About Shelby County 4-H and FFA Livestock Show
2026 edition ran March 2-7; the livestock show day was March 5 at the Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Arena. Species shown: market and breeding swine, market steers, lambs, goats, market and breeding rabbits, and breeding heifers.
When and Where
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Arena, Center, Shelby County, Texas.
Organized by Shelby County 4-H and FFA. 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 Shelby County
- Center Auction Company Inc.
Livestock auction market at Hwy 87 North, 3 mi west, Center, Texas. Listed on a Texas farm auction directory as an auction barn that buys and sells livestock; confirm sale days with the market before hauling.
Hwy 87 North, 3 mi west, Center, TX 75935 | (936) 598-4395 - KDET 930 AM Center
KDET (930 AM) is licensed to Center Broadcasting Company, Inc. and broadcasts a news/talk format from Center, serving the rural Shelby County area (town population about 5,246).
Center, TX - KQBB 100.5 FM Center
Center Broadcasting Company, Inc. holds the license for KQBB at 100.5 FM; the classic country outlet is based in Center, Shelby County; Center has about 5,246 residents.
Center, TX - Lucas Veterinary Services
Veterinary practice in Center, Shelby County, Texas, listed by the Texas Animal Health Commission among clinics with a veterinarian certified to test cattle for trichomoniasis.
Center, TX | 936-332-1491 - Shelby County AgriLife Extension Office
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service county office serving Shelby County. Located at 266 Nacogdoches St., Center, TX 75935. Listed in the AgriLife People directory of Extension county offices.
266 Nacogdoches St., Center, TX 75935 | 936-598-7744 Website - Shelby SWCD
Shelby SWCD is a soil and water conservation district based in Center, Texas, listed in a directory of Texas conservation districts that includes SWCDs across the state.
Center, TX - The Light and Champion
Newspaper listed in the 2023 Texas Newspaper Directory, published in Center, Texas.
Center, TX - Tractor Supply Co. - Center
Rural lifestyle and farm retailer at 1155 Tenaha St Ste 2, Center (Shelby County). Listed with phone 936-591-9683 in the Tractor Supply Texas store list; stocks livestock feed, equipment, and ranch hardware.
1155 Tenaha St Ste 2, Center, TX 75935 | 936-591-9683
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.