The 2025 Texas County Livestock Fair begins a five-day run Tuesday (July 8) at the fairgrounds on North U.S. 63 in Houston.
The event has traditionally drawn big crowds and is sponsored by the Texas County Fair Board.
A special section dedicated to the fair accompanies this week’s Herald.
FAIR SCHEDULE
Tuesday, July 8: 8-11 a.m., rabbit check-in; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. poultry check-in; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. horticulture, field crops, ag mechanics, home economics check-in; Youth and Open Rabbit Shows, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., market goats, lambs, hogs, steers and replacement heifers check-in (must be in place by 4 p.m.); Poultry Show, 8 a.m.; Poultry and Rabbit Showmanship following Poultry Show; market goats, lambs, hogs, steers and heifers weigh-in and ultrasound, 5 p.m.; order for weigh-in and ultrasound — goats, lambs, hogs and steers. Replacement heifers — weigh only. Tractor check-in is noon to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 10 — Breeding beef and dairy cattle, swine, meat and dairy goats check-in, 7-11 a.m.; Sheep Show, 3 p.m.; Meat Goat Show follows Sheep Show; Rabbit, poultry, sheep and goat exhibitor pictures (for market animals) following goat show; sheep, goat and bottle calf fashion show follows pictures.
Friday, July 11: 8 a.m. swine show; Beef Show follows swine; market steer exhibitor pictures follow Beef Show; 4 p.m., Dairy Cattle Show, followed by Dairy Goat Show; 5-6 p.m., horticulture, field crops, ag production, home economics check-out; 6 p.m. Tractor Show.
Saturday, July 12: 10 a.m., awards ceremony; 11 a.m., Tractor Show; noon to 1 p.m., Farmer Appreciation Dinner; 2 p.m., Livestock Sale.
Times are subject to change.
For more information, contact the fair board by email at texascountyfairboard@gmail.com.
Information about competition rules and regulations and a detailed schedule can be viewed by downloading the Fair Book online at the fair board’s Facebook page.
