SUMMER TAG ORDER DEADLINES & VALIDATION DATES:
Has ended for 2025
FALL TAG ORDER DEADLINES & VALIDATION DATES:
ALL tag order forms are due at the Travis County Extension Office by 5:00PM on the deadline date.
TURKEY
2026 Turkey – 2026 Turkey Order form 2026 Major Broiler Order Form
Order Deadline: Friday, August 1, 2025
HEIFER
2025-2026 Fall Heifer – 2025-2026 Heifer Validation Tag Order Form
Order Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025
LAMB & GOAT
2025-2026 Fall Lamb & Goat – 2026 Major Shows Lamb & Goat Tag Order Form
Order Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025
BROILER
2026 Major Show Broiler – 2026 Major Broiler Order Form
Order Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025
SWINE
2026 Fall Swine – 2025-2026 Major Shows Swine Tag Order Form
Order Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025
Validation Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Location: Pending
Time: Pending
AM – South
PM – North
IMPORTANT FORMS:
Team Designation Forms for Team Contests – Fillable PDF
MAJOR SHOWS:
Heart O’ Texas Fair and Rodeo – SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTOBER 12, 2025
ENTRIES DUE: AUGUST 15, 2025
- Heart O’ Texas Website
- 2025 Livestock & Competitive Events Catalog
- 2025 Livestock, Calf Scramble, & Contest Entry Instructions
- 2025 Livestock Exhibitor Worksheet
- 2025 Team Contest Entry Instructions: Ag Mech and Food Challenge
- 2025 Team Contests Worksheet- Food Challenge & Ag Mechanics
- Entry Link for Livestock Show and Contests
- 2024 Release and Substitute W9
- Animal Substitution Form
- Shavings Order Form
State Fair of Texas – SEPTEMBER 26 – OCTOBER 19, 2025
ENTRIES DUE: AUGUST 15, 2025
- State Fair of Texas Website
- Livestock Shows
- Livestock Exhibitor & Resources Page
- 2025 Livestock Events Schedule
- Livestock Exhibitor Entry Portal
- Entry Step-by-Step Guide
- 2025 Exhibitor Handbook
- 2024-2028 Classification Guidelines
- 2024 Youth Entry Worksheet/Entry Form
- 2024 Team Contest Entry Worksheet
- Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction
Travis County Youth Show (TCYS) – JANUARY 15 – 17, 2026
Entries DUE: STAY TUNED
- Travis County Youth Show Website
- TCYS Livestock Show Page
- 2025 TCYS Entry Form
- TCYS Group Project Entry Form
- Youth Fair Project Worksheet
- TCYS Club Entry Summary Sheet
- 2025 TCYS Show Schedule
- TCYS 2026 Rule Book
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo – DATES PENDING
- Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Website
- 2025 FWSSR Livestock Premium List/Book
- Stock Show & Rodeo Livestock Show Entry Page/All Entry Forms
- Livestock Frequently Asked Questions
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo – DATES PENDING
- San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Website
- 2025 Updates & Significant Changes
- 2025 Junior Show Entry Agreement
- 2025 Junior Show Entry Worksheet
- 2025 Competitive Events Premium List/Book
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo – DATES PENDING
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Website
- Livestock Show Page
- 2025 Exhibitor Handbook
- 2025 Schedule
- 2025 Junior Show Entry Worksheet
Rodeo Austin – DATES PENDING
Competitive Events (Trap Shooters Extravaganza, Livestock Judging, Ag Product ID, Food Challenge & Public Speaking) are to be entered through Judging Card BY COUNTY AGENT.
Please contact Morgan Newton with questions.
All contest entries are due to Extension Office.
QUALITY COUNTS UPDATES & REMINDERS:
Information: Quality Counts is open and ready for youth who need to take the course for the first time or renew their verification. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Exhibitors only have to take the course once per grade level division: junior 3-5, intermediate 6-8, senior 9-12. For a copy of PDF INSTRUCTIONS: CLICK HERE. Quality Counts verification is required for all major livestock show exhibitors. The number must be used on major livestock show entries (therefore, it is important that exhibitors complete this before entry). Your county or local shows may also require Quality Counts. FOR QUESTIONS RELATED TO TECHNICAL ISSUES OR LOGIN INFORMATION CONTACT: LEARNONLINE@AG.TAMU.EDU Here is also a link to FAQ for both exhibitor families and for County Extension Agents and Agricultural Science Teachers.
4-H CONTACTS:
MORGAN NEWTON
Travis County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Office: (512) 854-9608
morgan.newton@ag.tamu.edu
KAYLI HIGERD
Agriculture and Natural Resources County Extension Agent
Office: (512) 854-9614
Kayli.crauthers@ag.tamu.edu
ZANDYA (ZANDY) ACOSTA RISCO
Administrative Assistant – 4-H & Youth Development
Office: (512) 854-9607
Mobile: (737) 931-7936
Zandya.AcostaRisco@traviscountytx.gov