Honorific Albrechts

• Photo Courtesy by CTYF

The Central Texas Youth Fair’s Board of Directors named Gene and Ginger Albrecht as the 2024 honorees.

Gene and Ginger moved back to Clifton after graduation from the University of Houston Pharmacy School in 1968. Gene was a pharmacist at Colvert’s Pharmacy. The Albrechts purchased the pharmacy from the Colverts in 1972. Gene and Ginger continued to support the Central Texas Youth Fair with donations each year thereafter. They attended the Saturday sale each year and enjoyed buying different animals and welding projects. Gene and Ginger both enjoy the smiles on the youths’ faces.

Gene’s brother Clinton Albrecht is also a pharmacist and became a partner in 1983. Both Gene and Clinton continued to support the Central Texas Youth Fair with participating in fair activities and purchasing various youths’ fair projects.

Gene and Ginger’s goal was to instill and invest for the future of the local youth. They needed and wanted to promote and support the youth to become future farmers and ranchers for the county, state, and country. The Albrechts truly believe that the country may some day be needing food and meat for future generations, and the youth will help provide this.

Gene and Ginger also support the Bosque Arts Center, Bosque Animal Rescue Kennels (BARK), Clifton Chamber of Commerce, and Bosque Museum, where Gene served on the board of trustees. Gene has also served on the board of Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation for many years. Gene and Ginger also support Goodall-Witcher Healthcare Hospital, Lutheran Sunset Ministries, and other local organizations.

Gene and Ginger retired from the pharmacy in 2020, after serving Bosque County and surrounding communities for over 50 years. They miss the many customers and friendships made over all the years. Gene continues to serve on the board of Clifton Higher Education Foundation. Gene and Ginger Albrecht both say that they have been so blessed by their Lord and truly believe it is a gift to “pass it on.”

Gene and Ginger Albrecht stated that it is a great honor to be selected as the 2024 Fair Honorees. They will continue to serve the community and the youth of the Central Texas Youth Fair, and they hope to continue to have a positive impact on the many Bosque County youth (past, present and future) now and forever.

2024 CTYF

The week-long Central Texas Youth Fair is gearing up to start on Tuesday, June 3, at the Central Texas Youth Fair Grounds in Clifton.

The fair featuring livestock and home economics competitions runs through Saturday, June 8.

The 2024 CTYF’s official premium list and program –aka the “fair catalog”– is available online. Copies can be downloaded from the Bosque County Agrilife Extension website.

This year’s judges will be Kurt Henry (market lamb and goat), Ernie Dominguez (market steer), Steve Conrad and Chris Corby (commercial heifers), Connor Hardy (market swine), Steve Gardner (broilers), and John Terry (meat rabbits).

The jackpot judges include Jimmy Key (goats and breeding goats), Vance Christie (lambs and breeding lambs), and Ralph Stokely (steers and heifers).

The carnival runs June 6-8 and from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. each night. Kids must be 36 inches tall to ride. The price per wristband is $25.

There will be no rodeo parade this year.

Clifton Rodeo

The 73rd Clifton Rodeo will run from June 7-8 at the rodeo grounds in Clifton. Both nights begin at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 per child ages 12 and under.

Events will include bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, tiedown calf roping, barrel racing and team roping.

Entries open Wednesday, May 29, at 5 p.m. and close on Sunday, June 2, at 9 a.m. on the NEXT GEN APP or call at (903) 287-7852.

Mutton bustin’ starts at 7 p.m. The entry fee is $30 per kid. The weight limit is 55 lbs. The age limit is three years old. To enter call the Clifton Chamber of Commerce at (254) 6753720.

The 4-H/FFA calf scramble is scheduled for Saturday night, June 8.

The rodeo is cosanctioned with UPRA and CPRA.

The physical address for the rodeo grounds is 101 East 7th Street in Clifton.

About CTYF

Established in 1931, the CTYF’s mission is to conduct youth home economics and livestock shows, allowing youth to show projects and demonstrate their knowledge of home economics, agriculture, and horticulture.

About Clifton Chamber of Commerce Since the 1970s, the Clifton Chamber of Commerce enhances the local economy by connecting people with Chamber members, attracting businesses, and promoting tourism.

The chamber distributes information to potential industrial prospects to create job opportunities and sponsor community events like ribbon-cutting ceremonies and educational programs, all contributing to Clifton's growth and vibrancy.