GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION
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FAIR ADMISSION PRICES
Adult, 13 and over $7.00
Children, under 13 $2.00
Parking $3.00

GENERAL INFORMATION
For information not listed here, write info@southplainsfair.com or use our request form.

DIRECTIONS TO THE SOUTH PLAINS FAIRGROUNDS
From I-27 North or South, take Exit 4 East. The Fairgrounds are located on the northeast corner of Broadway and US-87. Click here for maps.

EMERGENCY FIRST AID
An emergency first aid station will be maintained on the Fair Grounds throughout the fair.

NO PASS-OUT CHECKS
No pass-out return checks will be issued to anyone. Gate keepers will allow no person to enter the gate without exhibiting a pass or ticket.

HOURS OF OPERATION
The carnival opens at 1 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and operates until midnight Sunday through Thursday and 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday night.

Cars to be parked in designated lots and spaces. The Fair Association is not responsible in case of loss by fire or theft.

SECURITY
Police and security guards will be on duty daily during the fair. The Fair Association will not guarantee that loss of property will not occur.

SPECIAL DAYS DURING FAIR WEEK

SCHOOL DAY: Monday (September 28th)
All children under 18 admitted free until 9 PM.

SENIOR CITIZEN DAY: Tuesday (September 29th)
All persons over 60 years of age admitted free.


GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. The Board of Directors reserves the right to postpone or extend the date of this Exposition; to make any changes in the premium list they may deem necessary for the best interest of the Exposition; to interpret all rules and regulations; and to add to these rules, and settle all questions and differences in regard thereto.
  2. The Panhandle South Plains Fair Association reserves the right to pay printed premiums in ratio to net earnings. The Association hopes to pay all premiums in full this year; however, as premiums and all other expenses must be paid from gate and other receipts made from the operation of the Fair itself, this condition is made to put exhibitors on due and legal notice.
  3. Any person violating the general or special rules as published in this premium list will forfeit all privileges and premiums won.
  4. The Panhandle South Plains Fair Association, its officers, and its employees shall not in any way be held responsible for loss, damage or injury to articles, livestock or person, while same is on the Fairgrounds. The Fair Association will take all reasonable precautions to protect the property and exhibits of the concessionaires and exhibitors – but will not be liable for, or make payment for any article, animal or property lost, damaged or injured while on the Fairgrounds.
  5. No claim or suit for injury to any person or property shall be asserted against the Panhandle South Plains Fair Association, its officers or agents, by any person, firm or corporation, or their agent, representatives, servants or employees having permits to exhibit or occupy space on the Fairgrounds.
  6. Any exhibit, stand, show or concession falsely entered shall, at the option of the Manager, be removed from the Fairgrounds without any reason being assigned therefore and the refunding of any money paid for such space will be left to the discretion of the Board of Directors.
  7. All entries shall be subject to the special rules of the department under which they are entered. In case of conflict between general and special rules, the latter shall govern.
  8. All protests shall be passed on by the Board of Directors and must be made in writing to the Manager, accompanied by an affidavit setting forth the grounds for protesting, together with a deposit fee of fifty dollars which will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained. Parties interested will be notified of the time and place for considering the protest and will be given an opportunity to submit evidence.
  9. No person will be permitted to distribute advertising matter on the Fairgrounds, except from his or her place of business or exhibit space. The tacking of any advertisements, bills, or posters other than within the space occupied by the exhibitor is strictly forbidden. Civic, religious, and fraternal organizations are invited to rent booth space under the same rules that apply to all exhibitors. Begging, soliciting, singing, or public speaking is prohibited except from the exhibitors space rented expressly for that purpose.
  10. Dogs will not be permitted on fairgrounds during the fair, except those providing assistance to Americans with Disabilities.
  11. Rules and Regulations of the Texas Animal Health Commission will apply to all animals and fowl entered for exhibition at the Fair.
  12. All livestock trailers, trucks, and other vehicles are required to park on the outside parking lots. No parking will be allowed inside the Fairgrounds.
  13. Exhibitors are asked to exercise extreme caution in the handling, transporting, loading, and unloading of their exhibits while on the fairgrounds. Exhibitors are responsible for the actions of their animals and can be held liable for the damages and injuries caused by them.
  14. Exhibitors must have owned all animals shown by them for at least 30 days prior to the date of exhibition. Firms or partnerships who own animals entered must have been in existence at least 30 days prior to the Fair opening and have written proof.
  15. Exhibitors may bring their own feed, however, in order for the exhibits to be presented in a more attractive manner, only a limited amount should be brought in at any one time and this must be kept in the service alley. Grooming Chutes are not allowed on the fairgrounds during the Junior Shows.
  16. The Fair Association reserves the right to limit entries and no entry will be accepted for exhibition for which provision is not made in this premium list. In the Junior Shows, all pen and stall assignments will be made in the same manner in which they were entered by CEA or AST, no county groups or club groups allowed.
  17. All applications for entry of livestock must be made in writing on printed forms, contained in their book or obtained from the Fair Office. Verbal notice of entry will not be accepted.
  18. An animal not up to the requirements of the premium list, as to pedigree and registration, will be barred from competition.
  19. Entry fees are non-returnable and refunds will not be made.
  20. Judges will not award prizes to an unworthy exhibit. In cases where there is only one exhibitor and no other competition, premium shall be awarded in accordance with the merits of the item exhibited, which may be first, second, third, fourth, etc.
  21. Where it is possible, awards will be made by the single judging system and, as far as practical, judges of livestock will be chosen from among those recommended by the various breeders’ associations.
  22. The decision of the judges shall be final and no appeal will be considered except in the case of a protest.
  23. Premium ribbons will be awarded in accordance with the following — blue, first; red, second; white, third; pink, fourth; yellow, fifth; etc.
  24. Only first prize winning animals are eligible to compete for championship honors. Only champion prize winning animals are eligible to compete for grand champion honors. (In Championship Classes, ‘‘Senior’’ designates cattle two years old and over; ‘‘Junior’’ under two years.)
  25. Livestock may not be removed from the grounds early without a written release from the Superintendent of the Department in which entered.
  26. Photographs of champion and reserve champion winners in all Departments are needed by the Fair Association. A Fair Photographer will be present.
  27. HERDSMAN AWARD: $25.00 plus a banner will be awarded to the exhibitor who maintains the most attractive exhibit and reflects the best all around cooperative attitude in the Southwest Regional Open Southdown, Open Rambouillet Sheep, and the Open Boer Goat Shows. $25.00 plus a Director’s chair will be awarded in the Dairy Cattle Show.
  28. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP AWARD: $25.00 plus a plaque will be awarded to a Junior Exhibitor in the Junior Dairy, Junior Steer, and Junior Beef Heifer on the basis of general appearance, skill, courtesy, and sportsmanship in the arena and the ability to follow instructions.




2009 Mega Pass

Mega Pass is Back

The Mega Pass will be $60 again this year. Sales begin Monday, August 3rd at 3PM! They will be available for purchase at the Fair Park Coliseum before Labor Day Monday - Friday 3PM - 6PM. After Labor Day the times will be Monday-Friday 12 Noon - 6PM and Saturdays 10AM - 4PM.

The last day to purchase a Mega Pass will be Saturday, September 19th from 10AM - 6PM. They will not be available after that day!

The Mega Pass is a pay-one-price picture ID that is good for a wristband for unlimited rides each day of the carnival operation: September 24th - October 3rd.

**Pony rides and other specialty rides may be exempted.**

Games

Sink the Ship
Be a pirate defeat the enemy


Kamakazi Frogs
Blast these crazy frogs.


Table Tennis
Ping Pong at its best.


Bowling
Test you skills against these pins.


Disc Golf
Fly your disc into the goal.

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