Rodeo Austin Youth Art Show - Deadline April 30

 

The Rodeo Austin Youth Art Show deadline is fast approaching at the end of the month and our judges and staff are eagerly awaiting to see the art pieces from across the great state of Texas. As a reminder, the contest is open to Texas high school students, grades 9th-12th. Students can enter one piece in each of the four categories: Traditional, Digital, Photography, and Sculpture/3D.     The Youth Art Show will take place in May and Rodeo Austin will award premiums to the top exhibitors for their creativity and hard work. Public health and safety remain Rodeo Austin's top priority. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will not be an in person reception and as always, the judging will take place privately. Additionally, art drop off will take place in a socially distant, limited contact manner. Please see the 2021 Youth Art Show Rules & Requirements for more information and the schedule.    Youth Art Show Entry Information   Rodeo Austin thanks you in advance for your support and we look forward to seeing you soon. We will continue to serve our mission of growing the next generation...it's in our roots!

Rodeo Austin's Competitive Events Updates!

 

HEIFERS All heifers must have current health papers. Heifer substitutions take place at check-in with a $50 fee. Please ensure the substituted heifer is validated. Wave 2 heifers will NOT be allowed in the barn or tie outs during Wave 1. Wave 1 heifers will not be allowed to stay over for Wave 2. Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification. No exceptions. Champion and Reserve Champion American heifers are required to hold over to Wave 2 to compete in the Overall Supreme Champion drive.   BARROWS Barrow Show Weights: 250-290 pounds. Refer to Barrow Show rules on specific weigh back allowances. Barrows classed out of Wave 1 will have the option to hold over for Wave 2. Wave 1 Breed Champion and Reserve Champion Barrows are required to hold over to Wave 2 to compete in the Overall Grand Champion drive. These Barrows will be required to relocate pens. Wave 2 Barrows will not be allowed in the barn or on the grounds during Wave 1.   LAMBS & GOATS Sheep will not be allowed to arrive with Goats. No exceptions.   YOUTH AUCTION Exhibitors that are placed in the Youth Auction will receive two wristbands valid for the date of the sale, March 27.   CLASSIFICATION All classified species will be provided feedback.     Stay up to date on all updates and reminders for the 2021 private Junior Livestock Show through Remind app. To join a Remind class, use the 2021 Rodeo Austin class codes below and: Sign up for text notifications by texting @classcode to 81010. Go to www.remind.com/join/classcode and follow the directions. Download the Remind app from the App Store or Google Play, sign up for an account with your email address, and enter the class code when prompted.   CLASS CODES BY BREED       2021 Schedule   Premium Book

Rodeo Austin refunds

Rodeo Austin will be refunding exhibitor fees to Comal County 4-H.  We have submitted our request for a refund.  If you entered through 4-H to be a participant in Rodeo Austin, once we receive the refund we will let you know how we will disburse it to you.

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and Rodeo Austin update

By now most of you have heard the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is canceling the remainder of the 2020 show.  The decision was made by the local health department and elected officials and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is complying with their direction.  The lamb and goat shows were completed entirely on Wednesday 3/11 and the remaining activities and events will be canceled. 

 

Press Release is Below:

In the interest of public health, the City of Houston and the Houston Health Department have ordered the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ to close. The grounds will close at 4 p.m. The Rodeo will respectfully and dutifully comply with the City’s order.

The Rodeo is deeply saddened; however, the safety and well-being of our guests and our community is our top priority. Out of precaution, the City has decided that this is the best course of action for our community.

A ticket refund process is still in the works and will be communicated once it is finalized.

For more information regarding this announcement, visit rodeohouston.com/2020

As of today, Rodeo Austin has been canceled.

Rodeo Austin show schedule & reminder information

Junior Shows

March 13 - Poultry Judging Contest
March 14 - Open/Youth Texas Longhorn Show
March 16 - Lamb and Goat Arrival
March 17 - Lamb and Goat Show
March 18 - Poultry Arrival, Sift and Show
March 19 - Open/Youth Boer Goat Show
March 20 - Barrow Arrival
March 21-22 - Barrow Show
March 23 - Steer Arrival and Classification
March 24-25 - Steer Show
March 26 - Judging Contest and Heifer Arrival
March 27 - Heifer Show and Youth Auction
March 28 - Heifer Show