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All the details you need for the 2026 Chapter Show are included below - if you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out.
Dates: January 9 & 10, 2026
Location: Comal County Fairgrounds
Thank you to EVERYONE who supported our 2026 Chapter Show!
Check out some of the photos below!
Schedule of Events
Friday, January 9, 2026
3:00 pm | Comal County Fairgrounds Barn Opens!
Move-in on Friday is optional.
Participants who want to move their animals into the Fairgrounds Barn to stay overnight may move-in between 3:00 pm - 6:00pm. Check-in for your pen assignment when you arrive!
Interested in moving your animal(s) in on Friday but need help with transportation? Please click here and complete this form to request transportation!
6:00 pm | All Weight Cards are Due.
Declare your own weight before moving into the Fairgrounds - there will not be a scale on the premises.
A QR code / link will be provided on the morning of January 9 to submit weights.
Weights must be turned in through via the QR code / link no later than 6:00pm.
Every participant must turn in weights by this time regardless of whether you move your animals in on Friday or Saturday morning.
6:00 pm | SV FFA Will Host Dinner for Everyone!
Come hungry! Dinner will be prepared by the Martinez Family - thank you!
Please join us for great food and camaraderie - all families are invited.
If you would like to contribute to the dinner, please see the links below.
7:00 pm | Species Swap (optional)
Have you ever thought about showing another species? The FFA Student Officers have prepared a fun opportunity to work with peers who show other species!
10:00 pm | Comal County Fairgrounds Barn Closes.
Gates and grounds will be locked for the night.
No participants or parents are allowed to stay on the grounds overnight.
Security will be provided overnight.
Saturday, January 10, 2026
6:00 am | Comal County Fairgrounds Barn Re-opens for the Big Day!
Gates will be unlocked and the Barn opens for all participants.
Participants may begin moving their animals in - teachers and volunteers will be assisting to move school-raised animals from the SVHS Barn to the Fairgrounds. Check-in for your pen assignment when you arrive!
Participants may show off their trailers. Moving into a pen is not required.
7:30 am | Check-in of Animals is Closed.
All Animals must be at the Fairgrounds and checked-in by this time.
8:00 am | SV FFA will Provide Breakfast!
Breakfast, coffee, and waters will be provided. First come, first serve.
8:30 am | SV FFA Group Photo 📸
A favorite every year - don't miss out! Join us by the main show ring bleachers for a group photo!
9:00 am | Opening Ceremony
Join us in the main show ring for the National Anthem, prayer, and pledge.
Chapter Show will begin at the conclusion of the Opening Ceremony.
Show Conclusion | Mandatory Team Clean-Up
If you utilized pen(s) at the Fairgrounds, you are responsible for cleaning them out, disposing of the shavings, and checking out with the Pen Assignment Coordinator.
We are required to leave the Fairgrounds clean and need everyone to help! Thank you!
Show Order & Judges
Main Ring
Steer
American-British-Exotic
Steer Showmanship
Swine
Duroc-Hampshire-Light OPB-Dark OPB-York-Cross
Swine Showmanship
Judge:
Kyle Real
Side Ring
Goats
Goat Showmanship
Lambs
Southdown-Dorper-Medium Wool
Lamb Showmanship
Judge:
Avery Oliver
Concession Area
Poultry Showmanship & Skills
Judge:
Helena MacCrossan
Rabbit Showmanship & Skills
Judge:
Helena MacCrossan
Additional Information
Each exhibitor will receive one (1) bag of shavings compliments of Strutty’s!
If you need more shavings, please bring your own!
Participants are allowed to show off their trailers.
The weather is historically cold this weekend, so please come prepared with the proper supplies needed to keep your animals warm: extra shavings, tarps, blankets, etc.
No heaters or heat lamps are permitted in the pens.
Heaters are allowed in common areas around the concession stand, near the bleachers, show ring etc., so feel free to bring a heater to stay warm.
All participants who receive an award while they are in the show ring should report to the show office as soon as convenient to write your thank you note to the award sponsor and pick up your award.
Before you leave, you are responsible for cleaning ALL shavings and trash out of your pen/stall, if used. Please bring shovels, rakes, blowers - trash bags will be provided.
You must have your pen/stall cleanliness confirmed by the Pen Assignment Coordinator before departing.
Smithson Valley FFA is responsible for making sure the Fairgrounds are cleaned and well-kept and we require every participant to stay until the end to assist in the Barn clean-up.
Students can receive service hours for clean-up.
Questions? Ask your Ag Teacher or the Chapter Show Committee:
Chad Menard | 210-669-1659
Kellie Tinoco | 210-421-5172
Nicole White | 210-422-4546
Shelley Giesecke | 210-683-8841
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