Good afternoon PISD families! 

 If you are a PISD family participating in livestock shows, please review the official Jim Wells County and Major Show validation schedule for 2026–2027 below. All deadlines must be met to ensure eligibility.

Please pick up tag forms at our ​PCHS front office. 

If you have any questions, please contact our PCHS office at 361-348-3915. 

📣 Jim Wells County Major Show Validation Dates 2026–2027 📣

Please review the updated and corrected validation dates below to make sure you’re ready for show season!

🐄 Steers (All Major Shows)
 • Tag Order Deadline: April 2
 • Validation: June 13 | 8–10 AM @ Fairgrounds
 • Late Tags: June 18
 • Last Chance Validation: June 27 | 10 AM–12 PM @ Fairgrounds by appointment only

🐄 Heifers (Fall Shows State Fair of Texas 2026)
 • Tag Order Deadline: April 2
 • Validation: June 27 | 10 AM–12 PM @ Fairgrounds
 • Late Tags: June 18

🐑 Lambs (State Fair of Texas Only – 2026)
 • Tag Order Deadline: April 2
 • Validation: June 27 | 8–10 AM @ Fairgrounds
 • Late Tags: June 18

🐐 Goats (State Fair of Texas Only – 2026)
 • Tag Order Deadline: April 2
 • Validation: June 27 | 8–10 AM @ Fairgrounds
 • Late Tags: June 18

🐖 Swine (State Fair of Texas Only – 2026)
 • Tag Order Deadline: April 24
 • Validation: June 20
 • Late Tags: June 5

🐄 Spring 2027 Heifer  Shows 
 • Tag Order Deadline: August 7
 • Validation: October 3 | 8–10 AM @ Fairgrounds
 • Late Tags: October 17
 • Last Chance: October 27 | 4–5 PM (By appointment only)

🐑 Lambs (Spring Shows – 2027)
 • Tag Order Deadline: August 7
 • Validation: October 26 | 4–6 PM @ Fairgrounds
 • Late Tags: October 17

🐐 Goats (Spring Shows – 2027)
 • Tag Order Deadline: August 7
 • Validation: October 26 | 4–6 PM @ Fairgrounds
 • Late Tags: October 17

🐖 Swine (Spring Shows – 2027)
 • Tag Order Deadline: September 25
 • Validation: November 19 | 5–6:30 PM @ Fairgrounds
 • Late Tags: November 5

📅 Important Extras:

• All tags are $30/tag. Late tags are $35/tag

Jim Wells County Validation Dates:

Let’s get prepared and make this a successful show season! 💪🐄🐖🐑🐐