Validation & Orders
The Texas 4-H and FFA Livestock Validation Program confirms ownership and ensures that youth exhibitors are actively engaged with their livestock projects. Validation components may include ear tags, tattoo, hair sample, nose prints and/or a Unique Identification Number.
We do NOT validate for the Fort Bend County Fair or Needville Youth Fair.
(See “Other” page for links to those shows for info)
CLICK HERE – Validation Online Order Form for
Major Show Steer and State Fair Heifer/Lamb/Goat
For paper order forms, please see below next to species.
| Spring Validation Tag Order Fees | |
| Early | Late |
| Lamb/Goat and Heifer: $20.00 per head April 1st – April 16th | Lamb/Goat and Heifer: $30.00 per head April 17th – June 4th |
| Steer: $25.00 per head April 1st – April 16th | Steer: $30.00 per head April 17th – June 4th |
| Species: | Order Info For Spring & Fall Shows: | Availability: | Validation Date: |
| Broiler | Fall – Due: 6/26 Order Form |
4-H FFA: See AST |
August (Pick Up Time & Location TBD) |
| Dog | December (opens) |
4-H ONLY | 1/10/2020 (4-H Online) |
| Heifer | Fall – Early: 4/16; Late: 6/4 |
4-H & FFA | 6/17/2021 5-7p FBC Fairgrounds |
| Horse | Early: 4/15; Late: 5/1 Information |
4-H ONLY | March – May (4-H Online) |
| Lamb/Goat | Fall – Early: 4/16; Late: 6/4 Lamb or Goat |
4-H & FFA | 6/15/2021 5-7p FBC Fairgrounds |
| Steer | ALL – Early: 4/16; Late:6/4 *See Link Above or Order Form |
4-H & FFA | 6/17/2021 5-7p FBC Fairgrounds |
| Swine | Fall – Early: 4/20; Late: 5/20 Order Form |
4-H FFA: See AST |
6/17/2021 6-8p TBD |
| Turkey | Order Form |
4-H FFA: See AST |
(Pick Up Time & Location TBD) |
Major Show Entry Nights
Major Show Entry Nights allow a one on one appointment with the agent to answer questions, complete sign up, and payment for upcoming major shows. Appointments are required and can be made by selecting from the below flyers for the major show or major show event that you would like to participate in. Please remember that the purchase of validation tags or birds does not automatically enter an individual into a show.
REMINDER: Contest entries are also due these nights and will require names of all team members and payment for entire team at time of registration.
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 Feb. 4 – Feb. 21, 2021Website |
Texas Elite Showcase Feb. 11 – Feb. 14, 2021 Website |
 Feb. 11 – Feb. 28, 2021Website |
 Mar. 2 – Mar. 21, 2021Website UPDATES |
Rio Grande Valley Mar. 11 – Mar. 21, 2021 Website |
 Mar. 13 – Mar. 27, 2021Website |
 Sept. 24 – Oct. 17, 2021Website |
Heart O’ Texas Oct. 7 – Oct. 17, 2021 Website |
