About Erath County Junior Livestock Show Horse Show
Horse show opening day of the Jan 2025 Erath County Junior Livestock Show at the ECLA Fairgrounds, Stephenville. Most recent verified date; assumed annual with next dates not yet posted.
When and Where
Sunday, January 5, 2025, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM at ECLA Fairgrounds, 2389 FM 205, Stephenville, Erath County, Texas.
Organized by Erath County Livestock Association. Times and details are set by the organizer; confirm before you travel.
Texas 4-H Roundup and County 4-H Events: The Essentials
Texas 4-H is part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and runs through county offices, 12 districts and a state program. Youth ages 8 to 18 in grades 3 through 12 can join by contacting their county Extension office, finding a club, choosing a project and enrolling in 4HOnline.
Roundup
The Texas 4-H Roundup is the pinnacle event of the state program, with approximately 50 competitive events. The next Roundup is listed as June 7-10, 2027, in College Station. Some contests require members to qualify at the county and district levels, and qualifying contests are for senior members in grades 9-12.
Contests and projects
Contests include Food Show, Horse Judging, Photography Judging, Public Speaking and Livestock Judging. Project areas range from livestock to food and nutrition, photography and robotics. Ask your county Extension office for local show dates and rules.
Read the full guide: Texas 4-H Roundup and County 4-H Events: A Guide for Families
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