Bowie County Project Show Is Coming up at Four States Fairgrounds

The Bowie County Project Show Board and Bids 4 Kids are gearing up for the annual Bowie County Project Show, set for February 24 - 27, 2026. The four-day event will highlight the hard work and talent of local youth involved in 4-H and FFA programs across the county.

Bowie County Youth Showcase Across Multiple Events

This year’s show features 250 projects presented by 156 exhibitors. Students will compete in:

• Livestock shows
• Ag mechanics
• Photography and art
• Floral design
• New this year: A Trap Shoot competition

The event gives Bowie County 4-H and FFA students the chance to display months of preparation and dedication. Community members are encouraged to attend for a single event or come out and support the students throughout the week.

Auctions and Scholarship Fundraiser

A silent auction will include select ag mechanics, photography, art, and floral entries. The traditional Premium Auction will spotlight livestock projects.

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Attendees can also purchase $10 raffle tickets for a chance to win:

• A side of beef
• A whole hog
• A whole lamb

To purchase raffle tickets or if you have questions, call the Bowie County Extension Office at 903-628-6702. (All prizes include processing.)

At the start of the Premium Auction, a side of beef will also be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting the Bids 4 Kids Scholarship Fund as well.

Four-Day Show & Auction Schedule

Tuesday, February 24 - (Maud Gun Club)

• 8:30 AM – Bowie County 4-H/FFA Trap Shoot Safety Meeting
• 9:00 AM – Bowie County 4-H/FFA Trap Shoot

Wednesday, February 25 - (Hooks Show Barn unless noted)

Ag Mech project set-up

• 12:00 PM – Ag Mech projects in place
• 1:00 PM – Ag Mech classification
• 4:30 PM – Rabbit & Broiler check-in/weigh-in
• 5:00 PM – Rabbit Show, followed by Broiler Show

Thursday, February 26 (Four States Fairgrounds)

• 7:30–8:00 AM – Weigh-in: Steers, Lambs, Goats & Hogs
• 8:00 AM – Pen of Commercial Heifers Show
• 8:00–9:00 AM – Break classes
• 8:30 AM – Ag Mech judging

Following judging – Ag Mech/Art Silent Auction bid sheets available

• 9:30 AM – Market Steer Show
• Market Lamb Show
• Market Goat Show
• Market Hog Show

After Hog Show – Project Show Board meeting

Approximately 1 hour after Hog Show – Sale order & announcements

• 3:30 p.m. – Photography & Art judging

Friday, February 27 - (Four States Fairgrounds)

• 8:30 a.m. – Floral Cup (Ag Learning Center)
• 10:00 a.m. – Sale set-up & Buyer’s Lunch preparation
• 12:30 p.m. – Buyer’s Lunch
• 1:30 p.m. – Scholarship recognition & Freezer Meat Drawing announcement
• 2:00 p.m. – Market Project Premium Auction

Following Premium Auction – Silent Auction winners announced

For more information, follow along on the Bowie County Project Show Facebook Page.

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