2027 Schedule of Events:
Specie Validation:
9/12
10/19
10/26
11/07
12/10
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
Dairy & Steer Validation
9:00 am - 11:30 am
@ Stephenville Cattle
Company
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
Heifer
Validation
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
@ECLA Show Barn
Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
Lamb & Goat
Validation
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
@ECLA Show Barn
Saturday, Nov. 07, 2026
Swine
Validation
8:00 am - 11:00 am
@ ECLA Show Barn
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Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2026
Rabbit
Validation
4:00 pm
@ ECLA Show Barn
Deadlines:
Tuesday, Aug. 04, 2026
5:00 pm - Deadline to Order & Pay for Turkeys
Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
5:00 pm - Deadline to Order & Pay for Broilers
Friday, Dec. 04, 2026
3:00 pm - Deadline For All Entry Card & Entry Fees
09/18
12/04
08/04
2027 Show Days:
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03
Sunday, January 03
8:00 AM Dairy may begin arrival
8:00 AM Horse Show - TSU Doty Arena
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dairy Check-In
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04
Monday, January 04
6:00 AM Gates Open
9:00 AM Dairy Show
12:00 PM Sheep and Goats may begin to arrive (must be on grounds by 1:00 PM)
2:00 PM Classification and Weigh-In for Sheep and Goats
9:00 PM Gates Close
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05
Tuesday, January 05
6:00 AM Gates Open
7:00 AM-12:00 PM Youth Fair Arts & Crafts Check-In / Judging
9:00 AM Lamb Showmanship followed by Market Lamb Show
Goat Showmanship followed by Market Goat Show and Breeding Doe Show
(All Tack Removed And Pens Cleaned At Conclusion Of Show)
12:00 PM-4:00 PM Youth Fair Showmanship
9:00 PM Gates Close
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06
Wednesday, January 06
6:00 AM Gates Open
6:00 AM Swine Move - In
8:00 AM Market And Breeding Rabbit Check-In
8:00 AM Poultry Check-In
9:00 AM Broiler Show followed by Turkey
10:00 Breeding Rabbits Show
12:30 Market Rabbits Show followed by Showmanship
11:00 AM All Swine must be in barn
12:00 PM Market Swine Classification And Weigh-In
3:00-5:00 PM Ag Mechanics Check - In And Set Up
9:00PM Gates Close
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07
Thursday, January 07
6:00 AM Gates Open
6:00 AM Beef Cattle May Arrive
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Youth Fair Foods, Photos Check-In and Judging
8:00 AM Ag Mechanics Show
9:00 AM Swine Showmanship followed by Market Swine Show
(All Tack Removed And Pens Cleaned At Conclusion Of Show)
12:00 - 4:30 PM Youth Fair Food, Photo Silent Auction & Raffle
9:00 PM Gates Close
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08
Friday, January 08
6:00 AM Gates Open
8:00 AM All Steers must be in Barn; Steer Classification And Weigh-In 9:00 AM All Beef Heifer must be in Barn; Check-In & Commercial Heifer Weigh-In
11:00 AM Beef Showmanship followed by Market Steer Show followed by Heifer Show
6:00 PM Ol' Fashion Barn Dance by Stephenville 4H, $2 or canned food item needed for admission.
9:00 PM Gates Close
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09
Saturday, January 9
6:00 AM Gates Open
3:00 PM Animals making the sale must be on the fair grounds, must be the one exhibited during the show
3:30 PM Pre Sale Meeting for all exhibitors making the sale
4:30 PM Showmanship Recognition & Awards Presentation
5:00 PM Sale Of Champions Premium Auction
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10
Sunday, January 10
2:00 PM All Livestock And Tack Must Be Cleared From Grounds By 2:00 PM
Specie Committee Meetings:
Monday, Jan. 18, 2027
5:00 PM Horse
5:30 PM Poultry / Ag Mech
6:00 PM Rabbit
6:30 PM Lamb/Goat
7:00 PM Steer
7:30 PM Swine
01/25
Monday, Jan. 25, 2027
Dairy - 6:00 pm
Open to All @ ECLA Show Grounds
01/18
