About this event
Major Show Entry Days are the two sessions when Montgomery County 4-H exhibitors complete entries for the spring major shows. The county page states that entries for Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Rodeo Austin must be done on one of these dates, for both livestock and non-livestock contests.
Dates, deadlines and schedule
- November 1, 3-5 pm
- November 2, 5-7 pm
The year (2026) is inferred from the page date. Reserve a time through the Google Forms link on the page. If you cannot attend either date, you must schedule a time before Entry Night to complete your entries.
Other deadlines on the page, which may already have passed: turkey orders July 31, 2026, 5 pm; broiler orders for San Antonio, Houston and Rodeo Austin September 11, 2026; Calf Scramble application September 28, 2026. Payment is due at submission for orders.
Getting there
The Montgomery County Extension office is at 9020 Airport Rd., Conroe, TX 77303. The page lists 936-539-7823 and the office hours as Monday-Friday, 8 am-12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm.
Tips for exhibitors and families
- Sign up for a slot rather than arriving unannounced.
- Order forms and payment, by cash or check, can be mailed or dropped off at the 4-H office.
- Confirm current dates with the office, because the page was last updated in October 2026.
Official links
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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