About this event
The Wichita County Junior Livestock Show is held at the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center in Wichita Falls and is listed on the Wichita Falls MPEC calendar. The listing says animals of all sizes show there but does not name species.
Dates and schedule
The most recent verified listing is January 7, 2025, from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. Next dates are not published here.
Getting there
The J.S. Bridwell Ag Center is at 111 N Burnett Street, Wichita Falls. The MPEC main line is 940-716-5500. The listing does not describe parking or admission.
Tips for exhibitors
- The long 6 am to 8 pm window suggests a full day of activity, so confirm your class time with the show office.
- Check the MPEC parking page before you haul a trailer.
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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