Aldine ISD Livestock Show & Country Fair Set Jan. 29 – 31

The 55th Annual AISD Livestock Show and Country Fair will be held Jan. 29-31 at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center.

Project judging will be held on Thursday, Jan. 31, beginning at 8 a.m. in the Campbell Center Arena.

On Jan. 30-31, all projects will be on display to the public throughout the day. The Sale of Champions, which produced more than $121,000 in sales in 2013, will be held Friday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. and will also be held in the Arena.

The 7th Annual Art Breakfast and Auction will be held Fri., Jan. 31 in the foyer (second floor) of the Campbell Center beginning at 7:30 a.m. Individuals who attend the breakfast will have the opportunity to bid on the many student artwork projects on display. The artwork displayed above is by Marissa Rodarte, a 2013 graduate of Nimitz High School.

“This is a great opportunity for the community to see and support the many talented young artists in our school district,” said Joey Doyle, AISD program director of visual arts and elementary creative drama. “The art auction is a great scholarship opportunity for the students.”

Additionally, barbecue plates will be on sale Thursday and Friday in Room 104 of the Campbell Center. Everyone in the community is encouraged to buy a plate or buy several plates for family members, friends and co-workers.

The money raised by Aldine ISD Future Farmers of America (FFA) students is theirs to use for college scholarships or to fund future FFA projects.

“The success of the Annual Livestock Show and Sale of  Champions is due to the Aldine community’s unwavering support,” stated Franklin Higgins, AISD director of career and technical education. “Every year we are grateful to the folks who continually support our hard-working students.

Every year so many people and groups make a special effort to support our students as buyers. Without a doubt, the students, parents and agricultural science teachers appreciate the support of the Aldine community.”

For more information about this year’s upcoming event, contact AISD’s Career and Technical Education Department at (281) 985-6646. The M.O. Campbell Educational Center is located at 1865 Aldine Bender Road.

AISD 55th LIVESTOCK SHOW & COUNTRY FAIR CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Jan. 27-28 (All Day)
Livestock Show Set-Up

Jan. 29 (4-7 p.m.)
Check-In Livestock, Horticulture & Metal Fabrication Projects
FFA Livestock Art Show

Jan. 30 (Open to the Public)
8:00 a.m.                         Broiler, Turkey  & Rabbits Check-In, Sift & Show

9:00 a.m.                         Goat Show

9:30-11:30 a.m.               Elementary Tours

10:00 a.m.*                      Sheep Show (Immediately Following Goat Show)

1:00 p.m.*                        Swine Show

4:00 p.m.                         Horticulture Show Results Announced

4:00 p.m.                          Steer Show

Heifer Show Immediately Following Steer Show

*Times Are Subject to Change

Jan. 31 (Open to the Public)

7:30 a.m.                          Art Auction & Breakfast

8:00 a.m.                          Horse Show

8:00 a.m.                          Ag Metal Fabrication Show

9:00 a.m.                          Sales Meeting (Students Meet)

9:30-11:30 a.m.                Elementary Tours

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.       Middle School Experience

5:00 p.m.                           Buyers’ Dinner

7:00 p.m.                           Sale of Champions