Upcoming 2026 Fall Major Shows

2026 Heart O’ Texas

Dates: October 8th-October 18th, 2026 (Livestock Show begins September 26th, 2026)

Website  

Fees (according to 2026 HOT Entry Forms):

2026 HOT Exhibitor Entry Form (includes livestock and public speaking contests)

2026 Heart O’ Texas AgMechanics and Food Challenge Entry Form

2026 Heart O’ Texas Trap Shooters Entry Sheet

2026 Heart O’ Texas Youth Robotics Challenge Entry Form

2026 Heart O’ Texas Team Entry Worksheet

 

2026 State Fair of Texas

State Fair of Texas Website

Dates: September 25th-October 18th, 2026

Exhibitor Handbook

Youth Entry Worksheet

Livestock Events Schedule

Contests

Team Contest Entry Worksheet

Archery Competition (2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo)

Dates:

TBA

 

Entries can be completed during Major Show Entry Night. Appointments are required. More Information.

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Contests for Fall Major Shows Include:

Creative Arts

• Photography
• Fine Arts
• Ceramics
• Graphic Design (Sr. Division Only)
• and More!

Livestock Shows

• Market Steer
• Breeding Heifer
• Crossbred/Purebred Gilt
• Market Barrow
• Goat
• and More!

Youth Contests

• Wildlife Skillathon
• Agriculture and Plant ID
• Livestock Judging
• Public Speaking
• Food Challenge
• Trap Shooting
• and More!