About the Killeen Junior Livestock Show
The Killeen Junior Livestock Show is a free-admission show for Killeen FFA and 4-H members at the Killeen Rodeo Grounds. KXXV News reported on March 1, 2019 that it was the 65th annual edition, with more than 240 youth taking part.
Dates, deadlines and schedule
The listing dates of February 28 to March 2, 2019 are inferred from that report, so confirm the current year with the organizers. The report describes the flow of the week:
- Wednesday: exhibitors cleaned, prepped and weighed their animals.
- Thursday and Friday: animals were shown.
- Saturday: an auction, a barbecue and an awards ceremony close the show.
The auction
Many of the exhibitors put winning animals up for auction. KXXV reported that all auction proceeds go back to the kids, and several said they planned to use the money for college or another animal project.
Getting there
The show is at the Killeen Rodeo Grounds in Killeen, in Bell County. The report gives no street address. The show is free to the public.
Tips for exhibitors and families
- Plan to arrive for the Wednesday prep and weigh day, not just the show days.
- Visitors can attend at no charge, so Saturday is a good day for relatives to see the auction and eat at the barbecue.
- The newest verified information is from 2019. Check with your FFA advisor or the Bell County Extension office for the current schedule.
Official links
- KXXV: 65th annual Killeen Junior Livestock Show kicks off: the report used for this section
Texas County Junior Livestock Shows: The Essentials
A county junior livestock show is where Texas 4-H and FFA members exhibit market animals they have raised, usually in winter, and the best projects sell at a premium auction to local buyers. Exhibitors must be members of a Texas 4-H club or FFA chapter in good standing and work under a County Extension Agent or ag teacher. Age and grade limits are set by each county.
Validation and ownership
Most county shows require Texas 4-H/FFA livestock validation, when animals are ear-tagged, DNA-sampled and tied to the exhibitor, who signs the ethics policy. Typical validation is June for steers, October for lambs and goats and November for swine, but local deadlines win. Offering an animal for sale during the feeding period can make it ineligible for the remaining shows that season.
Sales and ID
Premium sales are run by each county, and many take add-on and sponsor support from local businesses. Animals must carry official ID under USDA and Texas Animal Health Commission rules. Quality Counts, the AgriLife online course, is expected by some shows. Selling a project at a major show makes it ineligible for later majors.
Read the full guide: Texas County Junior Livestock Shows: How They Work
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