2023 is set to start with a whimper… and an oink and a moo and many other noises as The Erath County Jr. Livestock Show is set Jan. 2-7, 2023 at the Erath County Livestock show grounds.
Schedule of Events
Sunday, Jan. 1 8 a.m. Dairy arrival begins 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Dairy Check-In
Monday, Jan. 2
9 a.m. Dairy Show Noon Sheep and Goats may arrive
Tuesday, Jan. 3
7 a.m. to noon Youth Fair Arts and Crafts Check-In/Judging 9 a.m. Goat showmanship, Market Goats, Lamb Showmanship, Lamb Show Noon-4 p.m. Youth Fair Showmanship
Wednesday, Jan. 4
6 a.m. Swine may arrive 7 a.m.-noon Youth Fair Foods Check-In and Judging 8 a.m. Market & Breeding Rabbit Check-in 9 a.m. Broiler Check-In 10 a.m. - Broiler Show followed by Breeding Rabbit, Market Rabbit, Showmanship 11 a.m. All swine must be in barn Noon-4:30 p.m. Youth Fair Food Silent Auction & Raffle Noon- Market Swine Classification and Weigh-In 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Ag Mechanics Check-in and Set-up
Thursday, Jan. 5
6 a.m. Beef cattle may arrive 8 a.m. Ag Mechanics Show 9 a.m. Swine Showmanship followed by Market Swine
Friday, Jan. 6
8 a.m. Steer Weigh-in & Classification followed by Beef Heifer Check-in & Commercial Heifer Weigh-in 1 p.m. Beef Showmanship followed by Market Steer Show followed by Heifer Show
Saturday, Jan. 7
8 a.m. Horse Show at Lone Star Arena 8:30 a.m. Breeding Doe Goat Check-In 10 a.m. Breeding Doe Goat Show 2 p.m. Pre-Sale Meeting for all exhibitors making sale 5:30 p.m. Showmanship Recognition & Awards Presentation 6 p.m. Sale of Champions Auction Buying Pool open
With the 2022 Erath County Junior Livestock Show fast approaching, letters were recently sent out asking for contributions to the Dublin Junior Livestock Buying Pool.
Every year, the county stock show offers a chance for youth to showcase all their hard work in training, feeding and grooming their livestock.
To make sure the exhibitors are properly rewarded, the buying pool helps Dublin youth fetch a good price for their animals during the auction that follows the judging.
The greater the amount of donations, the more students the buying pool can benefit.
Anyone wishing to donate to the cause can send a donation to: Dublin Buying Pool, c/o M&M Service Station, 304 E. Blackjack St., Dublin, TX 76446.
Names of donators will be printed in the newspaper, but donation amounts will kept confidential.