Cooke County Jr. Livestock Show
January 4 - 10, 2026
Today's Youth, Tomorrow's Leaders
2026 Equine Show Updates due to EHV-1/EHM outbreak
Equine Show - Updated 12/31/25
Great News for our Equine Exhibitors! Cooke County Cowboy Church's Arena has reopened. The equine show will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026. Gates Open at Noon and the show will begin at 1:00 pm. For show patterns, go to "2026 Equine Show Information" under the "Show Information" menu tab at the top of this page.
Board Members
The show is governed by a board of directors who annually elect a General Superintendent, Assistant General Superintendent, Secretary/Treasurer. Directors include Ag Science Teachers, FCCLA Advisors, County Extension Agents and one representative from each school/agency/community. One additional director representing each division of the show are: Beef, Goats, Poultry, Sheep, Equine, Dairy Cattle, Rabbits, Swine, Shop, FCS, Horticulture & Archery.
2025-26 Officers
General Superintendent - Alan Bauwin
Assistant General Superintendents - Jason York & Sarah Scivally
Secretary - Barbara Rohrbough
Treasurer - Kelly Huston
2026 Division Superintendents
Equine - Hannah Gilmore
Dairy Cattle - Matt Bryson
Beef Cattle - Matt Bryson
Rabbits - Zachary Downe
Poultry - Yvonne Sandmann
Sheep & Goats - Justin Little
Shop/Ag Mechanics - Corbin Evans
Swine - Jason York
Family & Consumer Science (FCS) - Katy Smith
Horticulture -Rhonda Smithson
Archery - Chad Trammell
By laws
BY LAWS
Cooke County Junior Livestock Show is a 501(c)3 organization. The most recent adopted by laws can be viewed by selecting the link below. By laws are reviewed annually.
Learn More2026 Equine Show Information
2026 Check-in Info
NOON - exhibitor check-in 1:00 pm - Show Start Time
2026 Patterns
Patterns for the 2026 show are now available. Hover your mouse over "Patterns Class Schedule" above and click your mouse for the link.
Grade Horse Papers
All equine entries are required to provide copies of registration papers or grade horse description papers. Select the link above to access and print a copy of this form.
validation & entry information
Validation & Entry Information/Deadlines
Read here about entry deadlines, validation requirements, entry fees and late entry fee information.
Learn MoreOnline Entry Portal
Entries for the 2026 Show are now open. Click on "learn more" for the link.
Learn More2026 show schedule
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Archery Check-in
Archery Contest
Monday, January 5, 2026
Equine Show Gates Open
Equine Show Start Time
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Steer Weigh-in/Classification
Dairy, Beef & Longhorn Heifer Check-in
Poultry Check-in
Poultry Show
Show order: Broilers followed by breeding
Cattle Show
Show Order: Dairy Heifers, Steers, Breeding Heifers, Longhorns
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Lamb & Goat Weigh in/Classification
Lamb & Goat Shows
Show order: Breeding Lambs, Market Lambs, Breeding Goats, Market Goats
FCS & Horticulture Show Check-In
All FCS and Horticulture show entries must be checked in between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Horticulture Judging
Swine Tack Move in
Tack Only can move in at the conclusion of the goat show. Swine will be weighed in off the trailer before moving in.
Swine Wiegh in/Classification
weigh in/classification will be directly off the trailer
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Swine Show
Show order: Breeding Swine followed by Market Swine
FCS Judging
No exhibitors, parents, teachers or agents will be allowed in the building during judging.
FCS & Horticulture Viewing
Parents, exhibitors and the public can view show entries and results.
Ag Mechanics Move in
All Ag Mechanics entries must be moved in/checked in by 6:00 pm.
FCS & Horticulture Project Pick up
All projects must be picked up by 7:00 pm.
Friday, January 9, 2026
Rabbit Check In
Rabbit Show
Show Order: Market (Meat Pens) followed by Breeding
Ag Mechanics Show
Fastest Torch Contest Check-in
Entries are limited to exhibitors who have an entry in the Ag Mechanics Show.
Fastest Torch Contest
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Exhibitor Check in
All sale qualifying exhibitors must pick up their backtag lot # and check in for the sale.
Silent Auction
Supporters/Buyers Luncheon
United Way Group Photo
All 2026 exhibitors will gather in the stands for a group photo prior to the sale.
Announcement of Scholarship Winners & Parade of Champions
Premium Sale
rules & guidelines
The 2026 show rules, regulations and guidelines can be accessed here for reference. Select "Read More" to access.
Exhibitor Substitution & Request Form
Exhibitor Substitution
All eligible exhibitors of the Cooke County Jr. Livestock Show are REQUIRED to show and sell their own animal or project. If an exhibitor cannot exhibit or sell, it is the responsibility of the 4-H Extension Agent, Ag Teacher or FCS Teacher to submit a SIGNED and COMPLETED substitute exhibitor request form. This form must be turned in at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled show or sale date. Failure to do so may result in denial of request and disqualification from the show.
Substitute Exhibitor Request Form
Learn More2026 Judges
Tina White
Equine
TBD
Dairy Cattle
Wade Shackleford
Steers & Heifers
Brian Lowe
Poultry
Tony Bell
Rabbits
Cam Anderson
Sheep & Goats
George Cooper
Swine
Ashley Hartman
Horticulture
scholarships
$500 Scholarships are presented in the Memory of the following individuals:
Amy Bryant Kirkpatrick
Missy Dangelmayr
Doug Anderle
Herky Biffle
Pete Shauf
Ott Kuykendall
2026 Scholarship Application is now open. Please click on the link below to submit your application. Application deadline is November 15, 2025.
2026 CCJLS Scholarship Application
Premium sale
Sale will begin at NOON on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Buyers must register for a bidder number prior to the sale. Complementary lunch will be served at 11:00 am for all registered buyers. Buyer Registration will open at 10:00 am at the Southeast end of the show barn. Look for registration tables near the show office. Volunteers will be available to help buyers with registration and any questions. Payments are due 30 days from date of sale unless other arrangements have been made.
Sale Order
Click below on "learn more" for a pdf printable, downloadable sale order for the 2026 sale.
Learn MoreAdd Ons
Add on money is a way of supporting multiple exhibitors. Buyers, parents, grandparents, family, etc. can add on money to any exhibitor on the list. Add on money will be accepted until January 31, 2026. Select "learn more" below to access our add on sheet. Make all checks payable to CCJLS
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