Rules, Forms and Awards
2026 Premium Book
The premium book is where you will find all of the show rules and regulations. If you have questions about the show that are not found in the premium book, please contact your 4-H or FFA advisor.
Download the 2026 Premium Book
2026 Entry Forms
NEW THIS YEAR: Livestock entries for the 2026 BCLS must be submitted online by the exhibitor. Ag Mechanics entries will still be submitted by your Ag Teacher or 4-H Leader.
Show entries are due by December 1, 2025. A late entry fee of $250 will apply for any entries received after December 1. A W-9 Form must be turned in with each entry form.
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Award Applications
Award applications will are due January 1, 2026. Please mail all applications to BCLS, PO Box 1074, Burnet, TX 78611.
Outstanding Senior Application
Other Forms
Validation Dates
All market animals must be tagged with either state or county validation tags to show at the Burnet County Livestock Show.
State validation fees will be collected by Ag Science Teachers or County Extension Agent.
No county only validation fees will be collected.
Steers and State Heifer Validation
Wednesday, June 12, 2025
4:00 - 5:30 pm at the Burnet High School Ag Barn
State Heifer Validation
Wednesday, June 11, 2025,
Monday, October 20, 2025
6:00 p.m. at the Burnet High School Ag Barn.
This validation is required for Heifers that will be shown at Texas MAJOR SHOWS. Not a requirement for heifers shown only at Burnet County.
Market Lambs, Market Goats, Breeding Sheep, Boer Goats, and Angora Wethers
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Burnet County Fair Grounds.
Market Swine
Monday, November 17, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Burnet County Fair Grounds
Rabbits
Thursday, December 4, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Burnet County Fair Grounds
Deviations from the established validation dates and times must be approved by the validation committee and Division Superintendent.
Rabbits must be ear tattooed, and poultry must have wing band from hatchery. Animals in each class are subject to verification of validation. All exhibits must show with tags or bands in place, unless County Agent or Ag. Science Teacher has been notified of the loss of the tag or band prior to show date. County Agent and/or Ag. Science Teacher must inform the Division Superintendent immediately after receiving such notification.
Any violation of validation rules could result in disqualification of exhibitor and/or exhibitors' entire family for life upon majority vote of directors.
2026 Judges & Superintendents
Cattle
Superintendent:
Judge: Carl Muntean
Swine
Superintendent: Justin Taylor
Judge: Brad Mabry
Sheep
Superintendent: Jessica Kates
Judge: Jimmy Keys
Goats
Superintendent: Larry Davidson
Judge: Jimmy Key
Poultry
Superintendent: Ronnie Floyd
Judge: Jamie Hahn
Rabbits
Superintendent: Andy Lyda
Judge: John Terry
Ag Mechanics Show
Superintendent: Eric Chasteen
Judges: Jerry Lee Lewis, Wes McCarley &
Keith Amentrout
Welding & Cutting Contest Judge:
Tracey Cortez