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Rodeo Austin Introduces Eco Art — a Youth Recycling Contest!
A Behind the Scenes Look at Competitive Events THE COMPETITIVE EVENTS PROGRAM ATTRACTS YOUTH AND ADULTS from all across the United States to participate in a diverse set of educational and character building competitions. Since the statewide expansion began in 2000, the Competitive Events Program has seen a 1,362% increase in entries. In 2010, a total of 7,223 exhibitors entered in the Junior Livestock Show, Open Livestock Show, Horse Show, Calf Scramble, Youth Western Art Show and Miss Rodeo Austin Scholarship Contest. The Junior Livestock Show saw the largest increase in Steer Show entries, up 16.8%, with 805 steers total. The Youth Western Art Show attracted 207 entries, producing a 61.7% increase in participation. 146 high schoolers competed in the Calf Scramble Program and 74 students were awarded with $1,000 scramble certificates to purchase a heifer. The Open Livestock Show continued to see growth with a 14.8% increase from last year and the Youth Division of the Longhorn Show more than doubled. The Competitive Events department added Lowline Angus and Pre-Junior Miniature Hereford divisions to the Open Livestock show, as well as added an Open Horse division to the Horse Show.
2011 Competitive Events Schedule Friday, March 11
Friday, March 18
Saturday, March 12
Saturday, March 19
Market Poultry Arrival & Sift . . . . . . . . 7-10am Ranch Sorting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8am Market Poultry Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1pm Collegiate SHOT Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6pm Market Rabbit Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10am Collegiate SHOT Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am Boer Goat Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am-3pm Market Rabbit Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1pm
Sunday, March 13
Gold Stirrup Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8am Boer Goat Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am Gold Stirrup Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am
Monday, March 14
Market Lamb & Goat Arrival . . . . . . 6am-12pm Open Horse Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am AQHA Show Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8pm
Tuesday, March 15
AQHA Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am Market Goat Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am Miniature Hereford/Lowline Arrival . . . . 5-9pm
Cattle Dog Trials Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10am Cattle Dog Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am Miniature Hereford Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am Longhorn Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6pm Draft Horse & Mule Arrival . . . . . 8am-12pm Longhorn Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am
Sunday, March 20
Market Barrow Arrival . . . . . . . . . . 5am-12pm Draft Horse and Mule Show . . . . . . . . . . . 9am Longhorn Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am
Monday, March 21
Market Steer Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . 6am-12pm Market Barrow Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am
Tuesday, March 22
Market Steer Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am Market Barrow Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am
Wednesday, March 23
Market Steer Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am Grand Champion Steer Selection . . . . . . . 7pm
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Wednesday, March 16
Thursday, March 24
AQHA Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am Market Lamb Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am
Junior Breeding Heifer Arrival . . . . . 6am-1pm Eco Art Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am
Thursday, March 17
Friday, March 25
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Saturday, March 26
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Sheep Dog Trials Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10am Lowline Angus Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am Sheep Dog Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am Miniature Hereford Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2pm
Junior Breeding Heifer Show . . . . . . . . . . 8am Youth Auction (Bob Bullock) . . . . . . . . . . . 9am Eco Art Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am Junior Breeding Heifer Show . . . . . . . . . . 8am 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest . . . 12pm
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Junior Livestock Show TODAY THE STAR OF TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO is home to the 8th largest junior livestock show in the nation with entries exceeding 5,200. Any Texas 4-H or FFA member age 9-18 is eligible to compete in 10 divisions of the Junior Show. Entries are accepted only at www.RodeoAustin.com and W-9 forms will be required with entries for each exhibitor.
Online Entry Deadline: December 1, 2010 Payment and Signature Form Deadline: December 15, 2010
Junior Market Poultry
Junior Market Barrow
Junior Breeding Heifer
Dates: March 11, 2011 Entry Fee: $25 + $2 Lab Fee Judges: Broilers – Dale Hyatt (Wellborn, TX) Roasters – Jacob Coppedge (New Braunfels, TX) Turkeys – Keith Scott (Stockdale, TX) Youth Auction Lots: 50
Dates: March 20-22, 2011 Entry Fee: $25 + $2 Lab Fee Judge: Brian Anderson (Caney, KS) Youth Auction Lots: 93
Dates: March 24-26, 2011 Entry Fee: $30 + $2 Lab Fee Judges: American Breeds – Chris Sankey (Council Grove, KS) British/Continental Breeds – John De Clerck (Ames, IA) Awards: $19,640 in premiums awarded • Supreme Heifer Division Champions – $1,000 • Reserve Supreme Heifer Division Champions – $500 • Breed Champions – $500 • Reserve Breed Champions – $100
Junior Market Steer Dates: March 21-23, 2011 Entry Fee: $30 + $2 Lab Fee Judge: Chris Mullinex (El Dorado, KS) Youth Auction Lots: Approx. 53
Junior Market Rabbit Dates: March 12, 2011 Entry Fee: $25 + $2 Lab Fee Judge: Mike Withrow (Yoakum, TX) Youth Auction Lots: 14
4-H/FFA Judging Contest
New for 2011!
Junior Market Goat
The following steer breeds will be available for competition: British, American (ABC), Continental (AOB), Brahman and Shorthorn. Number of classes and auction lots will be determined after check-in.
Dates: March 14-15, 2011 Entry Fee: $25 + $2 Lab Fee Judge: Josh Cody (Royse City, TX) Youth Auction Lots: 80
Junior Market Lamb Dates: March 14-16, 2011 Entry Fee: $25 + $2 Lab Fee Judge: Todd Wise (Keenesburg, CO) Youth Auction Lots: 72
Youth Auction AFTER A YEAR OF HARD WORK, the top placing Junior Show exhibitors are invited to the Youth Auction where they can
Dates: March 26, 2011 Entry Fee: $40/team Late Entries: Late entries will be accepted the day of the contest with an additional $25 late entry fee. Awards: Top 5 Senior and Top 5 Junior Division Winners will receive $1,000 Scramble Certificates
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2010 Auction Purchases
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earn cash rewards for their prize winning entries. In 2010, the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo awarded $692,765 to 382 students. This giving program is made possible by the ibitor Kaycie Carter, Buyer Grand Champion Steer Exh Austin Royalty Mike McCarty and Rodeo
generous buyers from throughout the community that believe in
the mission and support the youth of Texas. The 2011 Youth Auction will be held at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, giving auction participants the chance to visit the “living Texas history book” while earning money to build their future.
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March 25, 2011 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
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FOR MANY YEARS, the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo has been protecting our Earth’s environment through green initiatives implemented on the Fairgrounds and at the corporate headquarters. Rodeo Austin is proud to do its part to keep the environment clean and is able to do so through great partnerships with companies like Organics By Gosh, Austin Energy and Allied Waste. The Livestock Shavings Recycling Program’s main objective is to send the waste left behind by the 6,000 head of livestock to be recycled instead of being dumped in a landfill. By partnering with Organics By Gosh, the animal waste and shavings were converted into all natural fertilizer compost that is used in gardens as well as for lawn maintenance. In total, an estimated 120,000 pounds of waste was composted, making the livestock exhibitors the largest recyclers at the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo! The newly created organic fertilizer compost was distributed only to Austin area businesses, eliminating nationwide shipping, thus reducing fuel and emissions. One of the longest-standing green programs has been the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo’s participation in Austin Energy’s GreenChoice Program. This program powers the corporate headquarters with clean energy from natural sources, such as wind and sun, instead of fossil fuels. Since the program was launched in 2005, this effort has prevented 85 tons of CO2 emissions from entering the atmosphere. The more than 300,000 Fairgrounds visitors were able to get involved with the green movement by recycling their empty cans, plates, bags, and more. Allied Waste, a vendor and sponsor, was a fantastic partner in creating the plastics, paper and aluminum recycling program. The success of the 2010 recycling resulted in saving eight cubic yards of landfill space, 42 trees, 927 gallons of oil and 17,080 gallons of water. Leading the effort to protect our community’s environment, the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo is proud to include environmentally sustainable practices in the office and event operations. Moving forward to 2011, Rodeo Austin is excited to introduce its latest edition to the Going Green Program: Eco Art, a youth recycling program. Get your creative juices flowing to turn items destined for the trash into new vibrant masterpieces!
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THE STAR OF TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO welcomes and encourages young folks from all walks of life, both urban and rural communities, to participate in this new and exciting Eco Art Youth Recycling Contest! Recycle any material to make a new functional or decorative item. Awards will be given to the top 10 Eco Art pieces in each division. All Eco Art entries will be on display in the Youth Center on March 24-25, 2011.
Entry Details Entry Fee: $10 Eligibility: This contest is open to any Texas student who falls within the age divisions. No school or organizational affiliation is required. Individual Divisions: 5-8 years old, 9-13 years old & 14-18 years old Team Divisions: 14-18 years old, minimum of 2 or a maximum of 6 students per team Online Entry, Payment and Signature Form Deadline: February 1, 2011 Eco Art Contest: March 24 & 25, 2011
Chair made of hardware washers and plumbing brackets
Jewelry constructed of recycled metals
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Wall art made from aluminum cans
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Horse Show OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS, the Horse Shows at the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo have seen a 447% increase in participation. In 2011, the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo will be proud to welcome the Texas Draft Horse and Mule Association for the first Open and Youth Draft Horse and Mule Show.
Online Entry, Payment & Signature Form Deadline: February 15, 2011
RSNC Sanctioned Ranch Sorting Dates: March 11, 2011 Eligibility: Must be a member of Ranch Sorting National Championships
Collegiate Stock Horse of Texas Show
Open Livestock Show
Dates: March 11-12, 2011 Divisions: Pleasure, Reining, Trail and Working Cow Horse Eligibility: Must be a college student and a member of the Stock Horse of Texas Association
THE OPEN LIVESTOCK SHOW allows adults and youth the opportunity
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display the quality of their herds and the skills of their work dogs against
Dates: March 12-13, 2011 Entry Info: Invitational horse show for individuals with special needs. Participants must be a minimum of 8 years old as of January 1, 2011.
All-Breed Open Horse Show Dates: March 13-14, 2011 Divisions: 13 & Under, 14-18 and 19 & Over
American Quarter Horse Association Show Dates: March 14-16, 2011 Divisions: Amateur, Amateur Select, Novice Amateur, Youth and Novice Youth Eligibility: Must be a member of the American Quarter Horse Association
Texas Draft Horse & Mule Show Dates: March 19-20, 2011 Classes: Halter, Harness and Rider Drafts Eligibility: Must be a member of the Texas Draft Horse & Mule Association
to compete in areas of ranching that are popular throughout Texas and across the United States. These shows allow ranchers the chance to some of the top in the industry.
Online Entry, Payment & Signature Form Deadline: February 1, 2011
Boer Goat Show Dates: March 12-13, 2011 Divisions: Open and Youth
Miniature Hereford Show
presented by Coufal Prater Equipment Dates: March 15-18, 2011 Divisions: Female, Bull and Steer Classes
Pre-Junior Miniature Hereford Show Dates: March 15-18, 2011 Divisions: Steer and Heifer Classes
Lowline Angus Show Dates: March 15-17, 2011 Divisions: Percentage/Purebred and Fullblood Female and Bull Classes
Sheep Dog Trials Dates: March 17, 2011 Divisions: Open, Open Ranch, Ranch and Novice
Cattle Dog Trials Dates: March 18, 2011 Divisions: Open, Pro Novice and Novice
Longhorn Show
presented by Coufal Prater Equipment Dates: March 18-20, 2011 Divisions: Open Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers and Youth
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Youth Western Art Show THE YOUTH WESTERN ART SHOW allows Texas students from various backgrounds to compete at the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo. Students from across the state in grades 9-12 may enter their western inspired artwork in the areas of illustrations and sculptures. A grand champion and reserve champion as well as places 3-15 will be awarded ribbons. The top 20 pieces of artwork will sell in the Youth Auction to be held on March 25, 2011 at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. In 2010, the Youth Auction raised $14,100 for Art Show projects!
Entry Details Entry Fee: $10 Online Entry Deadline: December 1, 2010 Payment and Signature Form Deadline: December 15, 2010 Artwork Delivery Deadline: January 15, 2011
THE STAR OF TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO gives 4-H and FFA members the chance to win a calf for next year’s Junior Breeding Heifer Show. Participants who catch a calf win a $1,000 certificate to purchase a heifer to bring back to Austin the following year to compete in the Junior Heifer Show and a Scrapbooking and Stall Decorating competition. Thanks to generous certificate donors, the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo was able to award $74,000 in certificates in 2010!
Entry Details Dates: March 20-25, 2011 Eligibility: Contestants must have reached their 12th, but not their 18th birthday on August 31, 2010 and not be enrolled beyond their Junior year of High School Applications: Applications will be mailed to all 4-H District Directors and FFA Area Coordinators Entry Deadline: October 1, 2010
Miss Rodeo Austin Scholarship Contest
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THE MISS RODEO AUSTIN SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST is one of the most prestigious competitions in Texas! In the past three years, three Miss Rodeo Austin winners were awarded a crown at the Miss Rodeo Texas Pageant. The Contest includes horsemanship, style show, public speaking and interview divisions. Miss Rodeo Austin will receive a $15,000 scholarship and Miss Rodeo Austin Princess will receive a $10,000 scholarship.
Entry Details Dates: March 11-13, 2011 Eligibility: Young ladies age 15-22 who reside in Texas
Introducing Courtney Elliott — 2010 Miss Rodeo Texas Teen and 2009 Miss Rodeo Austin
Entry Fee: $100 Entry Deadline: February 1, 2011
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“Live” Stock Show and “Live” Auction
iPhone Application
THE LIVE WEBCAST OF THE
IN 2010, RODEO AUSTIN LAUNCHED
LIVESTOCK SHOW has attracted
the first ever ProRodeo iPhone
people from around the world
application. This app allowed visitors
to log on and watch exhibitors
to check out the Livestock Schedule
compete in the Junior Show,
and view Show results via their
Horse Show and Open Show
iPhone. More than 1,700 iPhone
absolutely free. The Star of Texas
users from as far away as Japan
Fair and Rodeo also brought
were able to download the app and
the Youth Auction to the web
received 150 pages of information
the past two years with online
and entertainment. Check out
bidding. Visit RodeoAustin.com
the new app for 2011 in the App
in 2011 to watch your favorite competition or to participate in the
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Youth Auction, as we continue coverage of the Show and Youth Auction online for free.
BE A PART OF THE RODEO AWESOME NETWORK and share your video talents and creativity in this new Youth Video Journalism Contest! We encourage students to be creative in their entries, yet informative. Produce a 1 to 3 minute video showcasing agriculture in Texas. The video can be staged as a news broadcast, interview or documentary. The winning video journalists will have the opportunity to be featured on the Rodeo Arena Big Screen in front of thousands of fans. Winners will also have the chance to receive on-the-job training and gain experience with video journalism during the Fair and Rodeo.
Entry Details Entry Fee: $10 Eligibility: This contest is open to any Texas student who falls within the grade divisions. No school or organizational affiliation is required. Individual Divisions: 9th-12th Grade Online Entry, Payment, Signature Form and Video Deadline: February 1, 2011