Archive for the ‘News & Updates’ Category
Ace Naegelin – 2025 Reserve Heifer Champion
Mar 27, 2025Hill District Grandstand Spotlight Winner: Celebrating Ace Naegelin! Let’s give a big round of applause to 18-year-old Ace Naegelin from Medina County 4-H! A senior from Devine, TX, Ace has earned the prestigious title of...
2025 Hill District Grandstand Livestock Show – Celebrating 5 Years of Excellence in Agriculture
Jan 9, 2025Fredericksburg, TX - January 9, 2025: Celebrating 5 Years of Excellence in Agriculture at the 2025 Hill District Grandstand Livestock Show Join us for the 5th annual Hill District Grandstand Livestock Show! The Texas Hill...
2025 Hill District Grandstand Radiothon
Jan 9, 2025The Hill District Grandstand is excited to announce Ranch Radio Marketing Group is back with the 5thAnnual Radiothon. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 6am to 12pm. This year's sponsors...
The Best Places to Eat and Shop While Attending Hill District Grandstand Shows
Dec 29, 2024The Hill District Grandstand Show is an annual event that brings together students and their livestock to compete in various shows across the Texas Hill Country. These shows take place in different towns, and while...
Your $5, Their Future: Celebrating 5 Years of Support for Youth in Agriculture
Nov 13, 2024https://youtu.be/_7XckQRRWd0 The Hill District Grandstand Livestock Show is celebrating a milestone—five years of fostering youth in agriculture through education, hands-on learning, and leadership opportunities. Our commitment to nurturing the next generation of agricultural leaders has...
Terry J. Millican: Hill District Grandstand 2025 Breeding Sheep Judge
Oct 14, 2024In the world of livestock judging, where the precision of decisions and expert knowledge make a difference in showcasing the finest breeds, Terry J. Millican stands out as an esteemed figure. For the upcoming Hill...
Meet Braeton Kimble, the 2025 Hill District Grandstand Breeding Gilt Judge
Oct 3, 2024The 2025 Hill District Grandstand is just around the corner, and anticipation is building for the prestigious breeding gilt competition. At the helm of this esteemed event is Braeton Kimble, a seasoned livestock judge whose...
HDGS 2025 Ag Mechanics Judges
Sep 26, 2024Every year, the Hill District Grandstand (HDGS) draws the best and brightest in agricultural mechanics from across the state. In 2025, we’re proud to introduce the following judges for the area of Ag Mechanics. Adren...
Meet the 2025 Hill District Grandstand Poultry Judge, Jason Lee
Aug 16, 2024The annual Hill District Grandstand Livestock Show is back for 2025, and with it comes the prestigious State Turkey Show at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds. Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 16, at 10:00 a.m.,...
Doug Albright, 2025 HDGS Market Barrow Judge
Aug 6, 2024We are thrilled to announce that Doug Albright of Coldwater, Michigan, will be the Market Barrow Judge for the 2025 Hill District Grandstand (HDGS). Doug Albright brings a wealth of experience and passion to the...