Where Texas Students Shine and Donors Make a Difference
The Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction is the culmination of a year’s worth of hard work, dedication, and fundraising to support Texas students. This time-honored tradition celebrates young exhibitors from rural and urban communities who invest countless hours raising animals in hopes of earning top honors at the 78th Annual Auction.
On Friday, October 2, 2026, the auction returns to the Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center during the State Fair of Texas, giving donors the unique opportunity to witness these students’ achievements firsthand. Higher-level donors may secure reserved seats to bid on livestock, making a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of these young Texans.
Every dollar – 100% – raised for Auction Day goes directly to the youth exhibitors, with remaining proceeds supporting the Big Tex Scholarship Program, helping even more Texas students achieve their educational goals.
Join us for a day of excitement, celebration, and life-changing support for Texas youth.
Join us for the 2026 Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction
When: Friday, October 2, 2026
Where: Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center during the State Fair of Texas
Starting Time: 1:00 p.m.
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The State Fair of Texas is passionate about agricultural education and supporting students through the Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Program.
The State Fair is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Any contribution of $250 or more will receive a tax letter noting the deductible portion of a contribution.
For more information, please contact: mrose@bigtex.com
Agriculture's bright future
The State Fair of Texas Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Program is a time-honored tradition that celebrates and supports urban and rural youth across Texas. Winning exhibitors are eligible to sell projects through a live auction where sponsors pay premium prices for the youth exhibitors’ hard work. To participate, these youth invest time, passion, and energy in animals with hopes of walking away with the Grand Champion prize in this year’s 77th Annual Auction.
Thank you to all who participated in and donated to the 2025 Youth Livestock Auction. Be on the lookout for upcoming information for 2026!
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A.B. Wharton
Abatix Corp
Ag Trust Farm Credit
Alex Madrazo
Alexander Revocable Trust
Allison Reaves
Alyssa Martin
American National Bank of Texas
Amy & Les Ware Foundation
Andrews and Foster Drilling Company
Andrews and Foster Drilling Company
Anne and Walter Waldie
Atmos Energy
Austin Wood Recycling
Back to Nature
Bailey’s Deli and Catering
Bane Machinery Inc.
Beaird Harris Wealth Management
Ben E. Keith Company
Bert Concessions
Beth Rose
Bill and Gabriela Foxworth
Bill and Susan Roberds
Bill Threadgill
Blake Taylor
Bradley Bartholow
Brett Blakey
Brian Foley
Bruce Sifford
Bryan Henderson II
Bryan Henderson III
Burk Royalty Co. LTD
Candace Rubin and Wayne Z Burkhead MD
CedarTop Capital
Charles Barnett Homes
Chase Perry
Cheryl Amerine
Christa Sanford
Christin Fedora
Chuck and Kama Bozeman
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Craig and Pam Fletcher
Craig Brogdon
Craig Evans
Craig Lewis
CXI, LLC
Cynthia K. and Richard E. Rock Foundation
D. Harold Byrd III
Daily Commercial Record
Dalene Cameron
Dan Wright
Danny Pulaski
David Schmidt
David Shuttee
Dee and Bob Ruckman
Della and Bob Best
Dentistry of Las Colinas Management PLLC
Donna Reeves
Douglas Thompson
Dr. Gregory and Anneta Buenger
Driver Pipeline Co., Inc.
Dynamic Systems
E. H. Teasley & Co., Inc.
Edward Biggers
Edward P. Allen
EGW Utilities
Elizabeth Reich
EY
Fab Floors
FDC Builders
Felix Lozano
Fletcher’s Original State Fair Corny Dogs
Foley & Lardner LLP
For Giving Foundation
Frank Deel
Frank Mihalopoulos
Frederick and Donna Halstead Family Foundation
Freeman Auto Group
Frost Bank
Gail Fletcher
Gaye Stegman
George Shafer
Gilbert Gerst
Gina Norris
Graham Investments
Grease Monster Recycling
Guy England
Harkey Family Foundation
Harvey Bright
Heidelberg Materials
Helle Lauersen
Herbert Weitzman
Hubbard Family Foundation
Interlaced Productions
Inwood National Bank
J. Michael Lewis
J.E. Dunn Construction
J.F. Construction
Jack Pew Jr.
James Perry
James Roberts
Jan and John Norris
Jan Hart Black
Janet Bustin
Janet Fliegel
Jim Hitzelberger
Joe Alcantar
Joe Willoughby
John and Cele Carpenter
John B. & Savannah E. Howard Memorial Fund
John de la Garza
John Newlin
John P. Thomspon Jr.
John Torres
Joshua McArtor
Kane, Russell, Coleman, and Logan PC
Karnes County National Bank
Kathleen Hunt
Kathy Williams
Kay Miller
Keith Burks
Kelley and Anne Kimmey
Kent Huffman
Kevin Rush
Kyle Bass
Kyong and Mike Markwardt
Lakeside Bank
Landmark Nurseries
Larry Holt
Larry Nickell
Laura Hargrove
Lee Halford Jr.
Lila Levy
Linda Rush
Lisa and Miles Hunt
Lois Finkelman
Lorrie Followwell
Marnie and Doug Nash
Martha and Doug Hawthorne
Martin Peck
Mary Kay Foundation
Mary Margaret Bivings
Mary Suhm
McCaslin Land Services Inc.
Meaghan Rohlfs
Mechanical Partners
Michael Dulan
Michael Mauldin
Michael Rideau
Mike Demas
Newt Walker Company
Noreen Mehdi
NorthStar Energy Solutions
Old Sundown Ranch, LLC
Oncor
Pam Kirkley
Patti Harris
Patti Peck Wood
Paul Dyer
Paul Goelzer Jr.
Paula Merriman
Phoenix I Restoration & Construction Ltd.
PKJ Investments
Plumbers & Steamfitters UA Local #100
Preston Massey
Pro-Steel Inc.
Qorvo
Ralph Rushing
Randy Engstrom
Raymond J. Adams Co., Inc.
Rebcon
Reeder Capital Partners, LLC
Renee Parr
Rick Gillham
Rick Howard
Riddell Plumbing
Rob and Mary Ramage
Robert Abtahi
Robert and Sindy Smith
Robert Dozier
Robert Estrada
Robert Huffman
Robert Rhoads
Robert Roth
Robert Wolf
Robin Robinson
Roger Perry
Romar Supply Inc
Ronny Mccutchin
Rosebriar Properties
Ruben E. Esquivel
Ryan Dale
Sami Langley
Sara and Andy Anderson
Scott Miller
Scott Perkins
Scovell Family Foundation
S-GAP Inc.
Shea Family Foundation
Sherese and Rex Glendenning
Sherry Bartholow
Shine Speech Therapy
Southwest Pipetrades
Steve and Karon Young
Steve and Linda Ivy
Steve Calhoun
Susser bank
Suzanne Rickman
Tabitha Ally
Terry Dallas
Terry Dallas
The Chambless Family Foundation
The Gwinn Foundation
The Line Law Firm PLLC
The Retail Connection
Thomas and Kathy Wainscott
Todd Meier
Tom Lazo
Tomco Services, Inc.
Tommy and Michele Reynolds
Trek Resources
Turtle Creek Management LLC
Ulterra Drilling Technologies LP
Vincent Greene
Wade Chessman
Warren Mayberry
Wayne and Laura Williams
Whit Perryman
William toles
Winstanley Consulting