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.
2024-25 Officers
General Superintendent - K.D. Weaver
Assistant General Superintendents - Justin Little & Alan Bauwin
Secretary/Treasurer - Kelly Huston
2025 Division Superintendents
Equine - Hannah Gilmore
Dairy Cattle - Wayne Becker
Beef Cattle - Matt Bryson
Rabbits - Zachary Downe/Elizabeth Huchton
Poultry - Yvonne Sandmann
Sheep & Goats - Calvin Welper
Shop/Ag Mechanics - Corbin Evans
Swine - Mike Howe
Family & Consumer Science (FCS) - Katy Smith
Horticulture -Rhonda Smithson
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 2025 Show are now open. Click on "learn more" for the link.
Learn More2025 show schedule
Monday, January 6, 2025
Equine Show begins at 8:00 am
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Show Order: Dairy Heifers, Steers, Beef Heifers, Longhorn Heifers
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
All broilers and breeding poultry must check-in with show superintendent.
Broilers followed by Breeding
Show order: Breeding Lambs, Market Lambs, Breeding Goats, Market Goats
All FCS and Horticulture show entries must be checked in for judging on Thursday.
Swine will not be permitted to enter the barn until the conclusion of the goat show or 4:00 pm, which ever occurs first.
Thursday, January 9, 2025
No exhibitors, parents, teachers or extension agents will be allowed in the building during judging.
Show order: Breeding Swine followed by Market Swine
Building will be open for viewing of judging results.
All Large Ag Mechanics Entries must be in checked in by 6:00 pm. Small projects may also move in at this time.
All projects and awards must be picked up by 7:00 pm
NOTE: All Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion FCS and Horticulture projects will be moved to the Cooke County Fairgrounds to be on display Friday and Saturday morning, prior to the sale.
Friday, January 10, 2025
All small Ag Mechanics projects (wood, metal and leather) must be checked in by this time. Exhibitors have the option of also checking in on Thursday, January 9 from 4-6 pm.
All Rabbit Meat pens and breeding rabbits must check in with the show superintendent.
Show Order: Market (Meat Pens) followed by Breeding
***NEW FOR 2025: Rabbit showmanship presentations will occur throughout the Market and Breeding show judging.
Saturday, January 11, 2024
rules & guidelines
The 2024 show rules, regulations and guidelines can be accessed here for reference. Select "Read More" to access.
Broiler order form & Deadline
ORDER DEADLINE
Orders must be submitted by October 2, 2024. Check with your 4-H Extension Agent or Ag Teacher as they may require you to submit your order to them at an earlier date to allow them time to process payment.
Order Form
An order form with your payment in the form of cash or check must be turned in to your Ag Teacher or County 4-H Extension Agent. Click on the "Learn More" link below to access the fillable Order Form.
Learn More2025 Judges
Catherine Johnson
Equine
Lindsay Mitchel
Dairy Cattle
Colton Douglas
Steers & Heifers
Brian Lowe
Poultry
Donald Mersiovsky
Rabbits
Preston Lawrence
Sheep & Goats
Jacob Edmond
Swine
Don Mock, Heath Dollar, Kenneth Williamson
Shop/Ag Mechanics
Ashley Hartman
Horticulture
scholarships
$500 Scholarships are presented in the Memory of the following individuals:
Amy Bryant Kirkpatrick
Missy Dangelmayr
Doug Anderle
Herky Biffle
Pete Shauf
2025 Scholarship Applications are due to be submitted by Friday, November 15, 2024. High School Seniors, graduating in 2025, should complete the application from the link provided below and submit.
2025 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.
2025 Sale Order
Our 2025 Sale Order and add-on list will be posted on Friday, January 10, 2025, once the sale order has been confirmed.
OUR AUCTIONEER
Chisam Cain