Livestock show season begins in the Coastal Bend region this weekend with the annual Nueces County Junior Livestock Show. Running Jan. 10-18, the livestock show at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds in Robstown, features team roping, carnival and barbecue cookoff. Most events begin at 8 a.m.
While there's a welding contest and queen's rehearsal on Friday, the action seriously gets under way on Saturday morning with the Blazing Boot 5-K run/walk to benefit the show. Team roping begins in the equestrian arena at 8 a.m. with the barbecue cook off set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in parking lot N of exhibit hall B.
Don't miss the parade in downtown Robstown at 10:30 a.m. or the Queen's contest at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Robstown High School auditorium.
Sunday is all about the horse show, which homemaking entries are being checked in and judged on Monday.
Check out the website for a full schedule of events throughout the next week. Then on Saturday, Jan. 18, get ready for the Parade of Champions at 8 a.m. in the main arena. The Blue Ribbon Sale, also in the main arena follows at 10 a.m.
Both visiting the grounds and parking are free, but you'll need to buy a wristband for carnival rides. For more information call 361-387-5395.
The livestock show promotes and encourages the work of 4-H Clubs, Future Homemakers of America and Future Farmers of America.
