About Barnyard Battle 4-H Livestock Jackpot
Kaufman County 4-H jackpot: heifer and steer show plus a youth hay and forage judging contest on Oct 24, and goat and sheep shows on Oct 25, 2026 at the fairgrounds. Dates are the latest posted; assumed to recur annually.
When and Where
Saturday, October 24, 2026 - Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Kaufman County Fairgrounds, 4001 S. Washington St., Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas.
Organized by Kaufman County 4-H. 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
More in Kaufman County
- Ag-Power Inc (Terrell)
Equipment Dealer in Terrell, Texas, listed in the Farms.com directory of Texas farm equipment dealers. Contact the business directly for brands carried and current inventory.
2402 W Moore Ave., Terrell, TX 75160 | 972-563-1298 - Deen Implement Co
Equipment Dealer in Forney, Texas, listed in the Farms.com directory of Texas farm equipment dealers. Contact the business directly for brands carried and current inventory.
703 W Broad Street, Forney, TX 75126 | 972-552-3151 - Floating O Farms
Floating O Farms is a farm stand in Terrell, Kaufman County County, Texas. Address given as 12193 Fm 2728. Open: by appointment only call ahead for reservations. Source: the Local Farm Markets Dallas-Fort Worth listings.
12193 Fm 2728, Terrell, TX 75161 | (903) 366-3790 - Forney FFA Chapter
Forney High School FFA chapter whose members exhibit at the Kaufman County Junior Livestock Show and county fair events, reported in local coverage of the 100th show in 2026.
Forney, TX - Forney Messenger
Newspaper listed in the 2023 Texas Newspaper Directory, published in Forney, Texas.
Forney, TX - Ham's Orchards
U-Pick Farm in Terrell, Texas, listed on PickYourOwn.org. Offerings listed: blackberries and peaches. Listing advises confirming hours before visiting.
11939 CR 309, Terrell, TX | 972-524-2028 - Kaufman County 4-H Council
Youth-run county 4-H council that meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Extension Office and posts show, contest and hay-judging news for Kaufman County 4-H members on its blog.
2471 N State Highway 34, Kaufman, TX 75142 | (469) 376-4520 Website - Kaufman County AgriLife Extension Office
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service county office serving Kaufman County. Located at 2471 N State Highway 34, Kaufman, TX 75142. Listed in the AgriLife People directory of Extension county offices.
2471 N State Highway 34, Kaufman, TX 75142 | 469-376-4520 Website
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Monthly trade days at G. Rollie White Downs in Brady with handcrafted goods, produce and barnyard finds, plus pens for livestock. Runs the second Saturday of each month except July; 2026 season ends Dec 12.
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District-level Texas FFA Leadership Development Events for Gulf Coast District chapters of Area XI, held at Edna High School. Top finishers advance to the Area XI LDEs and on toward the State LDEs.
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Special offering of Barber Ranch Hereford and Express Angus bulls at Jordan Cattle Auction in San Saba, Nov. 11, 2026.
- Area VI Longview LDE Contest
Texas FFA calendar listing for Area VI Longview LDE Contest, scheduled November 12, 2026 at Panola College, Carthage, Texas. Confirm times and entries with the chapter advisor or area FFA office before attending.
- Area III Northwest District LDEs
Texas FFA calendar listing for Area III Northwest District LDEs, scheduled November 12, 2026 at Berry Center Northwest Houston, Cypress, Texas. Confirm times and entries with the chapter advisor or area FFA office before attending.
- Area III North District Skills & Job Interview LDEs
Texas FFA calendar listing for Area III North District Skills & Job Interview LDEs, scheduled November 12, 2026 at Lonestar-Tomball, Tomball HS, Tomball, Texas. Confirm times and entries with the chapter advisor or area FFA office before attending.
- Fort Bend County Pecan Show
Pecan competition open to Fort Bend growers; entries are current-year single-variety pecans, at least 40 nuts, no fee. Results shown at the Pecan Harvest Festival in Richmond on November 21, 2026.
- Fall Integrated Pest Management Seminar Dallas
Fall Integrated Pest Management seminar in Dallas on November 12, 2026, per the AgriLife Today Central Texas events page.
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.