WELCOME, EXHIBITORS!
Plan to compete at the State Fair of Texas? This page contains useful information about exhibiting at the State Fair. Information and documents are updated as any potential changes occur.
Agriculture serves not only as a pillar of this organization but as a fundamental feature of the Lone Star State and its history. Every year, thousands of students from around the state work diligently in preparation for the competitive livestock events and leadership contests at the State Fair.
EXHIBITOR HANDBOOK
A complete guide to Livestock Exhibition at the 2026 State Fair of Texas. Click below to download the handbook.
EXHIBITOR RESOURCES
Schedules
Showtimes, dates, and locations for each show may be subject to change. Be sure to check back often for any updates that may occur.
Arrival and Release Schedule
View the arrival and release schedule to make your plans on exhibiting throughout the duration of the Fair.
Classification Guidelines
A comprehensive guideline with terms and diagrams on how to place your steer or barrow in the correct breed class.
Youth Entry Worksheet
Information will be available as soon as possible for the 2026 State Fair of Texas.
Pan American Worksheet
Information will be available as soon as possible for the 2026 State Fair of Texas.
Sheep Dog Worksheet
Information will be available as soon as possible for the 2026 State Fair of Texas.
Entry Portal
Information will be available as soon as possible for the 2026 State Fair of Texas.
Weight Breaks
Keep checking as 2026 weight break information will be available soon.
Thank You Information to Donors and Volunteers
Click the button to view and download the full list of supporters.
Class Postings
2026 class information will be updated as soon as it becomes available.
Livestreams of our Livestock Events
Regular livestreams of our livestock events will be shown here during the duration of the State fair of Texas. Click the link to view past livestreams of our 2024 events.
JUDGES
The 2026 livestock judges will be posted here. Be sure to check back regularly as changes may occur.
| Show Name | Judge Name | Judge's City |
|---|---|---|
| Market Steer | Shane Bedwell | Holt, MO |
| Market Sheep | Barett Carlisle | Leavenworth, KS |
| Market Goat | Payton Dahmer | Manhattan, KS |
| Market Barrow | Blake Danner | Chalmers, IN |
| Market Broiler | Jason Lee | Goliad, TX |
| Show Name | Judge Name | Judge's City |
|---|---|---|
| Beefmaster, Santa Gertrudis, Simbrah, ARB | Lindsay Utter-Cox | Mount Pleasant, TX |
| Brangus/Red Bragnus | Kody Lucherk | Canyon, TX |
| Prospect Steer | Tyler Winegardner | Harrod, OH |
| Red Brahman/Grey Brahman | Kody Lucherk | Canyon, TX |
| Show Name | Judge Name | Judge's City |
|---|---|---|
| Breeding Gilts | Will Taylor | Ames, IA |
| Breeding Sheep | Todd Swift | Johnson City, TX |
| Dairy Goats | Megan Cart | Lakeport, CA |
| Youth Breeding Goats | Clint Dimmitt | Bridgeport, TX |
| Youth Wether Doe & Dams | Leah Amstutz | Lancaster, OH |
| Show Name | Judge Name | Judge's City |
|---|---|---|
| Beefmaster, Simbrah, Santa Gertrudis, ARB | Ty Gillespie | Clarendon, TX |
| Brahman | JoJo Carrales | Flatonia, TX |
| Charolais, Limousin, Pre Junior/Junior Miniature Hereford, Shorthorn, Simmental | Tyler Bush | Britton, SD |
| Dairy Cattle | Mark Brinderio | Hilmar, CA |
| Mini Zebu Club Show | Braden House | Iola, TX |
| TLBT Longhorn | Braden House | Iola, TX |
| Show Name | Judge Name | Judge's City |
|---|---|---|
| Alpaca & Llama | Cathie Kindler | Elija, GA |
| Breeding Gilts | Clayton Schram | Yorktown, TX |
| Breeding Goats | Terry Taylor | Lubbock, TX |
| Breeding Sheep | Jake Thorne | San Angelo, TX |
| Dairy Goats | Aaron Carter | Lakeport, CA |
| Wether Dams | Jordan Amburgey | Mt. Sterling, KY |
| Wether Does | Jordan Amburgey | Mt. Sterling, KY |
RESULTS
Results will be posted here throughout the 2026 State Fair of Texas.
Cattle
Goats
Swine
Sheep
Poultry
Rabbit
Llama
CONTESTS AT THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
There are plenty of other contests to get involved in at that don’t do not require exhibiting livestock. Everything from pre-fair archery contests to meat science contests are offered throughout the 2026 fair season. Browse this page to learn more about the different contests and opportunities to compete at the State Fair of Texas. Information and documents are updated as any potential changes occur.
Contact
Livestock Department
P.O. Box 150009
Dallas, TX 75315
Phone: 214.421.8723
livestock@bigtex.com