Northeast Highland Cattle Association
2018 NEHCA Spring Show & Gathering
May 3rd- 6th, 2018
in conjunction with
The Big East Youth & Jackpot Cattle Show
Photo by Kat Desmarais
NEHCA is excited to host its annual Show and Gathering May 3rd -6th to promote our breed and enjoy the camaraderie such gatherings bring. The event will be held at the Eastern States Exposition, in the Mallary Arena, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, M.A. 01089, in conjunction with the Big East Youth and Jackpot Show, through which all junior events will be run.
Show documents can be accessed by clicking the title below. Please be sure to review the documents carefully as some changes have been made. Payments can be made via PayPal or via check (see mailing information on the forms):
2018 NEHCA Spring Show & Gathering Schedule of Events
NEHCA will host its annual Show and Gathering to promote our breed and enjoy the camaraderie such gatherings bring. Once again the event will be held at the Eastern States Exposition, this year in the Mallary Arena, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089. This year again, it will be in conjunction with the Big East Youth and Jackpot Show through which all Junior Events will be run. Deadline: all entries and reservations are due by April 1st
***JUNIOR EVENTS ARE ALL BEING RUN THROUGH THE BIG EAST YOUTH PROGRAM***
NEHCA is not having individual Junior events, all Junior events are being held with the Big East Youth and Jackpot Show. Information will be available on the website, for questions please contact Youth Director Laura McDowell-May for more information 508-385-3034.
*All events marked with an asterisk (*) are in conjunction with the Big East Youth and Jackpot Show*
Thursday – May 3rd
Noon: Arrivals
Friday – May 4th
Arrivals (Cattle in Place by Noon)
Throughout the Morning - Paperwork Review/Receipt of Show Numbers for Saturday’s Open Show
1pm Youth Showmanship Competition*
1pm Board of Directors meeting
6pm Pizza Party*
Saturday – May 5th
Show Times to be Determined
11am NEHCA Open Show at the North Mallary Arena
Time TBD Youth Heifer Show*
6pm Social/Cocktails (cash bar) and Silent Auction at the Holiday Inn Enfield, CT. Banquet to follow immediately after. (Banquet is $32 for adults and $21.50 for children 12yrs and under, please reserve your spot by April 1st by contacting the secretary)
Sunday – May 6th
Day of Departure – safe travels!
Lodging arrangements have been made at the Holiday Inn Enfield, CT. Room Rate is $105.00 plus taxes/fees. Reservations must be made with the hotel by April 1st to get this rate. Mention NEHCA.
CAMPERs/RVs– there are electric and water hookups adjacent to the rear of the Mallary complex. **There is a $15 fee for campers that must be paid at the gate upon entry.
SILENT AUCTION: Please donate something funny, beautiful, wonderful, ugly, interesting, or whatever you want as we depend on this on income, but mostly ‘cause it is so much fun! Please bring your donation with you to the social hour or a little before.
We are going all out to encourage owners who haven’t shown their cows before to give it a try. If you want or need help at the show, please contact Greg Markwell, 802-457-2643. Greg has been in contact with a number of experienced Highland owners who have volunteered to help you at the show with anything from setting up your stall, to grooming and ring tips. We want you to have a great time, take the big leap and use this opportunity to get into the show ring – you will be glad you did!
If you have questions please contact us!
info@nehighlandcattle.org
www.facebook.com/northeasthighlandcattleassociation
www.nehighlandcattle.org
** All information subject to change without notice - but we will do our best to avoid that!**
2018 NEHCA Spring Show & Gathering Schedule of Events
NEHCA will host its annual Show and Gathering to promote our breed and enjoy the camaraderie such gatherings bring. Once again the event will be held at the Eastern States Exposition, this year in the Mallary Arena, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089. This year again, it will be in conjunction with the Big East Youth and Jackpot Show through which all Junior Events will be run. Deadline: all entries and reservations are due by April 1st
***JUNIOR EVENTS ARE ALL BEING RUN THROUGH THE BIG EAST YOUTH PROGRAM***
NEHCA is not having individual Junior events, all Junior events are being held with the Big East Youth and Jackpot Show. Information will be available on the website, for questions please contact Youth Director Laura McDowell-May for more information 508-385-3034.
*All events marked with an asterisk (*) are in conjunction with the Big East Youth and Jackpot Show*
Thursday – May 3rd
Noon: Arrivals
Friday – May 4th
Arrivals (Cattle in Place by Noon)
Throughout the Morning - Paperwork Review/Receipt of Show Numbers for Saturday’s Open Show
1pm Youth Showmanship Competition*
1pm Board of Directors meeting
6pm Pizza Party*
Saturday – May 5th
Show Times to be Determined
11am NEHCA Open Show at the North Mallary Arena
Time TBD Youth Heifer Show*
11am NEHCA Open Show at the North Mallary Arena
Time TBD Youth Heifer Show*
6pm Social/Cocktails (cash bar) and Silent Auction at the Holiday Inn Enfield, CT. Banquet to follow immediately after. (Banquet is $32 for adults and $21.50 for children 12yrs and under, please reserve your spot by April 1st by contacting the secretary)
Sunday – May 6th
Day of Departure – safe travels!
Lodging arrangements have been made at the Holiday Inn Enfield, CT. Room Rate is $105.00 plus taxes/fees. Reservations must be made with the hotel by April 1st to get this rate. Mention NEHCA.
CAMPERs/RVs– there are electric and water hookups adjacent to the rear of the Mallary complex. **There is a $15 fee for campers that must be paid at the gate upon entry.
SILENT AUCTION: Please donate something funny, beautiful, wonderful, ugly, interesting, or whatever you want as we depend on this on income, but mostly ‘cause it is so much fun! Please bring your donation with you to the social hour or a little before.
We are going all out to encourage owners who haven’t shown their cows before to give it a try. If you want or need help at the show, please contact Greg Markwell, 802-457-2643. Greg has been in contact with a number of experienced Highland owners who have volunteered to help you at the show with anything from setting up your stall, to grooming and ring tips. We want you to have a great time, take the big leap and use this opportunity to get into the show ring – you will be glad you did!
If you have questions please contact us!
info@nehighlandcattle.org
www.facebook.com/northeasthighlandcattleassociation
www.nehighlandcattle.org
** All information subject to change without notice - but we will do our best to avoid that!**
Address:
Eastern States Exposition
1305 Memorial Avenue
West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089