Schedule of Events

March 26, 2025, Rodeo Youth Day

10:00 am - 1:00 pm: YMBL Harold Engstrom Memorial Special Kids Rodeo
10:00 am - 1:00 pm: YMBL Rodeo Slack (Invitation Only)
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm: VIP/Media Night Special Preview Party (Invitation Only)

March 27, 2025, Wrist Band Night

7:00 am - 4:00 pm: Open Longhorn & Brahman Cattle Arrival
10:00 am - 11:00 am: Junior Market Lamb Check-in & Weigh-in
10:00 am - 11:00 am: Junior Market Goat Check-in & Weigh-in
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Open Poultry Large Fowl & Bantam - Check-in
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Open Longhorn & Brahman Cattle Check-in
4:00 pm: Open Longhorn Substitution Deadline
4:30 pm:
Junior Market Lamb Show
Junior Market Goat Show 30 minutes after Lamb Show
Official Fair Ribbon Cutting - Main Archway Gate
6:00 pm - 6:15 pm: Free Entry to Fair - All Normal Pay Gates
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Fair Entry Gates Open to the Public
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Carnival Midway Operating Hours
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Carnival Wrist Band Special (None sold after 9:00 pm: )
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Petting Zoo Open
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Ford Auto Show - Exhibit Hall
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Livestock Barns Open to Public
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Rodeo Mutton Bustin - Arena
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
7:00 pm: All Open Show Cattle Must Be in a Barn By
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
Time for Premium Distributions for All Shows
11:00 pm: Grounds Close

March 28, 2025, Rodeo Night

7:00 am - 9:00 am: Junior Market Poultry - Sift & Check-in
7:00 am - 9:00 am: Junior Commercial F-1 Heifer Arrival
7:00 am - 4:00 pm: Open Brahman Cattle Arrival
8:00 am - 9:00 am: Remaining Open Longhorn Check-in
Jr. Market Poultry Show Awards Ceremony Following Judging After Each Show
10:00 am: Pee Wee Texas Longhorn Show
10:30 am: Junior Texas Longhorn Show
12:00 Noon - 5:00 pm: Open Poultry Large Fowl & Bantam - Check-in
1:00 pm: Open Texas Longhorn Show
3:30 pm: Sign-up for $100 Club Drawing for Lambs & Goats Starts at
4:00 pm: Open Brahman Substitution Deadline
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Fair Entry Gates Open to the Public
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Carnival Midway Operating Hours
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Ford Pavilion
5:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Petting Zoo Open
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Ford Auto Show - Exhibit Hall
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Livestock Barns Open to the Public
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Final Remaining Brahman Cattle Check-in
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm: YMBL Rodeo - Ford Arena
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
Junior Market Poultry Show TBA
Release Jr. Market Poultry Except for Grand & Reserve
Champions TBA
Time for Premium Distributions for All Shows TBA
11:00 pm: Grounds Close

March 29, 2025, Rodeo Matinee

8:00 am - 11am: Junior Market Swine Arrival & Check-in
6:30 am - 8:00 am: Open Poultry Large Fowl & Bantam - Cheek-In
7:00 am: -8:00 am: Junior Rabbit Meat Pen Check-In (Small Barn)
9:00 am: Jr. Market Rabbit Meal Pen Show
After the Show    Jr. Market Rabbit Meal Pen Release
30 minutes after the Jr. Rabbit Meal Pen Shu' Junior Breeding Rabbit Check-In (Small Barn)
Immediately following check-in    Jr. Breeding Rabbil Show
9:00 am: Open Poultry Large Fowl & Bantam - Judging
9:00 am: Open Junior Brahman Heifer Show
30 minutes after Jr. Brahman Show Open Livestock Show Brahman Division Split - Red & Grey
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Fair Entry Gales Open to the Public
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Carnival Midway Operating Hours
12:00 pm: - 11:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Ford Pavilion
12:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Petting Zoo Open
12:00 pm: -10:00 pm: Ford Auto Show - Exhibit Hall
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Livestock Barns Open lo the Public
1:00 pm:    2:00 pm: Sweet Southern Sound   Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
4:30 pm: -5:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
3:00 pm: -4:30 pm: Baking Contest Judging — Exhibit Hall
5:00 pm: -7:30 pm: YMBL Rodeo Matinee - Ford Arena
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
6:00 pm: -7:00 pm: Junior Commercial I -1 Heifer Check-in & Weigh-in
7:00 pm: -8:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
7:30 pm: -8:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
11:00 pm: Open Show Cattle Must Be Out of Barn by
ll Open Show Cattle Releasing
Time for Premium Distributions for All Shows
11pm: Grounds Close

March 30, 2025, H.e.b. Fair share for hunger

7:00 am: Remaining Open Show Cattle Must be Out of the Barn
7:00 am - 12:00 pm: Stall Preparation
8:00 am - 10:00 am: Agricultural Mechanical Projects May Arrive
8:00 am - 12:00 pm: Release Remaining Open Poultry
9:00 am: Junior Market Swine Show
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Fair Entry Gates Open to the Public
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Carnival Midway Operating Hours
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Carnival Wristband Special (none sold after 9:00 pm)
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Ford Pavilion
12:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Petting Zoo Open
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Ford Auto Show - Exhibit Hall
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Livestock Barns Open to the Public
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Baking Contest Judging - Exhibit Hall
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm: YMBL Rodeo Matinee - Ford Arena
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
5:30 pm: Junior Commercial F-1 Heifer Show
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
Time for Premium Distributions for All Shows TBA
11:00 pm: Grounds Close

March 31, 2025, Provost Umphrey Law Firm

Free Fun Night

8:00 am - 10:00 am: Agricultural Mechanical Projects May Arrive
8:00 am - 4:00 pm: Junior Market Steer Arrival
3:30 pm: Sign-up for $100 Club Drawing for Market Swine Starts at
4:00 pm: Junior Market Steer Classifying & Weigh-in
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Fair Entry Gates Open to the Public
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Free Gate Admission - Courtesy of Provost Umphrey
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Carnival Midway Operating Hours
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Carnival Midway Rides are $2.00 for each ride all Night
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Ford Pavilion
5:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Petting Zoo Open
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Ford Auto Show - Exhibit Hall
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Livestock Barns Open to the Public
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Time for Premium Distributions for All Shows TBA
11:00 pm: Grounds Close

April 1, 2025, Education First Federal Credit Union Family Fun Night

8:00 am - 10:00 am: Agricultural Mechanical Projects Final Arrival
9:30 am: BISD DAY (Invitation Only)
12:30 pm: Floral Design Contest Judging - Exhibit Hall (Invitation Only)
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Fair Entry Gates Open to the Public
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Free Gate Admission with Coupon from Education First FCU
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Carnival Midway Operating Hours
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Carnival Ride Wristband Special (none sold after 9:00 pm)
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Ford Pavilion
5:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Petting Zoo Open
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Ford Auto Show - Exhibit Hall
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Livestock Barns Open to the Public
5:30 pm: Junior Market Steer Show - Arena
6:30 pm: Floral Design Contest Silent Auction Begins - Exhibit Hall
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
Time for Premium Distributions for All Shows TBA
11:00 pm: Grounds Close

April 2, 2025, Riceland Healthcare Senior Citizens Night

7:00 am - 11:00 am: Jr. Breeding Beef Arrival for Jefferson, Hardin, Orange & Chambers Counties
9:30 am: BISD DAY (Invitation Only)
10:00 am - 11:00 am: Jr. Breeding Beef Check-in for Jefferson, Hardin, Orange & Chambers Counties
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Fair Entry Gates Open to the Public
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Carnival Midway Operating Hours
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Carnival Midway Rides are $2.00 for each ride all Night
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Ford Pavilion
5:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Petting Zoo Open
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Ford Auto Show - Exhibit Hall
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Livestock Barns Open to the Public
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
Time for Premium Distributions for All Shows TBA
11:00 pm: Grounds Close

April 3, 2025, Ford Salutes Those Who Serve Military & 1st Responder Appreciation Night

7:00 am - 11:00 am: Junior Breeding Beef Arrival for Remaining Counties
10:00 am - 11:00 am: Junior Breeding Beef Check-in for Remaining Counties
11:00 am: Junior Breeding Beef Substitution Deadline
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Fair Entry Gates Open to the Public
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Carnival Midway Operating Hours
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Ford Pavilion
5:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Petting Zoo Open
5:00 pm - CloseFord Auto Show - Exhibit Hall
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Livestock Barns Open to the Public
5:00 pm: - 5:30 pm: Junior Livestock Auction 4-H & FFA Participant’s Check-In
6:00 pm: Junior Livestock & Poultry Auction - Ford Arena (Invitation Only)
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
9:30 pm: Floral Design Contest Silent Auction Ends
Time for Premium Distributions for All Shows TBA
11:00 pm: Grounds Close

April 4, 2025, Fun Friday - Bull Ride Night

9:00 am: Junior Breeding Beef Show
9:00 am: Agricultural Mechanics Show
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Fair Entry Gates Open to the Public
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Carnival Midway Operating Hours
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Carnival Ride Wristband Special (none sold after 9:00 pm)
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Ford Pavilion
5:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Petting Zoo Open
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Ford Auto Show - Exhibit Hall
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Livestock Barns Open to the Public
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
6:00 pm: Record Book Deadline Turn-in at Livestock Office
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: YMBL Chute Out Bull Ride - Ford Arena
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
Time for Premium Distributions for All Shows TBA
11:00 pm: Grounds Close

April 5, 2025, Sonic Kids Day & Bull Ride Matinee

7:30 am - 8:30 am: 4-H & FFA Livestock Judging Registration (Livestock Office)
8:00 am - 12:00 pm: Release Agricultural Mechanics Projects
9:00 am: 4-H & FFA Livestock Judging Contest
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Release of Remaining Junior Poultry Show Birds
Record Book Awards Follows Above
Supreme 4-H & FFA Award Follows Above
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Fair Entry Gates open to the Public
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Carnival Midway Operating Hours
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Ford Pavilion
12:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Petting Zoo Open
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Ford Auto Show - Exhibit Hall
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Livestock Barns Open to the Public
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
3:00 pm: Release All Open Cattle & Junior Show Cattle Not Making Sale
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: YMBL Chute Out Bull Ride - Ford Arena
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
4-H & FFA Livestock Judging Award Presentation TBA
Time for Premium Distributions for All Shows TBA
11:00 pm: Grounds Close

April 6, 2025, Coca-Cola Cantastic Sunday

8:00 am: Release of All Livestock Will Cease Except for Packers
Release of All Remaining Livestock Will Continue After Packers
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Fair Gates Open to the Public
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Carnival Midway Operating Hours
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Carnival Wrist Band Special (None Sold after 9:00 pm)
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Ford Pavilion
12:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Petting Zoo Open
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Ford Auto Show - Exhibit Hall
Barns Closed N/A
12:00 pm: All Livestock Must Be Off Fairgrounds
12:00 pm: Time for Final Premium Distributions for All Shows
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Sweet Southern Sound - Free Music Stage - Food Plaza
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Motiva Kids Zone - Pavilion - Gator Country Reptile Show
11:00 pm: Grounds Close

Date:
March 27 - April 6, 2025

Location:
Young Men's Business League, 7250 Wespark Circle, Beaumont, TX 77701

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