Home of the Texas 4-H & FFA Sheep & Goat Validation Program
The Sheep and Goat Validation website contains validation dates and materials required for the Texas Major Shows and State Fair of Texas.
*2025-2026 Updates*
TAGS WILL BE $25 EACH STARTING WITH MAJOR SHOWS 2026 ORDERS!
LATE TAGS WILL BE $30 EACH!
Please see the “Submitting Validation Paperwork and DNA” document for updated packing instructions!
Exhibitors are REQUIRED to show registration papers at check in and during the show.
Tag ordering for Major Shows begins August 11th!
See the Major Shows page for this year’s updates!
MAJOR SHOWS 2026
Tag Ordering: August 11th – September 12th
Late Tag Ordering: September 13th – October 23rd
Late tags may be ordered after October 23rd by calling the Sheep and Goat Validation Office in San Angelo until October 31st.
Physical Validation: October 1st – October 31st
Registration Ownership Deadline: October 1st
Postmark/Online Entry Deadline: November 8th
STATE FAIR 2025
Tag Ordering: March 1st – April 9th $15.00/tag
Late Tag Ordering: April 10th – June 23rd $25.00/tag
Late tags may be ordered after June 23rd by calling the Sheep and Goat Validation Office in San Angelo until June 30th.
Physical Validation: June 1st – June 30th
Registration Ownership Deadline: June 30th
Postmark/Online Entry Deadline: July 8th
Updated 7/1/2025