Jackson County Youth Livestock & Equine Association, Inc.
2023
Merry Porkmas Celebration
DECEMBER 1-2, 2023
JACKSON COUNTY AGRICULTURE CENTER
Celebrating youth and families across the Wiregrass
Event & Registration Information
FEATURING
MERRY MARKET
Local Food & Craft Vendors
10AM - 4PM
YOUTH SWINE SHOW
& LIVE AUCTION SALE
SHOWCASING 4-H & FFA MEMBERS FROM FLORIDA, ALABAMA & GEORGIA!
FILL YOUR FREEZER WITH LOCAL, PREMIUM PORK!
ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE!
OPEN/YOUTH BARREL RACE
PEE WEE RODEO
BBQ PORK CONTEST
CAR SHOW
OPEN ART SHOW
LIVE MUSIC
Open and Youth Rodeo Events
Friday, December 1, 2023
FRIDAY NIGHT BARREL RACE
Open & Youth 4D
Join Us After the Marianna Christmas Parade!
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Exhibitions
7:00 pm | Open / Youth Jackpot
Buckles and Awards for Open and Youth
Registration Fees - Open: $35 | Youth: $25
Exhibitions: $10 Unlimited Per Person
70% Payback
Saturday, December 2, 2023
PEE WEE RODEO
Open to Ages 3-12
9:30 am - 10:00am | Exhibitions
10:00 am | Event Begins!
Dummy Roping
Mutton Busting
Pee Wee Barrel Racing
Boot Race
Grease the Pig
Merry Market
Shop 'til you drop with the best local food and craft vendors across the Wiregrass! This highly anticipated event supports the Chipola FFA Federation.
Vendor Registration and Information
8:00 am - 9:30 am | Event Set Up
10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Market Duration
For more information, contact Valena Alexander at merrymarket2020@yahoo.com
Youth Swine Show & Live Auction Sale
Exhibitor Information
SHOW AND SALE SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 2, 2023
8:00 am - 9:30 am | Check In
11:00 am | Swine Show
2:30 - 3:45 pm | Buyer Social
3:00 pm | Awards
4:00 pm | Live Auction Sale
All exhibitors must register for the Panhandle Youth Expo swine show to be eligible for the sale!
The Real Meaning of Porkmas
When we say "Merry Porkmas," we're sharing a decades-long heritage of youth showing livestock across the Wiregrass area.
The inaugural Merry Porkmas festival hosted by the Jackson County Youth Livestock and Equine Association, Inc., celebrates the hard work of local youth with their swine projects with an end of year show and sale.
In addition to buying high-quality, local pork for their freezers, participants can enjoy the popular Merry Market, a car show, pee wee rodeo, pork cook off and more! There is something for the entire family at this one-of-a-kind event.
Don't miss the opportunity to purchase local, premium pork for your freezer this December!
Thank you to our buckle sponsor!
BBQ Pork Cookoff
Categories
Pork Loin
Pork Chops
Pork Ribs
Pulled Pork
People's Choice
Registration is $50 per category, except for People's Choice.
Registration Deadline
November 17, 2023
For more information, contact BBQ Contest Chair Forrest Dilmore at 850-372-2195 or jcylea@gmail.com
Competition Schedule
Friday, December 1, 2023
Set Up: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cook's Meeting: 6:00 p.m.
Quiet Time: 11:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Pork Loin Turn In: 9:30 a.m.
Pork Chop Turn In: 10:00 a.m.
Pork Ribs Turn In: 10:30 a.m.
Pulled Pork Turn In: 11:00 a.m.
Awards Ceremony: 3:00 p.m. at the Exhibition Hall
Porkmas Car Show
Porkmas Car Show
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Schedule
8:00 am - 10:00 am | Check In
11:00 am | Judging
3:00 pm | Awards
All proceeds from this event directly benefit Florida, Georgia, and Alabama youth interested in livestock, equine, and rodeo experiences.
This is a family-friendly event, and no alcohol is allowed on the premises.
VEHICLE CLASSES
Antique - Pre-1949
Classic 50s - 1950-1959
Classic 60s - 1960-1969
Classic 70s - 1970-1979
Custom or Modified Rods - Pre-1948
Custom or Modified Rods - 1949-Present
Motorcycles - All Years
Under Construction - All Years
Sports Cars - 1973- Present
Muscle Cars - All Years through 1973
Pickup - All Years
4x4 Jeeps, Broncos, SUV, etc. - All Years
Compact Import/Domestic - Open Classes
People's Choice
Kids Favorite
Best of Show
Sponsors Choice
and more!
Open Art Show
Showcase your art at the Merry Porkmas Art Show and Sale!
All proceeds benefit the Marianna K-8 Art Department.
Exhibitor Registration and Information
December 1, 2023 - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Entry Drop Off
December 2, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm | Art Show, Awards Following at 3pm
For more information, contact Valena Alexander at merrymarket2020@yahoo.com
Become a Merry Porkmas Sponsor!
To Our Wonderfully Supportive Community Members (YOU!):
We cordially invite you to the Inaugural Merry Porkmas Celebration! This fun-filled family event is scheduled for December 1-2, 2023, at the Jackson County Agriculture Center in Marianna, Florida.
THE PORKMAS MISSION
For us, it all starts with a swine show. For years, the Jackson County Fair and events like it across the Wiregrass were this area's legacy events for local youth to show off and sell their swine projects for the year. With few to no local sales available for years, our local, hard-working youth are missing the sales opportunity to take their experience from purely educational to entrepreneurial.
Local youth can start businesses, pay for college, and learn valuable life skills through the sale of their livestock projects. We believe that this experience is worth saving in our community, and celebrating! Wouldn't you agree?
THE PORKMAS OPPORTUNITY
Several local partners have banded together to support this cause and event. We ask you to consider partnering with us. Merry Porkmas is a one-of-a-kind event that supports kids in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, and brings families and the community together. This year we are featuring the following:
Youth Swine Show and Live Auction Sale to directly benefit tristate area youth
Merry Market's local food and craft vendor market to support the Chipola FFA Federation
Open Art Show to benefit the Marianna K-8 Art Department and local artists of all ages
as well as a BBQ Pork Cookoff, Car Show, Open Barrel Races, a Pee Wee Rodeo, Antique Tractor Parade, Live Music,
and so much more!
On behalf of the volunteers, community partners, businesses and organizations working together to support our community through Merry Porkmas, we kindly request that you review the Sponsor Opportunity Kit below. If it is within your mission, interests, and financial ability to contribute, we welcome your support. Thank you for your time and consideration!
Sincerely,
Terri Hardin and the Jackson County Youth Livestock & Equine Association Board
2023 Merry Porkmas Sponsor Opportunity Kit
Title Event Sponsor
$5,000 Investment
ONLY ONE AVAILABLE!
Includes ALL other sponsor benefits, plus:
Designated as Official Event Sponsor with additional signage and event presence opportunities
20x20 Booth Space in Premier Location
Presenting Sponsor
$2,500 Investment
ONLY 5 AVAILABLE!
Includes ALL Gold Benefits, plus:
Event Section Naming Opportunity for your choice of the following (first come, first served):
Youth Swine Show and Live Auction Sale
BBQ Pork Cookoff
Open Car Show
Open Barrel Race and Pee Wee Rodeo
Open Art Show
10x10 Booth Space in Premier Location
Gold Sponsor
$1,500 Investment
ONLY 8 AVAILABLE!
Includes ALL Silver Benefits, plus:
Inclusion in press releases and media
Recognition from the podium
Featured on event T-Shirt
Silver Sponsor
$750 Investment
ONLY 10 AVAILABLE!
Includes ALL Bronze Benefits, plus:
BBQ Pork Cookoff Celebrity Judge
Premium Banner Area
Bronze Sponsor
$500 Investment
ONLY 12 AVAILABLE!
Includes ALL Supporter Benefits, plus:
Event Banner/Signage
Elevated Social Media Recognition
Merry Porkmas Supporter
Any Investment up to $499
Includes Website Recognition, Inclusion in Event Program, and Free Event T-Shirt!
We will publicly thank all our sponsors.
Event Location
Jackson County Agriculture Center
3631 US Highway 90
Marianna, FL 32446
