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Read here about entry deadlines, validation requirements, entry fees and late entry fee information.
Learn MoreEntries for the 2025 Show are now open. Click on "learn more" for the link.
Learn MoreEquine Show begins at 8:00 am
Show Order: Dairy Heifers, Steers, Beef Heifers, Longhorn Heifers
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.
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.
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.
The 2024 show rules, regulations and guidelines can be accessed here for reference. Select "Read More" to access.
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.
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 MoreEquine
Dairy Cattle
Steers & Heifers
Poultry
Rabbits
Sheep & Goats
Swine
Shop/Ag Mechanics
Horticulture
The Abilities United Show was established to give special needs students and adults in Cooke County the opportunity to exhibit livestock at the annual Cooke County Jr. Livestock Show. Volunteer Exhibitors and adults will assist participants by walking with them into the showring with an animal from show exhibitors. Minimum age to participate is 5 years old and in Kindergarten. There is no charge to enter. Applications can be accessed through the link to your right.
Application Deadline is: NOVEMBER 30, 2024 Applications can be turned in at Cooke County AgriLife Extension Office 206 S. Chestnut St. in Gainesville or mailed to: Alisha Bellar 1500 Broadway St. Gainesville, TX 76240 Applications can be accessed by selecting the "Learn More" link below
Learn MoreOur 2025 Sale Order and add-on list will be posted on Friday, January 10, 2025, once the sale order has been confirmed.
Chisam Cain