Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo UPDATES – 2/1/2021
The 2021 Houston Livestock Show is fast approaching! We are excited to host you during the 2021 Show. As you prepare, we want you to know about the changes that have been implemented. Check out the What to Expect in 2021 documents to get ready for the Show. See you soon!
What to Expect for Livestock Shows What to Expect for Judging Contests NEW Contest Opportunities: HLSR has the following contest opportunities for 4-H members. If you would like to register for any of these contests you must contact [email protected] prior to February 1, 2021 in order to register.
Friday, March 5 Livestock Quiz Bowl NRG Center Saturday, March 6 Intercollegiate Meats Martin Preferred Foods Wednesday, March 10 Ag Product ID NRG Arena Saturday, March 13 4-H & FFA Poultry NRG Arena Sunday, March 14 4-H & FFA Range and Pasture ID NRG Center Monday, March 15 Vet Science Skillathon NRG Center Thursday, March 18 Horse Judging NRG Arena Saturday, March 20 Wildlife Contest Long Acres Ranch Monday, March 29 Intercollegiate Wool Brazos County Expo Monday, March 29 Intercollegiate Livestock Brazos County Expo Tuesday, March 30 4-H/FFA Livestock Brazos County Expo
For all contests, there will be a limit of 2 teams per Bexar County. If a contest has separate divisions for junior and senior, two teams will be allowed per division. Only team entries will be accepted for junior show contests, no individual entries will be available for 2021 in junior show contests. Feb. 1st is the deadline to enter via email to [email protected] (Note: Our office MUST submit all team entries, you cannot and will not be permitted to enter the contest on your own. Please pay attention to the Bexar County 4-H Deadline). Contest rules can be found in the exhibitor handbook found on the Livestock Exhibitor page of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo website. Parking will be mailed for contests taking place onsite at either NRG Arena or NRG Center. Each team will receive one parking pass. A total of five wristbands will be given per team, four for contestants and one for an adult chaperone. Wristbands will be distributed at check-in for each contest. Additional information regarding the check-in process will be released at a later date. All contestants will be required to wear a face covering the entire time they are present at any contest hosted by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Additional safety protocols will be posted leading up to the contests. 2021 Auction Update: We are so excited to welcome our Junior Livestock Show exhibitors back for the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. Preparation for the 2021 competitions is well underway, and while 2021 will be different from previous years, we look forward to the new opportunities it brings, and we appreciate everyone's flexibility as we navigate these unprecedented times together. As plans for the 2021 Junior Livestock and Horse Show competitions are finalized, we are also excited to announce the scheduled dates and locations for our 2021 sales and auctions. Auction/Sale Date All Breeds Sale Range Bull and Commercial Female Sale March 6 Junior Commercial Steer Sale March 7 Rodeo Uncorked!® Champion Wine Auction May 2 Ranching & Wildlife Auction May 7 Junior Market Poultry Auction May 14 Junior Market Lamb & Goat Auction May 15 School Art Auction May 16 Junior Market Barrow Auction May 21 Junior Market Steer Auction May 22
While our Junior Livestock Show and Horse Show competitions will be held as private events in March, many of our auctions will be scheduled in May to accommodate the current health and safety guidelines. These auctions are currently planned for in person, but we also will have virtual and live steam capabilities. Auction buyers will be able to bid live at the in-person event, or online, and additional details will be announced once available. While we will not be able to include the livestock projects in each auction, we plan to invite our eligible junior exhibitors to participate in the live events.
Junior Livestock Show exhibitors who are eligible for the May auctions will be contacted in April. The 2021 sales and auctions will be a new experience for everyone, and we are so grateful to have such supportive participants working alongside our team.
These changes are based on the current health situation, and we are dedicated to keep you informed of our auction plans. The 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo brings new opportunities and challenges, but together, we can face them with optimism. Let's get ready for an exciting year.
2021 Junior Show Updates: Electronic W-9 Submission: New for 2021, we have implemented the electronic submission of W-9 forms for all exhibitors. Please note that if an exhibitor had a previous W9 on file, they would not have received their unique email to upload their W-9 electronically. The W-9 collection process will be on-going and will not affect the eligibility of the exhibitor to show at the 2021 Show. The submission of W-9's will be critical for all exhibitors that win premiums; therefore, after the completion of the show, we will contact all exhibitors that are missing an electronic W-9. All exhibitors without a W-9 on file will have their premium check held until one has been successfully submitted.
Show Grounds Admission: Due to limited capacity of facilities located at NRG Park, the following wristbands will be distributed per exhibitor per show: • Exhibitor: 2 wristbands; exhibitor plus one adult • Ag Mechanics: 4 wristbands; 3 contestants and one adult per project entry • Teachers & Agents: 1 wristband for teacher or agent, must have a valid entry in the show you are attending. • Note: grounds/exhibitor passes from the 2020 show will not be accepted for entry. No wristbands will be mailed out. They will all be distributed at staging.
Show Parking: All exhibitor/contestant parking will be located on grounds at NRG Park and distributed as follows: • Exhibitor: one parking pass per show entered • Teachers & Agents: one parking pass, must have a valid entry in the show you are attending. No parking passes will be mailed out. They will all be distributed at staging.
Auctions: Jr. Show Auctions have been moved to May except for Junior Commercial Steer. More information will be posted as available.
Schedule Changes: The following schedule changes have been made for the 2021 show: • Young Guns Shooting Sports:contest moved to Mar. 12-13@Greater Houston Sport Club • Archery Contest: contest moved to March 20 - 21 at NRG Arena • Grand Steer Drive & Steer Move-out: The grand champion steer selection will take place in the Main Cattle Arena 30 minutes after the last breed champion is selected on Friday, March 19. All steers must be moved out of NRG Center by 8 p.m. on Friday, March 19. • The full schedule of livestock show events taking place on Feb. 27 - March 21 can be found on the Livestock Exhibitor page of the website.
Archery & Young Guns Shooting Sports Refunds and Entry: Since the date of these contests has changed since entry was taken, we will allow refunds of entry fees if a refund is requested by Jan. 15. In addition, we will allow exhibitors to enter into these two contests with no late fees through Feb. 1 - entry will be accepted as space is available. Below you will find forms to request a refund or entry: • Young Guns/Archery Refund • Young Guns/Archery New Entry
Youth Breeding Rabbit/Cavy Entry: The online entry system will go live on Monday, Jan. 11 for entry into the youth breeding rabbit/cavy show. The deadline to enter these shows is Feb. 5. Entry will be accepted online only; no paper entries will be accepted for 2021. Please note that each exhibitor will only receive two wristbands at staging and only one parking pass. There will be no additional wristbands and/or parking available for purchase. Please take this into account when determining how many animals you intend to enter into the show. More information can be found on the Livestock Exhibitor page of the website.
Thank you for entering the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. One thing we have learned over the last year is that we might all have to be flexible if additional changes should come. Our goal is to continue to communicate with you as we lead up to our Show.