Elgin Livestock Show Reminders for December/January

12/10/21 ELGIN LIVESTOCK SHOW REMINDERS FOR DECEMBER & JANUARY (Now the Bastrop County Junior Livestock Show (BCJLS)) Good Afternoon! We are getting excited!!  We wanted to send out a couple of reminders for the Elgin Livestock Show & Youth Fair, as well as for the Rabbit Exhibitors since the show is only 4 weeks away!!! Currently, acknowledgement of entry emails are being worked on by the Show Board and should be getting out this week.  The Board is also working on a list of tasks completed by each... Read More →

ELSA Barn Cleanup #1

I.G. Janca Show Barn by Elgin VFW on US 95 South

There are 3 opportunities for livestock exhibitors to participate in a barn clean-up per the show rules: Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - next ELSA meeting will immediately follow this clean-up Sunday, January 9, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

ELSA Barn Cleanup #2 & ELSA Show Board Meeting

I.G. Janca Show Barn by Elgin VFW on US 95 South

There are 3 opportunities for livestock exhibitors to participate in a barn clean-up per the show rules: Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - next ELSA meeting will immediately follow this clean-up Sunday, January 9, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

ELSA/BCJLS Youth Fair Check In

I.G. Janca Show Barn by Elgin VFW on US 95 South

YOUTH FAIR REMINDERS: Youth Fair Check-In will be from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Friday, January 7, 2022 Please be prepared with your paperwork, manners, patience, and a positive attitude These are volunteers taking off work to ensure you have an opportunity to exhibit  your work They will not be opening check-in early and they will not be extending the check-in time. You may check on your placings, make edits to your country store prices, and ask questions when the public viewing opens at 4:00 PM on Friday, January... Read More →

ELSA/BCJLS Livestock Show & Auction

I.G. Janca Show Barn by Elgin VFW on US 95 South

GENERAL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR & SATURDAY SCHEDULE UPDATES: There are 3 opportunities for livestock exhibitors to participate in a barn clean-up per the show rules: Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - next ELSA meeting will immediately follow this clean-up Sunday, January 9, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM The updated Livestock Show Schedule is now available Here (Google Drive) and Here (PDF Copy).  There are a few big changes: The show has bumped the... Read More →

ELSA Barn Cleanup #3

I.G. Janca Show Barn by Elgin VFW on US 95 South

There are 3 opportunities for livestock exhibitors to participate in a barn clean-up per the show rules: Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - next ELSA meeting will immediately follow this clean-up Sunday, January 9, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Smithville Livestock Show Entry Day: Barrows & Ag Mechanics

Saturday, January 15, 2022 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Smithville HS Ag Building Barrow validation, entry forms & fees due Ag Mechanics entry forms & fees due RULES: Download the Rule Book Here Big Changes have a NEW*** notation that is in red text and yellow highlighted FORMS (click on link to download): Entry Forms Due 11/13/21 for Steers, Heifers, Lambs, Goats, Broilers, & Rabbits Due 01/15/22 for Barrows & Ag Mechanics Rules Acknowledgement Form - DUE at time of entry Project Expense Sheet - DUE on... Read More →

2022 Bastrop Show (BALSFA) Open Meeting & Auction Thank You Reminders

03/25/21 BALSFA OPEN SHOW BOARD MEETING & THANK YOU NOTE REMINDERS Hey all! We wanted to share a quick note on the upcoming open show board meeting for the Bastrop Area Livestock Show, as well as a couple of reminders for youth that made auction just in case they have not received their thank you note info. Please see the information below and let us know if you have any questions! OPEN SHOW BOARD MEETING: The Open Meeting will be held at 6:00 PM this coming Monday, March 28,... Read More →

2022 Smithville Livestock Show Dates & Expense Sheet Reminders

03/28/22 2022 SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW DATES & EXPENSE REPORT REMINDERS Hey all! We wanted to share a couple of reminders for our Smithville Show Exhibitors, since we are about 3.5 weeks away from the show!  There are a few dates and a couple of tasks that will need to be completed. As a reminder, the rulebook is available for download HERE. Exhibitors and family members are responsible for knowing the rules that apply to their projects.  Remember that 4-H members are representing our program at all times while at... Read More →

2022 ELSA / BCJLS Meeting Moved to April 11, 2022

04/04/22 2022 ELSA / BCJLS Meeting Moved to April 11, 2022 Hey all! We wanted to pass on the late notice that the ELSA / BCJLS Board Meeting has been postponed to next Monday, April 11, 2022, starting at 7:00 PM at the Elgin VFW.  Please note that Mellanie will not be able to attend since that will conflict with a previously scheduled meeting for her.  Please let us know if you have any questions, though. 2021-2022 SHOW BOARD & MEETING INFORMATION: WEBSITE: https://www.elginlivestockshowassociation.com/ ELECTED OFFICERS: President: Patrick Maass... Read More →

2022-2023 Summer Livestock Validation Tag Orders (Steers, Heifers, SF Lamb & Goat, SF Swine)

04/05/22 2022-2023 Summer Livestock Validation Tag Orders (Steers, Heifers, SF Lamb & Goat, SF Swine) Hey all! Happy Tuesday!! We wanted to send out a few reminders that it is time to start planning for the 2022-2023 show season!  This information is also available on the livestock page of our website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/livestock/.  We currently have information posted for the large animals including: Steers, Heifers, State Fair Lambs, State Fair Goats, & State Fair Swine. All livestock projects that exhibitors would like to show in the fall major livestock shows (State Fair... Read More →

2022 Smithville Livestock Show Schedule & Expense Sheet Reminders

04/06/22 SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW DATES & EXPENSE REPORT REMINDERS Hey all! We wanted to share a couple of reminders for our Smithville Show Exhibitors, since we are about 3.5 weeks away from the show!  There are a few dates and a couple of tasks that will need to be completed. As a reminder, the rulebook is available for download HERE (please note that the show and sale for all projects will take place on Saturday, April 23rd) Exhibitors and family members are responsible for knowing the rules that apply... Read More →

Smithville Livestock Show Set-Up Day

Sunday, April 10, 2022 - Mandatory Set-Up Day @ 2:00 PM at the Pavilion at River Bend Park RULES: Download the Rule Book Here Big Changes have a NEW*** notation that is in red text and yellow highlighted FORMS (click on link to download): Project Expense Sheet - DUE on April 10, 2022 at Set-Up Day, must be completed for EACH of your projects  

2022 ELSA / BCJLS Meeting

04/04/22 2022 ELSA / BCJLS Meeting Moved to April 11, 2022 Hey all! We wanted to pass on the late notice that the ELSA / BCJLS Board Meeting has been postponed to next Monday, April 11, 2022, starting at 7:00 PM at the Elgin VFW.  Please note that Mellanie will not be able to attend since that will conflict with a previously scheduled meeting for her.  Please let us know if you have any questions, though. 2021-2022 SHOW BOARD & MEETING INFORMATION: WEBSITE: https://www.elginlivestockshowassociation.com/ ELECTED OFFICERS: President: Patrick Maass... Read More →

2022-2023 Summer Livestock Validation Tag Orders DUE (Steers, Heifers, SF Lamb & Goat, SF Swine)

04/05/22 2022-2023 Summer Livestock Validation Tag Orders (Steers, Heifers, SF Lamb & Goat, SF Swine) Hey all! Happy Tuesday!! We wanted to send out a few reminders that it is time to start planning for the 2022-2023 show season!  This information is also available on the livestock page of our website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/livestock/.  We currently have information posted for the large animals including: Steers, Heifers, State Fair Lambs, State Fair Goats, & State Fair Swine. All livestock projects that exhibitors would like to show in the fall major livestock shows (State Fair... Read More →

Smithville Livestock Show

  04/06/22 SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW DATES & EXPENSE REPORT REMINDERS Hey all!We wanted to share a couple of reminders for our Smithville Show Exhibitors, since we are about 3.5 weeks away from the show!  There are a few dates and a couple of tasks that will need to be completed. As a reminder, the rulebook is available for download HERE (please note that the show and sale for all projects will take place on Saturday, April 23rd) Exhibitors and family members are responsible for knowing the rules that apply... Read More →

Smithville Livestock Show Clean-Up Day

Sunday, April 24, 2022 - Mandatory Clean-Up Day @ 2:00 PM at the Pavilion at River Bend Park RULES: Download the Rule Book Here Big Changes have a NEW*** notation that is in red text and yellow highlighted  

2022 Texas 4-H Roundup Event Reminders

05/11/22 2022 Texas 4-H Roundup Event Reminders Hey all, We wanted to send a couple of reminders to everyone following up on the Texas 4-H Roundup emails sent through the 4HOnline broadcast email system. Check out the following information and links and let us know if you have any questions!  We will be emailing those who qualified for contests this week to make sure they get registered; however, anyone can attend invitational contests!!  This is a great opportunity to see if you like that contest, see the Texas... Read More →

2022-2023 LATE Summer Livestock Validation Tag Orders DUE (Steers, Heifers, SF Lamb & Goat, SF Swine)

04/05/22 2022-2023 Summer Livestock Validation Tag Orders (Steers, Heifers, SF Lamb & Goat, SF Swine) Hey all! Happy Tuesday!! We wanted to send out a few reminders that it is time to start planning for the 2022-2023 show season!  This information is also available on the livestock page of our website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/livestock/.  We currently have information posted for the large animals including: Steers, Heifers, State Fair Lambs, State Fair Goats, & State Fair Swine. All livestock projects that exhibitors would like to show in the fall major livestock shows (State Fair... Read More →

2022 Texas 4-H Roundup & LEAD Academy Event

05/11/22 2022 Texas 4-H Roundup Event Reminders Hey all, We wanted to send a couple of reminders to everyone following up on the Texas 4-H Roundup emails sent through the 4HOnline broadcast email system. Check out the following information and links and let us know if you have any questions!  We will be emailing those who qualified for contests this week to make sure they get registered; however, anyone can attend invitational contests!!  This is a great opportunity to see if you like that contest, see the Texas... Read More →