To download the 2018 Royalty Contest packet click here. 

• Beef
  • Thursday February 15^th, 2018 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Tierra Amarilla - County Court House parking lot
    Scales will not be available to weigh Steers & Heifers
  • Friday February 16^th, 2018 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Cebolla - Rincon Blanco Veterinary Clinic - Dr. Leroy Martinez
  • Saturday February 17^th, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Abiquiu - Fair Grounds
• Goat, Swine & Lamb
  • Thursday April 19^th, 2018 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Tierra Amarilla - County Court House parking lot
  • Friday April 20^th, 2018 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Cebolla - Rincon Blanco Veterinary Clinic - Dr. Leroy Martinez
  • Saturday April 21^st, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Abiquiu - Fair Grounds
• Poultry & Rabbit
  • Thursday June 21^st, 2018 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Tierra Amarilla - County Court House parking lot
  • Friday June 22^nd, 2018 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Cebolla - Rincon Blanco Veterinary Clinic - Dr. Leroy Martinez
  • Saturday June 23^rd, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Abiquiu - Fair Grounds

The 2018 County Bred Steer, Heifer, Lamb and Goat forms are now available. Click here to download. 

Attention Exhibitors:  The 2018 Rio Arriba County Fair has been scheduled for July 25-29, 2018. The official weights for livestock are as follows: 

• Steers 900 - 1,300 lbs (will be paid up to 1,300 lbs if sold at auction)
• Heifers 900 lbs no top weight
• Lambs 90 lbs - No top weight (Southdowns 80 lbs. - No top weight)
• Goats 60 lbs - No top weight
• Swine 190 - 290 lbs
• Poultry & Rabbit 3.5 - 5.5 lbs.

If this is your first time showing or you have any questions about the proper care, selection, feeding of your animal there are several resources available.  Please contact the Extension Office, your 4-H Leader, any Fair Board member, NMSU, or even try Google!  We want this to be a great learning experience, if you have questions, please ask!  The extension office is available to assist with weighing your animals throughout your project, please contact Marcella Talamante or Donald Martinez at (505) 685-4523