All About Animals

All About Animals


There are activities throughout the week such as Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Gymkhana, and More! Check out the schedules here!

Gymkhana


What is Gymkhana?

Gymkhana is an equestrian event

consisting of speed pattern racing

and timed games for riders

on horses.


Come out to our Rodeo Arena to experience and join in on the fun!

Upcoming Gymkhana Dates

2023
Saturday October 7
Saturday November 18
Sunday November 19
2024
Saturday January 6
Saturday February 3
Sunday February 4
Saturday March 9
Sunday March 10
Saturday April 6
Saturday April 27

Jr. Livestock


LIVESTOCK LATEST NEWS

We are pleased to announce the 2023 Livestock Team. 

 

Kalie Keenan is the returning Livestock Chairman/Superintendent, who grew up showing at the Desert Empire Fair and is excited to give back to this show.  Kalie is teamed up with Matt Simons, who is serving as the Co-Chairman, and has been an invaluable volunteer for the past few years.  Both are local Ridgecrest residents.  On the committee this year and bringing their vast knowledge of livestock showing and husbandry is Shana Williams and Shurie Amick; both from Bakersfield, CA.


The 2023 Livestock Fair Catalog/Guidebook and entry forms have been posted. Please see them attached.

Thank you for your patience. 


Beef classes are still limited and on a first come, first basis.  If you are interested in showing a Steer or Calf please email us asap.

jrlivestock@desertempirefair.com


The 2023 State Rules for Fairs are now available and found below, please read the State Rules and all the Addendums.


2023 Sponsor Forms are now available below.  We appreciate any and all sponsors.  If you can sponsor please download the form below and mail in your sponsorship.


Thank you for your continued support of the Desert Empire Fair Junior Livestock Show and we look forward to seeing you in October. 





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