Leon County Youth Livestock Show

10/19/2026

👑 CALLING ALL LCYLA QUEEN CANDIDATES! 👑

The 2026–2027 Leon County Youth Livestock Association Queen applications is now available online! https://www.lcyla.net/queen-information

Eligible young ladies involved in 4-H or FFA are invited to represent their organization, showcase their involvement in the Leon County Youth Livestock Show, and compete for the title of LCYLA Queen!

📅 ENTRY DEADLINE: January 20, 2027 by 5:00 PM
💲 ENTRY FEE: $100
📍 Turn in applications to: Leon County AgriLife Extension Office, 3rd Floor, 113 W. Main St., Centerville

Candidates will have the opportunity to participate in interviews, LCYLS activities, show ring duties, the Buyers Dinner and Auction, and more as they represent the youth of Leon County!

10/13/2026

REMINDER: For those looking for another way to receive notifications we have set up a profile through the Band App.

We are going to test the use of the Band App this year to send text messages related to this year's show information. Click here to join or scan the QR code.
Accept the invite and join the group!
https://band.us/n/aea2b9e9R225x

10/13/2026

ATTENTION ALL Commercial Heifers, Steers, and Halter Heifers Exhibitors!!!!

You can register today at http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/24600

For detailed step-by-step instructions, visit the link below: 🔗 2027 Leon County Youth Livestock Show Registration Instructions
https://www.lcyla.net/show-information/fair-entry

Validation is Monday, November 2nd. NOTE THIS IS ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN PAST YEARS!!! You must pre-register through FairEntry. Please complete your entry by Sunday, November 1st, the day before validations, so we have an idea of how many entries to expect and can print reports for the Superintendents on the day of the event.

💻 Pro tip: It's easier to complete registration on a computer! While mobile is an option, navigating some sections is smoother on a computer.
Fees for 2027:
Each exhibitor needs an entry in FairEntry for the minimal amounts below...
Commercial Heifers: $50 (first 2 head)
Steers: $25
Halter Heifers: $25
Each additional head: $25
If you're Family Validating, you can register all additional head under one exhibitor or split them between family members.

Be sure and read all the rules for this year's show. Some things have changed. All information can be found on our website at https://www.lcyla.net/

10/12/2026

REMINDER: Validation for Commercial Heifers, Steers and Halter Heifers is Monday, November 2nd. We will have the Fair Entry portal open soon so you can register.

As a reminder, you still have to come to validation to pay day of the event, even if you pulled hair this summer on your steers and halter heifers for state validation. All commercial heifers must be vaccinated for brucellosis and have a tattoo and ear clip prior to validation. There will be no brucellosis vaccinating given during validation.

09/18/2026

Don't forget to get your bids submitted for our LCYLS Show Photographer. Deadline to submit is 10/1

📸 CALL FOR BIDS: 2027 LCYLS SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER 📸

The Leon County Youth Livestock Show is now accepting bids for the Official Show Photographer for the 2027 LCYLS!

We are looking for a professional photographer or photography service to capture the excitement of show week including backdrop photos, action shots, candid moments, and more!

📅 2027 LCYLS: March 27–April 3, 2027
📍 Leon County Expo | Buffalo, TX
⏰ Bid Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026
📧 Submit bids to: [email protected]
Subject: “LCYLS Photography Bid”

Bids should include a detailed proposal, portfolio/work samples, pricing, equipment and technical capabilities, and an estimated timeline for delivery of edited images.

Please SHARE and help us spread the word to photographers who may be interested!

📷 Full bid specifications and requirements are available at this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FXIMtNMvpxtDYZBFzqXmAdCSIv8T8i2j/view?usp=sharing

08/12/2026

📸 CALL FOR BIDS: 2027 LCYLS SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER 📸

The Leon County Youth Livestock Show is now accepting bids for the Official Show Photographer for the 2027 LCYLS!

We are looking for a professional photographer or photography service to capture the excitement of show week including backdrop photos, action shots, candid moments, and more!

📅 2027 LCYLS: March 27–April 3, 2027
📍 Leon County Expo | Buffalo, TX
⏰ Bid Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026
📧 Submit bids to: [email protected]
Subject: “LCYLS Photography Bid”

Bids should include a detailed proposal, portfolio/work samples, pricing, equipment and technical capabilities, and an estimated timeline for delivery of edited images.

Please SHARE and help us spread the word to photographers who may be interested!

📷 Full bid specifications and requirements are available at this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FXIMtNMvpxtDYZBFzqXmAdCSIv8T8i2j/view?usp=sharing

08/11/2026

Rules are posted at www.lcyla.net

Be sure and read ALL THE RULES that apply to the show, but below are some specific changes to take note:

*Show moved up one week which impacted some of the validation dates as well. The show is set for March 27 - April 3, 2027

* Senior Awards replace the former LCYLS Scholarship program. Financial award opportunities will now include college/university, technical schools, and career/workforce pathways.

* Breeding Lamb & Goat Showmanship added. New showmanship competitions will follow the respective ewe and doe shows.

*Tuesday check-in schedule: Breeding & Market Swine check in from 9:00–11:00 a.m., and Market Lambs & Goats check in from 5:00–6:00 p.m.

*Premium Sale declaration deadline. Exhibitors qualifying two or more animals must declare in writing which animal they will sell within one hour of completing their final project. If they do not declare, the first project that qualified for the sale will automatically be entered. An exhibitor who qualifies with one project and is an alternate with another must sell the qualifying project; alternates cannot be declared instead.

*Steer sale numbers changed. The top 22 steers will sell, quality permitting.

*Steer re-weigh rule added. Only one re-weigh is allowed for a steer attempting to meet the minimum weight.

*Commercial Heifer sale numbers changed. A maximum of 25 pens will sell in the auction, quality permitting.

*Market Swine weight clarification. A market hog that does not make weight must be removed from the barn within one hour after the close of weigh-in.

*Market Swine showmanship clarification. The market animal declared at weigh-in must be used for Market Swine Showmanship; a breeding gilt cannot be substituted.

*Breeding Swine clarification. Breeding gilts not being shown in the market show must be removed from the barn by 6:00 p.m. on the day of the Breeding Show.

*Breeding Swine showmanship clarification. The breeding gilt declared at check-in must be used for Breeding Swine Showmanship; the exhibitor cannot use their market swine.

*Queen contest information is included within the rule book

07/18/2026

As if we didn't already know he was the best of the best. Congratulations to Bret Richards for advancing to the finals!!

Congratulations to our very own Bret Richards on advancing to the Finals at the National Auction Association Conference & Show! 👏🎉

Bret has officially earned his spot among the finalists and will be competing as Contestant #19. We’re incredibly proud to see his hard work, and dedication recognized on the national stage.

Join us in wishing Bret the very best of luck in the finals! We’re cheering you on all the way!

06/29/2026

"Pop up" pick up opportunity will be tonight (Monday, June 29th) in Centerville at 5:30 pm in the Leon County Annex parking lot. I will be driving a tan F150 truck. Text me so I know if you are coming. I will only be available until around 6 pm, so a short window. After that, I can meet anyone in Normangee after 6 pm this week.

If not able to pick it up, you can email us proof of delivery and provide me with a correct address and we will mail your check. But we must verify mailing address. We do not want to have to process a bunch of checks lost in the mail. If you have add-ons, and have not picked up your check, we can mail those as well with address verification.