Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Gilts may be family registered as long as all family members are eligible as junior exhibitors per the junior rules of each show.

    Reminder, a copy of the original registration paper must be uploaded to the state validation website by January 6th. The original registration papers must come with you to the show.

  • Yes! The CTBR certificate replacement table will be set up near the show ring.

    As a reminder, all gilts MUST be Certified Texas Bred through the Texas Pork Producers Association. Any gilts purchased out-of-state will not be eligible to show at the Texas Elite Showcase.

  • We do allow late entries up to the check-in deadline at the show.

    All late entries are $100 each and must be paid up front prior to turning in information cards at the show.

  • We understand special circumstances happen. In order to receive a substitution form, please visit the show office or call the office at (806) 705-6800. The substitution form must be turned into the show office during the check-in process.

  • The earliest arrival will be on Thursday, Feb. 6th from 12pm to 11pm. Arrival into the barn will resume on Friday, Feb. 7th at 6am.

    All gilts must be in the barn by 11am on Friday, Feb. 7th. Gilts must be checked in by 1pm.

  • The judge will select the number of gilts he or she thinks should make the sale from each breed. Judge-selected gilts do not guarantee participation in the sale. After each show day, a list reflecting the judge’s opinion will be shared with exhibitors.

     Sale Structure:

    ·       Required Lots: The champion and reserve champion gilt of each breed, along with the division champions and reserves of the Dark Crossbred gilts (26 total), are required to sell and are not eligible for the opt-out option.

    ·       Opt-Out Option Fee: All other judge-selected gilts exhibitors may elect to withdraw their gilt from sale contention by paying a $500 opt-out fee, before the conclusion of the supreme drive on Saturday, February 13th.

    o   If the opt-out fee is not received by the deadline, the exhibitor will remain eligible to participate in the sale.

    ·       Once the show is complete, an official sale order will be posted. All gilts in the official sale order must sell – no exceptions.