About Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup
68th Rattlesnake Roundup at the Nolan County Coliseum, billed as the world's largest, with guided hunts, a cookoff, carnival, gun and knife show and snake contests. Held March 13-15, 2026.
When and Where
Friday, March 13, 2026 - Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Nolan County Coliseum, 220 Coliseum Drive, Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas.
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 Nolan County
- Big Country Master Gardener Association
BCMG, a Master Gardener association listed among Nolan County Extension partners alongside the Big Country Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists.
Sweetwater, TX - Central Rolling Plains Co-op
Cotton gin business in Roscoe, Texas, listed in the BBB cotton gin category for the Snyder area.
102 Pecan St, Roscoe, TX 79545 | (325) 766-3431 - D2 Feeders
D2 Feeders LLC on County Road 111 at Roscoe, Nolan County, is a Rolling Plains feeding operation listed with TCFA.
5601 County Road 111, Roscoe, TX 79545 | (325) 766-7271 - KXOX 1240 AM Sweetwater
KXOX (1240 AM) is licensed to Stein Broadcasting Co, Inc. and broadcasts a country format from Sweetwater, serving the rural Nolan County area (town population about 10,141).
Sweetwater, TX - KXOX-FM 96.7 FM Sweetwater
KXOX-FM (96.7 FM) is licensed to Stein Broadcasting Co., Inc. and broadcasts a country format from Sweetwater, serving the rural Nolan County area (town population about 10,141).
Sweetwater, TX - Lone Star Ag Credit - Sweetwater
Rural credit office in Sweetwater, Texas, lending to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses and rural homeowners. Office serves Borden, Fisher, Kent, Mitchell, Nolan and Scurry Counties.
400 E. Third St., Sweetwater, TX 79556 | 325-236-3626 - Nolan County 4-H
County 4-H program in Sweetwater tied to District 7 4-H, Texas 4-H projects and Quality Counts training required for spring major stock shows.
100 E 3rd St Ste 305, Sweetwater, TX 79556 | (325) 236-6912 - Nolan County AgriLife Extension Office
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service county office serving Nolan County. Located at 100 E 3rd St Ste 305, Sweetwater, TX 79556. Listed in the AgriLife People directory of Extension county offices.
100 E 3rd St Ste 305, Sweetwater, TX 79556 | 325-236-6912 Website
More Events in Texas
- Heart of Texas Trade Days
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.
- Area XI Gulf Coast District FFA LDEs
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.
- Jordan Cattle Auction Barber Ranch and Express Angus Bull Offering
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.