The Livestock Premium List includes schedules, fees, scholarship information, premium payouts, and all rules and regulations regarding the Junior Livestock Show and Open Shows. For complete information regarding a contest or show, please refer to the Premium List. 

 All times and locations are subject to change.  

Downloads

2020 Livestock Premium List (updated 10/24/2019)

2020 Updates & Reminders (revised 9-5-2019)    

Helpful Hints

First-time junior exhibitor? Looking for a refresher on San Antonio Stock Show processes? Check out these Helpful Hints !

Entry Information

Looking for Worksheets, Entry Certification Forms, etc.? Check out Entry Information!

AST/CEA Online Entry Login 

Please click the Online Entry Login button to direct you to the Online Entry Systems. All required documentation and other worksheets can be found below at a later date.

Entry Deadlines

Calf Scramble - November 1, 2019*

Junior Livestock Show - December 1, 2019*

Junior Agricultural Mechanics - December 1, 2019*

Junior Shoot-Out - December 1, 2019*

Open Livestock Show - December 15, 2019

Intercollegiate Judging Contests - January 15, 2019

*via online entry system by AST/CEA only 

Junior Livestock Show

2020 Junior Show Entry Worksheet + Entry Certification

2020 Junior Contest Worksheet + Team Contest Release

2020 Landscape Challenge Worksheet + Team Contest Release

2020 Bexar County Agrobotics Challenge Entry Form + Release

2020 Junior Show Entry Certification

2020 Team Contest Release

2020 Junior Show Checklist

2020 Request for Accommodation

Junior Agricultural Mechanics

2020 Ag Mechanics Worksheet + Release

2020 Ag Mechanics Marketplace Worksheet + Release

2020 Bexar County Ag Mechanics Marketplace Entry Form + Release

2020 Ag Mechanics Release

Junior Shoot-Out

2020 Junior Shoot-Out Worksheet + Eligibility Form

2020 Junior Shoot-Out Eligibility Form

Calf Scramble 

2020 Calf Scramble Entry Instructions

2020 Calf Scramble Schedule

2020 Calf Scramble Medical Questionnaire

2020 Calf Scramble Release

2020 Calf Scramble Worksheet + Questionnaire + Release

Open Livestock Show

2020 Open Show Entry Worksheet + Entry Certification

2020 Open Show Additional Animal Information

2020 Open Show Group Class Entry Form

2020 Open Show Entry Certification

Intercollegiate Judging

2020 Intercollegiate Judging Entry Form

Can't make it to the show? Watch here!

The online web broadcast for 2020 will be brought to you by Walton Webcasting. Below you will find a link to the shows that will be streaming live via Walton Webcasting below at a later date. 

2020 Livestock Arrival Information

Livestock Staging & Trailer Lot

All Livestock and Ag Mechanics projects must first report to the Salado Creek Property - Livestock Trailer Lot . Starting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4th, the lot will be open 24 hours a day for arrivals. Groups wishing to stall together must arrive at the Salado Creek Property together. Exhibitors should expect to fill out a Trailer Release at the Salado Tent upon arrival. The phone numbers written on the Trailer Release will be sent a text message with stalling information once stalls have been assigned. The lot will also serve as the location to check health papers (if applicable). 

Directions to Grounds

Click here for directions to the show grounds.

Barn Layouts

Reminders 

• Check the 2020 Livestock Premium List for Arrival Deadlines. This is the time you must have arrived at the Salado Creek Property 
• Bringing a breeding animal? Make sure you have your original registration certificate and health papers

Hotel Information

Contact the Livestock Office with any questions at (210)-225-0575 or at [email protected]

This new challenge was designed to give contestants a way to share the story of Texas agriculture through their eyes. Contestants will create a short, original, entertaining video centered around a certain theme focused on educating general patrons at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo about the importance of agriculture in our everyday lives. Video submissions will be scored on the overall message, professionalism, commitment to the current theme, and entertainment value. The top 3 finalists will see their videos shared on the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Competitive Events Facebook page. Final rankings will be determined by the number of reactions and shares the videos receive over a specific period of time. 

Downloads

2020 Tell Your Story of Texas Agriculture Video Challenge RULES

2019 Tell Your Story of Texas Agriculture Video Challenge- 1st Place Winner

2018 Tell Your Story of Texas Agriculture Video Challenge -1st Place Winner

This show is intended for gilts suited for show pig production. Gilts are not required to be registered within a breed association to participate in the Junior Crossbred Gilt Show. 

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Junior Crossbred Gilt Show RULES

Location

Morris Activity Center - Click here to view map

Buyer Information

• Potential Buyers may view the Crossbred Gilt Show via Walton Webcasting on Thursday, Feb. 6th 
• Potential Buyers can contact the Lindner group at 830-377-0969 and 806-683-4874 for sale lot information
• Potential Buyers with trailers will need to drop them off at the Salado Creek Property - Livestock Trailer Parking Lot
• Potential Buyers without trailers will enter grounds at Lot 6 through Gate G
• Potential Buyers will need to register as a buyer at the registration table near the Morris Center Arena before the sale
• Buyers must be aware of the Sale Conditions outlined in the 2020 Livestock Premium List, Rule # 24 - Crossbred Gilt Show Rule
• Potential out-of-state buyers will need to be aware of any potential animal health requirements before the sale. This may include procuring a permit number from your respective State Authority. Please contact your local State Authority or the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) with any questions

Broadcast

Show - Broadcast by Walton Webcasting. Click here to be directed to our online broadcasts.

Sale Preview - Broadcast via Facebook Live on the Competitive Events Facebook page

Results

2019 Crossbred Gilts

The Open Breeding Sheep Show consists of six different purebred breeds including Dorper, Hampshire, Rambouillet, Southdown, Suffolk, and White Dorper. Each of these breeds offer unique traits to the sheep industry. Exhibitors of all ages may bring ewes and rams for competition. 

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DOWNLOADS

2020 Open Breeding Sheep Show RULES

LOCATION

Morris Activity Center - Click here to view map

RESULTS

2019 Open Breeding Sheep

The Breeding Goat Show is made up of Angora and Boer goats, both does and bucks. Angoras are known for their mohair and are judged on the quality of their mohair along with other physical characteristics. Boer goats are popular for their added meat production compared to other breeds of goats. The age of goats that are exhibited range from kids to mature does and bucks.  The Junior Wether Doe Show is intended for does suited for market wether production. Breeding females are not required to be registered within a breed association to participate in the Junior Wether Doe show. After their show career is over, these animals become the foundation for the Texas 4-H and FFA member’s own herd.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DOWNLOADS

2020 Junior Breeding Goat Show RULES 

LOCATION

Swine Barn - Click here to view map

RESULTS

2019 Junior Breeding Boer Goats

2019 Junior Breeding Angora Goats

2019 Junior Wether Doe

To be eligible, Calf Scramble participants must meet the following requirements.

• Participants must be be bonafide members of a Texas County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter.
• Participants must have reached their 12th, but not their 18th birthday on January 1 and not be enrolled beyond their Junior year in high school.
• Participants must be selected by their CEA or AST.
• Participants may only be awarded one (1) San Antonio Calf Scramble Purchase Certificate during his/her FFA or 4-H career.

Calf Scramble entries must be entered online and postmarked by November 1, 2019. The online entry system will be live on October 1, 2019.  Entry forms are available below. 

Downloads

2020 Calf Scramble Rules

Calf Scramble Entry Worksheet

Calf Scramble Medical Questionnaire

Calf Scramble Release

2020 Calf Scramble Schedule

Junior Shows

Market Steers -  Dr. Mark Hoge, Macomb, IL

Associate Judge - Jared Boyert, Pleasantville, IA

Market Barrows -  

     Ryan Sites, Tuttle, OK (Chester White, Crossbred, Darkcrossbred, Poland China, Spot)

     Brandon Yantis, Piper City, IL (Berkshire, Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Yorkshire)

Market Goats - Slayton Strube, San Angelo, TX

Market Lambs - Clay Weber, Shedd, OR

Market Turkey Hens - Keith Staggs, Gonzales, TX

Market Turkey Toms - Micah Osburn, Somerville, TX

Market Broilers - Jacob Price, Katy, TX

Breeding Beef Heifers - 

     Marcus Arnold, Winterset, IA (Beefmaster, Brahman, Limousin, Red Brangus, Santa Gertrudis)

     Tim Fitzgerald, West Grove, PA (Brangus, Chianina, Hereford, Maine-Anjou, ORB, Simmental)

     Josh Taylor, Perkins, OK (Angus, ARB, Charolais, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Simbrah)

Breeding Dairy Heifers - Phillip Topp; Botkins, OH 

Breeding Angora Goats - Zane Willard, San Angelo, TX

Breeding Boer Goats - Barrett Carlisle, Leavenworth, KS

Wether Does - Spencer Scotten, Nevada, MO

Breeding Sheep - Randell Von Krosigk, Sioux Falls, SD 

Wether Dams - Gene Winn, Estancia, NM 

Breeding Gilts - Maverick Squires, Dover, OK

Associate Judge - Galen McCune, Sharon, OK

Crossbred Gilts - Ben Moyer, Wauseon, OH

Open Shows

Breeding Beef Cattle- 

Breeding Dairy Heifers- Phillip Topp; Botkins, OH

Breeding Boer Goats- Spencer Scotten, Nevada, MO

Breeding Gilts- Ben Moyer, Wauseon, OH

Breeding Sheep-  Gene Winn, Estancia, NM

When you are visiting our fairgrounds, you have the opportunity to witness over 35 different breeds of livestock that will be exhibited at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.  For a complete list of breeds for each show, please visit the Premium List.

Breeds of Beef Cattle

• Angus
• ARB (American Registered Breeds)
• Beefmaster
• Brahman
• Brangus
• Charolais
• Chianina
• Hereford
• Limousin
• Maine-Anjou
• Miniature Hereford
• ORB (Other Registered Breeds)
• Red Angus
• Red Brangus
• Santa Gertrudis
• Shorthorn
• Simbrah
• Simmental
• Texas Longhorn

Breeds of Dairy Cattle

• Holstein
• Jersey
• ORB (Other Registered Breeds)

Breeds of Sheep

• Dorper
• Hampshire
• Rambouillet
• Southdown
• Suffolk
• White Dorper
  

Breeds of Goats

• Angora
• Boer

Breeds of Swine

• Berkshire
• Chester White
• Duroc
• Hampshire
• Landrace
• Poland China
• Spot
• Yorkshire

Learn more about the animals in the barns.

General Terms

• breed - a group of animals that, as a result of breeding and selection, have certain distinguishable characteristics
• breeding animal- livestock bred and raised to be included in a breeding program
• dam - a female parent
• flock – a grouping of a species of livestock (sheep, poultry)
• herd - a group of a single species of animal (cattle, horses, swine, goats)
• market animal - livestock bred and raised for food consumption
• polled - a naturally hornless animal
• sire – a male parent

Chickens

• broilers – a chicken that is 6 to 13 weeks of age used for meat production
• chick – a newly hatched or a very young chicken.
• hen - an adult female chicken
• rooster - an adult male chicken

Cattle

• bovine - the scientific name for cattle
• bull - a sexually mature male bovine
• calf - a sexually immature young bovine
• cow - a mature female bovine
• heifer - a young female bovine which has not yet had a calf
• steer - a castrated male bovine

Goats

• buck- a sexually mature male goat
• doe - a female goat
• kid - a young goat
• wether - a castrated male goat

Pigs

• swine - refers to animals in the pig family
• barrow - a young, castrated male swine
• boar - a sexually mature male swine
• gilt - a young female pig
• hog - a mature swine (usually weighing more than 120 pounds)
• pig - a young swine (usually weighing less than 120 lbs.)
• sow - a mature female swine

Sheep

• ewe - a female sheep
• lamb - a sheep less than one year in age
• ram - a male sheep
• wether - a castrated male sheep

Turkeys

• hen - an adult female turkey
• poult - a young domestic turkey
• tom - a male turkey

Below are the days that the animals will be in the livestock barns in 2020! 

Beef Cattle

Feb. 6-14, Feb. 17-21

Dairy Cattle

Feb. 6-8

Chickens/Turkeys 

Feb. 19-20

Goats

Feb. 8-13

Pigs

Feb. 6-8, Feb. 15-20

Sheep

Feb. 9-13

LOCATION

Morris Activity Center, Swine Barn, Cattle Barn - Click here to view map

Below you will find the schedule for Junior & Open Livestock Shows and Competitions, along with important directions and definitions. 

All scheduled times and locations are subject to change. 

Downloads

2020 Livestock Show Schedule

Please view this section for past Livestock Show weight breaks.

Downloads

Crossbred Gilt Weight Breaks

Market Barrow Weight Breaks

Market Goat Weight Breaks

Market Lamb Weight Breaks

Market Steer Weight Breaks  

Wether Dam Weight Breaks

Wether Doe Weight Breaks

The Supreme Heifer Drive is one of the highlights of the San Antonio Stock Show. These breed champions are selected over a two day period. Cattle are shown within their breed by birthdate, from calves up to two years of age. Heifers are ranked on how well they represent their respective breed in characteristics such as structural correctness, body capacity, and eye appeal. Once the cattle are no longer eligible for competition, many serve as the basis for an exhibitor’s herd.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Junior Breeding Heifer Show RULES

LOCATION

Cattle Barn - Click here to view map

Results

2019 Junior Breeding Heifer

The Junior Commercial Steer Show highlights the commercial cattle industry and provides a learning experience emphasizing selection, record keeping, feeding, animal health, industry standards, public speaking, and technical knowledge.

Reminder: Steers must be individually weighed between September 6-15, 2019 on a certified livestock scale by a certified weigh master. Steers should be designated as “A” and “B” at the time of purchase.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads 

2020 Junior Commercial Steer RULES 

2020 Junior Commercial Steer Record Book

2020 Junior Commercial Steer Record Book EXAMPLE

2020 Junior Commercial Steer Study Guide - Section 1 - Health

2020 Junior Commercial Steer Study Guide - Section 2 - Quality and Yield Grading

2020 Junior Commercial Steer Study Guide - Section 3 - Basic Management and Information

2020 Junior Commercial Steer Study Guide - Section 4 - Marketing

Auction Barn - here to view map

Results

2019 Commercial Steer

The Breeding Sheep Show consists of six different purebred breeds including Dorper, Hampshire, Rambouillet, Southdown, Suffolk, and White Dorper. Each of these breeds offer unique traits to the sheep industry. Exhibitors may bring ewe lambs, yearling ewes, and aged ewes for competition. The Junior Wether Dam Show is intended to be an exhibition for ewes suited for club lamb production. Breeding females are not required to be registered within a breed association to participate in the Junior Wether Dam Show.  After their show career is over, these animals become the foundation for the Texas 4-H and FFA member’s own herd.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Junior Breeding Sheep Show RULES

LOCATION

Morris Activity Center - Click here to view map

Results

2019 Junior Breeding Sheep

2019 Junior Wether Dam

As one of the largest market hog shows in the nation, this is one of the highlights of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. A two person judging panel will evaluate thousands of barrows shown by Texas 4-H and FFA members. Barrows are shown by weight within their respective breed. Breeds competing are Berkshire, Chester White, Crossbred, Dark Crossbred, Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Poland China, Spot, and Yorkshire. Exhibitors are hopeful to place high enough in their class to earn a spot in the Junior Livestock Auction. Judges rank the barrows on various traits including expected carcass value and skeletal correctness.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Junior Market Barrow Show RULES 

LOCATION

Swine Barn - Click here to view map

Results

2019 Market Barrow

2019 Quality Pork Contest

Texas 4-H and FFA members will exhibit over 1,500 purebred gilts in the Junior Purebred Gilt Show representing eight of the most popular breeds in the US swine industry. These include Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Poland China, Spot, and Yorkshire. These six to eight month old gilts are shown within their breed by age. Each breed has different characteristics that make them valuable to the industry. Gilts are judged on their ability to be productive sows. Class winners vie for Top 5 within the breed. Breed Champions and Reserve Breed Champions then compete for Supreme Champion & Reserve Supreme Champion honors. 

*If you are planning on bringing a large group of Purebred and Crossbred gilts, contact the Livestock Office for arrival instructions.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Junior Purebred Gilt Show RULES

Location

Swine Barn - Click here to view map

Results

2019 Junior Purebred Gilt

Pens of three broilers (6 week old chickens raised for meat production) are on display during the Junior Market Broiler Show. These Texas 4-H and FFA exhibitors are well versed in poultry production and are challenged with showing a pen of birds that have uniformity and meet the current demands of the poultry industry. Broiler exhibitors are competing for a spot in the Junior Livestock Auction.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Junior Market Poultry Show RULES 

LOCATION

Morris Activity Center - Click here to view map

Results

2019 Market Broilers

Multiple prominent dairy breeds, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey and Milking Shorthorn are highlighted during the Junior Dairy Show by Texas 4-H and FFA exhibitors. Cattle exhibited range in age from calves to cows that are already in production. Judges will focus primarily on udder quality and structural correctness along with other important physical traits. Included in the Junior Dairy Show is a showmanship competition where exhibitors are judged on their showing and fitting abilities.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Junior Dairy Cattle RULES

LOCATION

Cattle Barn - Click here to view map

Results

2019 Junior Dairy Cattle

The Junior Market Goat Show has become a popular show for the Texas 4-H and FFA exhibitors. Boer and Boer cross goats are predominantly shown due to their added muscle and stoutness compared to other breeds. Goats are shown by weight and are not divided into breeds.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Junior Market Goat Show RULES 

LOCATION

Swine Barn - Click here to view map

Results

2019 Junior Market Goat

2019 Quality Goat Contest

Texas 4-H and FFA exhibitors show in one of four different breed divisions of the Junior Market Lamb Show; the breeds are Dorper, Finewool, Finewool Cross, Medium Wool, and Southdown. Within each breed division lambs are shown by weight and judged on characteristics such as muscle, leanness, and structural correctness. The judge will rank the lambs in class to determine which lambs are eligible for the Junior Livestock Auction. The winning lambs of each breed division then compete for Grand Champion honors.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Junior Market Lamb Show RULES

LOCATION

Morris Activity Center - Click here to view map

Results

2019 Market Lamb  

2019 Quality Lamb Contest

One of the most popular shows for both Texas 4-H and FFA exhibitors and patrons is the Junior Market Steer Show. Over a three day period fifteen different breeds of cattle are paraded in front of one judge to determine the winners who have the opportunity to sell in the Junior Livestock Auction. Market steers are judged on traits such as potential carcass value, and balance and eye appeal. During the last Friday night rodeo performance in the AT&T Center the Livestock Show is given the opportunity to showcase one of the most prestigious line-ups for Texas steer show participants. Folks from across the state make it a point not to miss this performance on the rodeo schedule, so they can witness this event each year. Those who attend this performance will have the opportunity to admire each Champion Steer and Reserve Champion Steer from all breeds shown by the young contestants during the Steer Show. The Champion Steer Drive is where each contestant will have one last chance to present their steer to the judge to decide who will represent the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo as Grand Champion Steer and Reserve Grand Champion Steer.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

LOCATION

Cattle Barn - Click here to view map

Results

2019 Market Steer

2019 Quality Beef Contest

Texas 4-H and FFA exhibitors will raise pens of turkeys for several months and select their very best to exhibit at the San Antonio Stock Show. Exhibitors may compete in the Tom and/or the Hen show. These birds are carefully judged on how they best meet the current demands of the poultry industry. Winners in the Hen show are eligible for the Junior Livestock Auction, and winners of the Tom show receive significant prize money and awards.

 More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Junior Market Poultry Show RULES

LOCATION

Morris Activity Center - Click here to view map

Results

2019 Market Turkey Hen

2019 Market Turkey Tom

Congratulations!

All Calf Scramble Reports will be posted here in an editable version for your convenience. Reports will be species specific and will cover a different topics such as Animal Selection, Animal Care, Nutrition, etc. Reports are due by the 20th of the respective month (see below). They must be emailed to [email protected] in PDF Format. The title for the email should read “Calf Scramble Report-Exhibitor Name-Month."

Reports will be posted on the following dates:

June 1 (Due June 20)

August 1 (Due August 20)

October 1 (Due October 20)

November 1 (Due November 20)

December 1 (Due January 20 as a part of Final Report Book)  

Please refer to the 2019-2020 Calf Scramble Rules and Guidelines to review all expectations for your Calf Scramble Project.

Contact the Calf Scramble office with any questions at 210-225-0575 or [email protected]

Downloads

2019 Rules and Guidelines

2019 Calf Scramble Report Frequently Asked Questions

2019 Calf Scramble Report Example

June Reports

2019 June Calf Scramble Report - Doe

2019 June Calf Scramble Report - Ewe

2019 June Calf Scramble Report - Gilt

2019 June Calf Scramble Report - Heifer

August Reports

2019 August Calf Scramble Report - Doe

2019 August Calf Scramble Report - Ewe

2019 August Calf Scramble Report - Gilt

2019 August Calf Scramble Report - Heifer

October Reports

2019 October Calf Scramble Report - Doe

2019 October Calf Scramble Report - Ewe

2019 October Calf Scramble Report - Gilt

2019 October Calf Scramble Report - Heifer

November Reports 

2019 November Doe Calf Scramble Report  

2019 November Ewe Calf Scramble Report

2019 November Gilt Calf Scramble Report

2019 November Heifer Calf Scramble Report

Click here to view backdrop photos of Calf Scramble. 

Click here to view Calf Scramble action shots.

A link to candid calf scramble photos will be put on our website here after the Rodeo has concluded.

The Agricultural Public Speaking Contest is designed to enhance the communication skills of future agricultural leaders as well as promoting interest in the various facets of agriculture including natural resources and policy making. Texas 4-H and FFA participants are challenged to write and present a six to eight minute speech in one of the following divisions: Animal Science, Agricultural Policy/Agribusiness, Horticulture/Landscape/Natural Resources, and Western Heritage/Ag Advocacy.  

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Agricultural Public Speaking Contest RULES

Results

2019 Ag Public Speaking Results

The Agricultural Science Fair is an opportunity for Texas 4-H and FFA members of all ages to demonstrate their knowledge of the scientific method using an agricultural context. Students with a natural curiosity about how things work and “what would happen if...” develop and carry out an experiment of their choice, then display and present their results. There are four divisions into which a student may enter his or her project; these include Animal Systems, Power/Tech/Environmental Systems, Food Systems/Plant Systems, and Ag Sociology.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Agricultural Science Fair RULES

LOCATION

Cattle Barn - Click here to view map

Results

2019 Agricultural Science Fair

This exciting contest is designed to inspire young people and develop an early interest in robotics engineering and technology with an agricultural focus. This is a team competition for Texas 4-H and FFA members and students at Bexar County High Schools. This fun challenge will test the construction skills and proficiency of the youth. The general public is invited to witness the robots in action during the finals of the Agrobotics Challenge.

This is a challenge-based contest. A pre-determined set of known challenges will be released prior to the contest, and the remaining on contest day. Teams must build and program their robot for known challenges prior to the contest. On contest day, the remaining unknown challenges will be revealed and teams will be given time to build and program the robot to account for the unknown challenges. Known challenges and study resources are posted at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/robotics/.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Agrobotics Challenge RULES 

LOCATION

Morris Activity Center - Click here to view map

Results

2019 Agrobotics Challenge

The Beef Cattle Skillathon is a knowledge based competition designed to enhance the educational experience of exhibiting at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo by incorporating production and industry perspectives for the Texas 4-H and FFA exhibitors. Contestants will be challenged with questions, skill stations, and a public speaking component encompassing various facets of the beef cattle industry. This contest is not only designed for those exhibitors who exhibit beef cattle projects, but also those students who simply have a strong interest in the beef cattle industry. Exhibitors compete in age divisions, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior with the subject matter tailored for that age group.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

The 2020 Beef Skillathon Study Guide can be found HERE.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Beef Cattle Skillathon RULES

LOCATION

Cattle Barn - Click here to view map

Results

2019 Beef Cattle Skillathon

The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo hosts a Food Challenge Show modeled after the hit TV Series “Iron Chef.” This Food Challenge gives both FFA and 4-H students from across Texas the chance to showcase their cooking skills, but also requires the students to know preparation, nutritional facts, and origins of ingredients. Exhibitors compete as individuals in this competition in which they are randomly assigned into one of four categories: Bread & Cereal, Fruit & Vegetable, Main Dish, and Nutritious Snacks. The top placing exhibitors in each category advance to the Final Challenge for additional prizes and awards.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Food Challenge RULES

LOCATION

Auction Barn - Click here to view map

Results

2019 Food Challenge

Colleges and universities from across the nation travel to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo to compete in the intercollegiate judging contests. The two contests hosted are Livestock Judging and Wool Judging. Livestock Judging focuses on contestants ranking cattle, goats, sheep, and swine on their desirable characteristics and defending their decisions to a group of judges. Wool Judging includes grading fleeces, judging classes of fleeces, and presenting reasons to justify their rankings. The students on these judging teams practice year round to hone their skills which better prepares them to be successful in these contests and upon graduation. Contestants have a strong background in livestock and/or wool production, but it is the critical thinking and communication skills that allow them to be competitive in the workplace.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Intercollegiate Judging Contests Rules

Results

2019 Intercollegiate Livestock Judging

2019 Intercollegiate Wool Judging

Held the last weekend of the Stock Show & Rodeo, the Junior Agricultural Mechanics Show focuses on Texas 4-H and FFA members’ expertise to design and construct agricultural mechanics projects and tractor restoration projects. A variety of projects are constructed by these talented exhibitors including livestock equipment, trailers, and agricultural machinery. As well, exhibitors may restore tractors that range from early 1900 era models to more modern tractors built in 1990. Exhibitors may compete as individuals or in teams of up to six members. Judging focuses not only on the craftsmanship of the exhibitors, but also their documentation and interaction with the judges’ panel.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Junior Agricultural Mechanics RULES 

Junior Ag Mechanics Documents

Documentation Check Sheet

Documentation Template

Showmanship Scorecard

Judges Summary

Naming/Describing/Classification of Projects

Three Point Hitch Dimensions

Trailer Documents

Trailer Check Sheet

Trailer Inspection Sheet

Tractor Documents

Tractor Reference Sheet 1

Tractor Reference Sheet 2

Tractor Reference Sheet 3

Tractor Critique Sheet 1

Tractor Critique Sheet 2

Tractor Critique Sheet 3

Safety and Unloading 

Worksheet 1 - Unloading/Safety

Worksheet 2 - Fluid Levels

Worksheet 3 - Driving

LOCATION

Morris Activity Center - Click here to view map

Results

2019 Ag Mechanics

Junior Judging Contests are popular to Texas 4-H and FFA participants because of their value in terms of developing critical thinking and communication skills. A broad variety of contests are hosted each year at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo to meet the diverse interests of our exhibitors. Exhibitors may compete as individuals or in teams in the following contests: Consumer Decision Making, Dairy Judging, Floriculture, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging, Meat Judging, Poultry Judging, Wildlife Judging, and Wool Judging.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

Schedule of Events

Downloads

2020 Junior Judging Contest RULES 

Results

2019 Consumer Decision Making Results

2019 Dairy Judging Results

2019 Floriculture Results

2019 Horse Judging Results

2019 Livestock Judging- 4H

2019 Livestock Judging- FFA

2019 Wool Judging Results

2019 4-H Meat Judging Results

2019 FFA Meat Judging Results

2019 Poultry Judging Results

2019 Wildlife Judging Results

Independent of the current Junior Agricultural Mechanics Show, this exciting new competition will test the craftsmanship and salesmanship skills of students across the state. The contest is primarily be focused on a sales presentation given by a team of 2-4 students to a panel of judges, as well as a written exam and the development of marketing material. Every project, which can be constructed by any member(s) of the club/chapter entered will be “for sale” to the general public. Top placing teams in the competition will see their project auctioned off at a live auction. 

Schedule of Events

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2020 Ag Mechanics Marketplace Rules:  Click Here 

2020 Ag Mechanics Marketplace Flyer:  Click Here

2020 Ag Mechanics Marketplace Contribution Form: Click Here

Click here to donate to the Ag Mechanics Marketplace Competition

This novel contest was initiated to promote landscape design knowledge and professionalism to youth for future generations of Green Industry professionals, and to educate the public on the beauty and value of landscaping. This is a team competition for Texas 4-H and FFA members. Students will be tested on their landscape design skills and knowledge of plants, plant pests and diseases. The Landscape Challenge will culminate with a final round of landscaping plots on the grounds which will be an attraction for the general public during the entire Stock Show & Rodeo.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

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2020 Landscape Challenge RULES 

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2019 Landscape Challenge Results

The Landscape Skillathon builds upon the interest and success of the other skillathons (Beef, Horse, Meat, Sheep, Swine) that are offered at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. This hands-on and interactive competition challenges exhibitors regarding their knowledge of landscape design concepts. Elements will include a written exam, identification stations, and skill stations on topics such as plant identification, fertilizer information, landscape design, and insect and disease identification.

Study Guide materials can be found in the Premium List.

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2020 Landscape Skillathon RULES   

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Cattle Barn - Click here to view map

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2019 Landscape Skillathon Results

The Meat Science Skillathon is a hands-on and interactive competition that challenges contestants regarding their knowledge of meat science and BBQ concepts. Elements will include a written exam, identification, yield grades, quality grades, and BBQ cookery skills. The contests will be divided into two age divisions- Junior (8-13 yrs. old) and Senior (14-18 yrs. old) to allow for age appropriate content which encourages exhibitors to continue to participate. Top contestants in the Senior age division will also compete in a final round featuring an extemporaneous speech about the meat industry topic. 

The Study Guide materials can be found in the Premium List.

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2020 Meat Science Skillathon RULES 

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Auction Barn - Click here to view map

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2019 Meat Science Skillathon

The Sheep Skillathon is a knowledge based competition designed to enhance the educational experience of exhibiting at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo by incorporating production and industry perspectives for the Texas 4-H and FFA exhibitors. Contestants will be challenged with questions, skill stations, and a public speaking component encompassing various facets of the sheep industry. This contest is not only designed for those exhibitors who exhibit sheep projects, but also those students who simply have a strong interest in the sheep industry. Exhibitors compete in age divisions, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior with the subject matter tailored for that age group.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

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2020 Sheep Skillathon RULES

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Morris Activity Center - Click here to view map

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2019 Sheep Skillathon

The Swine Skillathon is a knowledge based competition designed to enhance the educational experience of exhibiting at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo by incorporating production and industry perspectives for the Texas 4-H and FFA exhibitors. Contestants will be challenged with questions, skill stations, and a public speaking component encompassing various facets of the swine industry. This contest is not only designed for those exhibitors who exhibit swine projects, but also those students who simply have a strong interest in the swine industry. Exhibitors compete in age divisions, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior with the subject matter tailored for that age group.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

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2020 Swine Skillathon RULES 

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Cattle Barn - Click here to view map

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2019 Swine Skillathon Results

The Junior Shoot-Out offers qualifying Texas 4-H and FFA members the opportunity to compete in shotgun shooting sports for scholarships and prizes. In this highly competitive event, individuals shoot in Open Boys, Open Girls, Age Group and Lewis Class divisions. Winners in each division advance to the Finals Event, which allows them a full day to display their impressive shooting skill. Contestants attend this four day event at the National Shooting Complex in northwest San Antonio during the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

Since it began in 2013, the Junior Shoot-Out has grown into the richest youth clay target competition in the country. Shotgun shooters between the ages of 9 and 18 travel from across the state to compete in trap, sporting clays and other shooting games. Industry professionals teach shooting clinics with classroom and field instruction for contestants, parents and coaches.

The mission of the Junior Shoot-Out is to promote excellence in the shooting sports and academic achievement through attention to education, commitment and gratitude.

For additional 2020 event information and squadding click HERE.

To enter the Junior Shoot-Out click HERE.

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2020 Junior Shoot-Out Rules

2019 Winner Photos

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2017 Winner Photos

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2013 Winner Photos

Exhibitors of all ages may participate in the Open Breeding Beef Cattle Show representing numerous breeds from the beef cattle industry. Cattle are shown within their breed by birth date, from calves up to two years of age. Cattle are ranked on how well they represent their respective breed in characteristics such as structural correctness, body volume, muscling, and eye appeal.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

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2020 Open Beef Cattle Show RULES

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Cattle Barn - Click here to view map

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2019 Open Breeding Beef Cattle  

The Open Breeding Goat Show is made up of Boer goats, both does and bucks. Boer goats have become popular for their added meat production compared to other breeds of goats. The age of goats that are exhibited range from kids to mature does and bucks.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

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2020 Open Breeding Boer Goat Show RULES 

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Exhibitors of all ages may participate in the Open Purebred Gilt Show representing eight of the most popular breeds in the swine industry. These include Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Poland China, Spot, and Yorkshire. Gilts are shown within their breed by age. Class winners vie for breed champion honors. Each breed has different characteristics that make them valuable to the industry. Gilts are judged on their ability to be productive sows once they become mothers.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

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2020 Open Purebred Gilt Show RULES

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Multiple prominent dairy breeds, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, and Milking Shorthorn are on exhibit during the Open Dairy Show by dairy exhibitors from across Texas. Cattle exhibited range in age from calves to cows that are already in production. Judges will focus primarily on udder quality and structural correctness along with other important physical traits.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

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2020 Open Dairy Cattle Show RULES

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Cattle Barn - Click here to view map

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2019 Open Dairy Cattle

The Open Sheep Dog Trials are hosted in conjunction with the Texas Sheep Dog Association. This competitive event centers on a herding dog and its handler working collectively to herd sheep around the arena.

More rules and information can be found in the Livestock Premium List.

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Cattle Barn - Click here to view map

This sale features purebred bulls and commercial heifers consigned by premier Texas ranches. 

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2020 Sale Information

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Auction Barn - Click here to view map

This sale features some of the finest Beefmaster cattle from around the country. See below for the official sale catalog.

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2020 Sale Information 

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Auction Barn - Click here to view map

Thousands of exhibitors from throughout the State of Texas exhibit their 4-H and FFA projects during the annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.  They have spent many hours caring for these animals, preparing them for judging and the opportunity to sell them in one of the most prestigious Junior Livestock Auctions in the nation.  Less than ten percent of animals exhibited in the Junior Market Livestock Show qualify for the Junior Livestock Auctions.  Support the youth of Texas at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Junior Livestock Auction in their agricultural and educational endeavors.   

How It Works...

Your Contributions

The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Auction Committee works with community leaders, local businesses and supporters of the Stock Show and Rodeo to raise money for contribution to the youth exhibitors of prize winning animals.  

Raising Champions

After months of caring for their animals, Texas 4-H and FFA youth exhibitors bring their animals to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo in February to be exhibited and judged. 

Livestock Projects teach our youth important lessons in responsibility, problem-solving, decision making, leadership, communication, hard work and dedication.

Winning Livestock

Exhibitors whose animals are judged as the top in their classes are eligible to sell their projects through a live auction.  Money bid on the animal project is paid to the exhibitor so that he/she may continue their show experiences and educational endeavors. 

2020 Junior Livestock Auction Contribution Form

Click here to make a contribution or donation online. 

Add-Ons - Must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 6, 2020

An "Add-on" contribution is simply an additional contribution to the exhibitor in addition to the true buyers during the live auction.  Add-on contributions for exhibitors in the Auction (as listed on posted Sale Sheets) can be made online or in person during the auctions at the Keith Martin Auction Barn.  Add-on contributions can be made upon completion of the auctions. All add-ons must be received prior to the end of business day the first Friday of March (March 6, 2020).

Please note that amounts announced during the live auction are not final as all auction sale amounts are subject to change based on the final auction audit.

2020 AUCTION SHEETS - TO BE POSTED ONCE JUDGING IS COMPLETE

LIVE WEBCAST - TO BE BROADCAST BY WALTON WEBCASTING

January 20

• All Final Report Books must be received in the Livestock Office.

February 6 - 23

• San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo! Let's Rodeo San Antonio!

April 15

• Calf Scramble Purchase Certificates will be mailed
• If all Calf Scramble program requirements have been met (Ex. Final Report Book submission, entering the Junior Livestock Show, and showing the Calf Scramble project) Original Registration papers will be mailed back to the exhibitor.

June 20

• June Monthly Report Deadline

August 20

• August Monthly Report Deadline
• June Monthly Report Late Deadline

October 1

• All Breeding Sheep and Boer Breeding Goats must be purchased, in your possession, and registration papers transferred into your name.

October 20

• October Monthly Report Deadline
• August Monthly Report Late Deadline

November 1

• All Beef and Dairy Heifers, and Angora Breeding Goats must be purchased, in your possession, and registration papers transferred into your name.

November 20

• November Monthly Report Deadline
• October Monthly Report Late Deadline

December 1

• Junior Livestock Show Entry Deadline! You must enter your Calf Scramble Project through your FFA or 4-H. Check with your supervisor for earlier local deadlines.
• All Breeding Gilts must be purchased, in your possession, and registration papers transferred into your name.

December 15

• All Purchase Certificates due to SALE.