Page 15 - August 2025 Parker Co. 4-H Connection

4-H LIVESTOCK

August 7 - West Texas Fair Entry Deadline
August 14 - Fall Major Entry Deadline
State Fair of Texas - Entry Process Instructions
Heart of Texas
August 28 by Noon - 2026 Major Stock Show Validation Early Order Deadline for Heifer , Sheep and Goats
October 22 - 4PM-7PM 2026 Major Stock Show Heifer, Lamb and Goat Validation
Weatherford Animal Clinic, 1655 Ranger Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76088
October 27 - 4PM-7PM 2026 Major Stock Show Heifer, Lamb and Goat Validation
Clint Petzold’s Barn, 226 W Aycock Ct, Weatherford, TX 76088-5019
November 7 - Major Stock Show Entry Deadline for All spring Junior Livestock Shows and Contests
Fort Worth
San Angelo
Texas Elite Swine Show
San Antonio
Houston
Austin

This section is dedicated to our hooved livestock species. Our Ag Agent and Project Leaders across the county can offer
some guidance and suggestions for you in this area, but there are not regularly scheduled project meetings. You need to
consider livestock more of an independent project. There is not a 4-H project barn to house livestock projects nor is there a
4-H project trailer to transport livestock. Both would be the responsibility of the exhibitor. If you have never shown
livestock, our recommendation is to experience county show twice, prior to venturing into the major stock show realm.
Pardon the pun, but major stock shows are an entirely different animal and can swallow newbies whole. If you’re wanting to
pursue a livestock project, give our Ag Agent, Charlie Martin, a call (817) 598-6172, prior to the purchase of any livestock,
and he can tell you the good, the bad and the ugly. Please note, there may be age requirements at shows. It is the
responsibility of the exhibitor to review the rules of the show to make sure their age is eligible. Of course, you may always
contact our office and we can also go over age requirements.