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2020-2021 Late Validation Tag Orders DUE to CEO 5/13/20

Bastrop County Agrilife Extension Office 901 Pecan Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Livestock Validation Tag Orders – Steers, Summer Heifers, State Fair Lamb/Goat/Hog: Livestock Project One Pager:   This is helpful for those who are new to showing livestock and the validation timelines. Click here to download a one-page quick guide for livestock projects. Reminder: there is no state validation for rabbits - if you would like to show rabbits, you will need to work on looking into the show rules and age requirements to work on purchasing rabbits and work on entries.  It is a good idea to start visiting with... Read More →

2020 Horse Project Validations DUE 5/16/20 – Deadline Extended

Deadline: Due in 4-H CONNECT by May 16th Cost: $10 per horse All youth wishing to participate in ANY horse show must validate their projects Instructions are available online HERE (Please note that the dates and fees have been adjusted from what is displayed)

2020 State Fair Broiler Order Forms DUE to CEO

2020 State Fair Broiler Order are due Wednesday, May 27, 2020 by 12:00 Noon This order is for birds to be entered in the State Fair of Texas this fall – please remember that ordering birds does NOT enter you in the show Details and order forms are available below & on the Livestock Validation Page  Order Online Here   Download PDF Order Form  

District 10 4-H Horse Show

*** The health of our 4-H members is of our upmost concern. As of right now, we are planning on moving forward with hosting District 10 Horse Show as planned. Due to the constantly changing COVID-19 regulations, we will not approve any Horse Show registrations until we are 100% sure that we will be holding the event. Please keep this in mind as registrations will remain “Pending at District” until we are approved to proceed. *** Quick Event Overview: Promotional information for the 2020 District 10 Horse Show... Read More →

Validation Day: Steers, Heifers, State Fair Lamb/Goat, & State Fair Swine

Bastrop Area Livestock Show Barn Loop 150 East behind the American Legion, Bastrop , TX, United States

EVENT INFORMATION: Exhibitors must purchase validation tags for and physically validate the following animals at this event in order to show: Steers (only validation this year) Heifers (there will be a second validation in the fall) State Fair Lamb/Goats (only validation for fall major shows - HOT & State Fair; must be revalidated to show in spring majors) State Fair Swine (only validation for fall major shows - HOT & State Fair; must be revalidated to show in spring majors) Validation Tag Purchase Deadlines: $20 per tag/UIN for... Read More →

2020 Major Turkey Order Forms DUE to CEO

2020-2021 Turkey Orders are due Wednesday, June 24, 2020, by 12:00 Noon This order will be for ALL spring Major Shows  – please remember that ordering birds does NOT enter you in the show Details and order forms are available below & on the Livestock Validation Page  Order Online Here   Download PDF Order Form

Early Validation Tag Order Deadline: Major Heifers & Major Lambs/Goats

EVENT INFORMATION: Exhibitors must purchase validation tags for and physically validate the following animals at this event in order to show: Heifers (this is the last validation for the 2020-2021 year) Major Lamb/Goats (only validation for Spring Major Shows) Validation Tag Purchase Deadlines: $20 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 8/19/20 $30 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 9/23/20 Purchase Validation Tags Here  Heifer Reminders Lamb/Goat Reminders HEIFER VALIDATION REMINDERS: Bastrop County major show livestock exhibitor’s orders for: Breeding Heifer validation for... Read More →

2020-2021 Spring Major Show & BALS Broiler Orders Due to CEO

2020-2021 Major Show Broiler Orders are due Thursday, September 3, 2020, by 5:00 PM This order is for birds to be entered in the Texas Spring Major Shows and the Bastrop Area Livestock Show this spring - please remember that ordering birds does NOT enter you in any of the shows Order Online Here   Download PDF Order Form

Early Validation Tag Order Deadline: Fall Major Swine Validation

EVENT INFORMATION: Exhibitors must purchase validation tags for and physically validate the following animals at this event in order to show: Major market swine & breeding gilts Validation Tag Purchase Deadlines: $20 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 9/16/20 $30 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 10/14/20 Purchase Validation Tags Here MAJOR SWINE VALIDATION REMINDERS: Bastrop County major show livestock exhibitor’s orders for: Market barrows and breeding gilts showing at the Texas Spring Major Shows Order what is necessary, the Extension Office... Read More →

LATE Validation Tag Order Deadline: Major Heifers & Major Lambs/Goats

EVENT INFORMATION: Exhibitors must purchase validation tags for and physically validate the following animals at this event in order to show: Heifers (this is the last validation for the 2020-2021 year) Major Lamb/Goats (only validation for Spring Major Shows) Validation Tag Purchase Deadlines: $20 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 8/19/20 $30 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 9/23/20 Purchase Validation Tags Here  Heifer Reminders Lamb/Goat Reminders HEIFER VALIDATION REMINDERS: Bastrop County major show livestock exhibitor’s orders for: Breeding Heifer validation for... Read More →

LATE Validation Tag Order Deadline: Fall Major Swine Validation

EVENT INFORMATION: Exhibitors must purchase validation tags for and physically validate the following animals at this event in order to show: Major market swine & breeding gilts Validation Tag Purchase Deadlines: $20 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 9/16/20 $30 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 10/14/20 Purchase Validation Tags Here MAJOR SWINE VALIDATION REMINDERS: Bastrop County major show livestock exhibitor’s orders for: Market barrows and breeding gilts showing at the Texas Spring Major Shows Order what is necessary, the Extension Office... Read More →

Fall Major Validation Day: Major Heifers and Major Lambs/Goats

EVENT INFORMATION: Exhibitors must purchase validation tags for and physically validate the following animals at this event in order to show: Heifers (this is the last validation for the 2020-2021 year) Major Lamb/Goats (only validation for Spring Major Shows) Validation Tag Purchase Deadlines: $20 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 8/19/20 $30 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 9/23/20 Purchase Validation Tags Here  Heifer Reminders Lamb/Goat Reminders HEIFER VALIDATION REMINDERS: Bastrop County major show livestock exhibitor’s orders for: Breeding Heifer validation for... Read More →

Validation Day: Major Swine Validation

TBA - location pending

EVENT INFORMATION: Exhibitors must purchase validation tags for and physically validate the following animals at this event in order to show: Major market swine & breeding gilts Validation Tag Purchase Deadlines: $20 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 9/16/20 $30 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 10/14/20 Purchase Validation Tags Here MAJOR SWINE VALIDATION REMINDERS: Bastrop County major show livestock exhibitor’s orders for: Market barrows and breeding gilts showing at the Texas Spring Major Shows Order what is necessary, the Extension Office... Read More →

4-H Dog Project Interest Meeting

Virtual Experience (Online)

Hey all! We are getting ready to start up our Dog Project for this year! If you are interested in learning more about what this project looks like, be sure to RSVP by sending a completed virtual waiver to [email protected].   Virtual Waivers are available at https://bit.ly/Virtual_Waiver and are FILLABLE! You may add everyone's names so you only have to complete one per family. Please let us know if you have any questions at 512-581-7186 or [email protected]!  

Texas 4-H Dog Validation – DUE JANUARY 10, 2021

Virtual Experience (Online)

This letter has been sent blind copy to 4-H families enrolled in the 4-H Dog Care and Training Project.  If you no longer wish to received Dog Project information, remove the project from your list in your 4-H Online profile. Texas 4-H Dog Show will be held on July 9-10, 2021 at the Walker County Fairgrounds in Huntsville, Texas.  To be eligible for this show, dogs must be validated by January 10, 2021 in 4-H Online. Written Instructions are available online (Linked - CLICK HERE).  Misty Cathy has also created... Read More →

01/15/2021 4-H Livestock Email Blast – Major Show Updates, Bastrop & Smithville Reminders, & Weigh Days

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER) Major Show Updates Livestock Project Weigh Day Bastrop Area Livestock Show Reminders Smithville Livestock Show Reminders Other Opportunities Howdy and Happy Friday, Y’all! We wanted to pass on some quick updates for livestock exhibitors – we were hoping to have more information for you this week, but we are still confirming details with most of the major livestock shows.  In the meantime, please remember that Ashley and I are happy to make arrangements to visit you and your livestock projects or... Read More →

04/06/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Validation Tag Order Information

04/06/21 Validation Tag Order Information INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER): Validation Tag Deadlines PDF Validation Tag Order Forms Online Validation Tag Orders via Eventbrite New Changes to be Aware of This Year Reminder for Rabbit & Horse Exhibitors Other Opportunities Hey all! Happy (late) Monday!!  As we are winding down from this year's livestock show season, it is time to start planning for the 2021-2022 show season, as well as the summer 2021 4-H Horse Show Activities.  This information is also available on the livestock page... Read More →

05/06/21 4-H Email Blast: Awards, Leadership, & Scholarship Applications & Validation Tag Reminders

05/06/21 Awards, Leadership, & Scholarship Applications & Validation Tag Reminders INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER): Awards Applications - Due May 13, 2021 Leadership Applications - Due May 13, 2021 Scholarship Applications - Due May 13, 2021 Validation Tag Reminders - Due May 19, 2021 Other Opportunities Hey all and happy Thursday! Okay, we are back from the 2 weeks of District 10 4-H contests and we wanted to pass on a few reminders for some important deadlines that are coming up pretty quickly.  These include all... Read More →

05/18/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Bastrop ISD Ag Barn Survey

05/18/21 Bastrop ISD Ag Barn Survey Hey all! We have been asked to send out a survey to youth that are attending Bastrop ISD.  Please see the message below from the new Bastrop Area Livestock Show President and let us know if you have any questions!  They would like to collect responses by this weekend in order to help start the conversation. Good morning! My name is Barbara Lang and I am president of the Bastrop Area Livestock Show board.  I am trying to find a way to... Read More →

08/16/2021 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Major Lamb, Goat, Heifer & Swine Tags + Major Show Broiler Orders

08/16/21 MAJOR LAMB, GOAT, HEIFER, & SWINE TAG ORDERS + MAJOR BROILER ORDERS Hey all! It's time to start ordering validation tags for the 2021-2022 Major Shows (Fort Worth, San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston, Rodeo Austin, etc.).  As a reminder, all animals that will be shown at the major shows must be state validated. However, our local shows (Bastrop, Elgin, or Smithville) do NOT require animals to be state validated.  Animals only being shown at the local shows may be validated at their respective show entry & validation nights.... Read More →

08/23/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Quality Counts Reminders & HOT Entry Information Reminders

08/23/21 Quality Counts Reminders & Heart O' Texas (HOT) Entry Information Reminders Hey y'all and happy Monday! I wanted to send out a quick reminder that the entry deadline for the Heart O' Texas (HOT) show is coming up pretty quickly.  Entries are due to the County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon next Thursday, September 2, 2021.  Links to the entries are available towards the bottom of this email. Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions! QUALITY COUNTS REMINDERS - REQUIRED FOR ALL MAJOR... Read More →

08/24/21 4-H Email Blast: New 4-H Year Enrollment Reminders

  08/24/21 NEW 4-H YEAR ENROLLMENT REMINDERS Hey all! We are excited to start a brand new 4-H year for 2021-2022!  The 4-H year will start on September 1st, 2021 and run through August 31st, 2022.  Anyone who would like to show animals, participate in club meetings, or any other 4-H activities will need to enroll (and RE-enroll for the upcoming 4-H year).  We would like everyone to do so as soon as possible so we can get your enrollment approved and get our year started! Check out... Read More →

08/24/21 4-H Email Blast: Bastrop Area Livestock Show Updates & New Opportunities!

08/24/21 BASTROP AREA LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES & NEW OPPORTUNITIES Hey all! We are excited to share several upcoming dates and opportunities for the Bastrop Area Livestock Show!  There are a few updates and changes - please be sure to read through the rulebook.  Below are several reminders and updates to help you! Please let us know if you have any questions and have a great week! UPCOMING DATES: Next Thursday, September 3rd, 2021, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Bastrop Show Barn will be the first... Read More →

09/09/21 4-H Email Blast: Elgin Livestock Show Opportunities & Updates

09/09/21 ELGIN LIVESTOCK SHOW OPPORTUNITIES & UPDATES Good Afternoon! The Elgin Livestock Show has opened up their Livestock Show AND Youth Fair to all Bastrop County 4-H/FFA members!  The new board members just recently received access to the show website and are in the process of updating information throughout the next few days.  Their goal is to build up a true county show experience and develop a tight-knit community through doing so. All projects exhibited will be eligible to be sold at the auction based on their placement in the... Read More →

2021-2022 Smithville Livestock Show Updates

09/15/21 SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES Good morning!! We wanted to pass on the updates for the 2021-2022 Smithville 4-H/FFA Livestock Show scheduled to take place in April 2022 at the River Bend Park in Smithville. At this time, the Show Board is being cautious about the schedule and will be making more decisions on the schedule and sale as we get closer to the show itself so they can both ensure everyone's safety and the fun nature of the event. As a reminder, participation in this show is limited to... Read More →

2021-2022 Major Lamb, Goat, & Heifer Validation

Bastrop Area Livestock Show Barn Loop 150 East behind the American Legion, Bastrop , TX, United States

Participants must purchase validation tags in order to participate in this event and receive information - please reach out to your CEA/AST.

Smithville Livestock Show Reminders (10/29/21)

10/29/21 SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW REMINDERS Good morning!! We wanted to pass on the updates for the 2021-2022 Smithville 4-H/FFA Livestock Show scheduled to take place in April 2022 at the River Bend Park in Smithville. The next important date coming up is the Saturday, November 13th, validation and entry period for Steers, Heifers, Lambs, & Goats.  Broiler & Rabbit entry forms & fees are also due at this event.  This event will take place from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Smithville High School Ag Barns. Additionally,... Read More →

Elgin Livestock Show Entry Reminders (Due 11/01/21)

10/29/21 ELGIN LIVESTOCK SHOW ENTRY REMINDERS (DUE 11/01/21) Good Afternoon! We wanted to send out a couple of reminders for the Elgin Livestock Show & Youth Fair - please pay particular attention to the Entry Forms - they are due Monday, November 1st, and may be postmarked on the day OR turned in at the Board meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM this Monday, November 1st, at the Elgin VFW.   Mellanie will be at the meeting in order to sign off on those who are entering and take pictures... Read More →

2021-2022 Smithville Livestock Show Reminders

11/09/21 SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW REMINDERS Good morning!! We wanted to pass on an additional reminder for the validation/entry period scheduled for this coming Saturday, November 13th. The next important date coming up is the Saturday, November 13th, validation and entry period for Steers, Heifers, Lambs, & Goats.  Broiler & Rabbit entry forms & fees are also due at this event.  This event will take place from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Smithville High School Ag Barns.   Additionally, we wanted to send a quick reminder for Rabbit... Read More →

Smithville Livestock Show Entry Day: Steers, Heifers, Lambs, Goats, Rabbits, Broilers

Saturday, November 13, 2021  2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Smithville HS Ag Building Steers, Heifers, Lambs, & Goats validation, entry forms & fees due Broiler order forms, entry forms, & fees due Rabbit 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 -... Read More →

Bastrop Show (BALSFA) Validation/Entry Day: Swine, Goats, Lambs (Rabbit & Plant entry forms due)

08/24/21 BASTROP AREA LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES & NEW OPPORTUNITIES Hey all! We are excited to share several upcoming dates and opportunities for the Bastrop Area Livestock Show!  There are a few updates and changes - please be sure to read through the rulebook.  Below are several reminders and updates to help you! Please let us know if you have any questions and have a great week! UPCOMING DATES: Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Bastrop Show Barn will be the validation/entry night... Read More →

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/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 →

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 →

Bastrop Show (BALSFA) Rabbit Validation Night & Contest Entry Night

08/24/21 BASTROP AREA LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES & NEW OPPORTUNITIES Hey all! We are excited to share several upcoming dates and opportunities for the Bastrop Area Livestock Show!  There are a few updates and changes - please be sure to read through the rulebook.  Below are several reminders and updates to help you! Please let us know if you have any questions and have a great week! UPCOMING DATES: Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Bastrop Show Barn will be the Rabbit Validation... Read More →

Smithville Livestock Show Rabbit Validation

Monday, March 21, 2022 - Rabbit Validation from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Smithville HS Ag Building 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 April 10, 2022 at Set-Up Day, must be completed for... 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 →

County 4-H Council Meeting

04/05/22 COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL MEETINGS Hey all! We wanted to send a quick reminder that our next County 4-H Council meeting will be tomorrow, April 5th, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bastrop County Extension Office. We would like to invite all youth who are interested in getting to know the County 4-H Council and Ambassadors, who are interested in possibly running for leadership positions in the future, and who are interested in learning about and planning some of the fun events that happen in our county. ... 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  

2022-2023 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 →