About Travis County 4-H Livestock Validation at Lake Travis FFA
First fall major-show animal validation date for Travis County 4-H and FFA exhibitors, held Oct 15, 2025 at Lake Travis FFA. Annual timing assumed since 2026 dates are not posted.
When and Where
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Lake Travis FFA, Travis County, Texas.
Organized by Travis County AgriLife Extension. 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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10000 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759 - Austin American-Statesman
Newspaper listed in the 2023 Texas Newspaper Directory, published in Austin, Texas.
Austin, TX - Austin Community College Agricultural Sciences
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Austin, TX | 512-223-9464 Website
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Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.