The Wise County Youth Fair — a livestock and agriculture staple in the community for more than 70 years — is back, bringing together students, families, ag teachers, county extension agents and officials for the long-standing tradition.
Here’s this year’s schedule of shows and events.
2026 WISE COUNTY YOUTH FAIR SCHEDULE
Thursday, February 26
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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4-H Photography entries due (AgriLife Extension Office)
8:30 am
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Horse Speed Events — NRS Arena
5:00 pm
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4-H Photography Judging
Friday, February 27
6:30 am
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Horse Performance Events (check registration papers) — NRS Arena
8:30 am
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Horse Show — NRS Arena
Monday, March 2
7:30 – 10:00 am
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Arrival of: 4-H Foods & Crafts, FCCLA Foods & Crafts, Horticulture
10:00 am
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Public Speaking — Decatur Church of Christ
(Arrive by 9:30 am for check-in)
10:30 am
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FCCLA Food & Crafts Judged
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4-H Food & Crafts Judged
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Horticulture Judged
4:00 – 6:00 pm
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Viewing: 4-H, FCCLA & Horticulture
Tuesday, March 3
7:00 am
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Arrival: Breeding Dairy Goats & Longhorn Cattle
(Check papers; in place by 10:00 am) -
Breeding Swine (in place by 3:00 pm)
8:00 – 10:00 am
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Arrival of Rabbits
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
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Viewing: 4-H, FCCLA & Horticulture
10:00 am
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Breeding Dairy Goat Show (released following show)
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Rabbit Weigh-In
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Rabbit Breed ID Contest
1:00 pm
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Meat Pen Rabbits Judged (released following show)
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Breeding Rabbits (released following show)
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Longhorn Show (steers followed by heifers; released following show)
2:30 – 4:30 pm
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Release: 4-H Food, Crafts, Clothing & Photography
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FCCLA Food & Crafts
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Horticulture
4:00 pm
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Photos of Winning Entries (4-H & FCCLA)
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Breeding Swine Show (released following show)
Wednesday, March 4
8:00 am
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4-H Clothing Interviews (AgriLife Extension Office; schedule in advance)
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Arrival of Broilers (in place & wing band cards submitted by 8:30 am)
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Breeding Poultry
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Arrival: Market Lambs & Market Wethers (in place by 1:00 pm)
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Arrival: Market Swine (in place by 2:00 pm)
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Arrival: Market Steers (in place by 3:00 pm)
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Breeding Beef Heifers (in place by Thursday, 5:00 pm)
9:00 am
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Broiler Show (released following show)
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Breeding Poultry Show (released following show)
10:00 am
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Dog Show
Afternoon Weigh-In & Classification
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2:00 pm — Market Wethers
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2:30 pm — Market Lambs
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3:00 pm — Market Swine
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4:00 pm — Market Steers
(Weight/Breed cards due after weighing)
Thursday, March 5
7:00 – 10:00 am
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Arrival: Breeding Boer Goats (registration papers & tattoos checked)
8:00 am
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Market Swine Show (released following show)
1:00 pm
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Market Lamb Show (released following show)
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Breeding Boer Goat Show (released following show)
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Market Wether Show (released following show)
4:00 – 6:00 pm
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Beef Heifer registration papers checked
4:00 pm
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Agricultural Product Identification — Poultry Barn
5:00 pm
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Ag Mechanics move-in (must be in place by 7:00 am Friday)
6:30 pm
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4-H Parade of Fashion (Arrive by 6:00 pm)
Friday, March 6
8:00 am
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Agricultural Mechanics Judged (released following show)
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Prospect Steer Show
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Market Steer Show
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Scramble Heifer Show (begins 30 minutes after Market Steer Show)
1:00 pm
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Breeding Beef Heifer Show
(All beef animals released at conclusion)
5:00 pm
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Heart of a Champion Show
Saturday, March 7
9:00 am
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Pet Show
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Judging Contest (9:00 – 11:00 am)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
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Bar-B-Q Meal
12:30 pm
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Awards Ceremony
1:00 pm
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2026 Wise County Youth Fair Auction
2:00 pm
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Release of All Remaining Projects
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