Schedules & Locations

The 2026 Hill District Grandstand Schedules & Locations!

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!