For livestock exhibitors in Texas, there’s nothing quite like the major stock shows in Texas. From January through March, it is Texas majors season, and that means one thing – the competition heats up, and five of the biggest livestock shows take place.
Rich in history and offering opportunities for the youth, young people in the Lonestar State have the opportunity to shine in the show ring at 5 winter and spring events:
- Fort Worth Stock Show – January 17-February 8
- San Angelo Stock Show – February 1-16
- San Antonio – February 6-23
- Houston – March 4-23
- Rodeo Austin – March 7-29
Livestock Shows Galore
The livestock industry is big business in Texas. The major stock shows in Texas are one way for producers and exhibitors to showcase their stock. Livestock shows typically come in two types: junior or youth and open shows.
Open shows are open to the world. Exhibitors will load their livestock and travel hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles, to compete for the purple banner and a title.
Junior shows in Texas are closed to Texas 4-H and FFA youth. Other characteristics put the Texas major livestock shows in a league of their own. Most shows limit exhibitors to one animal per species, except Fort Worth and San Angelo. You can show multiple species but no more than one particular species at most of the shows. This is due to the sheer number of entries.
You might think that Texas kids miss a lot of school, and they do. However, since these are 4-H and FFA projects, many times, the trips are considered excused absences. The youth learn responsibility, animal husbandry, networking and more.
Prep to Win with Sure Champ®
At Sure Champ®, makers of products that support the health and well-being of show livestock, we know how hard the Texas youth work on their show projects. We hope the thousands of young people competing have a great run, reach their goals and make lifelong memories.
We also know that your livestock will throw you challenges along the way. So, we want you to know that you can look for our products at the Sullivan’s trailer at these shows.
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