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 Forms
| Spring Validation for Fall Majors Tag Order Fees | |
| Early | Late |
| Lamb/Goat: $20.00 per head February 3 – April 3 | Lamb/Goat: $30.00 per head April 4 – May 29 |
| Heifer: $30.00 per head February 3 – April 3 |
Heifer: $35.00 per head April 4 – May 29 |
| Steer: $30.00 per head February 3 – April 3 | Steer: $35.00 per head April 4 – May 29 |
| Species: | Order Info For Spring & Fall Shows: | Availability: | Validation Date, Time, & Location: |
| Broiler (State Fair) |
Due: May 29, 2023 | 4-H FFA: See AST |
(Pick Up Time & Location TBD) |
| Broiler (Houston/San Antonio/Austin) |
Due: September 2023 | 4-H FFA: See AST |
(Pick Up Time & Location TBD) |
| Dog (State Dog Show) |
December | 4-H ONLY | Validate in 4-H Online |
| Heifer (Fall Major Shows) |
Spring- Early: February – April 2023; Late: April – May 2023 |
4-H & FFA | June 12, 2023 4:00-7 PM FBC Fairgrounds – Barn H |
| Heifer (Spring Major Shows) |
Fall – August – October 2023 |
4-H & FFA | October 23, 2023 4:00-7 PM FBC Fairgrounds – Barn H |
| Horse (District 9 & Texas 4-H Horse Shows) |
Early: April ; Late: May Information |
4-H ONLY | March – May (4-H Online) |
| Lamb/Goat (Fall Major Shows) |
Spring- Early: February – April 2023; Late: April – May 2023 |
4-H & FFA | June 14, 2023 4:00-7 PM FBC Fairgrounds – Barn H |
| Lamb/Goat (Spring Major Shows) |
Fall – Early: August 2023; Late: August – October 2023 |
4-H & FFA | October 24, 2023 4:00-7 PM FBC Fairgrounds – Barn H |
| Steer (All Major Shows) |
ALL – Early: February – April 2023; Late: April – May 2023 *See Link Above |
4-H & FFA | June 12, 2023 4:00-7 PM FBC Fairgrounds – Barn H |
| Swine (Fall Major Shows) |
Spring – Early: April 1st – April 28th; Late: April 29th- June 2nd Instructions Order Form |
4-H FFA: See AST |
Date & Time: TBA Location: TBD |
| Swine (Spring Major Shows) |
Fall – Early: TBA; Late: TBA *See Link Above |
4-H FFA: See AST |
Date & Time: TBA Location: TBD |
| Turkey (Houston/San Antonio/Austin) |
Due: August 8, 2023 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.8 – Feb. 25, 2024Website |
 Feb. 27 – Mar. 17, 2024Website UPDATES |
 Rio Grande ValleyMar. 7 – Mar. 17, 2024 Website |
 Mar. 8 – Mar. 23, 2024Website |
 Sept. 29 – Oct. 22, 2023Website |
 Heart O’ TexasOct. 5 – Oct. 15, 2023 Website |
