Hill District Grandstand Show

Join us at the Hill District Grandstand Show, where we celebrate and support the hard work and dedication of young people in raising livestock and ag mechanic projects. Don’t miss out on this ultimate show experience!

Make a lasting impact by investing in the youth of our communities through the Hill District Grandstand Show. Help shape our future leaders.
~THEIR FUTURE IS OUR FUTURE~

2026 Show Schedule: January 11 – 17, 2026
Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

Sunday, January 11, 2026

• Set Up Day

Monday, January 12, 2026

• 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Market Goat Arrival – John L. Kuykendall Arena & Event Center
• 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Arrival: Market Steers & Breeding Heifers – Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center
• 10:30 a.m. Check-In Deadline – Market Goats
• 12:00 p.m. Market Goat Show – John L. Kuykendall Arena & Event Center
• 3:00 p.m. Check-In Deadline – Breeding Heifers & Market Steers
• 3:00 p.m. Weight Card Due for European Steer Exhibitors
• 3:30 p.m. Classification of Market Steers (American & British steer exhibitors bring weight cards to classification)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

• 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Breeding Sheep Arrival – Gillespie County Fairgrounds
• 8:00 a.m. Breeding Heifer Show – Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center
  • Market Steer Show follows Breeding Heifer Show
• 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Market Barrow Arrival – Hill Country Youth Event Center
• 10:30 a.m. Check-In Deadline – Breeding Sheep
• 1:00 p.m. Breeding Sheep Show – Gillespie County Fairgrounds
• 3:00 p.m. Check-In Deadline – Market Barrows

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

• 8:00 a.m. Market Barrow Show – Hill Country Youth Event Center
• 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Market Lamb Arrival – John L. Kuykendall Arena & Event Center
• 4:00 p.m. Check-In Deadline – Market Lambs

Thursday, January 15, 2026

• 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Arrival/Sift State Turkey Show – Gillespie County Fairgrounds
• 9:00 a.m. Market Lamb Show – John L. Kuykendall Arena & Event Center
  • Classification of SD, FW, FWX, & Dorper during the show
• 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Arrival: Purebred & Crossbred Breeding Gilts – Hill Country Youth Event Center
• 10:00 a.m. State Turkey Show – Gillespie County Fairgrounds
• 3:00 p.m. Check-In Deadline – Purebred & Crossbred Breeding Gilts

Friday, January 16, 2026

• 8:00 a.m. Purebred & Crossbred Breeding Gilt Show – Hill Country Youth Event Center
• 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Livestock Judging Contest Check-In – Gillespie County Fairgrounds
• 10:00 a.m. Livestock Judging Contest

Saturday, January 17, 2026

• 11:00 a.m. Buyer Check-In Begins – Gillespie County Fairgrounds
• 11:30 a.m. Buyer Lunch
• 1:00 p.m. THE HDGS YOUTH AUCTION

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

• 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Arrival: Agricultural Mechanics – Hill Country Youth Center
• 6:00 p.m. Fastest Torch in the Hill Country Contest Registration Deadline

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

• 8:00 a.m. Agricultural Mechanics Show – Hill Country Youth Center

Locations:
Lamb & Goat Shows: John L. Kuykendall Arena & Events Center – 2200 W Ranch Rd. 152 Llano, TX 78643
Breeding Sheep & Turkey Shows: Gillespie County Fairgrounds – 530 Fair Dr. Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Cattle Shows: Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center – 648 FM 289 Comfort, TX 78013
Swine & Ag Mech Shows: Hill Country Event Center – 3785 TX-27 Kerrville, TX 78028

Don’t forget about the HILL DISTRICT GRANDSTAND YOUTH AUCTION happening at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds – it’s an event you won’t want to miss!

Get ready for an incredible showcase of talent, skills, and achievements. We look forward to seeing you there!