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 raised on 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.
Make a gift today to help Texas Students Succeed.
All commitments are final and considered charitable contributions to the organization. As such, they are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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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!
2025 Photobooth Event Photos2025 Youth Livestock Auction Photos2026 Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction Donors
Bryan Henderson II
Patti Wood
Jack Pew, Jr
Dee Ruckman
Bruce Sifford
Bob Best
Rob Crain
Lesley and Chris Chambless
Kevin Norris
Sherry Bartholow
Les and Amy Ware
Erle Allen Nye, Jr.
Gina Norris
Jennifer Tyler
Scott Newman
Wayne and Laura Williams
Susan Harris
Stephen Baker
Stephen Gwinn
Lydia Laske
Jimmy Flores
Susan Harris
George Shafer
Roger Perry
Pam Kirkley
Will Mundinger
Ray Kane
Phil Wiegers
Erik Daugbjerg
Robert Hallam
Chase Galbraith
Nathan Janousek
Martin Peck
Josh McArtor
Mike Demas
Wayne Schilling
Craig Fletcher
Jerry Duty
Frank Deel
Stacy Smith
Douglas Thompson
Harold Byrd III
Michael Hirsbrunner
Kathleen Hunt
Theresa Pereda
Michael Martin
Charles LeCroy
William Toles
Miles Hunt
Craig Fletcher
Greg Cohlmia
Bryan Henderson II
Randy Engstrom
Bill O’Dwyer
Roger Staubach
Anise Marshall
J Michael Lewis
Daniel Krieg
Harvey Bright
Jerry Freeman Jr.
Ashley Foster
Chase Perry
John P. Thompson Jr.
Scott Riddell
Clay Snelling
Matt Mildren
Pam Kirkley
Mark Kelly
David Schmidt, P. E.
Bill Foxworth
Chris Casad
John Norris III
John Harkey
Kevin Oeding
Ben Bradshaw
Michael Allen
Ann and Walter Waldie
Dan Wright
Aubrie Wolff
Sharon Champagne
Bryan Petton
Winston Line
Terry Dallas
Bowie Wynne
Lee Halford, Jr.
Michael Lunceford
James Lasater
Randall Rapp
Michael Montgomery
Hutton Hays
Terry Dallas
Stephen Gwinn
Aimee Bush
Dale C. Sellers
King Scovell
Lisa Hunt
A.B. Wharton III
A.B. Wharton III
Meyer Williams
Cassie Johnson
Craig H Lewis
Robert Smith
Don Wagner
James Perry
Frank Cinatl
Jim Hitzelberger
Mark Hicks
Rex Glendenning
Bill Threadgill
Jennifer Benavides
Robin Robinson
Ruben Esquivel
Tammy Cowser
Bragg Smith
Robert Rhoads
Wade Chessman
Alex Adams
Rick Howard
Tom Kirkland
Mary Anne Dunne
Matt McGraw
Billy Self
Carrie Covert
Preston McAfee
Matt Waldie
Paul Goelzer, Jr.
Rick Gillham
Scott Bane
David Kimbell Jr.
Bonnie Shea
Jon Rollins
Whit Perryman
Robert M. Bertino
Robert Hodges
Chip Huffman
Teresa Owens
Merritt and Patrick Rose
Marnie and Doug Nash
Joe and Sue Graham
Brian Foley
Chase Galbraith
Melinda Matthews
Rob Farrell
Rowden, Hendrickson, Shipley &
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Gregory and Anneta Buenger
Household
John and Lana Mayer
Robert Wolf
Interlaced Productions
Lee Fikes
Weiss Enterprises, Inc.
Craig Evans
Terry Syler
Bill Roberds
Lisa and Jeffrey Rosenbloom
Household
Grover Ellisor
Paula Merriman
Karnes County National Bank
Halford Lee, Jr.
Robert Dozier Household
Burton French Household
Beaird Harris Wealth Management
Brad Barthlow Household
Michael Bailey Household
David Blaylock
Mary Suhm
Donna Reeves
Melaney Derden
Kaleb Kyser
Chuck and Kama Bozeman
Susan Lindsey
Grease Monster Recycling
Cheryl Amerine
E.H. Teasley
Ag Trust Farm Credit
J.F. Construction
Phoenix I Restoration & Construction
Lisa Hunt
Woodbine
Nina Vaca
CXI
Clayton Acker
Brian Foley
Bill Threadgill
Miles Hunt
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Valley View Cattle Company
Jennifer Benavides
CedarTop Capital
Fun Biz
Paul Goezler