2026 TLBAA World Expo
JULY 15 - JULY 18, 2026

LOCATION: TAYLOR COUNTY EXPO CENTER, ABILENE, TEXAS

1700 TX-36, Abilene, TX 79602

Hall of Fame Points

JUDGES

Open Haltered - John Nelson
Open Non-Haltered & Trophy Steers - PJ Budler
Junior Nationals - Dr. Joe Mask

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
9:00 am Move In All cattle in by 4 pm (health papers are required for all animals at check in)
Gold Merit and Senior Sale books are due at check-in
4:00 pm All miniature cattle will be measured
5:00 pm TLBT Livestock Judging

Thursday, July 16, 2026
8:15 am TLBT Show Ring Procedure Meeting & Group Photo
8:30 am TLBT Junior Nationals Show – Beginning with Pee Wee Showmanship
All other showmanship will immediately follow the steer classes
9:00 am TLBT Quiz Bowl – open until end of youth show – Show Office
9:30 am TLBT Prize Shop – open until conclusion of Showmanship

Friday, July 17, 2026
7:30 am Breakfast in the Barn
8:00 am TLBT Gold Merit Competition Begins
9:00 am Non-Haltered division with the Trophy Steer show immediately following
1:00 pm TLBT Senior Heifer Sale
4:00 pm TLBT Membership Meeting

Saturday, July 18, 2026
8:30 am Open Haltered (including Miniature)
7:00 pm Banquet featuring TLBAA Awards, TLBT Awards and other special Awards

Sunday, July 19, 2026
Noon All cattle must be removed by noon

 

Senior Heifer Sale

The TLBT Senior Heifer Sale allows a small group of graduating seniors, to sell an animal of their choice at the World Show each year. Participants are required to read the general information and sign the contract below. A member of the World Show Steering Committee, or designated representative, will be available as a consultant and to help advise the participants in ways to market their animals and secure potential purchasers.

SENIOR SALE APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 1, 2026 - CLICK FOR APPLICATION