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2005 Prairie Expo
April 15, 2005 - Minnesota Show
April 16, 2005 - Nebraska Show
April 17, 2005 - Iowa Show
All shows located at Buffalo County Fairgrounds, Kearney, Nebraska.
Contact Kelli Paulson (402)374-1685 for entry info.
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3 World Qualifying Shows
1 Location
1 Weekend
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World Qualifying Youth, Open & Halter
Trophy Steers, Yearling Steers,
Longhorn Talent Show
Vendor Space, 6 Judges, Great Food
Premiums, High Point and other Special Awards
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Thursday, April 14
Check in: 9 am to 8 pm
6:30 pm - PIZZA for all youth exhibitors and their families by arena
7:00 pm - Youth Practice Classes, Showmanship and Instructions
All youth are asked to attend. Please bring a calf. You will walk through a couple of mock classes, get some showmanship tips, get your calf accustomed to the ring and be better prepared for Friday’s show. Older/experienced youth are welcome to help the younger/beginner youth.
Friday, April 15 - MINNESOTA SHOW
Youth Show I 9am
Halter Show I 1pm
Non-Halter Show I 3pm
Steer Show, after Non-Halter Show, about 5 pm - sponsored by Del-Vic, Inc.
The Grand Champion Steer will receive $100! This is in addition to regular payback and pertains only to the Friday Steer Show. The Saturday and Sunday steer shows will not have an added bonus but will have normal payback.
If you wish to sponsor a class contact Kelli Paulson 402-374-1685
After steer show: LONGHORN TALENT SHOW
Open to all ages: A longhorn(s) must be in the act. Costumes encouraged. Ride or lead the animal, or bring it in loose. $50.00 for 1st Place and Special Awards – sponsored by the Longhorn Network.
Judging based on the animal’s talents. 3 minute time limit. FREE to enter!
Receive 25 Bonus Ranch Points for participating!
Saturday, April 16 - NEBRASKA SHOW
Youth Show II 9am Autobahn Motorcar Group Scholarship Tour
Halter Show II 1pm
Non Halter Show II 3pm
Trophy Steers following non-halter show
Silent Auction 9 am to 5 pm
Dinner at the Arch 7 pm Meal, Tour & Live Auction
Dinner, Tour, and Live Auction at the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument!
The eight story arch spans I-80 and is full of western history. It will open at 7 pm for our private party with a buffet meal and tour of the arch. A cash bar will be available if enough request it on the registration.
Sunday, April 17 - IOWA SHOW
Youth Show III 9am
Halter Show III 1pm
Non Halter Show III 3pm
Trophy Steers following non-halter show
High Point Awards following steer show
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JUDGES
Friday Youth Show: Deb Lesyk
Friday Open Show: Alan Clemensen
Saturday Youth Show: Dwayne Jefferies
Saturday Open Show: Lana Hightower
Sunday Youth Show: Steve Radakovich
Sunday Open Show: Marshall Ruble
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Entry Fees Per Animal: Halter, Non Halter: $40 per class
Youth: $30 per class
Longhorn Talent Show: Free
Awards:Ribbons and Rosettes
Special Awards presented on Sunday based on points earned during show.
Prizes for youth shows
Premium Payback: Point System for Halter & Non-Halter classes.
Lodging: Country Inn & Suites 1-800-456-4000, 308-236-7500
105 West Talmadge, Kearney, NE – just off Interstate exit 272
$53.95 per double or king room + tax, Suites $68 + tax
Reserve room by March 31
Includes “continental “plus” breakfast, coffee & cookies at the front desk 24 hours, in-room coffee maker with complimentary coffee, free local calls, free USA Today, data ports, hair dryers, iron & ironing board, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, microwave, refrigerator, and laundry facilities.
Official contact: Nebraska – Kelli Paulson – 402-374-1685
Silent Auction Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. Donations welcome and appreciated!
Live Auction Some items will be selected for a live auction while we enjoy dinner at the arch.
Display Table/Booths If you wish to sell merchandise at the show, please donate an item(s) to the silent or live auction. It may be 3 small items, one to each MN, NE and IA or one larger item with proceeds divided.
Auction or Display questions - call Vicki Smeal 402-568-2353.
All pets must be on a leash.
Preferred check in is between 9 am and 8 pm. Please let us know if you need to make other arrangements.
Kelli Paulson (402) 374-1685
LATE ENTRIES: All entries are considered final after March 15th. No Refunds.
Late fee: $10 Halter & Non Haltered + Entry Fee until April 1st, $5 Youth + Entry Fee until April 1st
After April 1st late entries are DOUBLE the entry fee.
The Kearney Chamber of Commerce has generously paid $1250 towards our barn rent. This means $1250 more in payback to us! Please take time to enjoy the banquet and the sites of Kearney!
You may thank them by writing: Kearney Visitors Bureau, 1007 Second Ave., PO Box 607, Kearney, NE 68848
CONTACT KELLI PAULSON for a complete ENTRY PACKET
402-374-1685
kelli@longhornnetwork.com
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Sponsorship Information
PROGRAM ADVERTISING
$50 Full Page,
$35 Half Page,
$20 Quarter Page,
$12 Business Card Ad.
Send ad information with your entry.
Include: Name, address, phone, logo, etc.
The Prairie Expo Committee reserves the right to approve content.
If you place an ad in the show program and have your own banner, you may hang your banner in the arena for the three-day show.
You must purchase an ad and/or a banner to hang your banner in the show arena.
VINYL 2’ x 6’ BANNERS
$120.00 per banner Other sizes available.
Purchase Banner by 3/15/2005.
Banner will be displayed prominently during the show. You take it home after the show.
Design assistance available.
You will be given a proof before printing.
Send banner information to: Kelli Paulson, 376 CR 34, Tekamah, NE 68061 or email: paulsonsranch@huntel.net . Questions: 402-374-1685.
CLASS SPONSOR
$100.00:
Announcer will read a “commercial” (2 minutes or less) during the class. Typed and double spaced.
You may display your banner in the arena.
Your banner may hang through out the weekend.
A 4” x 8” Ad at the top of the classes’ page in the program.
You may set up an informational table in the Dueland Pavalion. Content subject to the approval of show committee.
Include with your payment:
o “Commercial” to be read by announcer. It should be typed and double spaced. No longer than 1 minute.
o Information, content, etc. for your 4” x 8” ad.
o Bring your banner to the show.
o You may bring your own table or let us know if we need to provide a table.
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