LOUISIANA FARM BUREAU® YOUNG FARMERS & RANCHERS YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
April 19-20, 2024 I Lamar Dixon Expo Center • 9039 S St. Landry Ave., Gonzales, LA 70737
ENTRY FEES
Prior to April 1, 2024 - $25
After April 1, 2024 - $50
CURRENT HEALTH PAPERS REQUIRED ON ALL ANIMALS
SHOW ORDER
Steers
Commercial Heifers
Beef Breeding
All animals will be shown in alphabetical order by breed: Non- Brahman influenced, then Brahman influenced, followed by AOB divisions. Bulls will be shown before heifers. Upon completion of exhibiting animals, each breed champion will compete for the Supreme Male and Supreme Female awards.
NOTE: Only breeds with 10 or more animals will have their own divisions. Breeds with fewer than 10 animals will show in AOB, unless the breed is sponsored (bull & heifer).
SHOW RULES
Early check in will begin Friday, April 19 between 4-8 P.M.
Concession stand on the grounds. Shavings will be available.
Must have registration papers or pending papers from breed association. Pending papers allowed for 2023 winter calves only.
Exhibitors shall not have reached their 19 birthday by January 1 of the calendar year.
ALL DECISIONS MADE BY JUDGE ARE FINAL.
NO REFUND OF ENTRY FEE.
Current Louisiana health papers required.
Bulls will show first, and must show with a nose lead. (all ages)
The show will be blow and show.
Steers can show with hair or slick sheared.
General Junior/Breed Association rules apply.
ANIMALS ARE RELEASED IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOWING
HOTEL INFORMATION
To ensure you enjoy your time at the YF&R livestock show, we have included a list of hotels near the facility. To make a reservation, please contact the hotel of your choice.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
1.4 miles from Livestock Show
2801 South Cabela’s Parkway, Gonzales, LA 70737
Phone: (225) 621-3000
Check In: 3 P.M., Check Out: 12 P.M.
Make Your Reservation
Home2 Suites by Hilton
1.2 miles from Livestock Show
2708 W Outfitters Dr., Gonzales, LA 70737
Phone: (225) 450-6755
Check In: 3 P.M., Check Out: 11 A.M.
Make Your Reservation
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gonzales
1.3 miles from Livestock Show
2806 West Highway 30, Gonzales, LA 70737
Phone: (225) 743-8000
Check In: 3 P.M., Check Out: 11 A.M.
Make Your Reservation
INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR?
Breed Sponsorship - $300 per breed
Supreme Champion Sponsorship (2 available) - $200 each
Showmanship Sponsorship (3 available) - $200 each
CONTACT INFORMATION
Megan Gravois: megang@lfbf.org or (225) 922-6213
Presented by the Louisiana Farm Bureau® Federation, Louisiana Land Bank, and Ford.