ENROLLMENT IS OPEN!
Entry Deadline: November 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM
To participate in the shows listed above, exhibitors must submit their entry paperwork through the Denton County Extension Office.
Our office will be available November 9 from 3:00–6:00 PM for exhibitors who would like to complete their paperwork in person.
If you need to come by earlier that day, please contact our office in advance to schedule an appointment.
Exhibitors interested in participating in the following contests must submit their entries through the Denton County Extension Office by the deadlines listed below.
Junior Food Challenge | $60 per team | November 9, 2026
Agricultural Public Speaking| $35 per individual| January 4, 2027
Livestock Judging| $15 per individual| February 8, 2027
Important: All entries for these contests must be submitted through the Denton County Extension Office. Please plan accordingly to meet the county deadlines.
For information on additional contests, entry requirements, rules, and schedules, please review the 2027 San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Premium Book. https://www.sanangelorodeo.com/p/livestock1/entries-premiumbook
2027 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo - Junior Show and Contest Entries
To enter the Junior Show, exhibitors must complete the 2027 Junior Show Entry Worksheet and the Release of Liability, Indemnity, and Drug Certification Form. Both forms, along with the applicable entry fees, must be submitted to the Denton County Extension Office by November 9, 2026.
All entries must be submitted through the Extension Office. Families cannot submit entries directly to the show.
Important: The Junior Show Entry Worksheet is not an official entry form. All official entries must be submitted online by the County Extension Agent.
All entries must be submitted through the Denton County Extension Office by November 16, 2026.
All team judging contest entries must be submitted through the Denton County Extension Office.
Entry Deadline: January 25, 2027.
2027 Rodeo Austin - Junior Show and Contest Entries
Family-Submitted Show Entries
Families are responsible for completing their own entries for the shows listed below. Please review each show's registration requirements and deadlines.
The 2027 SandHills Stock Show & Rodeo will use the Showman app for all exhibitor entries.
Entry Deadline: November 15, 2026
Exhibitors may begin submitting entries now through November 15 through the online entry portal:
https://showman.app/shows#/sandhills-stock-show-and-rodeo-46e9/
The form is also available on the SandHills Showman entry site under “Files and Links.” Once completed, exhibitors must upload the form through Showman to finalize their entry. Reminder: Entries are not complete until all required forms have been uploaded and submitted by the November 15 deadline.
The 2027 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo will use TexasShowPass again this year for entries.
Exhibitors/Parent Portal Entry Deadline: November 20, 2026
Exhibitors may begin submitting entries starting November 1 through the online entry portal: https://texasshowpass.com/
This includes Livestock (Shows & Contests), Ag Mechanics, Junior Shoot-Out and Calf Scramble.
For more information visit: https://www.sarodeo.com/p/competitive-events
The 2027 Denton County Youth Fair will take place March 29–April 3, 2027, at the North Texas Fairgrounds in Denton. All exhibitor entries will be submitted online through the Showman app.
Entry Deadlines:
December 19, 2026: Market livestock, breeding livestock (excluding breeding rabbits), and exhibition poultry
February 13, 2027: Creative Arts, Horticulture, Public Speaking, Tractor Driving, Ag Mechanics, Breeding Rabbits, and Market Rabbits
Important: Breeding livestock entries must include a copy of the animal's registration papers at the time of entry, when applicable.
Exhibitors are responsible for selecting their entries and completing all required information and payments online.
All exhibitors and families are encouraged to review the 2027 Denton County Youth Fair Exhibitor Handbook for eligibility requirements, division rules, entry fees, and the complete show schedule. The handbook here was last updated on 8/2/2026.