The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, contributes over $1.5 million annually to the youth of Texas with the help of over 2,500 volunteers, donors and sponsors. Through its acclaimed Livestock Show, Fair, and Rodeo, the Star of Texas continues to work towards the advancement of its mission, “Promoting Youth Education - Preserving Western Heritage.” The Star of Texas delivers superior entertainment to the community while boasting an economic impact that exceeds $54 million annually. Staying true to the official sport of Texas, the Star of Texas is proud to host the world’s 6th largest indoor, regular season ProRodeo known as Rodeo Austin. March 11-26 2011 Stay tuned to Austin.com for more info and click Read More for this year's schedule.
Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo
2011 Livestock Show Schedule
Friday, March 11
Market Poultry Arrival & Sift ................ 7am10am
Ranch Sorting .................................................8am
Market Roasters & Turkeys Show...................1 pm
Market Broilers Show........following Roaster Show
Collegiate SHOT Arrival........................ 2pm6pm
Saturday, March 12
Market Rabbit Arrival ........................... 8am10am
Collegiate SHOT Show ...................................9am
Boer Goat Arrival..................................11am3pm
Market Rabbit Show....................................... 1pm
Sunday, March 13
Gold Stirrup Arrival ................................7am8am
Boer Goat Show ..............................................9am
(Youth followed by Open)
Gold Stirrup Show...........................................9am
Monday, March 14
Market Lamb & Goat Arrival ................ 6am11am
Open Horse Show............................................9am
AQHA Show Arrival.............................. 2pm8pm
Market Lamb & Goat Checkin.......................
4pm
(Deadline to turn in weight cards)
Tuesday, March 15
AQHA Show...................................................9am
Market Goat Show ........................................10am
Miniature Hereford/Lowline Arrival ........5pm9pm
Wednesday, March 16
AQHA Show...................................................9am
Market Lamb Show .............................. ........ 10am
Miniature Hereford Weigh/Frame Score ......... 4pm
Thursday, March 17
Sheep Dog Trials Arrival....................... 8am10am
Sheep Dog Trials...........................................10am
Lowline Angus Show ......................................9am
Miniature Hereford Show ............................... 2pm
(PreJunior
followed by Open)
Friday, March 18
Cattle Dog Trials Arrival ....................... 8am10am
Cattle Dog Trials...........................................10am
Miniature Hereford Sale ................................11am
Longhorn Arrival ................................... 2pm6pm
Saturday, March 19
Draft Horse & Mule Arrival ................ 8am12pm
Longhorn Show .......................................... 10am
(Youth Show A, NonHaltered
& Open Haltered)
Sunday, March 20
Market Barrow Arrival.......................... 5am12pm
Draft Horse and Mule Show............................ 9am
Longhorn Show (Youth Show B).................... 10am
Market Barrow Checkin.................................
2pm
(Deadline to turn in weight cards)
Monday, March 21
Market Steer Arrival ............................. 6am12pm
Market Barrow Show ...................................... 9am
(Duroc, OPBDark,
OPBWhite,
Hamp)
Market Steer Checkin
....................................3pm
(Deadline to turn in weight cards)
Market Steer Classification .............................5pm
Tuesday, March 22
Market Steer Show.......................................... 9am
(All Breeds except AOB)
Market Barrow Show ...................................... 9am
(York followed by Cross)
Wednesday, March 23
Market Steer Show (AOB only) ..................... 10am
Grand Champion Steer Selection PreJudge.....
6pm
Grand Champion Steer Selection.....................7pm
(Rodeo Performance)
Thursday, March 24
Junior Breeding Heifer Arrival................ 6am1pm
Junior Breeding Heifer Paper Check...... 11am3pm
Friday, March 25
Junior Breeding Heifer Show .......................... 8am
(Angus, Charolais, Hereford, Limousin, Maine
Anjou, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Simmental, ORB)
Supreme Heifer Drive .......Following end of Heifer Show
(American Breeds)
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Youth Auction Opening Ceremony ................. 9am
Poultry Auction.......................................... 9:15am
Rabbit Auction......................................... 10:15am
Goat Auction ........................................... 10:30am
Western Art Auction ................................ 11:30am
Grand Champion Steer Auction..................... 12pm
Lamb Auction.................................................1pm
Barrow Auction ......................................... 2:15pm
Saturday, March 26
Junior Breeding Heifer Show .......................... 8am
(Beefmaster, Brahman, Brangus, Red Brangus,
Santa Gertrudis, Simbrah, ARB)
Supreme Heifer Drive ............... Following end of Show
(British/Continental Breeds)
4H/
FFA Livestock Judging Checkin
... 12pm1pm
4H/
FFA Livestock Judging Contest................1pm
4H/
FFA Livestock Judging Awards ............... 5pm
