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Purpose: These annual junior livestock events provide 4-H and FFA youth with opportunities to showcase their livestock and agricultural projects while competing for awards and scholarships.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: This government agency plays a significant role in Texas livestock shows by providing education, resources, and support for youth and agricultural communities. Their offices are established on a county basis (see AgriLife). Their involvement includes:
• Major Livestock Shows: AgriLife supports events like the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, San Antonio Stock Show, Fort Worth Stock Show, and State Fair of Texas. They help coordinate youth participation and ensure adherence to livestock care standards.
• Youth Development & 4-H Programs: AgriLife works closely with Texas 4-H to prepare young exhibitors for livestock competitions. They offer training in animal husbandry, showmanship, and ethical practices.
• Research & Education: AgriLife provides scientific research on livestock nutrition, breeding, and disease prevention, helping exhibitors raise healthier animals.
• Stock Show Entries & Guidance: They assist participants with entry forms, rule compliance, and judging criteria for various livestock shows.

Texas AgriLife is deeply embedded in Texas livestock culture, ensuring that youth and agricultural communities have the tools they need to succeed.

Education, Growth, Leadership: Livestock shows help educate and grow our leaders of tomorrow through competitive livestock skills, "homeskill" projects and "ag mech" projects that teach youth very important life skills including personal responsibility, time management, good sportsmanship and hard work. These shows have competition events, not just exhibits. They are not "sanctioned" events. However, awards and prizes are very common. Categories often include: Cattle, horses, swine, goats, sheep, poultry, and rabbits.

Livestock Sales: Each livestock show culminates in a livestock auction sale, where exhibitors auction their animals to support future agricultural projects. Often there is a buyers' appreciation lunch as part of the sale process. Most shows are managed and supported by their local County Stock Show Association (a non-profit, volunteer organization) that is dedicated to promoting agriculture, as well as, providing monetary support and scholarships to 4-H and FFA members.

Agricultural Mechanics (aka “Shop Projects"): Texas junior livestock shows are a cornerstone of youth agricultural education, combining hands-on learning, leadership development, and community tradition. Across Central Texas and the Hill Country, these shows bring together 4-H and FFA exhibitors to compete in market and breeding livestock divisions, demonstrate technical skills, and participate in premium auctions that directly support their educational and project goals. For many families, these shows represent the culmination of months of work, dedication, and skill-building.

Such shop projects are a defining feature of Texas livestock shows. These divisions are not side attractions — they are a critical, institutionalized component of youth livestock programs. Major shows across the state, including Fort Worth and Houston, explicitly describe Ag Mechanics as a core pathway designed to develop skills in design, fabrication, construction, welding, restoration, and equipment engineering. Many county shows treat Ag Mechanics as a full competitive division equal in stature to animal projects, offering classes for trailers, livestock equipment, wildlife feeders, gates, BBQ pits, restored machinery, and more. For students who prefer technical or mechanical work over raising animals, Ag Mechanics provides an alternative route that is fully recognized, judged, and rewarded.

Cmmunity Festivals: Central Texas youth livestock shows are more than competitive exhibitions — they function as full community festivals. Alongside livestock and Ag Mechanics divisions, most Hill Country shows feature food and culinary contests, homemaking and art divisions, royalty pageants, vendor markets, live music, community meals, and in some counties, wine tastings or rodeo events. These additional activities draw families and visitors, support scholarship fundraising, and celebrate the cultural traditions of each county.

These show events serve a broader educational mission: to prepare young people for careers in agriculture, engineering, fabrication, veterinary science, wildlife management, and related fields. Exhibitors learn responsibility, record-keeping, budgeting, teamwork, and public presentation. Premium auctions and buyers’ pools help fund future projects, scholarships, and continuing education.

Facilities across the Hill Country and well beyond host these events annually. Each county show reflects its local agricultural heritage while contributing to a statewide network of youth development programs. Together, Texas junior livestock shows form one of the most robust youth agricultural systems in the nation. They celebrate the values of hard work, craftsmanship, animal husbandry, and community support, offering young people a platform to grow, compete, and succeed.

4-H & FFA: They are both youth organizations that focus on agriculture, leadership, and skill development, but they have distinct structures and approaches.
• 4-H is a community-based program supported by Cooperative Extension and land-grant universities. It offers a wide range of projects, including livestock, STEM, health, and arts, and is open to youth starting at age 8. 4-H clubs operate outside of schools and rely on volunteers, extension agents, and university professionals for leadership.
• FFA is a school-based program integrated into agricultural education curricula. Students must be enrolled in an agriculture class to participate in FFA, and each chapter is led by an agriculture teacher. FFA emphasizes career development, leadership training, and hands-on agricultural experiences through competitions, conventions, and networking events.
• Both organizations share a common goal of preparing youth for careers in agriculture and related fields. Many students participate in both programs to maximize their learning and leadership opportunities. Their collaboration helps strengthen agricultural education and youth development across the country.

Geographic Scope: The Texas Hill Country includes all or some portion of these 21 Texas Counties.

Organization: Each event is typically organized and managed by a non-profit livestock association that participants must belong to in order to exhibit their livestock. Each association has a detailed "Rule Book" that specifies the requirements for all things related to the membership and auction/show. This rule book, along with forms, pamphlets and helpful information, is typically available on the association's website and at their local county AgriLife office website (in the 4-H section).

Volunteering: There are many volunteer opportunities during these livestock shows. If you are interested in volunteering during the show, simply contact the applicable association board.

Across Texas, and especially in Central Texas, junior livestock shows are deeply integrated into county fair and rodeo operations. They are: - A core mission of county fairs - A major draw for attendance - A primary youth-development program - A major fundraising and scholarship engine - A central cultural tradition - Often the largest and most complex part of the fair schedule In short: Junior livestock shows are one of the foundational pillars of county fairs and rodeos in Texas — not a side event, but a defining feature.

Technical Note: In the context of livestock shows, "validation" refers to the process of officially verifying an animal's eligibility to compete. This ensures that exhibitors follow the rules regarding ownership, identification, and health requirements. Each species—steers, swine, lambs, goats, and heifers—has its own validation process and deadlines. Livestock validation typically includes:
• Tagging & Identification: Animals receive official validation tags to confirm ownership and prevent substitutions.
• DNA Testing: Some programs require hair or blood samples to verify the animal's identity.
• Ownership Deadlines: Exhibitors must own and care for their animals by a specific date to qualify.
• Health & Ethics Compliance: Animals must meet health regulations and exhibitors must sign ethics agreements.

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2026 SEASON: The main season for local and district-wide Junior Livestock Shows in the Texas Hill Country is January of each year. The following list identifies the key 2025 shows and provides the first known dates for 2026, primarily focusing on county and regional events within the Hill Country.

Jan 6–9, 2026 - KERR COUNTY STOCK SHOW (KCSS): Kerrville, at Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 TX-27. Map. Countywide 4-H and FFA livestock judging, breeding and market divisions, and ag mechanics. Sale: Jan 10.

Jan 7–10, 2026 - GILLESPIE COUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW: Fredericksburg, at Exhibition Hall, Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Dr. Map. Annual showcase of Gillespie County 4-H and FFA exhibitors with market animals, breeding stock, and showmanship. Web

Jan 7–10, 2026 - BANDERA COUNTY JR LIVESTOCK SHOW: Bandera, at Mansfield Park Show Barn, 2886 TX-16 N. Map. A long-standing county tradition featuring youth livestock judging, auctions, and agricultural exhibits supporting scholarships. Web

Jan 8–10, 2026 - GILLESPIE COUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW (ADDITIONAL CLASSES): Fredericksburg, at Gillespie County Fair Grounds, 530 Fair Dr. Map. Expanded divisions including breeding animals, ag mechanics, and advanced showmanship. Web

Early Jan 2026, dates TBD - MASON COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW & EXPO: Mason, at Fort Mason Park Community Building & Show Barn, US-87. Map. Annual junior livestock show with multiple species divisions and premium auction, hosted by Mason County Show Association.

Early Jan 2026, dates TBD - SAN SABA COUNTY YOUNG FARMERS LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE: San Saba, at County Show Barn, Church St. Map. FFA-hosted county stock show with sale for local youth exhibitors.

Early Jan 2026, dates TBD - BURNET COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW: Burnet, at Burnet County Fair & Rodeo Grounds, 1301 Houston Clinton Dr (behind airport). Map. Annual county show featuring 4-H & FFA livestock projects and sale.

Early Jan 2026, dates TBD - BLANCO COUNTY YOUTH STOCK SHOW: Johnson City, at Blanco County Fairgrounds & Show Barn, 619 US-281 N. Map. Annual youth stock show for Blanco County 4-H & FFA exhibitors.

Early Jan 2026, dates TBD - KENDALL COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE: Comfort, at Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center, 649 FM-289. Map. Week-long junior livestock show and premium sale. Free annual event.

Early Jan 2026, dates TBD - LLANO COUNTY JUNIOR STOCK SHOW: Llano, at John L. Kuykendall Arena & Event Center, 2249 RR-152 W. Map. FFA-hosted county show with showings and sales typically 9a–4p.

Early Jan 2026, dates TBD - LAMPASAS COUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW: Lampasas, at County Youth Livestock Center (Show Barn), 283 US-183/190 N. Map. Annual youth livestock show and sale for Lampasas County exhibitors.

Early Jan 2026, dates TBD - MENARD COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW: Menard, at A.H. Murchison Memorial Barn, 18450 Fairgrounds St. Map. Annual youth show featuring rabbit, cattle, swine, sheep, and goats, with premium auction following judging. Parking & admission: Free.

Mid-Jan 2026, dates TBD - HAYS COUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW & EXPO: Dripping Springs, at Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Dr. Map. Multi-day youth livestock expo for Hays County exhibitors, with divisions by species and project type.

Mid-Jan 2026, dates TBD - MCCULLOCH COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW: Brady, at G. Rollie White Complex, 820 W 14th St. Map. County show for Brady, Rochelle, and Lohn FFA/4-H, including swine, sheep, goats, cattle, and poultry with premium auction.

Jan 20–24, 2026 - HILL DISTRICT GRANDSTAND SHOW: Kerrville, at Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 TX-27. Map. One of the region’s largest junior livestock shows, bringing together top youth exhibitors for a week of high-stakes competition. Web.

Jan 2026, dates TBD - TRAVIS COUNTY YOUTH SHOW: Austin, at Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln. Map. County youth show featuring multiple livestock species and projects for Travis County 4-H & FFA members.

Jan 2026, dates TBD - REAL COUNTY JR LIVESTOCK SHOW: Leakey, at EE Bushong Showbarn, 429 US-83. Map. Junior livestock competition with market and breeding divisions for Real County youth.

Jan 10–11, 2026 - UVALDE COUNTY JR LIVESTOCK SHOW: Uvalde, at Uvalde County Fairplex, 215 Veterans Ln. Map. Market and breeding competitions for Uvalde County 4-H and FFA exhibitors.

Jan 12–17, 2026 - HILL DISTRICT GRANDSTAND YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW: Kerrville, Llano, and Fredericksburg. Map. Major regional multi-county livestock event spanning Hill Country Youth Event Center, John L. Kuykendall Arena, and Gillespie County Fairgrounds. Open to Hill Country 4-H and FFA exhibitors. Online registration: Nov 1–Dec 1, 2025.

Feb 2026, dates TBD - COMAL COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW: New Braunfels, at Comal County Fairgrounds, Hampe St. Map. Late-winter junior show with full slate of livestock divisions for Comal County youth.

Jul–Aug 2026, dates TBD - GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIR LIVESTOCK EVENTS: Fredericksburg, at Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Dr. Map. Summer series of youth and open livestock shows (steers, goats, lambs, poultry, swine, cattle, rabbits) held with the Gillespie County Fair & Festivals program.

Late Aug 2026, dates TBD - KENDALL COUNTY FAIR STOCK SHOW & RODEO: Boerne, at Kendall County Fair Grounds, 1307 River Rd. Map. Annual fair with stock show, rodeo, parade, exhibits, vendors, and live entertainment all weekend.

Oct 2026, dates TBD - HILL COUNTRY YOUTH COMMERCIAL HEIFER SHOW & SALE: San Saba, at Jordan Cattle Auction, 1310 US-190 W. Map. Multi-county youth commercial heifer project show and auction, open to 4-H & FFA members from participating Hill Country counties.





Dec 31, 2024 - Jan 1-3 2025 - MASON COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW & EXPO: Mason, at Fort Mason Park Community Building/Show Barn on US-87. 325-347-6459. Chamber Web. Facebook, Event Web, AgriLife. 2026: Early Jan, TBD

Jan 1-4, 2025 - GILLESPIE COUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW: Fredericksburg, Exhibition Hall at Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Dr on TX-16, 2 mi S of town. Stock show for Gillespie County youth to exhibit and sell their 4H and FFA animal projects. All day. 830-997-2359. Venue, Facebook, Event & AgriLife. 2026: Early Jan, TBD

Jan 2-4, 2025 - SAN SABA COUNTY YOUNG FARMERS LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE: San Saba, at County Show Barn, Church Street. Annual event, FFA hosted. Facebook, Event & AgriLife. 325-372-5416. 2026: Early Jan, TBD

Jan 2-4, 2025 - BURNET COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW: Burnet, at Burnet County Fair & Rodeo Grounds, 1301 Houston Clinton Dr, behind the airport. 979-324-9431, Assn & Event Web, AgriLife, bclivestockshow@gmail.com. 2026: Early Jan, TBD

Jan 4-7, 2025 - BLANCO COUNTY YOUTH STOCK SHOW: Johnson City, at Blanco County Fairgrounds & Show Barn, 619 US-281 N, just S of the Pedernales River bridge (Map). Assn & Event Web, Facebook, AgriLife. Keitha Johnson, 833-833-4138, bcyc78@gmail.com . 2026: Early Jan, TBD

Jan 5-11, 2025 - KENDALL COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE: Comfort, Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center, 649 FM-289. 10a-6p. Free annual event. 830-249-9343. Event Web, Facebook, AgriLife. 2026: Early Jan, TBD

Jan 6-11, 2025 - BANDERA COUNTY JR LIVESTOCK SHOW: Bandera, at Mansfield Park, Show Barn, 2886 TX-16 North. Animals shown on Thursday and Friday. Auction on Sat. 830-796-7755. Event Web, AgriLife. 2026: 1/7-10

Jan 7-11, 2025 - KERR COUNTY STOCK SHOW: Kerrville, at Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 TX-27 E, 1/2 mi E of VA Hospital. 830-896-9044, Venue Web, Event Web, Facebook, AgriLife. 2026: Early Jan, TBD

Jan 8-11, 2025 - LLANO COUNTY JUNIOR STOCK SHOW: Llano, at John L Kuykendall Arena & Event Center, 2249 RR-152 West. Annual event, FFA hosted. Showing & sales: 9-4p. 325-247-5354. Chamber Web, AgriLife. 2026: Early Jan, TBD

Jan 9-11, 2025 - LAMPASAS COUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW: Lampasas, at County Youth Livestock Center (Show Barn), 283 US-183/190 North. Event Web, Facebook, AgriLife. 2026: Early Jan, TBD

Jan 9-10, 2025 - REAL COUNTY JR LIVESTOCK SHOW: Leakey, at EE Bushong Showbarn, 429 US-83. 830-232-6755. Web, Facebook, AgriLife. 2026: Jan dates TBD

Jan 10-18, 2025 - HILL DISTRICT GRANDSTAND YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW: at 4 locations in the Hill Country: Gillespie County: Fredericksburg, at Gillespie Fair Grounds; Kendall County: Comfort, at Youth Agricultural and Equestrian Center; Kerr County: Kerrville, at Hill Country Youth Event Center; Llano County: Llano, at JLK Arena. FFA & 4-H youth from 40+ Texas counties will participate in the Market Shows, Gilt Show, Breeding Shows, Agricultural Mechanics Show, and Livestock Judging Contest that will be open to statewide entries. Event information: 830-377-8795, Web, Facebook, AgriLife. 2026: 1/11-17

Jan 12, 2025 – MENARD COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW: Menard, at A.H. Murchison Memorial Barn, 18450 Fairgrounds Street. Map. 9a–4p. Annual countywide youth livestock show for 4-H and FFA exhibitors, featuring rabbit, cattle, swine, sheep, and goat divisions. Judging is followed by a premium auction supporting student projects. Hosted by Menard County Extension Office. Entry forms and rule packets available online; entry deadline Nov 15. 325-396-4787. menard.agrilife.org, Facebook. Parking & admission: Free. Registration: Free.

Jan 16-18, 2025 - TRAVIS COUNTY YOUTH SHOW: Austin, at Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane. Venue Web, Assn & Event Web, Facebook, AgriLife. 2026: Jan, dates TBD

Jan 17–19, 2025 – MCCULLOCH COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW: Brady, at G. Rollie White Complex, 820 W 14th St, Brady, TX 76825. Map. Times vary by division. Annual county livestock show serving Brady, Rochelle, and Lohn FFA/4-H exhibitors. Includes swine, sheep, goats, cattle, poultry, and ag-mechanics projects. Premium auction follows final judging. 325-597-7179. mccullochcountyjuniorlivestockshow.org, Facebook. Entry deadline typically mid-Nov; confirm with Extension Office. Parking & admission: Free. Registration: Free

Jan 11, 18-26, 2025 - HAYS COUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW/EXPO: Dripping Springs, at Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Drive. Web, Facebook, AgriLife. 2026: mid-Jan, date TBD

Jan 23-25, 2025 - UVALDE COUNTY JR LIVESTOCK SHOW: Uvalde, at Uvalde County Fairplex, 215 Veterans Lane. Annual event. 830-591-9040. Host Web, AgriLife. 2026: 1/10-11

Feb 24-28, 2025 - COMAL COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW: New Braunfels, at Comal County Fairgrounds, Hampe Street. 830-620-8394. Assn & Event Web, Facebook, AgriLife. 2026: Feb, dates TBD

Jul-Aug, 2025 - GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIR LIVESTOCK EVENTS: Fredericksburg, at Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Dr just off TX-16, 2 mi S of town. 830-997-2359. Venue, Event Web, AgriLife. This event series is part of the Gillespie County Fair & Festivals Association and features competitive steer exhibitions alongside other livestock events. These events sre 4-H and AgriLife related. Includes events listed below:
July 25-27, 2025 - GILLESPIE COUNTY RACE DAY CLASSIC STEER SHOW: Sat-Sun
Aug 9, 2025 -- MEAT GOAT FUTURITY SHOWMANSHIP SHOW & MEAT GOAT FUTURITY: Sat
Aug 9, 2025 -- LAMB FUTURITY: Sat
Aug 22, 2025 - POULTRY, CHICKENS, DUCKS, GEESE, RABBITS
Aug 22, 2025 - MINI HEREFORD SHOW
Aug 22, 2025 - JR. MINI HEREFORD SHOWMANSHIP
Aug 22, 2025 - OTHER MINI CATTLE BREEDS
Aug 22, 2025 - DORPER BREEDING SHEEP & ROYAL WHITE BREEDING SHEEP
Aug 23, 2025 - YOUTH RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP
Aug 23, 2025 - BREEDING SHEEP (ALL BUT DORPERS & ROYAL WHITE); OPEN CATTLE; ANGORA GOATS:
Aug 24, 2025 - SWINE SHOWMANSHIP SHOW; SWINE FUTURITY: Sun
2026: July-Aug, TBD

Aug 29-31, 2025 - KENDALL COUNTY FAIR, STOCK SHOW & RODEO: Boerne, at Kendall County Fair Grounds, 1307 River Road. Venue Web, Event Web, AgriLife. Annual event with Queen's Pageant on Thurs night; Rodeo on Fri & Sat; & Bull Riding Extreme on Sun; Livestock show on Sat & Sun; and great exhibits in the Homestead Heritage Exhibit Hall. Live entertainment on the main stage all weekend long along with lots of retail vendors for shopping and a variety of food vendors to meet everyone's taste. Don't forget the Parade on Main St on Sat morning. 210-834-1282

Oct 14-15, 2025 - HILL COUNTRY YOUTH COMMERCIAL HEIFER SHOW & SALE: San Saba, at Jordan Cattle Auction facility, 1310 US-190 West. Web, Facebook, AgriLife, Event Flyer-pdf. Open to 4-H & FFA members from multiple counties, including Edwards, Kimble, Lampasas, McCulloch, Medina, Menard, Uvalde, Travis, and Williamson. Held in conjunction with Jordan Cattle Auction. 2026: Oct, date TBD

Dec 20, 2025 - HARPER 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK SHOW: Harper, at Harper High School, 23122 US-290, Harper, TX. Cost: Free. Starts: 10a. Schedule: Steers, Heifers, Angoras, Breeding Sheep, Market goatss, Market sheep, Swine. Harper boosters will provide free breakfast and lunch for attendees.






BANDERA COUNTY:

BANDERA COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION: 2886 TX-16 N, Bandera, TX 78003. Map. Web. Hosts the annual Bandera County Junior Livestock Show and supports 4-H and FFA youth exhibitors with scholarships and project resources. FMI: 830-796-7755, info@banderacountyjls.com

MANSFIELD PARK SHOW BARN: 2886 TX-16 N, Bandera, TX 78003. Map. Web. Primary livestock show venue for Bandera County, used for the Bandera County Junior Livestock Show and other agricultural events. FMI: 830-460-7271

BLANCO COUNTY:

BLANCO COUNTY YOUTH STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION: 619 US-281 N, Johnson City, TX 78636. Map. Agrilife Web. Organizes the Blanco County Youth Stock Show for 4-H and FFA exhibitors. BCFRA-Facebook. Keitha Johnson, 833-833-4138, bcyc78@gmail.com FMI: 830-868-7167

BLANCO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS & SHOW BARN: 619 US-281 N, Johnson City, TX 78636. Map. County Web. County-owned livestock and event facility used for stock shows, ag mechanics, and community events. FMI: 830-868-4013 <

BURNET COUNTY:

BURNET COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION: 1301 Houston Clinton Dr, Burnet, TX 78611. Map. Web. Oversees the Burnet County Livestock Show and youth agricultural programs. FMI: 512-756-5463, bclivestockshow@gmail.com

BURNET COUNTY FAIR & RODEO GROUNDS: 1301 Houston Clinton Dr, Burnet, TX 78611. Map. Web. Multi-use fairgrounds with barns, arena, and livestock facilities. FMI: 512-756-6180

COMAL COUNTY:

COMAL COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION: 701 Common St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Map. Web. Hosts the Comal County Junior Livestock Show and supports youth exhibitors. FMI: 830-620-3440, info@ccjlsa.org

COMAL COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS: 701 Common St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Map. Web. Major livestock and fair venue with barns, arenas, and exhibition halls. FMI: 830-625-1505

EDWARDS COUNTY:

EDWARDS COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION: 100 Sweeten St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. Map. Web. Coordinates the Edwards County Junior Livestock Show for 4-H and FFA youth. FMI: 830-683-4310

ROCKSPRINGS SHOW BARN: 100 Sweeten St, Rocksprings, TX 78880. Map. County livestock venue used for the Edwards County Junior Livestock Show and other ag events. FMI: 830-683-4104

GILLESPIE COUNTY:

GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIR & FESTIVALS ASSOCIATION: 530 Fair Dr, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Map. Web. Hosts youth livestock shows, summer livestock events, and the Gillespie County Fair. FMI: 830-997-2359, info@gillespiefair.com

GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS: 530 Fair Dr, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Map. Web. Large multi-barn facility used for livestock shows, ag mechanics, and equestrian events. FMI: 830-997-2359

HAYS COUNTY:

HAYS COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION: 1042 Event Center Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Map. Web. Organizes the Hays County Youth Livestock Show and supports 4-H and FFA exhibitors. FMI: 512-393-2120

DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK: 1042 Event Center Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Map. Web. Premier livestock and equestrian venue with indoor and outdoor arenas. FMI: 512-858-4725

KENDALL COUNTY:

KENDALL COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION: 649 FM-289, Comfort, TX 78013. Map. Web. Hosts the Kendall County Junior Livestock Show and sale. FMI: 830-249-9343

KENDALL COUNTY YOUTH AGRICULTURE & EQUESTRIAN CENTER: 649 FM-289, Comfort, TX 78013. Map. Web. Major livestock and equestrian facility serving Kendall County. FMI: 830-249-9343

KERR COUNTY:

KERR COUNTY STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION: 3785 TX-27, Kerrville, TX 78028. Map. Web. Oversees the Kerr County Stock Show and supports youth exhibitors. FMI: 830-896-9044

HILL COUNTRY:

KERR COUNTY STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION Web. FMI: KCSSA, 830-896-9044

HILL COUNTRY YOUTH EVENT CENTER: 3785 TX-27, Kerrville, TX 78028. Map. Web. Largest livestock venue in the Hill Country, hosting county, regional, and multi-county shows. FMI: 830-896-9044

KIMBLE COUNTY:

KIMBLE COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION: 1925 N Main St, Junction, TX 76849. Map. Web. Hosts the Kimble County Junior Livestock Show. FMI: 325-446-2620.

KIMBLE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS: 1925 N Main St, Junction, TX 76849. Map. County fairgrounds with livestock barn and arena. FMI: 325-446-3353

LAMPASAS COUNTY:

LAMPASAS COUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION: 283 US-183/190 N, Lampasas, TX 76550. Map. Web. Hosts the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show. FMI: 512-556-8271

LAMPASAS COUNTY SHOW BARN: 283 US-183/190 N, Lampasas, TX 76550. Map. County livestock venue used for youth shows and ag events. FMI: 512-556-8271

LLANO COUNTY:

LLANO COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION: 2249 RR-152 W, Llano, TX 78643. Map. Web. Coordinates the Llano County Junior Stock Show. FMI: 325-247-5159

JOHN L. KUYKENDALL ARENA & EVENT CENTER: 2249 RR-152 W, Llano, TX 78643. Map. Web. Major livestock and equestrian venue for Llano County. FMI: 325-247-4158

MASON COUNTY:

MASON COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION: 1015 Fort McKavitt St, Lampasas">Mason, TX 76856. Map. Web. Hosts the Mason County Livestock Show & Expo. FMI: 325-347-6459, masoncountylivestockshow@gmail.com

FORT MASON PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING & SHOW BARN: 1015 Fort McKavitt St, Mason, TX 76856. Map. Web. Livestock and community event venue. FMI: 325-347-6449

MCCULLOCH COUNTY:

MCCULLOCH COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION: 820 W 14th St, Brady, TX 76825. Map. Web. Hosts the McCulloch County Junior Livestock Show. FMI: 325-597-1295

G. ROLLIE WHITE COMPLEX: 820 W 14th St, Brady, TX 76825. Map. Web. Major livestock and rodeo venue for McCulloch County. FMI: 325-597-2152

MEDINA COUNTY:

MEDINA COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION: 733 FM-462, Hondo, TX 78861. Map. Web. Hosts the Medina County Junior Livestock Show. FMI: 830-741-6180

MEDINA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS: 733 FM-462, Hondo, TX 78861. Map. Web. Livestock and fair venue for Medina County. FMI: 830-741-6000

MENARD COUNTY:

MENARD COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION: 18450 Fairgrounds St, Menard, TX 76859. Map. Web. Hosts the Menard County Junior Livestock Show. FMI: 325-396-4787

A.H. MURCHISON MEMORIAL BARN: :18450 Fairgrounds St, Menard, TX 76859. Map. County livestock show and community event barn. FMI: 325-396-4787

REAL COUNTY:

REAL COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION: 429 US-83, Leakey, TX 78873. Map. Web. Hosts the Real County Junior Livestock Show. FMI: 830-232-6678

EE BUSHONG SHOWBARN: 429 US-83, Leakey, TX 78873. Map. Primary livestock venue for Real County. FMI: 830-232-6678

SAN SABA:

SAN SABA COUNTY YOUNG FARMERS ASSOCIATION: Church St, San Saba, TX 76877. Map. Web. Hosts the San Saba County Livestock Show & Sale. FMI: 325-372-5416

SAN SABA COUNTY SHOW BARN: Church St, San Saba, TX 76877. Map. County livestock venue for San Saba County. FMI: 325-372-5416





Oct 8, 2025 - LIVESTOCK & FORAGE CONFERENCE: Mason, hosted by Mason County Texas AgriLife Extension. Map. 5–7p. Educational sessions focused on livestock and forage management. Annual event.

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