Major Show (Livestock & Contests)

2026-2027 TEXAS MAJOR LIVESTOCK SHOWS & CONTEST Opportunities

2026-2027 Will Be Updated Once Major Shows update & post their 2026-2027 Information!

Contact cassie.ferguson@ag.tamu.edu or the Leon County Agrilife Extension Office at 903-536-2531 for more questions!

Follow Directions Below When Turning in Entries to Leon County 4-H:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BZCQCcJj0iyleiDGaVttu-H4TGvoLPFC/view?usp=sharing

TX 2027 Major Show Entry Information.pdf

Quality Counts: (ALL NEW, 3rd, 6th, & 9th Grade Major Show Livestock Exhibitors/Contestants) MUST complete the Quality Counts Verification Training & Certification!

To Begin Course & For Instructions visit: https://texasyouthlivestock.com/quality-counts/

FALL Major Livestock Show & Contest Opportunities:

2026 Fall Major Show Entry Form & Money DUE (State Fair of TX, Heart of TX, East TX Fair and West TX Fair):

Entry Form & Money DUE August 12, 2026
Must be submitted through Leon County Extension Office if showing through Leon County 4-H!
1. 1. 1. 1. If showing through FFA, contact your FFA Advisor for their chapter deadline!
Must be Texas State Validated- check major show handbook for details on each species.
Fall Major Show Entry Forms can also be found via this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10dfFbqjurFlbaDOzTzTVjAS_Y_lKqpLz?usp=drive_link

Spring Major Livestock Show & Contest Opportunities:

2027 Spring Major Show Entry Form & Money DUE (Fort Worth, Sandhills, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston, Austin, & TX Elite Gilt Showcase):

Entry Form & Money DUE November 4, 2026
Must be submitted through Leon County Extension Office if showing through Leon County 4-H!
1. 1. - 1. If showing through FFA, contact your FFA Advisor for their chapter deadline!
    - Must be Texas State Validated- check each major show handbook for details on each species.
Fall Major Show Entry Forms can also be found via this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gnJxFQbrebhsHSzgodMCmRhSb3eYr5f7?usp=sharing

TX 2027 Major Show Entry Information.pdf

2026 State Fair of Texas-

Entries DUE August 12, 2026

State Fair of Texas Information Can Also Be Found Here: https://bigtex.com/get-involved/livestock-shows/livestock-exhibitors/
State Fair of TX Schedule: 2026_SFT_-Livestock-Show_Contest_Schedule_1.pdf
Premium Book: bigtex.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026_SFT_Livestock-Exhibitor-Handbook-v.-1.pdf
Livestock & Individual Contest Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vQKk-a6-3rPRXk30kIvAeqzzTKX5x1JK/view?usp=sharing
Team Contest Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15veCDs4TsdMMJOJxh4hofl0_Ji5uRYbJ/view?usp=sharing
PAN American Livestock Show Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DNVY3Ku9K7M94PxW8OR-Ie2mmVWawGzH/view?usp=sharing

Families can enter the PAN American show themselves ONLINE that does NOT go through the Leon County Extension Office.

2027 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo–

Entries DUE November 4, 2026

FWWSR Livestock Information Can Also Be Found Here: https://www.fwssr.com/p/livestock-shows/entry
Livestock Show Premium Handbook: https://www.fwssr.com/p/livestock-shows/livestock-premium-list

Entries forms Below- (NEW! Submit AGREEMENT & Entry Form) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cBlsRWOttUyvJcQj-IKP1FFidOs8nfAE/view?usp=sharing
Contests at FWSSR:

Ag Mechanics, Ag Robotics Challenge, Art Contest, Beef Challenge, Calf Scramble, Equine IQ Contest, Equine Public Speaking Challenge, Fiddle Showdown, & Shooting Sports,
4-H & FFA Judging Contests: Dairy Cattle Judging, Meat Judging, Floriculture, Range & Pasture Plant ID, Goat Judging, Wildlife, and Horse Judging
FWSSR Contest Information Can Be Found Here Under “Competitions/Contests”: https://www.fwssr.com/p/competitions–contests/pdfs

FWSSR Livestock Entry Form & Entry Agreement 2027.pdf

2026 Heart of Texas-

Entries DUE August 12, 2026

Heart of Texas Information Can Also Be Found Here: https://www.hotfair.com/p/livestock-show–contests
Handbook: https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=HOTFair&f=2026_Premium_Book(1).pdf&cb=ce68decd
- Read Junior Rules, General Rules, Health Requirements, & your Species Rules before entering & attending the show!
Livestock Show & Individual Contest Entry Application:
Team Contest Entry Application (Food Challenge & Ag Mechanics):
Robotics TEAM Contest Entry Application:
Trap Shooters Extravaganza Entry Application:

2027 Rodeo Houston- Entries DUE November 4, 2026

All Information can be found at: https://www.rodeohouston.com/Get-Involved/Exhibitors-Participants/Livestock-Show
Premium Book: https://www.rodeohouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2027-Exhibitor-Handbook-V2.pdf
Entry Forms/Applications:
- - Livestock Show Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aaGqP2VTJs9TkTL_8xtb7HiOwSbKH33X/view?usp=sharing
    - Notary is Required! Please get this done before turning in!
  - TEAM Contest Entry (Fill Out Google Doc HERE) Entries DUE on Google Doc & Paid by January 14th- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14QFICfsEraEJx5cR6iXsK_V8qlHr0om7zwvob8mdPj4/edit?usp=sharing
  - Calf Scramble Application: https://www.rodeohouston.com/Get-Involved/Exhibitors-Participants/Calf-Scramble
  - AG Mechanics Entry Form: https://www.rodeohouston.com/exhibitors-contestants/livestock-show/#ag-mechanics

HLSR 2027-Junior-Livestock Show and wildlife contests-Entry-Worksheet_Final.pdf

2026 East Texas State Fair-

Entries DUE August 12, 2026

East TX Livestock Show Website
Schedule: https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=EastTexasSF&f=2026_ETSF_Livestock_Schedule.pdf&cb=d1f08d4d
Premium Book: https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=EastTexasSF&f=2026_Livestock_Catalog(1).pdf&cb=49cbd64e
Livestock Show Entries:
- 4-H Families' Enter ONLINE at: https://showman.app/shows#/east-texas-state-fair-a8fd
- Registration can be made by exhibitor, parent or club leader. If your club or chapter is not listed in the registration link, call or email Denise and we can get the club added.
Contests: Learn More at: https://www.etstatefair.com/p/participate/contests
- Contests Include (Registration varies by contest, read the rules & directions):

2027 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo- Entries DUE November 4, 2026

Information on Contest & Livestock Show Rules: https://www.sarodeo.com/livestock
Premium Book: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Premium List
Entry Forms:
- Livestock Show & Individual Contest Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xqzAV9S2ObZtevHfE-IB0WrPQBwlRHpV/view?usp=sharing
- Team Contest Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cN2lcMcQKYHQpSsPaEOqh1Zn_rHQrOLY/view?usp=sharing
- Agriculture Mechanics:

Ag Mechanics Entry Form: https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=SARodeo&f=2027_Junior_Ag_Mechanics_Worksheet.pdf&cb=c5c6b435
Ag Mechanics Marketplace Entry Form: https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=SARodeo&f=2027_Junior_Ag_Mechanics_Marketplace_Worksheet(1).pdf&cb=60faecc1
Junior Shoot Out Link: https://www.sarodeo.com/p/competitive-events/junior-shootout
Calf Scramble Information & Entry (Click Here)
Youth Rodeo (Horses): https://www.sarodeo.com/p/competitive-events/horse-show

SAN ANTONIO Junior Show Entry Form & Agreement.pdf

SAN ANTONIO Jr. Western Art & Photography Entry Form & Entry Agreement.pdf

SAN ANTONIO 2027_Junior_CONTEST_Entry_Worksheet.pdf

2026 West TX Fair & Rodeo-

Entries DUE August 12, 2026

For More information visit official website!
Premium Book: https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=WesternTXFair&f=Premium_Book_2(1).pdf&cb=49e11665
Schedule: https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=WesternTXFair&f=Calendar(5).pdf&cb=3bef78fe
Market Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UyUuG-TAZbIa3cWih0FL2GNoS4GPSYTy/view?usp=drive_link
Breeding Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jCxG9blGXDKWu_L1YnnTkIluTUz9eRJJ/view?usp=drive_link
Poultry Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gT-FfYeQw8UcZCxv3d8hnbqGwT3V1LCc/view?usp=sharing
Rabbit Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11STQuvI35g0KYZv9O09GxVpnpNY0MvCu/view?usp=drive_link
Archery Contest Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GhWlFmG2E2LCG-O8AljbSL4QTsaSLOk_/view?usp=sharing

2027 San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo- Entries DUE November 4, 2026

All Information for Livestock & Contests:

https://www.sanangelorodeo.com/p/livestock1/entries-premiumbook
Premium Book- https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=SanAngeloRodeo&f=Premium_Book(11).pdf
Entry Forms:
- Junior Show Entry Forms: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mkfraMBFEYr4u2ecfs3Dhg1UdnX_nKPn/view?usp=sharing
- Rabbit Additional Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dOOvaVaTi-UgoZOVhQnjoYhUq984aj_C/view?usp=sharing
- Robotics Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZLbXTRcZ05Z9dD1Gt37mQVTfLW2kJ1sV/view?usp=sharing
Other Forms for Contests Visit: https://www.sanangelorodeo.com/p/livestock1/entries-premiumbook

SAN ANGELO Junior_Show_Entry_Form_2027.pdf

SAN ANGELO Junior_Rabbit_Show_Addt_Entry_2027.pdf

SAN ANGELO- AgRobotics_Entry_Form_2027.pdf

2027 Rodeo Austin-

Entries DUE November 4, 2026

https://rodeoaustin.com/get-involved/compete/livestock-show/
Livestock Show Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13iNU6IoOKNYnLElki7TGgIc1T9T-J-t3/view?usp=sharing
Contest Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R0tV5OTjxHKh-VhrvqpXBmHGAZpoEu25/view?usp=sharing

RODEO AUSTIN 2027-Junior-Livestock-Show-Entry-Worksheet.pdf

RODEO AUSTIN 2027-Junior-TEAM-Contest-Entry-Worksheet.pdf

2027 Texas Elite Showcase-Swine Show- Entries Due November 4, 2026

**Swine must be state validated to enter!**

Rules, Schedule & More: https://www.texaseliteshowcase.com/
Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jZLJNivDM0chFlEmOiXHEoet8KB41sxV/view?usp=sharing
Contests: https://www.texaseliteshowcase.com/contests

Texas'+Elite+GILT Showcase+Entry+Form 2027.pdf

2027 Sandhills Livestock Show & Rodeo- Entries Due November 4, 2026

Sandhills- Odessa- Livestock Show Entry Form 2027.pdf

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