BARN SUPERINTENDENTS: David Pitman & Dave Keeler
CHAIRPERSONS:
Poultry: Co-Chairmen David Pitman & Dave Keeler
Baby Barnyard: Co-Chairmen Grant Smith & Julie Smith
Baby Chicks: Becky Voges and Ann Keeler
COMMITTEE: Wil Voges, Eddie Stoehr, Jesse Huth, Bud Mares, Jaci Kroupa, Jeff Beeler, Lanelle Rudolph, Dick Albon, Bobbi Williams, Wayne Williams
EXHIBITS SPONSORED BY: New Braunfels Feed & Supply and Southwest Dairy Farmers Assoc.
BARN TIMES:
Wednesday, Sept. 26 - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 27 - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Barn closes at 7 p.m. for judging of entries)
Friday, Sept. 28 - 12 noon to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 29 - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 30 - 12 noon to 5 p.m.
POULTRY DIVISION
OPEN PIGEON SHOW
Rules:
1) A coop fee of $1 per bird must accompany all entry forms.
2) No entry fee will be refunded for any reason.
3) Entries will be accepted at the fairgrounds between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26.
4) All entries will be free of disease or parasites. The poultry committee will coop all birds. Parasitic or sick entries will be rejected.
5) First, second, third, and fourth place ribbons will be offered in each breed. If, in the opinion of the judge, the entries in any breed are not worthy, the judge can make such awards in keeping with the quality of the entry. Each breed will be judged separately and only first-place winners will compete for prize money.
6) Each exhibitor will receive two passes to the fairgrounds good for all days of the fair for every four birds entered.
7) The Fair Association will furnish feed and water unless other arrangements are made with the committee.
8) All entries must be removed from the fairgrounds between 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. There will be no one at the Poultry Barn on Monday, Oct 1. The Fair Association is not responsible for entries not picked up by 7 p.m. on Sept. 30. No entries will be released before 5 p.m., Sept. 30.
Open Pigeon Show Premiums and Awards:
Champion of the Show
Trophy, Tri-Color, $10
Champion Fancy Pigeon Cock
Tri-Color, $5
Champion Fancy Pigeon Hen
Tri-Color, $5
Champion Utility Pigeon Cock
Tri-Color, $5
Champion Utility Pigeon Hen
Tri-Color, $5
Champion Performance Pigeon Cock
Tri-Color, $5
Champion Performance Pigeon Hen
Tri-Color, $5
THERE MUST BE 10 BIRDS COMPETING IN A CLASS TO WIN A TROPHY OR PRIZE MONEY
BACKYARD POULTRY SHOW
Rules:
The ComaI County Fair Association sponsors a show for persons who like to raise backyard chickens. The birds do not have to be pure bred, must be in good condition and be free of disease and pests and must have a current Pullorum-Typhoid (P/T) test.
1) A coop fee of $1 will be charged per bird and must be paid prior to cooping your bird.
2) No entry fee will be refunded for any reason.
3) Entries will be accepted at the fairgrounds between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26.
4) Each exhibitor will receive two passes to the fairgrounds good for all days of the fair (additional passes for four birds or more entered).
5)Birds without a P/T test, birds that show obvious disease, or birds that have parasites will not be accepted. The decision of the Superintendent will be final.
6)All poultry must originate from Pullorum-Typhoid clean sources and must be accompanied by proof of a Pullorum-Typhoid flock test. The Comal County Fair Association isrequired to bar from exhibition any poultry not accompanied by a certificate showing P/T testing. The Pullorum-Typhoid flock test is valid for one year from the date of the last test and that will allow the participantto show in the fair.
NO TESTING WILL BE DONE THE DAY OF THE FAIR AS IN THE PAST; ALL BIRDS MUST BE TESTEDPRIORTO THE SHOW. The area testing agent can be reached at 512-466-8235. He will come to your residence and test your flock at no charge.
7)IF YOU WISH TO SHOW TURKEYS, THEY MUST BE TESTED AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SHOW. TURKEYS REQUIRE A BLOOD TEST THAT MUST BE SENT TO A LAB FOR ANALYSIS.This service is free throughthe area testing agent, who may be contacted at 512-466-8235.
8) All entries must be removed from the fairgrounds between 5 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30. There will be no one at the Poultry Barn on Monday, Oct. 1. The Fair Association is not responsible for entries not picked up by 7 p.m. on Sept. 30. No entries will be removed before 5 p.m. Sept. 30.
Poultry Show Premiums and Awards:
Champion Large Fowl
Trophy, Tri-Color, $5
Champion Bantam Fowl
Trophy, Tri-Color, $5
First Place Cock, Cockerel, Hen and Pullet
Ribbon, $3
Second Place Cock, Cockerel, Hen and Pullet
Ribbon, $2
Third Place Cock, Cockerel, Hen and Pullet
Ribbon, $1
Cock is a male bird more than one year old.
Cockerel is a male bird less than one year old.
Hen is a female bird more than one year old.
Pullet is a female bird less than one year old.