much fun. Some of the judges are still there judging every year. We let the judges do all the tasting, but if there was something the judges said was outstanding, we had to get a bite. Sadly, enough I had to give it up. I have had many back surgeries, but I left it in great hands with Virginia Feuge. She has done an outstanding job.
I love the Fair and everything about it. You can ask my
GCFFA Volunteer Honoree
family how excited I get when the Fair comes around. I appreciate the work that goes into getting the Fair up and running. I still participate in the Fair by bringing baked goods, canned items, needle work, flowers and a quilt. I just can’t quit.
Thank you so much for giving me a chance to do something that I love so much.
connection and community support
of this year’s royalty
of this year’s royalty
This year’s court is comprised of Queen Mattie Moore, First Duchess Jayecee Treibs, Second Duchess Laura Nielsen and Third Duchess Isabella Reeh. Each represents Gillespie County in such a way as to honor the fair traditions and bring goodwill to and experience the camaraderie of their hometown.
Second Duchess Laura Nielsen remembered a story from last year’s crowning of the queen that “captures the essence of camaraderie and joy” of the court.
She said, the newly crowned court were selling shirts and souvenirs during the fair alongside the 2023 court members.
“The atmosphere was electrifying as the band played the song, ‘Fishin’ in the Dark,’” Nielsen said. “The 2023 Fair Court Dutchess Addie Schoessow taught us a dance to go with the song. We all joined in, dancing and laughing, creating a spontaneous and heartwarming moment that we will always remember.”
First Duchess Jayecee Treibs said her “favorite part so far is the giving community, and how involved they are towards us and the fair association.”
Similarly, Nielsen said “It has been truly eye-opening to see the hard work, generosity and unity of our community firsthand.”
Before becoming a member of the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association Queen’s Court, each contestant participated in last year’s Gillespie County Fair Parade and went through several interview sessions, all for the chance to represent Gillespie County as part of a longstanding tradition of fair royalty.
“I was inspired to apply to be a part of the Gillespie County Fair Court due to my deep admiration for the tradition and sense of community it fosters,” Nielsen said. “Each interaction has left me feeling more deeply rooted in our community and inspired by the people who make it so wonderful.”
The experience goes by fast Reeh said.
“Soak up every last moment; your reign is only for a short time,” she said.
Although not always easy to balance court responsibilities with other activities, Third Duchess Isabella (Izzy) Reeh said, “as long as I communicated with both sides I always found a way to make it work.”
Nielsen agreed.
“There were instances when events overlapped, but with good time management and a supportive team and court, I have managed to fulfill all my commitments,” said Nielsen, who is also a Fredericksburg High School Red Hotts and FFA member.
Queen Mattie Moore described how she has grown to love all of the little girls who dream to someday become a part of the court.
“I remember when I was little, I always looked up to the queen of the fair,” Moore said. “Now being in that position is so special and I really see how many little eyes are inspired.”
The duchesses of the court emphasize the meaningful connections that being in the court has granted them.
“I have enjoyed the amazing friendships,” Treibs said. “I knew these girls around school, but learning about them personally has been such an amazing experience.”
“Being on the court has made me less shy in public and has taught me to always wear sunscreen, because you will get sunburned in the parades,” Reeh said.
Treibs warned, “Watch out for staples and glitter. They are everywhere and they never go away.”
Being flexible and quick to change when the unexpected arises was another helpful note from the court.
“During the Bandera parade this year, our float started smoking. Luckily, the float was fine, but we ended up walking the rest of the parade,” Nielsen said. “It was an unexpected but memorable experience.”
Treibs added, “When we decided to walk the rest of the parade route, the people loved it.”
The 136th Gillespie County Fair musical lineup brings big names in Western swing, traditional country, and Tejano music to Fredericksburg in August.
Easton Corbin will headline the concert Saturday night. With influences such as country greats Merle Haggard and George Jones, Corbin’s sound blends traditional and modern country, which has led to two number one singles in his career. His current radio and streaming hit, “Marry that Girl,” is from his first album in eight years, called Let’s Do Country Right. Corbin goes on August 24, at 10:15 p.m.
The Mike Ryan Band, also offering a big country sound, joins Corbin on the bill for Saturday, going on right before, at 9 p.m. Ryan was born in San Antonio and released “New Hometown,” the lead single from his forthcoming album.
Ryan’s last album, Bad Reputation, in 2014, featured a trio of number one singles on the Texas music charts. Ryan said his grandfather, who directed the Texas National Guard Band for three decades, was one of his biggest musical influences and fostered his love for music.
Friday night brings Billy Mata and his traditional Western swing sound. He is often compared to Western swing legends Tommy Duncan and Bob Wills. Mata goes on after the new queen is crowned at 8 p.m.
Thursday’s entertainment features two well-known Tejano bands offering energetic music made for dancing: Sin Sentido performs at 7 p.m. and Erick y Su Grupo Massore, at 9 p.m.
The Gillespie County Fair has featured Fair Queens on the cover of its catalog for several decades, with the first queen appearing on the cover more than 70 years ago, in 1953. This page highlights some of the Gillespie County Fair
Queens throughout the last several decades. The 2024 Gillespie County Fair Queen’s Court includes Queen Mattie Moore, First Duchess Jayecee Treibs, Second Duchess Laura Nielsen and Third Duchess Isabella Reeh.
Last summer at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds, a goat roping tournament took place as a part of the summertime festivities.
in several rounds with the 10 others from across the state.
The Gillespie Fair once again dives into German tradition during A Night in Old Fredericksburg.
Sponsored by the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association, the event will take place on the weekend of July 20-21 at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. Gates open at noon.
All day general admission for adults, 13 and up, is $10; children 6-12, $5, and ages 5 and under, free.
Other all-day activities include a 42 tournament, washer pitching and goat roping.
Sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbeque Company, a State Championship Barbeque Cook-off will be held on July 19-20. Anyone interested in cooking or judging, check the fair website at gillespiefair.com.
July 20th
July and August mark the 2024 season of live pari-mutual horse racing at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. Eight days of racing will take place at the Class III track this season.
Sponsored by the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association, the races will also include special events and activities.
To kick off the horse racing season is the Fourth of July Race Meet on Saturday and Sunday, July 6-7.
The next weekend of racing continues on Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21 with the Night in Old Fredericksburg Race Meet.
Moving into the month of August is the Gillespie County Race Meet on Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11.
To finish out the 2024 horse racing season will be two days of racing on Saturday and Sunday, August 24-25. These meets will be a part of the 136th Gillespie County Fair.
Post time for each race day is 2 p.m.
Following the traditions of the past, the Gillespie County Fair Grounds will offer race fans a covered grandstand, multiple betting windows, tote board, easy access and plenty of free parking.
The GCFFA is offering mobile betting. Through this service, race viewers can place their wagers through their phones.
However, according to fair association officials, this service will only work on the GCFFA premises. Patrons must be physically on the grounds before attempting to use the service.
General admission, reserved seating and box seating will be available. The general admission seats are available in both the grandstand and in the Biergarten while the box seats are located in the grandstand only.
General admission for the races is $10 for adults (ages 13 and up), $5 for children six to 12 years of age and free for children five and under. Box seats are $20 for any age. Summer season passes are also available for $60.
Online ticketing for all Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association-sponsored events at the fairgrounds is available through the fair association’s website at www.gillespiefair.com.
In addition to the eight days of racing at the Class III facility, a simulcast facility is open at 35 Fair Drive for year-round wagering.
Simulcasting at the Race Barn is offered Thursdays through Sundays from horse and dog tracks around the country. The facility also includes a restaurant.
RACE DATES
• July 6-7: 4th of July Race Meet.
• July 20-21: Night of Old Fredericksburg Race Meet.
• Aug. 10-11: Gillespie County Race Meet.
• Aug. 24-25: 136th Gillespie County fair, which runs Aug. 22-25.
1. The number of the race betting on and the amount of money that is being wagered from $2 and up.
2. The type of wager such as “Win”, “Place”, “Show”, “Quinella”, “Exacta”, “Trifecta”, etc.
3. The official program number of the horse or horses for the bet. It was noted that bettors should not use the horse’s name.
Understanding the racing program and how to bet: This detailed breakdown of a racing program information is included in the specific programs issued prior to each of the race meets. — StandardRadio Post file graphic
ACROSS THE BOARD: Bet a horse to win, place and show, and if the horse wins, the bettor collects all three ways.
DAILY DOUBLE: In a “Daily Double”, the bettor picks the winners of two consecutive races designated as “Daily Double” in the official race program. Wager must be made before the start of the first of the two races. For example: “$2 Daily Double 8-9” means the bettor has selected the 8 horse in the first half and the 9 horse in the second half.
EXACTA: Pick the top two finishers in the exact order in which they finish. Example: “$2 exacta 1-2” means the number one horse has to finish first and number two horse has to finish second.
EXACTA BOX: Bettors can “box” two, three or more horses to cover a number of possible combinations. For example: a threehorse exacta box would make for six combinations and would cost $12 for a $2 bet. A “$2 Exacta Box 3-4-5” means any two of the three horses must finish first and second, in any order.
QUINELLA: Pick the top two finishers in any order in the race. Example: “$2 Quinella 1-2” means the one and two horses finishes first and second in any order.
QUINELLA BOX: Choose more than two horses for a Quinella box. For example, a three-horse box (three wagers) would cost
$6, a four-horse box (six wagers) costs $12 and a five-horse box (10 wagers) costs $20. Of those horses selected, two of them must finish first and second, in any order.
SUPERFECTA: Pick the top four finishers in a race in the exact order.
TRIFECTA: Pick the top three finishers in the exact order. Example: “$2 Trifecta 7-8-9” means the seven horse must finish first, the eight horse must finish second and the nine horse must finish third.
TRIFECTA BOX: The Trifecta Box includes every possible combination that could result from the selected horses. Example: “$2 Trifecta box 4-5-6”, means those three horses must finish first, second and third in any order. The $2 bet would cost $12. A $2 fourhorse Trifecta box costs $48 and a $2 five-horse Trifecta box costs $120.
TWIN TRIFECTA: Like the daily double, this bet involves two races designated as “Twin Trifecta” in the race program. To win, the bettor must pick the first, second and third place finishers in exact order in the first half of the designated race. After the first race is declared official and before the second race is run, the bettor exchanges the winning ticket and selects the first three horses in the exact order of the second race of the “Twin Trifecta”.
Head to the betting window and give the teller this information: For example, say: “In the first race, I would like $2 to Win on number one.” or “In the second race, I would like a $2 Exacta with 7-2.”
GCFFA directors include from left, front row, Nathan Walter, Dondie Gage, Baye Wilson, Nick Haun, Will Meurer, Chad Ellebracht and Eric Leyendecker; second row, Edward Stroeher, Brad Roeder, Larry Burrow and Marvin Crenwelge; third row, Jason Leifester, Cody Beyer, Art Pressler and Jed Eilers; fourth row, Brian Lochte, Eric Scott, Humberto Luna, Dustin Althaus and Adam Jung and top row, Jorge Rodriguez and Ashton Rogers. – Submitted photo
Chad Ellebracht, President
Will Meurer, First Vice President
Nick Haun, Second Vice President
Eric Leyendecker, Secretary
Dondie Gage, Assistant Secretary
Adam Jung, Treasurer
Nathan Walter, Assistant Treasurer
Baye Wilson, Parliamentarian
Kendnel Kasper, 2023 Past President
Dustin Althaus
Mark Bell
Cody Beyer
Larry Burrow
Marvin Crenwelge
Chad Druen-Miller
Jed Eilers
Heath Jenschke
Jason Leifester
Brian Lochte
Dennis Loth
Humberto “Berto” Luna
Art Pressler
Jorge Rodriguez
Ashton Rogers
Brad Roeder
Carter Sauer
Eric Scott
Kyle Staudt
Edward Stroeher
Royalmightybug,
JULY 4TH RACE WEEKEND -
JULY 6-7
Arrowhead Bank
Catfish Haven
Dennis and Bernie Loth
CMC Truck & RV
Escamilla Body Shop
Edward Stroeher, Realtor
First United Bank
JP Liquor
LLK Security & Protection
McLane Ford
Pecan Grove Store
Security State Bank & Trust -
Harper
NIGHT IN OLD
FREDERICKSBURG RACE
MEET - JULY 20-21
B’s Automotive
Catfish Haven
City of Fredericksburg
CMC Truck & RV
Crabapple Brangus Ranch
Cynthia O. Clegg, M.D.
FBG Water Well
Harper Pump
Hill Country Vet Clinic - Amy
Jo Pilmer
McLane Ford
Pecan Grove Store
GILLESPIE COUNTY RACE
MEET - AUGUST 10-11
Billy Johnson, State Farm Ins.
Bierschwale-Rees Insurance
Builders First Source
Catfish Haven
CMC Truck & RV
Fredericksburg Standard-
Radio Post
Hill Country Propane
Jake Wise ATM’s
Keith Stehling Insurance
Lester Meier Rodeo Company
McLane Ford
Law Office of Cheryl Crenwelge Sione, PC
Pecan Grove Store
136th GILLESPIE COUNTY
FAIR - AUGUST 24-25
4-B Ranch - Larry and Joyce
Burrow
Bierschwale-Rees Insurance
Cash Money
Catfish Haven
CMC Truck & RV
Creative Awards & Trophies
Curtis and Diane Staudt Engravers
Garrett Insurance Agency, LLC
Gillespie County Commissioners
Hill Country Propane, Inc.
Hill Country Refrigeration
Judy’s Liquor
McLane Ford
Pecan Grove Store
Security State Bank & TrustFredericksburg
Sterling Blocker - Farmer’s Insurance
Terrie and Nick Haun
CATALOG SPONSORS
Allied Ag
Biedermann’s Ace Hardware
EQUIPMENT DONATED BY Ag Pro
Crenwelge Motor Sales
Keller Equipment
McLane Ford
COLOR PHOTOS - DONATED TO RACE SPONSORS
Cypress Girl Photography — Jenny Barton
QUEEN’S COURT FLOWERS DONATED BY
Blumenkasten Florist - Stacey York
1. No person will be permitted TO EXHIBIT ANY ARTICLE OF WHICH HE OR SHE IS NOT THE OWNER. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE A PRODUCT GROWN, CANNED, HANDCRAFTED, ETC BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, AND AUGUST 22, 2024. Only residents of Gillespie county and adjoining counties may enter and all entries must be from Gillespie County or adjoining counties.
2. All articles shall be numbered by tag.
3. All articles must be entered and labeled by the person in charge of the respective departments, and will remain under his/her charge until the close of the Fair. The management will exercise due care, but will not be responsible for the accident or losses.
4. Premiums won in the AGRICULTURE AND HOME SKILLS DEPARTMENT will be paid at the Information Counter in the Exhibition Hall Office as soon as
Premium Books have been completed on Sunday of the Fair, or upon picking up entries when Fair is over. Premiums not picked up within 14 days of Fair closing will be forfeited.
5. Premiums won by clubs entering Community and Educational Exhibits will be paid by check, which will be mailed soon after the Fair.
CHECKS MUST BE CASHED WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE FAIR OR THEY WILL BE FORFEITED TO THE MANAGEMENT.
6. During the Fair, no exhibit in any department will be allowed to be removed from the grounds without a permit. Permits can be obtained at Secretary’s Office in an emergency.
7. Premiums will be designated by ribbons.
8. Competition in the adult division is open to all persons.
9. Thursday, prior to the opening of the Fair and Exhibition Hall, the Chairmen will be on the
grounds to receive and arrange articles in the respective departments.
Exhibits in all departments must be entered between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
Positively no exhibits will be allowed to enter after the above date and time.
The Exhibition Hall will be closed to spectators until the official opening of the Fair on Friday.
10. No lotteries of any kind, including selling of chances, prize drawings, etc., will be allowed on the grounds.
11. IN ORDER TO GIVE VISITORS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE ALL EXHIBITS AT THE FAIR ON THE LAST DAY, NO EXHIBITS SHALL BE REMOVED BEFORE 4 P.M. ON SUNDAY.
ITEMS NEED TO BE PICKED UP BETWEEN 4-5 P.M., SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024. AT 5 P.M., NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN TO THE FAIR OFFICE. ALL PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS WILL BE DISPOSED OF BY 6
P.M. SUNDAY, AUGUST 25.
Exhibits not removed Sunday night must be removed the Tuesday morning after the fair. Items not picked up with in 14 days of fair closing will become property of Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association, including premium winnings.
12. No entry will be allowed to show in the Junior Show and the Open Show. Exhibitor must have separate entries to exhibit in each category
13. All products must be exhibited in standard brand and style jars with brand lids, (Ball, Kerr, Mason, etc.). No rusty or dirty lids will be accepted. No artificial coloring added to product.
14. No products will be sold by GCFFA.
Please remember that this is a friendly competition with no entry fees. Please respect all decisions, as each Committee Chair and Judge’s decisions are final. Thank You!
COMMITTEE: Maxine Jung, Chairman; Larry Ahrens, Debbie Braden, Sherrie DeLong, Harvey Ellebracht, Mark and Peggy Enderlin, C.M. and Barbara Grona, Gary Lynn Hahn, Wynell Herbort, Stuart and Dana Immel, Louie Jacoby, Jason and Jennifer Jenschke, Milton Jung, Sarah Eckert Maurer, Beth McMahon, Shea Nebgen, Guenther Ottmers, Leroy Pehl, Jennifer Raab, Wilbert Ransleben, Donnie Schuch, Jenny Staudt, Dawn Sultemeier, Theresa Welgehausen and Cindy Zenner
JUDGES
Alan Mace, Hill Country Master Gardener, Comfort
Todd Swift, Retired Uvalde County Extension Agent
Joe Dan Tarter, Llano High School Ag Teacher
• All Farm Exhibits must be this year’s crop and must be grown by Exhibitor. Exhibits must be at the Exhibition Hall no later than 6 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2024.
• All entries must be from Gillespie County or adjoining counties.
• No Greasing, waxing or sanding of any item.
PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID TO FIRST THREE PLACES:
First Place - $4.00 Second Place - $3.00 Third Place - $2.00
• Agriculture pictures will be taken at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024. All pictures will be taken at time scheduled. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE UP PICTURES.
• ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE PICKED UP BETWEEN 4-5 P.M., SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024. AT 5 P.M., ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN TO THE OFFICE.
VEGETABLE EXHIBIT
CLASS: VEGETABLES
Beans, Green (1 dz)
Beans, Snap (Yellow, Purple or Stripe) (1 dz)
Beans, Pod (1 dz)
Beets, any variety (1/2 dz)
Cabbage, one head
Carrots (1/2 dz)
Cauliflower, one head
Cucumbers, pickling (1/2 dz)
Cucumbers, any variety (1/2 dz)
Eggplants, Miniature (1/2 dz)
Eggplants, Regular (1)
Eggplants, other (3)
Garlic, dry (1/2 dz)
Okra, any variety (1 dz)
Onions, white (1/2 dz)
Onions, yellow (1/2 dz)
Onions, purple (1/2 dz)
Peas, Black eye (1 dz)
Peppers, Banana, hot (1/2 dz)
Peppers, Banana, Sweet (1/2 dz)
Peppers, Bell (1/2 dz)
Peppers, Cayenne (1/2 dz)
Peppers, chili, Small (1/2 dz)
Peppers, Dry Hot (cluster)
Peppers, Habanero (1/2dz)
Peppers, Hot, any varietyunder 2” (1/2 dz)
Peppers, Hot, any varietyover 2” (1/2 dz)
Peppers, Jalapeno (1/2 dz)
Peppers, Poblano(1/2 dz)
Peppers Serrano(1/2 dz)
Peppers, Sweet, any variety (1/2 dz)
All other variety Peppers
Popcorn (1/2 dz)
Potatoes, Irish (1/2 dz)
Potatoes, Red (1/2 dz)
Potatoes, Sweet (1/2 dz)
Potatoes, Other Varieties (1/2 dz)
Shallots, Dry (1 dz)
Other Vegetables (1/2 dz)
CLASS: SQUASH, SUMMER
Yellow (3) Zucchini (3)
Pattypan (3) Other (3)
CLASS: SQUASH, WINTER
Acorn (1) Butternut (1)
Hubbard(1) Kershaw (1)
Spaghetti (1) Other Storing (1)
CLASS: ORNAMENTAL
Corn (1/2 dz) Gourds (1)
Pumpkin (1) Squash (1)
Herbs (1)
MELON EXHIBIT
CLASS: MELON, SEEDED OR SEEDLESS
Cantaloupe (1) Crenshaw (1)
Honey Dew (1) Pie Melon (1)
Other varieties, Melon (1)
Watermelon, Stripe (1)
Watermelon, Light Green (1)
Watermelon, Dark Green (1)
Display of three watermelons
PUMPKIN EXHIBIT
CLASS: PUMPKIN
Pie Pumpkin (1) Pumpkin (1)
NUT EXHIBIT
CLASS: NUTS
Cluster of Pecans, Native Cluster of Pecans, Improved
CLASS: ALL OTHER NUTS
Other Nuts
EGG EXHIBIT
CLASS: EGGS (ONE DZ)
Chicken (1 dz)
All Other (1 dz) FRUIT EXHIBIT
CLASS: APPLES
Apples, Golden (1/2 dz)
Apples, Red (1/2 dz)
All Other (1/2 dz)
CLASS: DATES AND JUJUBES
Dates & Jujubes (1/2 dz)
CLASS: FIGS Figs, (1/2dz)
CLASS: GRAPES
Grapes, domestic any variety (4 clusters)
Grapes, Mustang (1lb)
CLASS: NECTARINES
Nectarines (1/2dz)
CLASS: PEACHES Peaches (1/2dz)
CLASS: PEARS Pears (1/2dz)
CLASS: PLUMS
Plums, any variety over 1”diameter (1/2 dz)
Plums, any variety less than 1” diameter (1/2 dz)
CLASS: TOMATOES
Tomatoes, Cherry (1 dz)
Tomatoes, Grape (1 dz)
Tomatillo (1/2 dz)
Tomatoes, Large, OVER 3” (1/2 dz)
Tomatoes, Medium, 2” (1/2 dz)
Tomatoes, Small, UNDER 2” (1/2 dz)
Tomatoes, Pear (1 dz)
Tomatoes, Roma (1/2 dz)
Tomatoes, Other Varieties (1/2 dz)
CLASS: ALL OTHER FRUIT
Other Fruit (1/2 dz)
Pomegranate (1/2 dz)
SEEDS, CEREAL, LEGUMES
Barley, any variety (gallon)
Cotton (one stalk)
Kleingrass seed (gallon)
Oats, any variety (gallon)
Peanuts, bundle
Rye, any variety (gallon)
Speltz, any variety (gallon)
Sunflower, one head
Wheat, all varieties (gallon)
All Other
CORN, GRAIN, SORGHUM
Corn, Yellow (10 ears)
Corn, white (10 ears)
Corn, Hybrid (10 ears)
Corn, all other varieties (10 ears)
Milo, any variety (10 heads)
Hegari (10 heads)
Corn, most uniform single ear, any variety (separate entry form from class of 10)
EXCEPTIONAL EXHIBITS
Exhibits of an Exceptional nature, curios, fruits, vegetables, of exceptional quality and size are welcomed and will be given ribbons at the discretion of the committee in charge of respective departments.
OPEN SHOW AWARDS
Grand Champion Agriculture
Entry - $50 Cash Award - Lochte
Feed & General Store
Exhibitor With the Most Accumulated Points - Arin Jenschke Smith
Best Exhibit VegetableGillespie County Soil and Water Conservation District #220
Best Exhibit Pumpkin - Maxine Jung
Best Exhibit Melon - Cullen Sauer
Best Exhibit Nuts - Gary Lynn and Betty Hahn
Best Exhibit Eggs - In Memory of Emma Ransleben
Best Exhibit Fruit - Milton Jung
Best Exhibit Seed and Cereal Crops - Becker Vineyards
Best Exhibit Corn, Grain, and Sorghum - H. Moellering Construction
JUNIOR SHOW AWARDS
Grand Champion Junior Exhibit$50 Cash Award - Kirsten Moss
Junior Exhibitor with Most Accumulated Points - Billy & Betty Roeder
Best Junior Exhibit Vegetable
- Maxine Jung
Best Junior Exhibit Pumpkin
- Chester and Sandy Ellebracht
Best Junior Exhibit Melon
- Schmidt Electric, Inc.
Best Junior Exhibit Nut - Edward Stroeher, Realtor
Best Junior Exhibit Eggs - In Memory of Barbara Crenwelge
Best Junior Exhibit Fruit - LLK
Security & Protection
Best Junior Exhibit Seed and Cereal Crops - Lochte Feed & General Store
Best Junior Exhibit Corn, Grain and Sorghum - Hill Country
Antique Tractor and Engine Club.
COMMITTEE: LaVerne
Jenschke, Chair, Sheree
Burrow, Bonnie Eckhardt, Britney Ottmers, MaKayla
Samford, Tonya Sultemeier
JUDGES
Jacque Behrens, McCulloch County Extension Agent
Elna Preston, Llano
Arin Smith, Stonewall
• All products must be exhibited in canning jars designed for canning purposes and cannot be in recycled condiment jars and lables must be used. Rusty or dirty lids are not accepted. Decorator or colored jars are not acceptable.
• No artificial coloring may be added to product and NO PARAFFIN WAX USED AS SEALANT.
• No refrigerated products will be accepted due to temperature control.
• All products must be sealed, with the exception of pecans, dried products and honey.
• All products must be prepared by Exhibitor between September 1, 2023 and August 22, 2024; current year’s product only.
• No meat products.
• Previous rule sizes will be accepted this year only as we transition sizes.
PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID TO FIRST THREE PLACES:
First Place - $4.00
Second Place - $3.00 Third Place - $2.00
COMMITTEE: Brad Roeder, Chairman, and Keven Eckhardt, Mike McMahon, Tiffany Roeder and Corrine Wahrmund
JUDGE
Roy Walston, Retired Kerr County Extension Agent
• Adult wool clip not over 13 months.
• Mohair not over 7 months; Lamb wool not over 16 months.
• All fleeces weighed and tagged before judging. Fleeces must be exhibited in plastic bags.
• Home Products pictures will be taken at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024. All pictures will be taken at time scheduled – there will be no make up pictures.
• All items need to be picked up between 4-5 p.m, Sunday August 25, 2024. At 5 p.m., items will be taken to the office.
CLASS: BEANS
Beans, Blackeye peas (dried, 1 pint)
Beans, Lima (dried, 1 pint)
Beans, Pinto (dried, 1 pint)
Beans, Snap (dried, 1pint)
CLASS: CANNED FRUIT
Apples (1 pint)
Apples, spiced (1 pint)
Juice, Grape (1 pint)
Peaches (1 pint)
Peaches, spiced (1 pint)
Pears (1 pint)
Pears, spiced (1 pint)
Combination Fruit (1 pint)
Other Pickled Fruit (1 pint)
Miscellaneous Canned Fruit (1 pint)
Dried Fruits (1 pint)
CLASS: CANNED VEGETABLES
Beets (1 pint)
Gumbo (1 pint)
Okra &Tomatoes (1 pint)
Okra, Pickled (1 pint)
Pepper, Green Sweet (1 pint)
Pepper, Hot (1 pint)
Tomatoes (1 pint)
Tomato Juice (1 pint)
Combination (1 pint)
Other Pickled Vegetable (1 pint)
Dry Vegetables (1pint)
CLASS: JAMS
Apricot (1/2 pint) Apple (1/2 pint)
Berry (1/2 pint) Fig (1/2 pint)
Grape (1/2 pint) Peach (1/2 pint)
Plum(1/2pint) Tomato(1/2pint)
Combination Jams (1/2 pint)
Miscellaneous Jams (1/2 pint)
CLASS: JELLY
Apple (1/2 pint)
Agarita (1/2 pint)
Apricot (1/2 pint)
Berry (1/2 pint)
Cherry (1/2 pint)
Grape, Domestic (1/2 pint)
Grape, Wild (1/2 pint)
Combination Jelly (1/2 pint)
Miscellaneous Jelly (1/2 pint)
CLASS: PRESERVES
Apricot (1/2 pint)
Berry (1/2 pint)
Fig (1/2 pint)
Peach (1/2 pint)
Pear (1/2 pint)
Pie Melon (1/2 pint)
Plum (1/2 pint)
Tomato (1/2 pint)
Combination (1/2 pint)
Misc. Preserves (1/2 pint)
CLASS MISCELLANEOUS
Pickled Eggs (1 pint)
Honey (1 pint)
Lard (1 pint)
Molasses (1 pint)
Pecans, shelled (1 pint)
Sauerkraut (1 pint)
CLASS: PICKLES
Bread & Butter (1 pint)
Dill (1 pint)
Kosher, Dill (1 pint)
Kosher, Hot Dill (1 pint)
Salt (1 pint)
Sour (1 pint)
• If, in the opinion of the judge, the fleece is not a 2024 clip, it may be disqualified.
• All entries must be in Exhibition Hall no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
• Names of producers will be shown after clips have been judged.
• Ribbons awarded 1st through 3rd place.
PREMIUMS PAID TO FIRST THREE PLACES:
First Place - $4.00 Second Place - $3.00 Third Place - $2.00
• All Items need to be picked up between 4-5 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2024. At 5 p.m., items will be taken to the office.
• Pictures will be taken about 1 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2024.
OPEN WOOL SHOW CLASS: WOOL
1. Aged Ewe
2. Yearling Ewe
3. Aged Ram
4. Yearling Ram
WOOL OPEN SHOW AWARDS Grand Champion Wool Fleece of Open Show - Woolsacks
Sweet (1 pint)
CLASS: RELISHES
Chow Chow (1/2 pint)
Chutney (1/2 pint)
Conserve (1/2 pint)
Hot Relishes (1/2 pint)
Picante Sauce (1/2 pint)
Sweet Relishes (1/2 pint)
Salsa-Hot (1/2 pint)
Salsa-Regular (1/2 pint)
Squash Relish (1/2 pint)
Sauces (1/2 pint)
Misc. Relish (1 /2 pint)
JELLY is made from fruit juices; the product is clear, and firm enough to its shape when turned out of the container.
JAM is made from crushed or ground fruit; tends to hold its shape, but generally is less firm than jelly.
PRESERVES are whole fruits or large pieces of fruit in thick syrup, often slightly jellied.
HOME PRODUCT AWARDS Grand Champion Home Products - $50 Cash Award - Jackie Pehl and LaVerne Jenschke
Best Jams & Jellies - Arin Jenschke Smith
Best Canned Fruit - Jackie Pehl
Best Canned Vegetable - Edward Stroeher, Realtor
Best Pickles - Fredericksburg
Standard-Radio Post
Best Relishes - H-E-B
Best Other Pickled VegetableJackie Pehl
OPEN SHOW MOHAIR CLASS: MOHAIR
1. Aged Angora Billy
2. Yearling Angora Billy
3. Angora Billy Kid
4. Aged Angora Doe
5. Yearling Angora Doe
6. Angora Doe Kid
One class of Llama Fiber will be awarded rosette. One class of Alpaca will be awarded rosette.
MOHAIR OPEN SHOW AWARDS Grand Champion Mohair Fleece of Open Show - Woolsacks
Intention of entering exhibit must be made known to Agriculture Committee no later than August 9, 2024 (Adam Jung 830-456-3527 or Fair Office 830-997-2359), so proper space may be arranged.
• Booth will be 6’x8’. Any attractive background may be used, but must be mounted on a board placed on a table.
- Cave Creek 4-H
- Doss 4-H
- Country Creek 4-H
- Willow Creek 4-H
- Hill Country 4-H
- St. Mary’s 4-H
- Stonewall 4-H
- Wrede 4-H
COMMITTEE: Brad Roeder, Chairman; Dwayne Beyer and Allen Ersch, Co-Chairmen, and Clark Behrends, Scott Crenwelge, Jimmy Duecker.
JUDGES
Roy Walston, Retired Kerr CountyExtension Agent
ENTRY DEADLINE:
Entries must be turned in by Friday, July 28, 2024, at 5 p.m.
- Cross Mountain 4-H
- Harper FFA
- Harper 4-H
- Fredericksburg FFA
• Educational exhibits will all be judged on individual merit. Judges will decide educational merits. Rosettes will be awarded in all categories.
• Prize money distributed evenly, provided the booth meets educational merits.
EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS
Educational exhibits must be original. All displays must be constructed by the organizations exhibiting.
Commercially prepared exhibits will be ineligible.
• Educational exhibits will booth be judged, each booth will receive equal recognition
• Prize money will be distributed, provided the booth meets educational merits
• Organizations are limited to one entry in Educational Exhibits. Reservations for exhibit space for Educational Exhibits must be made before August 9, 2024.
• Limited to Gillespie County organizations and those listed below. Educational exhibits may be entered by 4-H Council, FFA Chapters, Future
Homemakers’ Chapters of Gillespie County, Gillespie County Extension, County Conservation District, D.E., I.C.T., V.O.E, H.O.S.A, Auto Mechanics, C.V.A.E. Farm Management, C.V.A.E. Home and Community Services.
One entry - $20
Two entries - $40
Three entries - $60
Four entries - $80
Five entries - $100
For more than 10 entries, $10 will be added for each additional exhibit.
Fair Grounds.
• The purpose of the Gillespie County Hay Show is to provide educational information on forage quality for producers and buyers.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following rules and regulations shall apply with no intended discrimination against any individual or group.
injurious plants such as bullnettle, briars, headed sandburs, mature Texas wintergrass, or Aristida (needlegrass) species, with needles attached and poisonous plants. Presence of hardware such as nails, wire, and other matter which is injurious when fed to livestock will disqualify an entry.
CLASS A: PERENNIAL GRASSES
Entries containing not more than 10% of other hay grasses: a. Bermudagrass, coastal b. Lovegrass (Ermelo and common weeping lovegrass) c. Kleingrass
CLASS B: ANNUAL GRASSES
Please contact the Gillespie County Extension Office at 830997-3452 for possible extension.
ENTRIES WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE FOLLOWING PLACES:
Lochte Feed and General Store - Fredericksburg
Beyer Fertilizer and FeedFredericksburg
Behrends Feed and FertilizerHarper
Gary Lynn Hahn - Doss
Behrends Feed and FertilizerLuckenbach
Allied Ag Services – Stonewall
• In lieu of prize money, the fair association will pay the entire fee for the protein and nitrate analysis for the first entry per person. Persons entering more than one bale in the show will pay all testing fees on the second and all additional entries.
• Exhibits will be set up by committee on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 9 a.m. the
1. Any hay producer or buyer who has hay in his possession at the time of show may exhibit hay that he owns. Entries limited to hay produced in Gillespie and adjacent counties only.
2. Any individual may exhibit as many samples as he wishes from different cuttings and he may have entries in as many classes as he chooses.
3. An entry is a complete commercially produced bale, round bale or small conventional bale. Bales will be cored and returned to owner with a sample for display removed.
Round bales will be collected and cored at Beyer Fertilizer and Feed. Small bales may be taken to any warehouse/ individual listed above. Round bales must go to Beyer’s to be processed.
4. An entry will be disqualified when it contains more than a trace of injurious foreign material. This includes
5. An entry will be disqualified when it has any objectionable odor; when it is under cured, heating, hot, wet, musty, moldy, caked, badly shattered, or broken, badly weathered, badly frosted, or very dusty.
*Non-injurious foreign material includes weeds, weedy grasses, sedges, bushes, stubble, and stalks and other residue from other crops, manure, and other non-injurious but objectionable matter.
6. Ribbons will be awarded on the basis of the following classification groupings:
- 1st blue
- 2nd red
- 3rd white
7. Round bales must be a minimum of 4 feet tall. Square bales must be a standard size bale.
8. If Nitrates are over 1%, hay will be disqualified.
OFFICIAL CLASSES FOR
Entries containing not more than 10% of other hay grasses: a. Cane
b. Hegari
c. Sudan-sorghum hybrids (e.g.Grazer, Haygrazer, Green M, Green-Gro, Sudax-11. Sweet Su, Leafy Su, Hy-Su, Kow Kandy, Trudau, etc.)
All entries and analysis reports can be picked up by producer after 4 p.m., and no later than 6 p.m., Sunday, August 25, 2024. All hay entries left after 6 p.m., Sunday, August 25, 2024 become the property of the Gillespie County Fair & Festivals Association.
Legume hay will be tested, and set out for display only.
HAY SHOW TROPHIES
Grand Champion Perennial Hay - Allied Ag Services
Reserve Champion Perennial Hay - Hill Country Titles, Inc.
Grand Champion Annual Hay - Bierschwale Credit and Lending.
Reserve Champion Annual Hay - GCFFA
1. No person will be permitted TO EXHIBIT ANY ARTICLE OF WHICH HE OR SHE IS NOT THE OWNER.
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE A PRODUCT GROWN, CANNED, BAKED, HANDCRAFTED, ETC. BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 AND AUGUST 22, 2024. Only residents of Gillespie County and adjoining counties may enter and all entries must be from Gillespie County or surrounding counties.
2. All articles shall be numbered by tag.
3. All articles must be entered and labeled by the person in charge of the respective departments, and will remain under his/her charge until the close of the fair. The management will exercise due care, but will not be
responsible for accident or losses.
4. Premiums won in the AGRICULTURE AND HOME SKILLS DEPARTMENTS will be paid at the INFORMATION COUNTER in the HALL OFFICE as soon as Premium books have been completed on Sunday of the fair, or upon picking up entries when fair is over. Premiums not picked up within 14 days of fair closing will be forfeited.
5. Premiums won by clubs entering Community and Education Exhibits will be paid by check, which will be mailed soon after the fair. Checks must be cashed within 60 days after the fair or they will be forfeited to the management.
6. During the fair, no exhibit
in any department will be allowed to be removed from the grounds without a permit. Permits can be obtained at the Secretary’s Office in an emergency.
7. Premiums will be designated by ribbons.
8. Competition in the adult division is open to all persons.
9. Thursday, previous to the opening of the fair and exhibition, the chairmen will be on the grounds to receive and arrange articles in the respective departments. The Exhibition Hall will be closed to spectators until the official opening of the fair on Friday.
10. No lotteries of any kind, including selling of chances, prize drawings, etc., will be allowed on the grounds.
11. In order to give visitors an opportunity to see all exhibits at the Fair on the last day, no exhibits shall be removed before 4 p.m. on Sunday.
ITEMS NEED TO BE PICKED UP BETWEEN 4-5 P.M., SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024. AT 5 P.M. ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN TO THE FAIR OFFICE. Exhibits not removed Sunday night must be removed the Tuesday morning after the Fair.
Items not picked up within 30 days of fair closing will become the property of Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association.
12. No entry will be allowed to show in the Junior Show and the Open Show. Exhibitor must have separate entries to exhibit in each category.
ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2024, FROM 1 P.M. TO 6 P.M. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 6 P.M.
PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN AT APPROXIMATELY 1-1:30 P.M., FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024. ALL PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN AT TIME SCHEDULED; NO MAKEUP PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN.
PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID TO FIRST THREE PLACES:
First Place - $4.00
Second Place - $3.00 Third Place - $2.00
Only one 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, place will be awarded in each category.
1. No entry fee will be charged. Premiums will be paid as per
the report of the awarding committee at close of Fair.
2. Articles that have been exhibited at any previous exhibitions of the Gillespie County Fair, shall not be permitted to compete for any premiums, but may be placed on exhibition.
3. Articles in this department can be exhibited only by the maker.
4. Articles may only be entered in one department and may not be exhibited to compete for more than one premium.
5. Separate entries must be made for individual prizes and displays. Articles competing for special prizes must be entered accordingly. Exhibitor is to make choice on which department to enter article where it may be judged.
6. All imported articles are strictly prohibited from competition but may be places on exhibition.
7. Commercial, previous entries, or articles not made by exhibitor are for display only.
8. A “specimen” must be an article entirely finished.
9. Articles will not be received which are soiled or unfit for exhibition. Each article must be new.
10. No exhibitor will be allowed to interfere in any way with the judges in the performance of their duties. Anyone violating this rule will be excluded from competition.
11. Awarding of prizes shall be left to the discretion of the judges, the decision to be based on the worthiness of
the exhibit.
12. All articles not removed Sunday night must be removed from Exhibition Hall between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The committee cannot be held responsible for theft or damage to articles left after that time. ITEMS NOT PICKED UP WITHIN 14 DAYS OF FAIR CLOSING WILL BECOME PROPERTY OF GCFFA.
13. Exhibitors may obtain property after 4 p.m., last day of the fair. No article shall be removed before that time. Only authorized members of the committee may remove any exhibited article.
COMMITTEE: Virginia Feuge, Ursula Worrell, and Trudi
Ybarra, co-chairs
JUDGES
Carol Durst, Fredericksburg
Carol Feuge, Fredericksburg
Karen Sauer, Fredericksburg
Judy Vordenbaum, Fredericksburg
• Exhibitors are requested to bring cookies and candy on a paper plate covered with a resealable zip bag, ready for display.
• All baked and candy items must be prepared by exhibitors only; no commercial items accepted.
• Winner must provide their winning entry recipe.
BREAD - YEAST BREADS/ROLLS
1/2 Loaf of Whole Wheat
1/2 Loaf of Whole Grain
1/2 Loaf of Pumpernickel
1/2 Loaf of Rye
1/2 loaf of Sourdough
1/2 Loaf of White
Rolls, Dinner (1/2 dz)
Gluten Free
Other
SWEET YEAST BREAD
1/2 Loaf of Coffee Cake, Yeast
COMMITTEE: Teri Criswell
JUDGES
Nancy Lester, Eldorado
Sharon Swindle, Kingsland
• Articles in this department must be made by exhibitor in the last year between September 1, 2023, and August 22, 2024.
• Commercial or other entries for display only.
EMBROIDERY
Appliqué, any specimen
Crewel Embroidery, any specimen
Crewel Embroidery, Picture, Large
Crewel Embroidery, Picture, Small
Rolls, Sweet (1/2 dz)
1/2 Loaf of Bread, Sweet
Doughnuts, yeast (1/2 dz)
Gluten Free
Other
QUICK BREADS
Biscuits (1/2 dz)
Muffins (1/2 dz)
White Cornbread (1/2 dz)
Yellow Cornbread (1/2 dz)
Doughnuts, No Yeast (1/2 dz)
1/2 Loaf Coffee Cake
1/2 Loaf Fruit Bread, any kind
1/2 Loaf of Nut Bread
1/2 Loaf of Vegetable Bread, any kind
Gluten Free
Other
PIES/COBBLERS (1/2 OR WHOLE)
Custard Pies, any kind
Fruit Pies, any kind
Pecan Pies
Vegetable Pies, any kind
Cobbler
Gluten Free
Other
CAKES
1/2 of Angel Food
1/2 of Chocolate
1/2 of Fruit
1/2 German Chocolate
1/2 of Marble
1/2 of Pound
1/2 of Spice
1/2 of Vegetable
1/2 of White
1/2 of Yellow
Cupcakes (1/2 dz)
Gluten Free Other
CANDY (6 PIECES EACH DISPLAY)
Caramel Divinity
Fudge Nut, Any
Peanut Brittle Pralines
Gluten Free Other
COOKIES, BAR- 6 PER PLATE
Cereal Chocolate
Coconut Fruit
Nut
Vegetable
White Gluten Free
Other
COOKIES-6 PER PLATE
Butterscotch Cookies, any variety
Cereal Cookies, any variety
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Cookies, any variety
Coconut
Decorated, any variety
Fruit Cookie, any variety
Ginger Snaps
Crewel Embroidery, Pillows
Cup Towels
Guest Towels
Handkerchief
Lunch Cloth
Machine Embroidery, any specimen
Outline Pillow Case
Outline Scarf
Painted Embroidery
Pillow
Pillow case
Purse
Quilt
Table Cloth
Table Scarf
Bed Set, Embroidered
Wall Hanging
All Other
CROSS STITCH
Cross Stitch Apron
Cross Stitch Pillow
Cross Stitch Pillow Case
Cross Stitch Tablecloth
Cross Stitch Table Scarf
Wall Hanging
Other
CROSS STITCH PICTURES
(Measurement, Includes matting and frame.)
COUNTED CROSS STITCH PICTURE
Small: 0 thru 80 square inches
Medium: 81 thru 154 sq. in.
Large: 155 thru 320 sq. in.
X-Large: 321+ sq. in.
STAMPED CROSS STITCH PICTURE
Small: 0 thru 80 sq. in.
Medium: 81 thru 154 sq. in.
Ice Box Cookies, any variety
M&M Cookies
Macaroons and Kisses, any variety
Molasses Cookies, any variety
No Bake Cookies, any variety
Nut Cookies, any variety
Oatmeal cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies
Shaped Cookies
Snickerdoodles
Spice Cookies
Sugar Cookies
Vegetable Cookies
Gluten Free Other
BAKING AND CANDY AWARDS
Grand Champion Baking and Candy - $50 Cash Award-Cash Money
Best Quick Product - H-E-B
Best Sweet Yeast BreadHohmann’s General Store
Best Yeast Bread - Ursula Worrell
Best Cake - Pam Gage
Best Candy - Cosmic
Confection
Best Cookie - Fredericksburg
Titles, Inc.
Best Bar Cookie - H-E-B
Best Pie - H-E-B
Large: 155 thru 320 sq. in.
X-Large: 321+ sq. in.
NEEDLEPOINT
Wall Hanging
Any article (plastic canvas judged in Arts and Crafts Division)
NEEDLEWORK AWARDS
Grand Champion
Needlework - $50 Cash Award
- Gillespie County Historical Society
Best of Show EmbroideryRodney and Karen Sauer
Best of Show Cross StitchGillespie County Farm Bureau
Best of Show Cross Stitch
Picture - GCFFA
Best of Show NeedlepointGCFFA
COMMITTEE: Teri Criswell
JUDGES
Nancy Lester, Eldorado
Sharon Swindle, Kingsland
• Articles in this department
must be made by the Exhibitor in the last year between September 1, 2023 and August 22, 2024.
• Commercial or other entries for display only.
• Please bring all sewing items
in a plastic cover. Commercial, previous entries or articles not made by exhibitor are for display only.
APPAREL
Aprons
Boy’s shirt
Men’s Shirt
Child’s Dress
Teenage Dress
Ladies’ Dress
Housecoat
Infant
Ladies’ Blouse
Ladies’ Skirt
Ladies’ Suit
Ladies’ Jacket/Coat
Pajamas
Pant Suit
Purses
Table Runner
Vest
Pillow
Other, any specimen
BED COVERINGS
Appliqué, Hand
Appliqué, Machine
Colored Embroidery
Cross Stitch
Infant Bedding
Patchwork
SEWING AWARDS
Grand Champion Sewing - $50 Cash Award-Fredericksburg
Inn & Suites
Best of Show Apparel -
Suzanne Cobb
Best in show BedspreadsFredericksburg Guest House Reservations
COMMITTEE: Kirsten Moss, Chairman; Sally Barrow and Pat Weinheimer, Myriam Miller
JUDGES
Sandi Wuest, Fredericksburg
Wendy Solberg, Boerne
No soiled or damaged items will be accepted for judging.
COMMERCIAL, PREVIOUS ENTRIES, OR ARTICLES NOT MADE BY EXHIBITORS ARE FOR DISPLAY ONLY.
CROCHET, THREAD
Bedspread/Tablecloth/ Wall
Hanging/Curtain
Centerpiece/ Runner
Doily/Collar
Other
A DESCRIPTION IS TO BE ATTACHED TO EACH ENTRY
STATING TYPE OF FIBER/FIBERS USED AND THE TECHNIQUE.
COMMITTEE: Leticia Rogers
JUDGE
Beth Weeks, Fredericksburg
Leticia Rogers, Fredericksburg
KNIT
Adult Garment
Afghan/Blanket
Child’s Garment
Shawl/Scarf
Hats/Mittens/Socks
Other
CROCHET
Adult Garment
CROCHET FINE YARN
Shawl/Scarf
Other
CROCHET OTHER YARN
Afghan, Fancy Stitch Pattern
(48”x60” or larger)
Afghan, Granny Square/Ripple
Stitch (48”x60” or larger)
Afghan, Any Other Pattern (48”x60” or larger)
Lap Robe, Any Stitch (smaller than 48”x60”)
Bag/ Purse
Hat/ Mittens
Hot Pad/ Pot Holder
Scarf
Shawl/Poncho
Sweater/Vest
Other
KNITTING, FINE YARN
Scarf/Shawl
Sweater/Vest
Other
KNITTING ALL OTHER YARN
Afghan (48”x60” or larger)
Bag/Purse
Lap Robe, (smaller than 48”x60”)
Scarf
Hat/Mittens
Shawl/Poncho
Sweater/Vest, Plain stitch
Sweater/Vest, Pattern Stitch
Sweater/Vest, Color Stitch
Socks
Other
MISCELLANEOUS TECHNIQUES
Doll/Toy
Felting, Any Item
Afghan/Blanket
Child’s Garment
Shawl/Scarf
Hats/Mittens/Socks
Other
WOVEN MULTI-SHAFT LOOM:
Now accepting all commercial spun fiber items. Commercial spun warp may be used with handspun weft.
Adult Garment
Afghan/Blanket
Child’s Garment
Other
WOVEN RIDGED HEDDLE LOOM:
Now accepting all commercial spun fiber items. Commercial spun warp may be used with handspun weft.
Adult Garment
Afghan/Blanket
Child’s Garment
Other
LILY COKER MEMORIAL SKEIN
CONTEST:
Must be all handspun fibers. Tied in at least 4 places with self yarn. Each skein is to have a card attached stating type of fiber/fibers used.
Bulky Worsted Sport/DK Fingering
Lace
Tatting, Any Item
Weaving, Any Item
All other
CROCHET AND KNITTING AWARDS
Grand champion Crochet and Knitting - $50 Cash
Award - Mid-Texas Health Care Association, PA
Best of Show CrochetThread/Fine Yarn - GCFFA
Best of Show Crochet - Yarn – Hill Country Refrigeration, Inc.
Best of Show Knitting
Thread/Fine YarnFredericksburg Titles
Best of Show Knitting YarnFredericksburg Titles
Best of Show Afghan - GCFFA
Best of Show Miscellaneous Techniques - Anonymous
HANDSPUN YARNS AWARDS
Grand Champion Handspun Yarns - $50 Cash AwardGCFFA
Best of Show Knit Handspun
In Memory of Sally Davenport - Spinning Guild of Fredericksburg
Best of Show Crochet
Handspun - GCFFA
Best of Show Woven MultiShaft Loom - Kendra Jung
Daycare
Best of Show Woven Ridged
Heddle Loom - Fredericksburg
Metal Recycling
Best of Show Lily Coker
Memorial Skein - Gretchen Hill
COMMITTEE: Dawn Hansen and Pat Novian
JUDGE
Lucinda Pohler, Llano
COMMERCIAL, PREVIOUS ENTRIES, OR ARTICLES NOT MADE BY EXHIBITOR ARE FOR DIPLAY ONLY.
RUGS (limit 2 to an exhibitor) Braided Crocheted Hooked Rag Latch Hook
COMMITTEE: Dawn Hansen and Pat Novian
JUDGE: Lucinda Pohler, Llano
• Quilts must be a miniature, small, double, queen, or king size and must be pieced and quilted by person or group entering the quilt.
• Miniature Quilts: Length plus width must be no more than 48 inches.
• Small Quilt (Wall Hanging/ Table Runner): Length plus width must be at least 48 inches, but less than 120 inches.
• Double, Queen and King: Length plus width must be no less than 120 inches, and not to exceed 240 inches.
• All size quilts must have a minimum of 3-inch width sleeve along the top back of quilt for hanging. Miniature
quilts do not require a sleeve as they will be hung by coat hangers.
• Any quilt longer than 90 inches MUST have the bottom turned up to the back, pinned with safety pins or taped in place.
• All sized quilts MUST have an identification label affixed to the back of the quilt and be covered with either tape or fabric, for judging purposes.
• Any quilt not meeting these requirements will not be accepted.
AWARDS
• Only first-place winners are eligible for Best of Show in each Category.
• Grand Champion will be awarded to only “oneperson” quilts and eligible to receive the $50 additional premium.
• Must be pieced and quilted
by only one person. No group quilt will be eligible for this award.
• All other Best of Show quilts are eligible for the Reserve Grand Champion, including the group quilt.
• No commercial quilts permitted except for display (no award given) and only if the space is available for hanging.
CATEGORIES
- Group Quilt (2 or more people or a bee), any size
- Hand Quilted-Whole Cloth or Pieced any size
- Machine Quilted - Whole Cloth or Pieced, any size
- Miniature Quilt (hand or machine quilted)
- Small Quilt (Wall Hanging/ Table Runner –hand or machine quilted)
RUG AWARD
Grand Champion Rug - $50
Cash Award - Fredericksburg
Publishing Co., Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post
GARMENT ACCESSORY
Any quilted garment and technique done by hand or machine
Grand Champion Best of Show Quilt - $50 Cash AwardBilly Johnson State Farm Reserve Grand Champion Quilt - Jason and Rebecca Priess
Best of Show Wall Hanging/ Table Runner - Gillespie County Historical Society
Best of Show Hand QuiltedGCFFA
Best of Show Machine Quilted - GCFFA
Best Group Quilt - Kent
Stehling Insurance Agency
Best of Show Quilted Clothing or Accessory - GCFFA
Best of Show Mini Quilt - Billy Johnson State Farm
COMMITTEE: Sarah Janc and Julie Duecker
JUDGES
Cody & Jennifer Page, Llano
Angela Fiedler, Comfort
Keely Corona, Fredericksburg
• Limit five items per exhibitor.
• Limit one item per category to avoid competing against oneself.
• Age groups will be 0-5, 6-7, and 8-9.
• Limit two items in sewing.
ART
Color Pages - Crayon
Color Pages - Marker
Drawing - Color Pencil
Drawing - Crayon
Drawing - Marker
Drawing - Mixed Media
Drawing - Regular Pencil
Drawing - Other
Painting - Acrylic/Oil
Painting - By Number
Painting - Finger
Painting - Tempura
Painting - Watercolor
Pastels
Mixed Media
Handprint Art
Any Other Art
PHOTOGRAPHY
Animal
Landscape
Portrait
Still Life
MODELS
Legos - Kit - Parent Assisted
Legos - Kit - Non-parent
Assisted
Legos - Original Design - Non-
Moving
Legos - Original Design -
Moving
(GCFFA volunteers will not move Lego models. They must be delivered and placed by exhibitors)
Non-Legos - Knex
Non-Legos - Plastic Kits
Non-Legos - Wood
Non-Legos - Any Other
NEEDLEWORK/SEWING/ QUILTING
Needlework - Cross Stitch
Needlework - Crochet/Knit
Item
Needlework - Any Other
Sewing - Clothing
Sewing - Clothing Accessories
Sewing - Home Accessories
Sewing - Any Other Item
Quilting - Quilted Item - Adult
Assisted
Quilted - Quilted Item
CRAFTS
Ceramics
Dough/Clay
Jewelry
Pot Holders
Leatherworks
Paper Crafts - Scrapbooking
Paper Crafts - Other
Perler Bead Crafts
Sand Art - Flat Page
Sand Art - Bottle/Jars
Seed Pictures
Sun Catchers
Wood Working
Any Other Craft
Bling Art
Duct Tape Craft - Accessories
Duct Tape Craft - Crafts (Flower, etc)
Loom Craft - Free Hand
Bracelets
Loom Craft Kit/Pattern
Bracelets
Loom Craft - Any Other
CHILDREN AGES 0-9
AWARDS
Grand Champion Over All, Ages 0-9 - $50 Cash AwardCash Money
Best Exhibit Art - Gillespie
County Farm Bureau
Best Exhibit Crafts Ages 0-9 -
MJL5 Livestock
Best Exhibit Models Ages 0-9 -
MJL5 Livestock
Best Exhibit Needlework/ Sewing/Quilting - Stonewall Farm Mutual
Best Exhibit Photography - Stonewall Farm Mutual Insurance Co.
COMMITTEE: Linda Heiman, Amy Heiman and Pinky Pace JUDGES
Jim and Sue Reeves, Llano
• Limit five items per exhibitor.
• Limit one item per category to avoid competing against oneself.
• Age groups will be 10-11, 1214, and 15-18
• Limit 2 garments in sewing
ART
Drawing - Colored Pencil
Drawing - Crayon
Drawing - Ink
Drawing - Marker
Drawing - Pencil
Painting - Acrylic/Oil
Painting - Watercolor
Pastel
Mixed Media
Any Other (graphic art, scratch art, etc.)
COMMITTEE: Stacy Jenschke and Suzanne Cobb
JUDGE
Carol Seminera, Fredericksburg
All pictures and photographs must be ready to hang with some type of hanger on back of picture, but need not be framed.
COMMERCIAL, PREVIOUS ENTRIES, OR ARTICLES NOT MADE BY EXHIBITOR ARE FOR DISPLAY ONLY.
ART
One Medium on Flat Substrate
Acrylic (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Oils (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Watercolor (limit 2 to exhibitor)
CRAFTS
Beading
Ceramics
Dough/Clay Art
Duct Tape Art
Jewelry
Leatherworking
Metal Art
Non-Sewing Accessories
Paper Craft
Wall Art
Woodworking Craft
Any Other
MODELS
Legos - Original Stationary
Model - building, character, statue, boat, etc.
Legos - Original mechanism
Model-moving creations
All Other
LEGO GUIDELINES:
• Finished product must be no larger than 18”x18”x18”.
• Original Models can be adapted from kits, but must be exhibitor’s original
interpretation.
• Judging will be on appearance, creativity and degree of difficulty for age.
• GCFFA volunteers will not move Lego models. They must be delivered and placed by exhibitors
NEEDLEWORK
Counted Cross Stitch
Crochet
Embroidery
Knitting
Any Other
PHOTOGRAPHY
Animal
Computer altered
Landscape
Portrait
Still Life
All Other
SEWING
Clothing
Clothing Accessories (bag, hat, etc.)
Pastels (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Graphic Art (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Charcoal (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Digital (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Pencil (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Pen (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Kits (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Paint by Number (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Two or More Medium on Flat Substrate
Mixed Media (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Photography (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Portrait (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Landscape (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Still Life (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Animal Life (limit 2 to exhibitor)
CRAFTS
Crafts are to be made by exhibitor.
Artificial flowers (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Christmas Decorations (limit 2 to an exhibitor)
Canvas Creative Stitchery (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Painted pre-made, commercially made item (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Painted organic item (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Decoupage (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Leatherwork (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Macramé (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Porcelain Painted Item (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Sequined by Hand Item (limit
Home Accessories (pillow, placemat, cup towels, pot holders, etc.)
Quilting (completely done by exhibitor)
Any Other (stuffed animals, cloth dolls, etc)
CHILDREN AGES 12-18 AWARDS
Grand Champion Overall Children, Ages 10-18 - $50Cash Award – Shannon Cobb
Best Exhibit Art Ages 10-18Hill Country Propane
Best Exhibit Crafts Ages 1018 - Stonewall Farm Mutual Insurance Co.
Best Exhibit Models Age 1018 - Stonewall Farm Mutual Insurance Co.
Best Exhibit Needlework/ Sewing Ages 10-18 - Karen & Rodney Sauer
Best Exhibit Photography Ages 10-18 - Stonewall Farm Mutual Insurance Co.
2 to exhibitor)
Woodcraft 24”x24”x24” (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Pottery that is handmade (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Stained Glass (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Jewelry that is handmade (limit 2 to exhibitor)
Other (limit 2 to exhibitor)
ARTS AND CRAFTS AWARDS
Grand Champion Arts and Crafts - $50 Cash AwardJeanette Artenian
Best of Show Large Art/CraftGillespie County Farm Bureau
Best of Show Medium Art/ Craft - Hill Country Propane, Inc.
Best of Show Small Art/ Craft - Stonewall Farm Mutual Insurance, Inc.
COMMITTEE: Joyce Burrow and Margie Eckhardt
JUDGES
Kathy Murray, Fredericksburg
Shelley Juenke, Fredericksburg
AMATEUR SHOW – NO COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS
• Potted plants must have been grown by Exhibitor
COMMITTEE: Sarah Janc and Julie Duecker
JUDGE
Betsy Fredericks, Fredericksburg
• Name of plant must be on pot
POTTED PLANTS
Green
Blooming HANGING BASKETS
Green
Blooming CACTUS/SUCCULENTS
DISH GARDEN with three plants
ARRANGEMENTS
Fresh Dried
FLOWER DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Overall Grand Champion Award - $50 - Blumenkasten
Florist - Stacey York
HANDI-WORK
Quilting
Embroidery
Crocheting/Knitting
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Ceramics
Seeded Pictures
Oil Painting
COMMITTEE: Katelyn Eames and Genevieve Prochnow
JUDGE
Kristen Restani
• Limit two items per exhibitor
• Limit one item per category to avoid competing against oneself.
ART Painting
Drawing
Wall Hanging
Stuffed Animals
Water Color Paintings
Pencil Paintings
Other
Best Potted Plant - Joyce Burrow
Best Hanging Basket - Margie Eckhardt
Best Cactus/Succulent - B’s Automotive
Best Dish GardenFredericksburg Farms
Best ArrangementSunnyside Lawn and Landscaping
NURSING HOME
DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Grand Champion
Nursing
Home - Trophy - Schaetter
Funeral Home
Best of Show Handi-WorkCash Money
Best of Show Arts and Crafts
Nursing Home - Cynthia O.
Clegg, M.D.
Mixed Media
Photography
SEWING
Quilting
Hand Sewing
Machine
Sewing
Stuffed Objects
Other
NEEDLEWORK
Pillow Cases
Cup Towels
Pictures
Pillows
CROCHET/KNITTING
Pot holders
Afghans Hot Pads
Scarves
CRAFTS
Beadwork
Ceramics
Decorated clothing
Jewelry
Leatherwork
Ornaments
Plastic Canvas
Pottery
Wall Hangings
Woodcrafts
Other
SPECIAL NEEDS
DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Grand Champion Special Needs - $50 Cash Award – Will Stehling DDS
COMMITTEE: Sandy McBride, Chair; Valerie Schafer and Charla Reeves, Co-Chairs
Sandra Jacoby, Fredericksburg
Beverly Kyzer, Fredericksburg
• Exhibitors are requested to exhibit their products in an attractive manner
• Trophy winners please furnish recipe
• All products must be in standard brand and style halfpint, pint, and/or pint jars and lids. No decorative or colored jars will be accepted.
• No commercial mixes will be accepted. No puddings, please.
• Canned and/or preserved goods that are not sealed will not be judged.
• No refrigeration is available.
JUNIOR DIVISION BAKING AND CANDY
Bread, 1/2 Loaf, Yeast Bread, 1/2 Loaf
Yeast Sweet Rolls (1/2 dz)
Cornbread Brownies, 1/2 dz
1/2 Cake, Angel Food
1/2 Cake, Bundt
1/2 Cake, Carrot
1/2 Cake, Chocolate
1/2 Cake, Chiffon
1/2 Cake, German Chocolate
1/2 Cake, Hummingbird
1/2 Cake, Italian Cream
1/2 Cake, Pound
1/2 Cake, Sponge
1/2 Cake, White
1/2 Cake, Other Cobbler
Coffee Cake
Cookies, Bar (1/2 dz)
Cookies, No Bake (1/2 dz)
Cookies, Formed (1/2 dz)
Cookies, Drop (1/2 dz)
Cookies, Rolled (1/2 dz)
Cookies, Ice Box (1/2 dz)
Chocolate Chip Cookies (1/2 dz)
Cookies, Macaroons (1/2 dz)
Cookies, Snickerdoodles (1/2 dz)
Cookies, Tarts (1/2 dz)
Cheese Cake, Individual (1/2 dz)
Muffins (1/2 dz)
Pies, Custard
Pies, Pecan
Pies, Fruit
Brittle, 4 pieces
Candy, Cooked, 4 pieces
Candy, Uncooked, 4 pieces
Divinity, 4 pieces
Toffee, 4 pieces
Gluten Free
JUNIOR DIVISION HOME
PRODUCTS: CANNED BEANS
Blackeye Peas (1 pint)
Blackeye Peas, Dried (1 pint)
Lima, dried (1 pint)
Pinto (1 pint)
Pinto, dried ( 1pint)
Snap (1 pint)
Whole Green (1 pint)
CANNED FRUITS
Apples (1 pint)
Apples, spiced (1 pint)
Combination Fruit (1 pint)
Peaches (1 pint)
Peaches, spiced (1 pint)
Pears (1 pint)
Pears, spiced (1 pint)
Pecans (1 pint)
Other Pickled Fruit (1 pint)
Dried Fruits (1 pint)
CANNED VEGETABLES
Beets (1 pint)
Green Beans (1 pint)
Gumbo (1 pint)
Okra and Tomatoes (1 pint)
Okra, pickled (1 pint)
Pickles, Dill (1 pint)
Pickles, Sweet (1 pint)
Sauerkraut (1 pint)
Squash (1 pint)
Tomatoes (1 pint)
Tomato Juice (1 pint)
Other Pickled Vegetables (1 pint)
Dry Vegetables (1 pint)
RELISHES
Picante Sauce (1 pint)
Chow Chow (1 pint)
Hot Relish (1 pint)
Sweet Relish (1 pint)
JAMS, JELLIES & PRESERVES
Apricot Jam (1 pint)
Peach Jam (1 pint)
Plum Jam (1 pint)
Apple Jelly (1 pint)
Cranberry Apple Jelly (1 pint)
Domestic Grape Jelly (1 pint)
Wild Grape Jelly (1 pint)
Peach Jelly (1 pint)
Plum Jelly (1 pint)
Apricot Preserves (1 pint)
Peach Preserves (1 pint)
Mixed Fruit Preserves (1 pint)
Pear Marmalade (1 pint)
Honey (1 pint)
JELLY is made from fruit juices; the product is clear, and firm enough to its shape when turned out of the container.
JAM is made from crushed or ground fruit; tends to hold its shape, but generally is less firm than jelly.
PRESERVES are whole fruits or large pieces of fruit in thick syrup, often slightly jellied.
JUNIOR CONTEST FOOD DIVISION AWARDS
Grand Champion Overall Junior Contest - $50 Cash Award - LaVerne Jenschke
Outstanding Bread - LaVerne Jenschke
Outstanding Cake - Will Stehling, DDS
Outstanding Cookies - Maxine Jung
Outstanding Candy - Corrine Wahrmund
Outstanding Pie - H-E-B
Outstanding Gluten FreeGCFFA
Outstanding Canned Goods - H-E-B
Outstanding Preserved Goods - MaKayla Samford
REFER TO EACH PAGE IN THIS PUBLICATION FOR RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO EACH SHOW.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 3-4
GILLESPIE COUNTY RACE DAY CLASSIC STEER SHOW
Referto page41 fordetails
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
MEAT GOAT FUTURITY SHOWMANSHIP SHOW MEAT GOAT FUTURITY
Referto page41 fordetails.
LAMB FUTURITY
Referto page42 fordetails.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
POULTRY, CHICKENS, DUCKS, GEESE, RABBITS
(Youth Rabbit Showmanship Saturday, Aug. 24, after Breeding Sheep Show)
Referto page42 fordetails.
MINI HEREFORD SHOW, JUNIOR
MINI HEREFORD, SHOWMANSHIP
OTHER MINI CATTLE BREEDS
Referto page44 fordetails.
DORPER BREEDING SHEEP AND ROYAL WHITE BREEDING SHEEP
Referto page43 fordetails.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
BREEDING SHEEP (ALL BUT DORPERS AND ROYAL WHITE)
Referto page43 fordetails.
OPEN CATTLE
Referto page44 fordetails.
ANGORA GOATS
Referto page45 fordetails.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
SWINE SHOWMANSHIP SHOW SWINE FUTURITY
Referto page45 fordetails.
Please see each referenced page for rules and regulations that apply to each show.
Online Entry at WWW.GILLESPIEFAIR.COM
THE FOLLOWING ARE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE FAIR AS DECREED BY THE GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIR AND FESTIVALS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
1. A gala street parade officially signals the start of the 136th Gillespie County Fair Friday, August 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. on Main Street. Fair grounds will open at 1 p.m.
2. Most livestock entries must be in the hands of the fair association or postmarked on or before Monday, August 19, 2024 (Meat Goat and Lamb Futurity online by Tuesday, August 6) or entry will be considered late. All Livestock that enters the fair grounds must be assigned exhibition space by the division superintendents.
Any livestock stalled in the barn must be shown in competitions in the respective classes. Entry fees must accompany applications. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE. Neither space nor stall for
showing of animals will be allotted after the fair has officially started. Unprotected fans will not be allowed in Livestock Barns and no extension cords on the ground.
A properly completed entry blank is required for each animal. TEXAS ANIMALS ONLY.
3. Entry applications and pen reservations must be made to the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association, P.O. Box 526, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.
Entry fees must accompany applications for pens and stalls.
Entries to be made online at www.gillespiefair.com.
4. SANITATION REGULATIONS: All livestock and poultry must meet current Texas Animal Health Commission Regulations.
5. Exhibitors are responsible for feeding and watering their animals throughout the show.
6. Exhibition will commence on Friday, August 23, at 8 a.m.
and each following day of the fair at the same hour.
7. No lotteries of any kind, including selling of chances, prize tickets, etc., will be allowed on the grounds.
8. Premiums will be paid at time of judging.
9. Premiums will be paid based on the classes at the DISCRETION OF THE COMMITTEE.
10. Fair association reserves the right to refuse any entries.
11. After loading and unloading, all trailers and other vehicles must be parked in the outside parking lot in designated area.
Vehicles in violation will be towed at owner’s expense.
12. Will accept the first 200 head. (limit 200 head cattle).
13. No livestock or tack accepted in building before Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
14. No Pets Are AllowedService Animals Only
15. Cattle tie-outs on firstcome, first-serve basis.
RESPECT FELLOW EXHIBITORS.
16. Feed for livestock can be secured from dealers in Fredericksburg.
17. Feed may be carried into grounds.
18. Hay may be fed in the barn. Cattle area will use shavings.
19. All livestock will be bedded on wood shavings (no paper shavings).
20. NO ICE CHESTS ARE PERMITTED ON GROUNDS.
21. No open fans and no alley fans allowed in the livestock barns - HANGING FANS ONLY
22. Livestock Exhibitors only will be issued free personal passes as follows:
NO. OF ENTRIES / PASSES ISSUED
1-2 ENTRIES: 1 PASS
3-5 ENTRIES: 3 PASSES
6-10 ENTRIES: 4 PASSES
10 OR MORE: 5 PASSES
Poultry Exhibitors- one pass per 5 entries.
Online Entry at WWW.GILLESPIEFAIR.COM
TITLE SPONSORS:
Johnson City Crushed Stone
Tex Mix
Guido Construction
Hard Times Enterprises
Trucking - Justin Sultemeier
SHOW SPONSORS:
4-B Ranch
Stroeher & Son, Inc.
Chicken Express
Draggin S Livestock
Lochte Feed & General Store
NT Haun
Bohnert Diesel
JUDGE: Keaton Dodd, Wharton
COMMITTEE: Larry Burrow, Chairman; Dustin Althaus, Joyce Burrow, Brian and Dawn Sultemeier, Co-Chairmen; Buck and Jennifer Barnett, Robert and Ashley Bohnert, Scott Crenwelge, Lane and Emily Ottmers, Reed Sultemeier
ENTRY FEE:
July 26, 2024 or before: $40 per head
Late Entry Fee (At Registration Only): $60 per head
*NO Refunds
Any calves brought onto grounds will pay full entry fee, even if not shown.
ARRIVAL TIME:
Barn opens Friday, August 2, at 12 noon. All steers must be on the grounds by 8 a.m. Saturday, August 3.
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, AND NO COOKING ON GROUNDS!
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 and registration will begin Saturday, August 3, at 8 a.m. We will weigh and classify starting Saturday at 10 a.m.
SHOW TIME:
On Saturday, show time will follow weigh in and Classification – time approximately at 1 p.m. We will show all American breeds only.
Sunday, August 4, at 9 a.m. English breeds and 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.
RULES OF THE SHOW
1. Open to all Steers.
2. All steers must meet the rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
3. Steers will be weighed and 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 Port-a-Cools in aisles or behind cattle.
5. Bring your own shavings.
6. We will not furnish Port-ACools.
7. One ring, one show.
8. 13-breed format. Three steers constitute a breed. Four 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
Grand Champion SteerKeyser and Layna Ottmers (Buckle) and GCFFA (Banner).
Reserve Champion SteerBurrow Custom Builders, LLC (Buckle) and GCFFA (Banner)
Champion Angus - Robert and Ashley Bohnert
Reserve Champion AngusTriple I Ranch
Champion HerefordWeinheimer Ranch
Reserve Champion HerefordWarren and Phyllis Ottmers
Champion Shorthorn - Lane and Emily Ottmers
Reserve Champion Shorthorn
- Chad and Jetta Eckhardt
Champion Brahman - Jake Wise ATM’s
Reserve Champion Brahman - Hard Times EnterprisesJustin Sultemeier
Champion Brangus - Mac-NWagon
Reserve Champion Brangus - Fredericksburg Veterinary Center/ Neal and Melissa Eckert
Champion SimbrahFredericksburg StandardRadio Post
Reserve Champion SimbrahBrian, Dawn and Reed Sultemeier
Champion Santa GertrudisBiedermann’s Ace Hardware
Reserve Champion Santa Gertrudis - Hard Times
Enterprises - Justin Sultemeier
Champion ABC - Law Office of Bryla & Schoessow
Reserve Champion ABCDustin and Tana Althaus
Champion Smokey - B Wise
Environmental
Reserve Champion Smokey - GCFFA
Champion Yellow - Lochte Feed and General Store
Reserve Champion Yellow - Cash Money
Champion Black Crossbred - Rodney and Karen Sauer
Reserve Champion Black Crossbred - GCFFA
Champion Red Crossbred - Dr. Michael and Jana Speck
Reserve Champion Red Crossbred - Builders First Source
Champion AOCFredericksburg Farms
Reserve Champion AOC - Burrow Custom Builders, LLC
Sanctioned by Junior Meat Goat Show Circuit, Inc. JUDGES
Maddy Ainsley, Bulverde (Show A/Showmandhip)
Reid Stultz, San Angelo (Show B)
COMMITTEE: Brad Roeder, Chairman; Roy Sanders, Co-Chairman; and Tim Louton, Christy Louton, Blaine Hahn, Patrick Padgett, Lori Titsworth.
SHOW TIME: Saturday August 10, 2024
Show A — 10 a.m. (Weight cards due at 9 a.m.)
Show B—Immediately following Show A. (Weight cards due at 10 a.m.)
SHOWMANSHIP TIME: 9:15 am — Sanctioned by JMGSC
ENTRY FEE: $25 per head. Late entries: $30 at time of registration.
ONLINE ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at midnight.
PRESENTATIONS/ PICTURES: 12 noon, Saturday, August 10
RULES OF THE SHOW
1. Exhibitors must be official members of 4-H or FFA organizations.
2. All animals must meet the rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
3. No painting, powdering or
artificial coloring is allowed.
4. Goats must be uniformly shorn 3/8” or less above the knees and hocks.
5. Goats will be required to have horns tipped; no sharp points allowed.
6. Exhibitors are allowed to use halters or collars in the show ring.
7. Goats must be entered by 9 a.m.
8. No trimming in pens or cattle ties.
9. Weight cards must be turned in by Saturday, August 10, at 9 a.m. Turn in your own weight card.
10. 4-lb weigh back from weight turned in.
11. Nannies or wethers may be shown.
12. Number of classes will be
Corey Taylor, Cypress
COMMITTEE: Brad Roeder, Chairman; Walton Heimann, Billy Roeder and Brian Roeder, Co-Chairmen; and Timothy Dartez, Kallie Davenport, Kandice Davenport, Herbie Feller, Blaine Hahn, Becky Kott, Russell Kott, Greg Knopp, Patrick Padgett, Roy Sanders, Brian Sultemeier, Lori Titsworth and Dan Vestal.
SHOW TIME:
Saturday, August 10, at 10 a.m.
ENTRY FEE:
$25 per head. Late entries $30. (At time of entry.)
determined by number of entries received.
13. Wood shavings only allowed in pen.
14. Entries can arrive anytime on Friday.
Any questions, call Brad Roeder at 830-889-4512.
Grand Champion Meat Goat, Show A - Roeder Ranch
Reserve Grand Champion
Meat Goat, Show A - Sanders Show Goats
Grand Champion Meat Goat, Show B - Blaine and Marsha Hahn
ONLINE ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at midnight.
PRESENTATIONS/PICTURES:
12 noon, Saturday, August 10
RULES OF THE SHOW:
1. Exhibitors must be official members of 4-H or FFA organizations.
2. All lambs must meet the rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
3. Entries per exhibitor will not be limited.
4. Lambs may enter barn on Friday night and stay at owner’s risk.
5. Lambs must be entered by 9 a.m. Saturday, August 10.
6. Weight cards turned in by 9 a.m. August 10.
7. Classes: Fine Wool, Fine Wool Cross, Medium Wool Cross,
Medium Wool, Dorper and Southdown.
8. Turn in your own weight.
9. A 3-person sifting committee will classify lamb classes.
10. There will be a 5-lb. weigh back for all placing lambs.
11. Lambs must be shorn slick; topknots and socks may be left on, if desired.
12. No ram lambs may be shown. Ewe lambs can be shown.
13. NO SALE.
14. Washing must be done in wash racks, no trimming or drying in wash racks. Clean up wool after trimming.
15. NO SHEARING IN CATTLE STALLS.
Reserve Grand Champion
Meat Goat, Show B - Blaine and Marsha Hahn
Junior Showmanship AwardMJL5 Livestock
Intermediate Showmanship Award - MJL5 Livestock
Senior Showmanship AwardMJL5 Livestock
Any questions, call Brad Roeder at 830-889-4512
LAMB FUTURITY AWARDS
Grand Champion Lamb -Three K Club Lambs
Reserve Champion LambGillespie County Farm Bureau
Champion Dorper - H&H Livestock
Champion Southdown - Fritz Southdowns
Champion Fine Wool CrossTurrentine Automotive-NAPA Auto
Champion Fine WoolFredericksburg Veterinary Center/ Neal and Melissa Eckert
Champion Medium WoolFeller Show Lambs
JUDGE
Dr. Pat O’Neil
COMMITTEE: Scott Crenwelge, Chairman; Roger Crenwelge, Co-Chairman, and Dan Vestal
Onsite testing is available. Do not coop until checked.
ARRIVAL TIME: Thursday, August 22, 4-7 p.m.
SHOW TIME: Friday, August 23, 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 19.
PRESENTATION/PICTURES: Saturday, August 24, at 10 a.m.
RELEASE TIME: Sunday, August 25, at 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 ChickenMartinez & Sauer Fencing LLC
Best Bantam Chicken -
Martinez & Sauer Fencing LLC
Grand Champion RoosterRosette
Grand Champion Hen - Rosette
Grand Champion CockrellRosette
Grand Champion PulletRosette
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
RABBIT SHOW
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. 24, following the breeding sheep show (approx. 3 p.m.) Any questions regarding the Showmanship Class, call the TAMU AgriLife Extension Office at 830-997-3452.)
RABBIT CLASSES
Bucks, Old Bucks, Young Does, Old Does, Young
RABBIT AWARDS
Outstanding Rabbit Exhibitor - Gillespie County Farm Bureau
Best Rabbit Buck - Rosette
Best Rabbit Doe - Rosette
Best Young Rabbit Buck - Rosette
Best Young Rabbit Doe - Rosette
JUDGE: TBA
COMMITTEE: Walton Heimann, Chairman; Brad Roeder, Co-Chairman; and Daniel Crenwelge Jr., Timothy Dartez, Rodney Kott, Russell and Becky Kott, Michael McMahon, Patrick Padgett, Brian Sultemeier, Dan Vestal and Clay Feller
ARRIVAL TIME:
Friday, August 23 - 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 23, 3 p.m. Dorpers may leave at conclusion of show.
All other breeds: Saturday, August 24 - Fine Wool at 9 a.m.; Medium Wool will follow Fine Wool.
ENTRY FEE: $10 per head
ENTRY DEADLINE:
Tuesday, August 20, 2023. Pens will be assigned Wednesday, Aug. 21.
PRESENTATION/ PICTURES: Saturday, August 24 at 1 p.m.
ALL TRAILERS AND OTHER VEHICLES MUST BE PARKED IN THE MAIN PARKING LOT IN DESIGNATED AREA. VEHICLES IN VIOLATION WILL BE TOWED AT OWNER’S 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 830889-4512.
CLASSES IN THESE BREEDS
Delaine-Merino Rambouillet
Suffolk Hampshire Southdown Dorper
White Dorper Other Hair Breeds
Other Fine/Medium Wool Breeds DEFINITIONS
Spring Lamb Class: Jan. 1 and younger. Fall Lamb Class: Sept. 1-Dec. 31. 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.
SHEEP AWARDS
Outstanding Sheep Exhibitor - Segner’s Jewelers
All Around Junior Showmanship -
Compassionate Care Veterinary Hospital
Grand Champion Ram - H. Moellering Construction, Inc.
Grand Champion Ewe - Fredericksburg
Veterinary Center, LLC - Neal and Melissa Eckert
Grand Champion Hair Breed RamGCFFA
Grand Champion Hair Breed Ewe - GCFFA
Champion Delaine-Merino RamDraggin’ S Livestock
Champion Delaine-Merino Ewe - Sylvia Dominguez - In Honor of Pete Martinez & Shearing Crew (tasinque/captain)
Champion Rambouillet Ram - MJL5 Livestock
Champion Rambouillet Ewe - Kott Ranches
Champion Southdown Ram - Dartez Southdowns
Champion Southdown Ewe - Fritz Southdowns
Champion Dorper Ram - Dondie Gage
Champion Dorper Ewe - MJL5 Livestock
Champion Suffolk Ram - MJL5 Livestock
Champion Suffolk Ewe - Gregory Knopp, CPA ,LLC
Champion Hampshire Ram - Michael and Susan McMahon
Champion Hampshire Ewe - GCFFA
Champion White Dorper Ram - GCFFA
Champion White Dorper Ewe - Hill Country Pump
Champion Royal White Ewe - Hill Country Pump
Champion Royal White Ram - Hill Country Pump
JUDGE: Jacob Tipp, Hallestville
COMMITTEE: Larry Burrow, Chairman; Brian Sultemeier, J.R. Wahrmund and Edward Meier, Co-Chairmen; and Dustin Althaus, Robert Bohnert, Joyce Burrow, Kyle Burrow, Kade Burrow, Jessica Burrow, Chad Druen-Miller and Justin Jenschke
ARRIVAL TIME:
Start arriving Wednesday, August 21 at 8 a.m. and must be in Thursday, August 22 by 10 p.m.
SHOW TIME:
Friday, August 23: 3 p.m., Mini-Hereford Show. (Junior Mini-Hereford Showmanship immediately following MiniHereford Show.) All other Mini breeds immediately following Mini-Hereford Show.
Saturday, August 26: 9 a.m, Open Cattle Show.
ENTRY FEE:
$20 a head if entry received by Wednesday, August 14. Late Entries - $30.
PRESENTATION/PICTURES:
Each day following completion of entire show.
RELEASE TIME: After pictures.
ALL TRAILERS AND 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 Hereford Showmanship is
open to ages 3-18 years. 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 AND BULLS
1. Spring calves - calved after March 1, 2024
2. Junior calves - calved Jan. 1, 2024-Feb. 28, 2024
3. Winter calves - calved Nov. 1, 2023-Dec. 31, 2023
4. Senior calves - calved Sept. 1, 2023-Oct. 31, 2023
5. Summer Yearling calvescalved May 1, 2023-Aug. 31, 2023
6. Spring Yearling - calved March 1, 2023-April 30, 2023
7. Junior Yearling - calved Jan. 1, 2023-Feb. 29, 2023.
8. Senior Yearling - calved Sept. 1, 2022-Dec. 31, 2022.
9. Two-year-old - calved Jan. 1, 2022-Aug. 31, 2022
10. Older - calved before Jan. 1, 2022.
All breed champion bulls are eligible to show for Champion Premium Sire.
All breed champion females are eligible to show for Champion Premium Female.
OPEN CATTLE JUDGING
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024, 3 P.M.
Mini Herefords
Junior Mini Herefords Showmanship
All other Mini breeds
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024, 9 A.M.
Angus Brangus Brahman Charolais
Horned Herefords Polled Herefords
Other Breeds (if any)
Premium Sire
Premium Female
OPEN CATTLE AWARDS
Outstanding Beef Cattle Exhibitor - Gillespie Veterinary Center
David Sagebiel Memorial Herdsman Award - Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association
Grand Champion Premium Sire of the Show - Hometown Electric
Reserve Champion Premium Sire of the Show - 44 Cattle Co.
Grand Champion Premium Dam of the ShowBierschwale-Rees Insurance Reserve Champion Premium
Dam of the Show - 44 Cattle Co.
Champion Polled Hereford Bull - Dennis and Susan Pehl
Champion Polled Hereford
Female - Stroeher & Olfers, Inc.
Champion Angus BullGillespie Livestock, Inc.
Champion Angus FemaleHoney Creek Angus Farm
Champion Brangus BullStroeher & Son, Inc.
Champion Brangus FemaleAllied Ag Services
Champion Brahman BullWahrmund Farms
Champion Brahman FemaleGCFFA
Champion Charolais BullGCFFA
Champion Charolais FemaleJason and Rebecca Priess
Champion Hereford BullGCFFA
Champion Hereford FemaleCapitol Farm Credit
Champion AOB Female - 4-B Ranch
Champion ABC FemaleKenneth and Jaye Treibs
Champion Mini Hereford BullWeinheimer & Son
Champion Mini Hereford
Female - Biedermann’s Ace Hardware
Champion Mini Hereford Steer - Gillespie County Farm Bureau
Champion Jr. Mini Hereford Showmanship - Shady Acres Miniature Herefords
Reserve Champion Jr. Mini Hereford ShowmanshipCunningham Show Cattle
Security State Bank & Trust
Texas Farm Bureau
Gillespie Livestock Co.
Fredericksburg Veterinary Center
Burrow Custom Builder, LLC
JUDGE
TBA.
COMMITTEE: Mark Raab, Chairman, and Davis Bristol,
Wahrmund Farms
Dittmar Lumber Co.
Creative Awards
Dutchman’s Market
Guido Construction
Backwoods BBQ
Lochte Feed & General Store
Arrowhead Bank
Stroeher & Olfers
DR Welding/Reeh Plumbing
Hill Country Antique
Tractor Club
Daniel Jacoby, Wilbert
Ransleben, Brad Roeder and Dan Vestal.
ARRIVAL TIME:
Friday, August 23, in by 6 p.m.
SHOW TIME: Saturday, August 24, 8 a.m.
Yee Haw Ranch
Lost Draw Cellars
CenTex-Will Meurer
ENTRY FEE:
$10 per Head, with the exception of 1 pair of goats if the pair is previously entered head.
RELEASE TIME:
Saturday, August 24 after completion of show.
PRESENTATION/ PICTURES:
Saturday, August 24 at 1 p.m. TRAILERS AND OTHER VEHICLES MUST BE PARKED IN THE MAIN PARKING LOT IN DESIGNATED AREA. VEHICLES IN VIOLATION WILL BE TOWED AT OWNER’S 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 classed 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.
ANGORA GOAT AWARDS
Outstanding Goat Exhibitor - Fredericksburg Veterinary Center, LLC - Neal and Melissa Eckert
Grand Champion Billy - FBG
Water Well
Grand Champion DoeStonewall Body Shop
JUDGE: JoBonney LeCompte, Wisk
COMMITTEE: Ernie Eckert, Chairman; Kathy Durst, Co-Chairman; and Kenneth Kensing, Teresa Pope, Landon Rode, Henry Sagebiel and Scott Staudt.
SHOW TIME:
Sunday, August 25, 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 DEADLINE:
August 20, 2024 at Midnight Tuesday. Late entries at time of registration for $40.
SHOW ORDER:
All showing at the same time.
PRESENTATION/ PICTURES: Sunday, August 25 at completion of judging
ALL TRAILERS AND OTHER VEHICLES MUST BE PARKED IN THE MAIN PARKING LOT IN DESIGNATED AREA. VEHICLES IN VIOLATION WILL BE TOWED AT OWNER’S EXPENSE.
RULES OF THE SHOW
1. There will be no limit on the number of entries per person.
2. No weight limit. 10 pound 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 and dark) and Crosses.
8. No arrivals before Saturday unless arranged ahead of time.
9. All pigs will be assigned stalls upon arrival. Bring
your own stall dividers.
10. Turn in weight cards Friday noon through Saturday by 7 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 of trailers this year.
15. Boars can show if weight is 125 pounds or less.
16. Release after show. Any questions, call Ernie Eckert at 325-656-0215
Grand Champion BarrowOpa’s Smoked Meat
Reserve Champion BarrowHenry and Lauren Sagebiel
Grand Champion Gilt - Central Texas Electric Co-op
Reserve Champion GiltDutchman’s Market
Champion Duroc Barrow
- Gillespie County Elected Officials
Champion Duroc Gilt - Raab Plumbing
Champion Cross Barrow - Itz Electric
Champion Cross Gilt - Landri Ottmers
Champion Dark OPB Barrow
- Central Texas Electric
Cooperative
Champion Dark OPB GiltHenry and Lauren Sagebiel
Champion Light OPB Barrow
- Henry and Lauren Sagebiel
Champion Light OPB GiltHenry and Lauren Sagebiel
Champion Hampshire Barrow
- Brian Roeder
Champion Hampshire GiltBrett and Kristy Beyer
Champion Yorkshire Barrow
- GCFFA
Champion Yorkshire Gilt
- Stonewall Farm Mutual Insurance
ADVERTISING & PR
Shannon Cobb
AGRICULTURE/HOME PRODUCTS
Maxine Jung, Chair
Larry Ahrens
Debbie Braden
Sheree Burrow
Bonnie Eckhardt
Chad Ellebracht
Harvey Ellebracht
Mark & Peggy Enderlin
C.M. & Barbara Grona
Gary Lynn Hahn
Wynell Herbort
Stuart & Dana Immel
Louie Jacoby
Jason Jenschke
Jennifer Jenschke
Milton Jung
Sarah Eckert Mauer
Beth McMahon
Shea Nebgen
Britney Ottmers
Guenther Ottmers
Jennifer Raab
Wilbert Ransleben
MaKayla Samford
Donnie Schuch
Dawn Sultemeier
Tonya Sultemeier
Cindy Zenner
AMBULANCE SERVICE/ FIRST AID
Jason Leifester, Chairman
Dennis Loth
Art Pressler
ANGORA GOATS
Mark Raab, Chairman
David Bristol
Daniel Jacoby
Wilbert Ransleben
Brad Roeder
Dan Vestal
BEAUTIFICATION
Marvin Crenwelge, Co
Lindsay Pressler, Co
Cody & Madonna Beyer
Kendnel Kasper
Art Pressler
Rebecca Priess
CATTLE SHOW
Larry Burrow, Chairman
Edward Meier, Co
Brian Sultemeier, Co
J.R. Wahrmund, Co
Robert Bohnert
Joyce Burrow
Kade & Jessica Burrow
Kyle Burrow
Justin Jenschke
Reed Sultemeier
CARNIVAL
Chad Ellebracht, Chairman
Eric Leyendecker, Co
Adam Jung
CONCESSIONS BEER/SODA
Eric Leyendecker, Chairman
Brian Lochte, Co
Will Meurer, Co
Kendnel Kasper, Co
Larry Burrow
Dondie Gage
Nick Haun
Art Pressler
Ashton Rogers
Carter Sauer
CONCESSIONS FOOD
Chad Druen-Miller, Chairman
Larry Burrow
Brian Lochte
Dennis Loth
Brad Roeder
Executive Board
COMMERCIAL VENDORS
Brad Roeder, Chairman
Shannon Cobb, Co
Eric Scott
ENTERTAINMENT
Brian Lochte, Chairman
Shannon Cobb
Raquel Cooper
Marvin Crenwelge
Dondie Gage
Nick Haun
Jason Leifester
Eric Leyendecker
Dennis Loth
Art Pressler
Lindsay Pressler
Baye Williams
136TH GILLESPIE COUNTY
FAIR
Chad Ellebracht, Chairman
Will Meurer, Co Chair
Marvin Crenwelge, Ex. Hall
Adam Jung, Co Ag. &
Home Skills
Scott Crenwelge, Co Livestock
Cody Beyer
Larry Burrow
Executive Board
FAIR CATALOG
Chad Ellebracht, Chairman
Shannon Cobb
Sondra Reeh
FAIR FLOAT
Art Pressler, Chair
Lindsay Pressler, Co
Marvin Crenwelge, Co
Dennis Loth, Co
Brian Roeder Co
Larry Burrow
Raquel Cooper
Chad Ellebracht
Dondie Gage
Brian Lochte
FINANCE & CASH CONTROL
Brad Roeder, Chairman
Larry Burrow
Chad Druen-Miller
Chad Ellebracht
Eric Leyendecker
FLAG & BANNERS
Cody Beyer, Chairman
Madonna Beyer
BOX SEATS, GRANDSTANDS
Marvin Crenwelge, Chairman
Edward Stroeher, Co
Will Meurer
Art Pressler
Brian Roeder
GROUNDS, MAINTENANCE
Marvin Crenwelge, Chairman
Cody Beyer
Chad Druen-Miller
Dondie Gage
Baye Wilson
HAY SHOW
Brad Roeder, Chairman
Dwayne Beyer, Co
Allen Ersch, Co
Clark Behrends
Monroe Behrends
Scott Crenwelge
Jimmy Duecker
Gary Lynn Hahn
Ruben Sagebiel
HOGS
Ernie Eckert, Chairman
Kathy Durst, Co
Teresa Pope
Landon Rode
Henry Sagebiel
Scott Staudt
HOME PRODUCTS
LaVerne Jenschke, Chair
Sheree Burrow
Bonnie Eckhardt
Brittany Ottmers
MaKayla Samford
Tonya Sultemeier
HOME SKILLS
Adam Jung, Chairman
Heath Jenschke, Co
Sally Barrow
Joyce Burrow
Suzanne Cobb
Terri Criswell
Julie Duecker
Katelyn Eames
Margie Eckhardt
Virginia Feuge
Dawn Hansen
Linda Heimann
Amy Heimann
Sarah Janc
Stacy Jenschke
Sandy McBride
Myriam Miller
Kirsten Moss
Pat Novian
Pinky Pace
Jackie Pehl
Genevieve Prochnow
Leticia Rogers
Charla Reeves
Valerie Schaefer
Pat Weinheimer
Ursula Worrell
Trudy Ybarra
HL MEMBERS, STOCKHOLDERS
Marvin Crenwelge, Chairman
Brian Roeder
HOT TAX GRANT
Brad Roeder, Chairman
Edward Stroeher, Co
Chad Druen-Miller
Executive Board
LAMB/MEAT GOAT FUTURITY
Brad Roeder, Chairman
Walton Heimann, Co
Billy Roeder, Co
Brian Roeder, Co
Timothy Dartez
Kallie Davenport
Kandice Davenport
Herbie Feller
Blaine Hahn
Becky Kott
Russell Kott
Greg Knopp
Patrick Padgett
Roy Sanders
Brian Sultemeier
Lori Titsworth
Dan Vestal
LIVESTOCK
Larry Burrow, Chairman
Dustin Althaus, Co
Brian Sultemeier, Co
Ernie Eckert, Co/Swine
Scott Crenwelge, Co/Poultry
Chad Eckhardt, Co/Cattle
Walton Heimann, Co/Sheep
Brad Roeder, Co/Lambs/ Meat Goats
Dennis Behrends
Robert Bohnert
Chad Druen-Miller
Humberto Luna
Edward Meier
Brian Roeder
Reed Sultemeier
Dan Vestal
LONG RANGE PLANNING
Edward Stroeher, Chairman
Larry Burrow, Co
Cody Beyer
Marvin Crenwelge
Chad Druen-Miller
Brad Roeder
Executive Board
MAIN GATE
Edward Stroeher, Chairman
Scott Crenwelge, Co
Adam Jung
Brad Roeder
NIOF
Edward Stroeher, Chairman
Lindsay Pressler, Co
Marvin Crenwelge, Co
Mike Sagebiel 42 Tournament
Chad Druen-Miller, Goat Roping
Chad Ellebracht,
BBQ Cook-off
Eric Leyendecker,
BBQ Cook-off
Dennis Loth,
Washer Pitching
Larry & Joyce Burrow
Raquel Cooper
Heath & Stacy Jenschke
Nick Haun
Brian Lochte
Humberto Luna
Jorge Rodriguez
PARADE
Jason Leifester, Chairman
Jason & Rebecca Priess, Co
Edward Stroeher, Co
Marvin Crenwelge
Dondie Gage
Heath Jenschke
Kendnel Kasper
Richard Laughlin
Eric Leyendecker
Brian Lochte
Raquel Cooper
Art Pressler
Lindsay Pressler
Rodney Sauer
Kyle Staudt
PARI-MUTUEL
Lee DeLong, Chairman
Brian Roeder, Co
Milton Jung
Troy Ottmers
Mike Sagebiel
Henry Sagebiel
Scott Staudt
PEDDLER SHOW
Marvin Crenwelge, Chairman
Edward Stroeher
Executive Board
PICTORIAL, HISTORICAL
Marvin Crenwelge, Chairman
Lindsay Pressler, Co
Art Pressler
Brian Roeder
Betty Roeder
Executive Board
POULTRY
Scott Crenwelge, Chairman
Roger Crenwelge, Co
Dan Vestal
RACE DAY CLASSIC
STEER SHOW
Larry Burrow, Chairman
Dustin Althaus, Co
Joyce Burrow, Co
Brian & Dawn Sultemeier, Co
Robert & Ashley Bohnert
Scott Crenwelge
Lane and Emily Ottmers
Reed Sultemeier
RACING
Lee DeLong, GM & Mutuels
Mgr.
Scott Staudt, Asst. GM
Henry Sagebiel, Asst. GM,
Starting Gate
Brian Roeder, Asst. GM, Track
Ronnie Ersch, Videos
Lee Underwood, Head of Security
Kyle Staudt, Paddock
Jason Priess, Test Barn
Dan Vestal, Pre-race
Marvin Crenwelge, Vet./ EMT Vehicle
Cody Beyer
Robert Bohnert
Larry Burrow
Chad Druen-Miller
Chad Ellebracht
Nick Haun
Allen Herbort
Heath Jenschke
Ashton Rogers
Carter Sauer
Brian Sultemeier
SAFETY
Dennis Loth, Chairman
Wallace Britton, Hall/Grounds
Marvin Crenwelge, Grandstands
Larry Burrow, Livestock Barn
Kyle Staudt, Paddock
Henry Sagebiel, Track
Cody Beyer
Jason Leifester
Art Pressler
SCHOLARSHIPS
Nick Haun, Chairman
Chad Ellebracht, Co
Lee DeLong
Chad Druen-Miller
Chad Eckhardt
Blaine Hahn
Brian Roeder
Edward Stroeher
SCHOLARSHIP FEST
Adam & Kendra Jung, Chairmen
Larry & Joyce Burrow, Co
Chad & Jennifer Ellebracht, Co
Will Meurer, Co
Robert & Ashley Bohnert
Jessica Burrow
Raquel Cooper
Marvin Crenwelge
Chad Druen-Miller
Nick Haun
Heath & Stacy Jenschke
Maxine Jung
Eric Leyendecker
Brian Lochte
Dennis Loth
Lindsay Pressler
Jason & Rebecca Priess
Betty Roeder
Ashton Rogers
Kyle Staudt
Edward Stroeher
Brian & Dawn Sultemeier
Steve Wetz
SHEEP
Walton Heimann, Chairman
Brad Roeder, Co
Daniel Crenwelge Jr.
Timothy Dartez
Rodney Kott
Russell & Becky Kott
Michael McMahon
Patrick Padgett
Brian Sultemeier
Dan Vestal
SIMULCAST
Brian Roeder, Chairman
Lee DeLong
TRACTOR SHOW
Brian Roeder, Chairman
Kyle Burrow
WOOL, MOHAIR, LLAMA/ ALPACA
Brad Roeder, Chairman
Keven Eckhardt
Mike McMahon
Tiffany Roeder
Corrine Wahrmund
