The hands of youth livestock exhibitors do more than raise livestock projects that are an example of the highest quality animals in our food chain. Those hands also work to learn, lead, mentor, and serve. Thousands of 4-H and FFA youth, both young and old, use their hands day in and day out to succeed with livestock projects and build a better future for themselves and those around them.
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Livestock Project BasicsPoultryProspect ShowsUpcoming DatesLivestock ShowsValidation & Tag Orders
Project |
Skill Level |
Cost |
Time |
Validation |
Project Sheet |
| Rabbit | Beginner | $300 | 5 months | December | Click here |
| Goat | Beginner | $3,000 | 8 months | October | Click here |
| Breeding Goats | Beginner/Int. | $ Varies | 12-24 months+ | October | Coming Soon! |
| Sheep | Beginner | $2,500 | 8-10 months | October | Click here |
| Breeding Sheep | Beginner/Int. | $ Varies | 12-24 months+ | October | Coming Soon! |
| Swine | Beginner | $3,000 | 6-8 months | November | Click here |
| Breeding Swine | Beginner | $ Varies | 6-8 months+ | November | Coming Soon! |
| Broiler | Beginner/Int. | $800 | 6 weeks | None | Click here |
| Turkey | Beginner/Int. | $1,800 | 4-5 months | None | Coming Soon! |
| Steer | Advanced | $6,000 | 10-12 months | June | Click here |
| Heifer | Advanced | $ Varies | 12-24 months+ | October | Coming Soon! |
Poultry
Show |
Date |
Location |
More Information |
| “Sonny” Domsch Memorial | October | Jourdanton, TX | Click Here |
| Y’all Come Back (YCB) | October 20-22, 2023 | Floresville, TX | Click Here |
| Cowboy Classic | October 14, 2023 | Jourdanton, TX | Click Here |
| Tyler Bowman Memorial | October | Uvalde, TX | Click Here |
| Cotton Country Classic | October 28-29, 2023 | Robstown, Texas | Click Here |
| Buckle Battle | October 28, 2023 | Floresville, TX | Click Here |
| Dove Country Classic Steer Show | November 18, 2023 | Karnes City, Texas | Click Here |
| Eagle Ford Shale Showdown | November 11, 2023 | Karnes City, TX | Click Here |
| Dimmit County Classic | December | Carrizo Springs, TX | Click Here |
| Stockdale FFA Booster Club Prospect Show | December 2-3, 2023 | Nixon, TX | Click Here |
| Seguin Swine Breeders | December | Seguin, TX | Click Here |
| Bandera FFA Fall Classic | December | Bandera, TX | Click Here |
Important Dates
There are no upcoming events.
Livestock Shows
Exhibitor Checklist
Complete this checklist to help you complete your entries!
Summary Sheet
ALL Exhibitors MUST complete a Summary Sheet!
Click on each show BELOW to download entry forms or to access show website for rules, schedules, and more.
County Livestock Shows
- All livestock projects listed below MUST be validated in order to show.
- Validation Tag orders may be purchases Online or In-person.
- Validation DOES NOT enter you into the show. You must enter during major show signup (November).
Tag Orders
| Species | Deadline | Cost | LATE Deadline | Cost | Order ONLINE | Order In-person |
|
Sheep & Goats |
August 24th | $17 | October 5th | $30 | ORDER HERE |
Download Form Here |
|
Swine |
September 15th | $17 | November 28th | $20 | ORDER HERE |
Download Form Here |
| Heifers | August 24 | $27 | October 5th | $30 | ORDER HERE |
Download Form Here |
| Steers | April 3rd | $27 | TBD | TBD | ORDER HERE |
Download Form Here |
Validation Dates
| Species | Date | Time | Location | Ownership Deadline |
| Sheep & Goats | October 23-24, 2023 | 4pm – 6pm | Wilson County Expo Center | Market– Validation Day Breeding– Oct. 1 |
| Swine | November 27-28, 2023 | 4pm – 6pm | Wilson County Expo Center | Market– Validation Day Breeding– Oct. 1 |
| Heifers | October 16, 2023 | 4pm -6pm | Wilson County Expo Center | |
| Steers | June 19-20, 2023 |
4pm – 6pm | Wilson County Expo Center |
