by Sierra Foster,
Custer County FFA Chapter Reporter
High School’s FFA students recently took the stage in the school’s west gym to participate in the FFA Creed Contest. The contest showcases their confidence, knowledge of principles of agricultural leadership, and dedication to the Chapter. Continue reading FFA CREED CONTEST: I Believe in …
ALL events are held in the Show Arena unless otherwise stated
Gates open at 7:00 am and close at 10:00 pm each day
*There will be a 15 minute break between the end of an event and the start of the following event,
but events will not start before the stated time
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Shooting sports record book due
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Mandatory pre-fair clean up – All 4-H and FFA members
Friday, July 11th, 2025
7:30 am – 8:30 am: Check in for all open projects – Exhibit hall
8:30 am – 9:00 am: Indoor projects judges meeting – Exhibit hall
-Exhibit hall closed to public during judging-
9:00 am – 8:00 pm: 4-H general and FCS project judges’ interviews, exhibitors need to check in 15 minutes before their scheduled interview time – Exhibit hall
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
9:00 am – 10:30 am .22 Rifle competition – Sheriff’s shooting range
10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Shotgun competition – Sheriff’s shooting range
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: 4-H Llama show
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: 4-H Llama races
Sunday, July 13th, 2025
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Public speaking contest
Monday, July 14th, 20259:00 am – 10:00 am: 4-H Dog show
10:00 am – 11:00 am: 4-H and FFA rabbit show
1:00 am – 12:00 pm: 4-H Cat show – Lamb barn
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Companion animal master showmanship
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
10:00 am – 3:00 pm: 4-H Horse show – Rodeo arena
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm: 4-H and FFA livestock weigh-in, small animal check-in (All animals must be checked by the vet before they leave their trailer)
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Mandatory livestock meeting for all exhibitors and their parents
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: 4-H and FFA Night Out and Picnic (closed to general public)
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Archery competition – Cowboy Church archery range
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Pulled pork dinner
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: 4-H and FFA swine show
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
9:00 am – 11:00 am: 4-H and FFA sheep show
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: 4-H and FFA goat show
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Westcliffe Stampede Ranch Rodeo
Friday, July 18th, 2025
8:00 am – 9:00 am: Custer County Cattle Women beef breakfast
9:00 am – 11:00 am: 4-H and FFA beef show
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Livestock master showmanship
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: PRCA Westcliffe Stampede Rodeo
Saturday, July 19th, 2025
9:00 a.m. Rodeo Slack- free admittance.
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Rodeo parade CANCELED
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Sangre de Cristo Cowboy Church steak dinner
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Awards and buckle ceremony
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm: 4-H and FFA livestock auction
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: PRCA Westcliffe stampede rodeo
Sunday, July 20th, 2025
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Mandatory after fair clean up – All 4-H and FFA members
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Check out for general 4-H and FCS projects – Exhibit hall
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Check out for open class projects
Left to Right: Jacob Tomassoni – 2nd Place, Eddie Crispe – FFA Advisor. Lucas Bradford – 1st Place, Sierra Foster – 3rd Place
Photo by Mariah Bradford
The National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Organization – Custer County Chapter held its annual Creed Presentation on Sunday, October 11, 2024 where 11 new members recited E.M. Tiffany’s “The FFA Creed” as a step to earning their Greenhand degrees. Parents, staff, and community members were wowed by their collective performance.
Judges, Katlyn Womack, Cheryl Laramore, and Christie Coleman-Holt scored each member on their recitation of “The FFA Creed” as well as three impromptu questions, “Why do you believe in the future of agriculture?”, “What does “playing square” mean to you?” and “How can you influence your community?”
Congratulations to Freshman, Lucas Bradford for his winning
citation which he will also present at the National FFA Organization district competition in January.
