Cooke County Jr. Livestock Show
Today's Youth, Tomorrow's Leaders
Board Members
The show is governed by a board of directors who annually elect a General Superintendent, Assistant General Superintendent, Secretary/Treasurer. Directors include Ag Science Teachers, FCCLA Advisors, County Extension Agents and one representative from each school/agency/community. One additional director representing each division of the show are: Beef, Goats, Poultry, Sheep, Equine, Dairy Cattle, Rabbits, Swine, Shop, FCS, Horticulture & Archery.
2025-26 Officers
General Superintendent - K.D. Weaver
Assistant General Superintendents - Justin Little & Alan Bauwin
Secretary - Barbara Rohrbough
Treasurer - Kelly Huston
2026 Division Superintendents
Equine - Hannah Gilmore
Dairy Cattle - Matt Bryson
Beef Cattle - Matt Bryson
Rabbits - Zachary Downe
Poultry - Yvonne Sandmann
Sheep & Goats - Justin Little
Shop/Ag Mechanics - Corbin Evans
Swine - Jason York
Family & Consumer Science (FCS) - Katy Smith
Horticulture -Rhonda Smithson
Archery - Chad Trammell
validation & entry information
Validation & Entry Information/Deadlines
Read here about entry deadlines, validation requirements, entry fees and late entry fee information.
Learn MoreOnline Entry Portal
Entries for the 2026 Show are now open. Click on "learn more" for the link.
Learn More2026 show schedule
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Show order: Broilers followed by breeding
Show Order: Dairy Heifers, Steers, Breeding Heifers, Longhorns
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Show order: Breeding Lambs, Market Lambs, Breeding Goats, Market Goats
All FCS and Horticulture show entries must be checked in between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Tack Only can move in at the conclusion of the goat show. Swine will be weighed in off the trailer before moving in.
weigh in/classification will be directly off the trailer
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Show order: Breeding Swine followed by Market Swine
No exhibitors, parents, teachers or agents will be allowed in the building during judging.
Parents, exhibitors and the public can view show entries and results.
All Ag Mechanics entries must be moved in/checked in by 6:00 pm.
All projects must be picked up by 7:00 pm.
Friday, January 9, 2026
Show Order: Market (Meat Pens) followed by Breeding
Entries are limited to exhibitors who have an entry in the Ag Mechanics Show.
Saturday, January 10, 2026
All sale qualifying exhibitors must pick up their backtag lot # and check in for the sale.
All 2026 exhibitors will gather in the stands for a group photo prior to the sale.
rules & guidelines
The 2026 show rules, regulations and guidelines can be accessed here for reference. Select "Read More" to access.
Exhibitor Substitution & Request Form
Exhibitor Substitution
All eligible exhibitors of the Cooke County Jr. Livestock Show are REQUIRED to show and sell their own animal or project. If an exhibitor cannot exhibit or sell, it is the responsibility of the 4-H Extension Agent, Ag Teacher or FCS Teacher to submit a SIGNED and COMPLETED substitute exhibitor request form. This form must be turned in at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled show or sale date. Failure to do so may result in denial of request and disqualification from the show.
Substitute Exhibitor Request Form
Learn More2026 Judges
TBD
Equine
TBD
Dairy Cattle
TBD
Steers & Heifers
TBD
Poultry
TBD
Rabbits
TBD
Sheep & Goats
TBD
Swine
TBD
Shop/Ag Mechanics
TBD
Horticulture
scholarships
$500 Scholarships are presented in the Memory of the following individuals:
Amy Bryant Kirkpatrick
Missy Dangelmayr
Doug Anderle
Herky Biffle
Pete Shauf
Ott Kuykendall
2026 Scholarship Application is now open. Please click on the link below to submit your application. Application deadline is November 15, 2025.
2026 CCJLS Scholarship Application
Premium sale
Sale will begin at NOON on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Buyers must register for a bidder number prior to the sale. Complementary lunch will be served at 11:00 am for all registered buyers. Buyer Registration will open at 10:00 am at the Southeast end of the show barn. Look for registration tables near the show office. Volunteers will be available to help buyers with registration and any questions. Payments are due 30 days from date of sale unless other arrangements have been made.
Sale Order
Click below on "learn more" for a pdf printable, downloadable sale order for the 2025 sale.
Learn MoreAdd Ons
Add on money is a way of supporting multiple exhibitors. Buyers, parents, grandparents, family, etc. can add on money to any exhibitor on the list. Add on money will be accepted until January 31, 2025. Select "learn more" below to access our add on sheet. Make all checks payable to CCJLS
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