Livestock Show & Exposition
Beef cattle, breeding does and ewes, market goats and lambs, showmanship classes, the Guadalupe Shootout and Old Timers’ Showmanship.
Rules & entryCompetitions & Exhibits
The purpose of the Association is to encourage agriculture, horticulture and stock farming through public fairs and exhibits. Here is everything you can enter, and when it is due.
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Every 2026 deadline in one table
| Competition | Entry deadline | Fee | Show / judging |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCFA Scholarships | Postmarked Fri, Mar 6, 2026 | — | Awarded at school ceremonies |
| Miss Rodeo Guadalupe County | Entry meeting Sat, Aug 1 | $50 | Contest Aug 8, 10:00 AM |
| Fair Queen Pageant | Packet due Sept 4 · meeting Sept 6 | — | Sat, Oct 10, 5:30 PM |
| Mutton Bustin’ Bonanza | Sat, Sept 20, 8:00 PM | Entry fee applies | Sat, Oct 3, 5:00 PM |
| Mutton Bustin’ Fiesta | Fri, Oct 2 | Entry fee applies | Sun, Oct 11, 10:00 AM |
| Parade entry | Tue, Sept 30 | $40 business/political | Fri, Oct 9, judged 8:30 AM |
| Vendor / exhibitor booth | Wed, Sept 30 | By category | Move-in Oct 6–8 |
| Scholarship Roping Fiesta | Books close Oct 3, 5:00 PM | $150–$350 | Sun, Oct 4 |
| Home Arts | Deliver Wed, Oct 7, 2–7 PM | — | Exhibit hall all weekend |
| Horticulture & produce | Wed, Oct 7, 2–7 PM or Thu, Oct 8, 9–10 AM | — | Thu, Oct 8, 10:00 AM |
| Beef cattle | Thu, Oct 8 (late +$10 if space) | $30 / animal | Sat, Oct 10, 9:00 AM |
| Sheep & goats | Sat, Oct 10, 8:30 AM (day of show) | $35 / animal | Sat, Oct 10, 9:00 AM |
Home Arts
Ten departments — antiques, art, baked foods, clothing, crafts, canning, handwork, ornamental horticulture, photography and the pumpkin decorating contest.
Departments & rules
Horticulture
Presented by the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners — produce competition, educational exhibits, children’s activities, free seeds and a benefit raffle.
Classes & judgingGeneral exhibitor requirements
- Read the current information and official rules for your division.
- Submit the required entry form and payment by the applicable deadline.
- Confirm that the exhibitor and animal meet all eligibility and health requirements.
- Review arrival, check-in, judging and release times before traveling to the fairgrounds.
- Bring your own livestock bedding or shavings when required by your division.
- Follow all instructions provided by officials and show personnel.
The complete rules, classes and premiums for every division are in the 2026 Fair Guide. Where this website and the printed catalog differ, the catalog governs.