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2026 Junior Livestock Show Information Guide PO BOX 150 FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76101-0150 | 817.877.2400 | FWSSR.COM I. JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW A. General • Livestock Premium List and Online Entry System will be available at FWSSR.COM on September 15. - Entries for the Junior Livestock Show must be submitted by the supervising County Extension Agent or Agricultural Science Teacher. - Signature forms must be completed and uploaded at time of entry. Forms are available at FWSSR.COM. - If you entered the 2025 Fort Worth Livestock Show, you will find your club listed in the entry system. You will then use your number assigned through Judging Card as your password. - If you do not have a password set up in the system, please fill out the New User Request form at FWSSR.COM. - For any questions or if you need assistance, please contact the Livestock Department at 817-877-2400. - Forms of payment accepted: Credit Cards Debit Cards Business Check (must be postmarked by Nov. 22) • Entry deadline: November 15, 2025 @ 2 p.m. • Entries are legal, binding documents. An exhibitor who makes a material misrepresentation subjects themselves to being barred from all further competition. • Residue Avoidance Program remains in effect. • All entries in the Junior Livestock Show must be exhibited by the owner/exhibitor, except when the exhibitor has more than one entry in a class or cannot be present to show their own animal due to circumstances beyond their control. In these cases, a substitute showman may exhibit the animal, provided that the substitute showman meets all Junior Exhibitor criteria and is approved by the Superintendent of that department. A substitute showman may not exhibit animals for an owner/exhibitor participating in other events or activities (UIL competitions, school sports, etc.) or just being absent from the competition. If the exhibitor is scholastically ineligible to participate, as determined by the respective School District, the exhibitor and their entries are ineligible for competition. • An animal will be disqualified from the show if it is being trimmed, fitted or dressed by anyone other than exhibitors, County Extension Agents or Agricultural Science Teachers from the State of Texas, or other feeders or leaders within the county or school district from which the animal is entered. • General Rule #38- Care of Stalls and Pens: - No chairs in main alley or barn aisles - No overhead covering or pens built in stalling and tie out areas JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW Changes & Reminders NEW 2026
presented by B. Junior Heifer Show • Entry Verification. Exhibitors will be responsible for obtaining and verifying their show number/entry to Superintendents at the McFarland Room in the Watt Arena from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., Thursday, January 22 and 8 a.m. until 11 a.m., Friday, January 23. • Purebred Simbrah*(asterisk) Heifers will not qualify for the 2026 Junior Heifer Show. • SHOW ORDER: Sat., January 24: 8:00 a.m. Brangus, Red Angus, Shorthorn 1:00 p.m. Beefmaster, Polled Hereford, Hereford 1:30 p.m. Maine-Anjou Sun., January 25: 8:00 a.m. Limousin, Charolais 1:00 p.m. Angus, Santa Gertrudis Mon., January 26: 8:00 a.m. Brahman, Simmental 1:00 p.m. Other Recorded Heifers, Simbrah • Heifer Superintendent’s Beef Challenge - In 2025, seven scholarships were awarded ranging from $6,000 – $16,000 each for a total of $74,000. - Complete details will be available on FWSSR.COM on October 1. • Junior Heifer Judges: - Angus, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Other Recorded Heifers, Red Angus: Marty Ropp – Normal, Illinois - Beefmaster, Brahman, Brangus, Santa Gertrudis, Simbrah: Brett Crow – Moulton, Alabama - Charolais, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Shorthorn, Simmental: Ryan Cotton – Ponce Inlet, Florida C. Junior Steer Show • All Weight/Breed cards due to Superintendent: 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 4. • Arrivals will begin at Trinity Park. Trinity Park will not be available until 8 a.m., Monday, February 2. • Judge: Frank Ward – Orland, California D. Junior Wether Lamb Show • Arrive: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 27 • Weight/Breed cards due to Superintendent: 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 27 • Show: Noon (each day), Wednesday, January 28 & Thursday, January 29 • Release: 8 a.m., Friday, January 30 • No initial bedding will be provided • Judge: Mark Hoge – Good Hope, Illinois
2026 Junior Livestock Show Information Guide PO BOX 150 FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76101-0150 | 817.877.2400 | FWSSR.COM E. Junior Barrow Show • All Barrows must weigh not less than 250 lbs. or more than 290 lbs. Any barrow that weighs more than 10 lbs. above or below its show weight will be disqualified. • Arrivals will begin at Trinity Park. Trinity Park will not be available until 8:00 a.m., Monday, February 2. • Weight/Breed cards due to Superintendent: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 3 • No initial bedding will be provided • Judge: Austin Thompson – Warren, Indiana F. Junior Dairy Cattle Show • Judge: Laurie Winkleman – Appleton, Wisconsin G. Junior Wether Goat Show • Arrive: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday, January 28 • Weight/Breed cards due to Superintendent: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 29 • One Day Show: 8 a.m., Friday, January 30 • Release: 8 a.m., Friday, January 30 • No initial bedding will be provided • Judge: Caleb Boardman – Bryan, Texas H. Junior Breeding Sheep Show • Show: Thursday, January 22 • Separate shows for Dorper and White Dorper Breeds. Will now show by teeth like all other breeds in Junior Show. THE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND INCREASES SUPPORT OF THE YOUTH OF TEXAS! - Continuing to provide $500 to the exhibitors of Champions and $250 to Reserve Champions in each division of the Junior Breeding Shows. Bonuses totaling $18,750! - Since 2015, the Agricultural Development Fund has committed additional premiums annually to exhibitors in the following Junior Shows: Barrows, Breeding Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Wether Lambs, Wether Goats and Youth Dairy Goats. - In 2026, the fund will now award $5,850 to the Junior Dairy Cattle, Junior Beef Heifer and Junior Steer Herdsman Award Winners! Grand Total Support = $207,000 for the 2026 Show NEW 2026
2026 Junior Livestock Show Information Guide PO BOX 150 FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76101-0150 | 817.877.2400 | FWSSR.COM presented by presented by ROBOTICS AG junior challenge A. Junior Agricultural Mechanics • Texas M.A.D.E. Promoting Mechanics, Agriculture, Development and Education through youth scholarship. Complete details will be available on FWSSR.COM on October 1. • All Divisions compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion of the Show. • Premiums: Class winners = $250, Division winners = $2,500. All premiums paid to FFA or 4-H group. Total $33,370 • Only projects started AFTER April 1, 2025 are eligible. • Premiums provided by Priefert Rodeo & Ranch Equipment and FWSSR. B. Junior Ag Robotics Challenge • Friday, January 30 at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, conveniently located across Gendy Street, west of the Round Up Inn. • Junior and Senior Divisions can accommodate the first 40 Entries in each Division. Each County Extension Agent or Agricultural Science Teacher may enter up to 4 teams in each Division. - In Senior Division: • each member of Champion team gets a $2,500 scholarship and a trophy buckle. • each member of Reserve Champion team gets a $1,500 scholarship and a trophy buckle. • each member of 3rd Place team gets a $1,000 scholarship. NEW 2026 II. COMPETITIONS & CONTESTS • Entry deadline is December 1, 2025 @ 2 p.m. - Entries for the competitions and contests must be submitted by the supervising County Extension Agent or Agricultural Science Teacher. - Complete entry instructions at FWSSR.COM same as in previous years under COMPETITIONS/CONTESTS - Forms of payment accepted: Credit Cards Debit Cards Business Check (must be postmarked by December 8) • Contests Offered: Dairy Cattle Judging, Floriculture, Goat Judging, Horse Judging, Meat Judging, Range & Pasture Plant Identification and Wildlife.
2026 Junior Livestock Show Information Guide PO BOX 150 FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76101-0150 | 817.877.2400 | FWSSR.COM presented by III. CALF SCRAMBLE A. 23 performances beginning January 16 through February 6 – 20 students per performance. B. Calf Scramble Scholarship Program – An overall minimum of $21,500 will be awarded among 30 recipients. In 2025, there were 49 scholarships worth $452,000 awarded through our Calf Scramble Scholarship Program. C. Entry Process - Entry applications will be available at FWSSR.COM on October 1. - Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. After all the positions have been filled, the remaining applications will be kept on file and used on an as needed basis. IV. JUNIOR SHOW DATES Arrival: Show: Release: Ag Mechanics 7 a.m. – Noon, Fri., 1/16 Sat., 1/17 7 a.m., Mon., 1/19 Ag Robotics Fri., 1/30 Barrows 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Mon., 2/2 Wed., 2/4 & Thur., 2/5 Terminal Breeding 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Wed., 1/21 Thur., 1/22 5 p.m., Fri., 1/23 Sheep Dairy Cattle 8 a.m., Fri., 1/16 – Tues., 1/20 5 p.m.,Tues., 1/20 Noon, Sat., 1/17 Heifers 8 a.m., Thurs., 1/22 – Sat., 1/24, Sun., 1/25 6 a.m., Mon., 1/26 8 a.m., Fri., 1/23 & Mon., 1/26 Steers 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tues., 2/3 Thurs., 2/5 & Fri., 2/6 6 a.m., Fri., 2/6 Wether Goats 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wed., 1/28 Fri., 1/30 8 a.m., Fri., 1/30 Wether Lambs 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tues., 1/27 Wed., 1/28 & Thurs., 1/29 8 a.m., Fri., 1/30
2026 COLLEGE AG DAY SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (come and go as you please) CACTUS ROOM, AMON G. CARTER JR. EXHIBITS HALL BUILDING PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES: If you have any questions, please contact Molly Bell mbell@fwbg.org The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and Fort Worth Botanic Garden invite students and their families to attend a college day designed for individuals interested in agricultural careers. Abilene Christian University Angelo State University East Texas A&M University – Commerce Kansas State University The Lincoln Memorial University – Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University Louisiana Tech University Midwestern State University Oklahoma State University – Institute of Technology Stephen F. Austin State University Sul Ross State University Tarleton State University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University Texas Tech University Weatherford College
for fwssr Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 Junior Shooting Sports Competition OVER $25,000 in PREMIUMS awarded to youth competitors! • Sporting clay tournament, Open to Texas 4-H & FFA participants between 6th and 12th grade • Educational opportunities related to the shooting sports and wildlife/ land stewardship Aim for Education • A merit-based scholarship program • High school seniors competing in the FWSSR Junior Shooting Sports competition • $20,000 in scholarships Questions? shootingsports@fwssr.com More information: FWSSR.COM BE A TEAM OR EVENT SPONSOR ENTER A 4-H OR FFA SHOOTER VOLUNTEER
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