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Youth Livestock Show


  • Lamar Dixon Expo Center 9039 South Saint Landry Avenue Gonzales, LA, 70737 United States (map)

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.

Earlier Event: April 11
State Board Meeting