Page 9 - March 2021 Parker County 4-H Connection

The Parker County Livestock Improvement Association is a group of volunteers that organize and host the Parker
County Livestock show in June. Anyone is welcome to attend the meetings and may become a voting member by
paying the annual or the lifetime membership fee.

2020 was a rule change year and there are a couple that I would like to point out. Keep in mind, it is still your
responsibility to read the rule book which can be accessed by visiting the PCLIA Website, selecting the "Stock Show"
drop down menu and selecting "Rule Book". There of course were other rule changes so it is very important that you go
online and read the rule book prior to entering the show.

Premium Sale - The auction has changed from a terminal sale to a premium sale. This means the exhibitor now gets
to decide the destination of the animal (ship or take home), and if they choose to ship it, they (the exhibitor) will
also get the floor check.
Unlimited tag-in for market animals - there is no longer a limit for the number of market animals an individual
exhibitor or family unit can tag. You may tag as many as you want as long as you pay the respective tag-in fee. Each
exhibitor may only still show two (2) of each species for the market divisions but you can tag as many as you want to
now.

Mark your calendars...
March 16th - 4-H PCLIA Broiler Orders Due to the Extension Office (we have not received prices but will send it out as
soon as we get the information)
April 9th - 4-H PCLIA entries are due (will more than likely be an online form)
April 10th - PCLIA Market Goat, Market Lamb, Market Swine and Dairy Tag-In
May 15th - Market Rabbit Tag-in

Three new divisions have been added (on a trial basis) to county show...Horticulture, Art and Food (Baked Goods).

Parker County Livestock Show Youth Fair Rules and Guidelines

PCLIA informational meetings have been set up to help 4-H families new to county livestock show learn the in's and
out's of county show. If you're a seasoned showman and would like a refresher course to familiarize yourself with the
new rules, we invite you to attend as well. Please RSVP by clicking on the date you'd like to attend. Face coverings are
required for all indoor meetings.

Thursday, March 11 @6PM at the Extension Office
Thursday, March 18 @ 6PM at the Extension Office
Thursday, March 25 @ 6PM at the Extension Office

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