2009 A DAY AT THE FARM

BARN SUPERINTENDENT:  Dave Keeler

CHAIRPERSONS:
Poultry:  Dave Keeler and Dave Pitman
Baby Barnyard:  Grant Smith
Baby Chicks:  Becky Voges and Ann Keeler

COMMITTEE:  Wil Voges, Eddie Stoehr, Jesse Huth, Bud Mares, Jaci Kroupa, David Pitman, Jeff Beeler, Lanelle Rudolph, Dick Albon

EXHIBITS SPONSORED BY:  Voges Plumbing Co. Inc.; New Braunfels Feed & Supply, Tractor Supply, Tyson Hatchery

BARN TIMES:
Wednesday, Sept. 23 - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 24 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 25 - 12 noon to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 26 - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 27 - 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. 23.
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 one pass 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. 27. There will be no one at the Poultry Barn on Monday, Sept. 28. The Fair Association is not responsible for entries not picked up by 7 p.m. on Sept. 27. No entries will be released before 5 p.m., Sept. 27.

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. 23.
4) Each exhibitor will receive one pass 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 a certificate of source or purchase.  The Comal County Fair Association is required to bar from exhibition any poultry not accompanied by a certificate of source or purchase.
NO TESTING WILL BE DONE THE DAY OF THE FAIR AS IN THE PAST; ALL BIRDS MUST BE TESTED PRIOR TO THE SHOW.  Mr. Dicky Richardson is the testing agent in the area and his phone number is 512-466-8235.  He will come to your residence and test your flock at no charge.  The Pullorum-Typhoid flock test is valid for one year from the date of the last test and that will allow the participant to show in the fair.

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 through Mr. Dicky Richardson.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. 27. There will be no one at the Poultry Barn on Monday, Sept. 28. The Fair Association is not responsible for entries not picked up by 7 p.m. on Sept. 27. No entries will be removed before 5 p.m. Sept. 27.

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.

 

BABY BARNYARD

The Barnyard Committee will be available to give tours for local school classes on Wednesday, Sept. 23 and Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009. The children and teachers will be able to pet the baby animals during the tours.  The baby barnyard will be open during various times throughout the fair.
For information, call Grant Smith at (830) 822-6030, or the fair office at 625-1505.

 

OTHER BARNYARD LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Mobile Dairy Classroom:  Sept 23 – Sept. 27
Home Depot Kids Workshop:  Sept 25- 27