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Greetings from the Master Cup show!
Mike Gilbert:
This was the first show I can remember where we had the national anthem sung just before the judging started and the exhibitors all retired to the seating area. We also had the pledge of allegiance to the flag at the beginning of the banquet led by Bart Pals son in the military, dressed in full uniform. And a check presented to him for the Wounded Warrior foundation, donated from show proceeds. Many drawings for cash awards during the show, $25 to $100 each, and many more prizes at the banquet. It's pretty amazing what a higher entry fee can accomplish to enhance a show.
Okay, here are a few more shots:
Bart Pals speaking at the formal dinner Saturday evening.
Dr. Bill and Sharee Patterson accepting the $1,000 prize for top bird in show (Black Rosecomb pullet)
Emcee Ronnie Lopez and guitarist belting out "Sweet Caroline." Sounded just like Neil Diamond himself.
John explaining Ameraucanas to a young visitor and her mother.
John:
A few more photos...
Max:
Thanks, everyone! Congratulations to all the winners! We had a great time. Mike, Mary, John, and Kathy are some of the nicest people you could ever meet. It was an honor to hang out with them.
This show was worth the trip. Being the relatively new guy, I was humbled by all the poultry veterans surrounding me, although I didn't know most of them. Seeing what they have accomplished with their years of hard work was amazing. I am definitely planning to attend again next year. I hope more ABC members can make it.
The hatchery tour was pretty cool too. Here are some pictures...
Birdcrazy:
Mike, Max, or John. Do you know how many total entries they had at the Master Cup Show? What did you have to eat for the banquet? Chicken?
John:
There were 157 birds in the show and about 120 youth in another building doing showmanship (I think) and seminars.
Of course it was chicken, along with beef and pork. I've never been to a dog show, but I assume they put on the dog.
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