This Week in Gillespie 4-H

July 20th, 2026

*New Gillespie 4-H News*

Stock Show Checks - ALL STOCK SHOW CHECKS NEED TO BE PICKED UP BY July 31st! 

Next Generation Ag Program
Next Gen Ag will be returning for 4-H and FFA members who will be incoming 7th & 8th graders. This program is designed to share the rich history of agriculture and share the vast opportunities in the industry.
Save the Date: August 4-6, 2026 and REGISTER NOW!
LAST CALL Deadline to Register: July 20, 2026 

Gillespie County Fair & Festivals Livestock Events
All livestock event registrations are now available online HERE
- Shows Include -
Gillespie County Race Day Classic Steer Show: August 1-2, 2026
Open Cattle Show: August 28, 2026
Breeding Sheep & Angora Goat Shows: August 29, 2026
Swine Futurity: August 30, 2026

Gillespie 4-H Private Facebook Group
Stay connected with everything happening in Gillespie County 4-H by joining our private Facebook group! This is a great place to receive reminders, celebrate member accomplishments, ask questions, and stay up to date on upcoming events and opportunities throughout the year. We encourage all 4-H families to join, I share lots from other pages directly to this page so you can see any opportunities I find. JOIN TODAY

Livestock Project Friendly Reminders

ALL STOCK SHOW CHECKS NEED TO BE PICKED UP BY July 31st!
Stock Show Checks for Pick Up

• Grandstand - ALL

• San Antonio - ALL

• Houston - Floor
  (Auction checks being mailed directly to exhibitors - if you have not received email auctions@hlsr.com - please cc me on this email too) 

• Austin - ALL

PLEASE GET THANK YOU NOTES COMPLETED & TURNED-IN IN A TIMELY MANNER FOR YOUR BUYERS!

• Quality Counts is now open for youth who need to complete the course for the first time or renew their verification. Exhibitors only need to complete Quality Counts once per grade level division: Junior (Grades 3–5), Intermediate (Grades 6–8), OR Senior (Grades 9–12). Quality Counts needs to be completed prior to completing stock show entries. Quality Counts course: https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/quality-counts/01t4x000008HBZdAAO

Registered Livestock Ownership Deadlines

• Breeding Sheep & Goats - October 1, 2026

• Beef Breeding Heifers - October 31, 2026

• Dairy Heifers - November 1, 2026

• Breeding Gilts - November 30, 2026

• West Texas Fair & Rodeo - All Livestock will require health papers

Project Updates

Photography Project

Ranch & Rural Living 4-H Photography Contest
One free entry per a 4-H youth member! Deadline to submit August 1, 2026 More information can be found HERE

STEM Project

Solar Car Creators Workshop @ Science Mill
Ages 6+, the Science Mill in Johnson City will be hosting Solar Car Creators Workshop on Tuesday, July 21st - $20 per participant 10:30 - 11:30 AM

STEM Ambassador Applications
9th -12th graders involved in the STEM project areas can apply to become a STEM Ambassador - Deadline to apply is July 31st MORE INFORMATION 

Food & Nutrition Project

Junior Chef Academy

SAVE THE DATE:  September 10th & 17th from 4:30-5:30  pm
Sign ups will be coming out with the new 4-H year for the Jr. Chef Academy; a culinary experience geared toward Kindergarten thru 5th grader 4-H members.

The Nutrition Kitchen

SAVE THE DATE:  October 5th, 12th & 19th from 4:30-5:30  pm

Sign ups will be coming out with the new 4-H year for 6-12th grade 4-H members. more details to come!          

Gillespie 4-H BBQ Updates & Information

Save the Date: Raffle Sales
We will be selling raffle tickets on the following dates and at Tractor Supply and Chase Bank! Please save the date and look for BBQ sign up form to come out shortly to help.
August 15th
August 22nd 

Each family is asked to sell 10 raffle tickets (mailed to you at the end of July), if you don't want to sell your 10 raffle tickets on your own, you can sure sign up to sell and bring your 10 tickets with you! 

District/State 4-H News

District 10 Mega Meeting

Save the Date: August 15, 2026

4-H & FFA Weekend in Aggieland

Save the Date: September 11 & 12, 2026

CORE Academy

Save the Date: June 28 - July 2, 2027

Gillespie 4-H Seniors

Great job on submitting scholarships! Please check your email for scholarship survey information. 

Senior Scholarship Survey

If you need a school excuse for a 4-H activity CLICK HERE to access the form.
Non-stock show 4-H school requests must be submitted at least 3-4 business days before the dates you are requesting.
Stock show excuse request deadlines are emailed to exhibitors prior to shows.