2010 Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo/Behind the Stalls Newsletter

A publication of the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo H www.RodeoAustin.com

GOING GREENRodeo Austin Introduces Eco Art — a Youth Recycling Contest!

Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo BehInd the stalls 74th Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo, March 11-26, 20112

A Behind the Scenes Look at Competitive EventsTHE 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.

2011 Compet i t ive Events Schedule

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Friday, March 11Market Poultry Arrival & Sift . . . . . . . . 7-10amRanch Sorting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8amMarket Poultry Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1pmCollegiate SHOT Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6pm

Saturday, March 12Market Rabbit Arrival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10amCollegiate SHOT Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9amBoer Goat Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am-3pmMarket Rabbit Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1pm

Sunday, March 13Gold Stirrup Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8amBoer Goat Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9amGold Stirrup Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9am

Monday, March 14Market Lamb & Goat Arrival . . . . . 6am-12pmOpen Horse Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9amAQHA Show Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8pm

Tuesday, March 15AQHA Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9amMarket Goat Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10amMiniature Hereford/Lowline Arrival . . . . 5-9pm

Wednesday, March 16AQHA Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9amMarket Lamb Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10am

Thursday, March 17Sheep Dog Trials Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10amLowline Angus Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9amSheep Dog Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10amMiniature Hereford Show . . . . . . . . . . . . .2pm

Friday, March 18Cattle Dog Trials Arrival. . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10amCattle Dog Trials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10amMiniature Hereford Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11amLonghorn Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6pm

Saturday, March 19 Draft Horse & Mule Arrival . . . . . 8am-12pmLonghorn Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am

Sunday, March 20Market Barrow Arrival . . . . . . . . . . 5am-12pmDraft Horse and Mule Show . . . . . . . . . . .9am Longhorn Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10am

Monday, March 21Market Steer Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . 6am-12pm Market Barrow Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9am

Tuesday, March 22Market Steer Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9amMarket Barrow Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9am

Wednesday, March 23Market Steer Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10amGrand Champion Steer Selection . . . . . . .7pm

Thursday, March 24Junior Breeding Heifer Arrival. . . . . 6am-1pmEco Art Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10am

Friday, March 25Junior Breeding Heifer Show. . . . . . . . . . .8amYouth Auction (Bob Bullock) . . . . . . . . . . .9amEco Art Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10am

Saturday, March 26Junior Breeding Heifer Show. . . . . . . . . . .8am4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest . . . .12pm

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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.

374th Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo, March 11-26, 2011 Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo BehInd the stalls

Junior L ivestock Show

Youth Auction

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, 2010Payment and Signature Form Deadline: December 15, 2010

AFTER A YEAR OF HARD WORK,

the top placing Junior Show

exhibitors are invited to the

Youth Auction where they can

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

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.

March 25, 2011Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

Sponsored by

2010 Auction Purchases Grand Champion Res. Champion Non-Champion

Avg.

Junior Market PoultryDates: March 11, 2011Entry Fee: $25 + $2 Lab FeeJudges: Broilers – Dale Hyatt (Wellborn, TX)Roasters – Jacob Coppedge (New Braunfels, TX)Turkeys – Keith Scott (Stockdale, TX)Youth Auction Lots: 50

Junior Market RabbitDates: March 12, 2011Entry Fee: $25 + $2 Lab FeeJudge: Mike Withrow (Yoakum, TX)Youth Auction Lots: 14

Junior Market GoatDates: March 14-15, 2011Entry Fee: $25 + $2 Lab FeeJudge: Josh Cody (Royse City, TX)Youth Auction Lots: 80

Junior Market LambDates: March 14-16, 2011Entry Fee: $25 + $2 Lab FeeJudge: Todd Wise (Keenesburg, CO)Youth Auction Lots: 72

Junior Market BarrowDates: March 20-22, 2011Entry Fee: $25 + $2 Lab FeeJudge: Brian Anderson (Caney, KS)Youth Auction Lots: 93

Junior Market Steer Dates: March 21-23, 2011Entry Fee: $30 + $2 Lab FeeJudge: Chris Mullinex (El Dorado, KS)Youth Auction Lots: Approx. 53

Junior Breeding HeiferDates: March 24-26, 2011Entry Fee: $30 + $2 Lab FeeJudges: 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 4-H/FFA Judging ContestDates: March 26, 2011Entry Fee: $40/teamLate 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

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.

New for 2011!

Grand Champion Steer Exhibitor Kaycie Carter, Buyer

Mike McCarty and Rodeo Austin Royalty


RODEO AUSTIN is

Committed to

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!


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 DetailsEntry 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

Jewelry constructed of recycled metals

Chair made of hardware washers and plumbing brackets

Wall art made from aluminum cans

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Horse ShowOVER 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.

RSNC Sanctioned Ranch SortingDates: March 11, 2011Eligibility: Must be a member of Ranch Sorting National

Championships

Collegiate Stock Horse of Texas ShowDates: March 11-12, 2011Divisions: Pleasure, Reining, Trail and Working Cow HorseEligibility: Must be a college student and a member of the Stock

Horse of Texas Association

Gold Stirrup Show presented by Dates: March 12-13, 2011Entry 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 ShowDates: March 13-14, 2011Divisions: 13 & Under, 14-18 and 19 & Over

American Quarter Horse Association ShowDates: March 14-16, 2011Divisions: Amateur, Amateur Select, Novice Amateur, Youth and

Novice YouthEligibility: Must be a member of the American Quarter Horse

Association

Texas Draft Horse & Mule ShowDates: March 19-20, 2011Classes: Halter, Harness and Rider DraftsEligibility: Must be a member of the Texas Draft Horse & Mule

Association

Online Entry, Payment & Signature Form Deadline: February 15, 2011

THE OPEN LIVESTOCK SHOW allows adults and youth the opportunity

to compete in areas of ranching that are popular throughout Texas and

across the United States. These shows allow ranchers the chance to

display the quality of their herds and the skills of their work dogs against

some of the top in the industry.

Boer Goat ShowDates: March 12-13, 2011Divisions: Open and Youth

Miniature Hereford Show presented by Coufal Prater EquipmentDates: March 15-18, 2011Divisions: Female, Bull and Steer Classes

Pre-Junior Miniature Hereford ShowDates: March 15-18, 2011Divisions: Steer and Heifer Classes

Lowline Angus ShowDates: March 15-17, 2011Divisions: Percentage/Purebred and Fullblood Female and

Bull Classes

Sheep Dog TrialsDates: March 17, 2011Divisions: Open, Open Ranch, Ranch and Novice

Cattle Dog TrialsDates: March 18, 2011Divisions: Open, Pro Novice and Novice

Longhorn Show presented by Coufal Prater Equipment Dates: March 18-20, 2011Divisions: Open Haltered, Non-Haltered, Trophy Steers and Youth

Open Livestock Show

Online Entry, Payment & Signature Form Deadline: February 1, 2011


Youth Western Art Show

Miss Rodeo Austin Scholarship Contest

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!


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 DetailsDates: 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

Introducing Courtney Elliott — 2010 Miss Rodeo Texas Teen and 2009 Miss Rodeo Austin

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 DetailsDates: March 11-13, 2011

Eligibility: Young ladies age 15-22 who reside in Texas

Entry Fee: $100

Entry Deadline: February 1, 2011

Presented by

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.

“Live” Stock Show and “Live” Auction iPhone Application

THE LIVE WEBCAST OF THE

LIVESTOCK SHOW has attracted

people from around the world

to log on and watch exhibitors

compete in the Junior Show,

Horse Show and Open Show

absolutely free. The Star of Texas

Fair and Rodeo also brought

the Youth Auction to the web

the past two years with online

bidding. Visit RodeoAustin.com

in 2011 to watch your favorite competition or to participate in the

Youth Auction, as we continue coverage of the Show and Youth Auction online

for free.

IN 2010, RODEO AUSTIN LAUNCHED

the first ever ProRodeo iPhone

application. This app allowed visitors

to check out the Livestock Schedule

and view Show results via their

iPhone. More than 1,700 iPhone

users from as far away as Japan

were able to download the app and

received 150 pages of information

and entertainment. Check out

the new app for 2011 in the App

Store soon!


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

2010 Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo/Behind the Stalls Newsletter

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