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$50 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:
Purchase of this Southern Tradition Additional Meal Ticket includes at least 4 additional meals to registered participants. This year’s ticket offers 5 Dinners and 2 Suppers. Conference registration required.
*After May 1, late fees apply.
JUNE 20-25, 2021
Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry, Georgia
EARLY REGISTRATION/OWNERSHIP DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2021
LATE REGISTRATION/OWNERSHIP DEADLINE: MAY 10, 2021*
*late fees apply
Reference block name: American International Junior Charolais Association Show
These block hotels are located one exit north, 3 miles from the Georgia National Fairgrounds.
LaQuinta Inn and Suites
102 Plaza Drive, Perry, GA 31069
Call: 478-224-0999
Rate: 2 Queen or King $102.00
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
Perry-National Fairground Area
1502 Sam Nunn Boulevard, Perry GA 31069
Call: 478-224-3000
Rates: 2 Queen Standard $115.99 • King Rooms $109.99
Hampton Inn Perry
102 Hampton Court, Perry, GA 31069
Call: 478-987-7681
Rate: 2 Queen Rooms $129
Georgia National Fairgrounds
30 Amp: $40/night • 50 Amp: $55/night
Reserve Online Here
Questions, call: (478) 988-6559
Saturday, June 19
8 AM Barns open for move-in
2–4 PM Cattle Check-In Begins – Practice Ring #3
Sunday, June 20
8 AM Board Member Candidate Meeting – Corral Office
9 AM–12 PM Cattle Check-In Concludes – Practice Ring #3
9 AM–12 PM Leadership Conference Check-In – Sutherland Concourse
12 PM Noon All Cattle must be on the grounds
1 PM Adult, Chaperone and Advisor Meeting – Georgia Grown
2 PM Peer Mentor/Mentee Introductions – Beef Arena
3 PM Barnyard Olympics – Outside of Beef Arena
4:30 PM Group Pictures/State Pictures – Sutherland Arena
5:30 Opening Ceremonies – Sutherland Arena
6:30–8 PM Conference Welcome Supper – Georgia Grown Building
8 PM Movie Night – Georgia Grown Building
Monday, June 21
7:30–8 AM Weigh Steers – Multipurpose Building Near Feed Office
8:30 AM AIJCA General Caucus Meeting Followed by Area Meetings – Beef Arena
10:00 AM Cook-off Contest – Georgia Grown Building
12 PM–1:30 PM Southern Tradition Dinner – Georgia Grown Building
1 PM Weaver Livestock Clinic – Beef Arena
2:30 PM Quiz Bowl Contest – Meet in Sutherland Arena Stands
5 PM Miss Charolais USA Meet & Greet – Beef Arena
6:30–8 PM Southern Tradition Supper – Georgia Grown Building
7 PM Leadership Conference Session – Georgia Grown
Keynote Speaker: Jason Wetzler
Tuesday, June 22
8 AM Prepared Speech, Impromptu Speech & Interview Contests
Meet at Georgia Grown; Presentations at Roquemore Center
10 AM Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University Clinic
– Sutherland Arena
11 AM– 12 PM Leadership Break-Out Conference Sessions
On Your Mark – Dr. James Woodard, National FFA Advisor
Recommended for Juniors – Sutherland Arena
Get Set – Jason Wetzler, Jason Wetzler Leadership
Recommended for Intermediates – Beef Arena
Look Out World, Here I Come! – Mike Suco, Coca-Cola
Recommended for Seniors – Georgia Grown Building
12 PM–1:30 PM Southern Tradition Dinner – Georgia Grown Building
1 PM Team Sales Contest – Sutherland Arena
Junior & Intermediate Teams Compete
Senior Teams follow completion of Team Fitting Senior Division
1:30 PM Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University
Team Fitting Contest – Practice Ring #3
Senior Division, Intermediate Division, Junior Division
2–3:30 PM Watermelon Social
5:30-8:30 PM Rigby’s Entertainment Complex
Activity & Arcade Card - Offsite at Rigby’s
Evening on your own
Tuesday, June 22 (Cont.)
12 PM–1:30 PM Southern Tradition Dinner – Georgia Grown Building
1 PM Team Sales Contest – Sutherland Arena
Junior & Intermediate Teams Compete
Senior Teams follow completion of Team Fitting Senior Division
1:30 PM Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University
Team Fitting Contest – Practice Ring #3
Senior Division, Intermediate Division, Junior Division
2–3:30 PM Watermelon Social
5:30-8:30 PM Rigby’s Entertainment Complex
Activity & Arcade Card - Offsite at Rigby’s
Evening on your own
Wednesday, June 23
8 AM Weaver Livestock Showmanship Contest – Sutherland
Senior Division, Intermediate Division, Junior Division
followed by Pee Wee Showmanship Clinic
11:30 AM–1 PM Southern Tradition Dinner – Georgia Grown Building
1:30 PM Conference Session: Elanco Animal Health – Beef Arena
2:30 PM Area Meetings and Director Elections – Beef Arena
3 PM Adult Golf Scramble – Location TBA
3:30 PM Fishing Tournament – GNFA Pond
6:30–8 PM Southern Tradition Supper – Georgia Grown Building
7 PM Talent & Skit Contests – Georgia Grown Building
Thursday, June 24
8 AM Bred & Owned Heifer Show, Bull, Steer and
Percentage Heifer Shows – Sutherland Arena
11:30 AM–1 PM Southern Tradition Dinner – Georgia Grown Building
2:30 PM Conference Awards Program – Sutherland Arena
3 PM AIJCA Annual Membership Meeting – Sutherland Arena
7:00 PM AIJCA Annual Awards Supper & Banquet – Georgia Grown
Friday, June 25
8 AM Owned Heifer Show – Sutherland Arena
Cattle released at the conclusion of the show
11:30 AM–1 PM Southern Tradition Dinner – Grab & Go
7-10 PM Dance – Beef Arena
Saturday, June 26
12 PM Noon Cattle must be off the grounds
