KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
February 11, 2019
By Natalie Cook Clark
The 76th annual Katy ISD FFA Livestock Show starts this week and they are opening a new facility, the Gerald D. Young Agriculture Science Center. Events start this Wednesday and go through the weekend including a carnival.
Courtesy of Katy ISD
Historical Year for Katy FFA
“This is a historical year for the Katy ISD FFA students because not only will they be presenting their yearlong projects in a brand new facility, they will also be competing for prestigious recognition's and scholarships in a more modern and spacious facility,” says Director of Career & Technical Education Dr. Sarah Martin. “As a result of the Katy FFA program many students become our next veterinarians, engineers, teachers among other industry professions,” added Martin.
In addition to celebrating the success of the students this year, Katy ISD will be officially dedicating the Gerald D. Young Agricultural Sciences Center, the L.D. Robinson Pavilion and the W.E. “Billy” Morgan Rodeo Arena on Saturday, February 16 between 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Gerald D. Young Agriculture Science Center
5825 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road
Katy, TX 77493
Below is the schedule for this week's events:
Wednesday, February 13, 2019:
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Weigh-in Swine
10 a.m. Special Rodeo
5 p.m. Rabbit Show
Thursday, February 14, 2019:
8 a.m. Swine Show
1 p.m. Steer Show
2:30 p.m. Broiler Show
7:00 p.m. Rodeo Performance
Friday, February 15, 2019:
7:30 a.m. Goat Show
10 a.m. Lamb Show
1 p.m. Auction Sale Meeting
7 p.m. Rodeo Performance
Saturday, February 16, 2019:
7 a.m. Barn Sale
9:30 a.m. Parade
12:30 – 1 p.m. Dedication of New Facilities at L.D. Robinson Pavilion
1 p.m. Auction
7 p.m. Rodeo Performance The Rodeo Carnival will take place each night around the rodeo events. For more information of Katy ISD's Rodeo events and schedule please visit their website.
Tickets are $10 each and available for purchase at Allegiance Bank and Prosperity Bank. Tickets and concessions on cash only at the event and there is not an ATM onsite. A limited amount of tickets will be available each night at the door. More information can be found here.