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Tag Order Deadlines:
Sheep/Goat: August 30
Heifer: August 30
Swine: September 29
Validation Dates:
Sheep/Goat/Swine Validation: October 27, 4:00-6:00pm, at Galveston County Fairgrounds
Heifer Validation: October 28, 4:00pm-6:00pm, at Galveston County Fairgrounds
Swine Validation: November - exact date TBA
Sheep/Goat:
Spring 2027 major show sheep/goats MUST validate in October
Market sheep/goats validated in June for Fall 2026 shows will remain validated for Spring 2027 shows
If a TGBA/TLBA tag is added after validation, the animal must purchase a new tag and revalidate the next validation period.
Previously major show validated breeding animals (registered, wether/commercial) do NOT need to be validated again UNLESS ownership has changed. They remain eligible for 3 years.
Original registration papers for breeding sheep/goats must be in exhibitor’s name by October 1.
Heifer:
Spring 2027 major show heifers MUST validate in October.
Previously major show validated heifers do NOT need to be validated again UNLESS ownership has changed.
Original registration papers must be in exhibitor’s name by October 31.
Swine:
Spring 2027 major show swine MUST validate in November.
Original registration papers must be in the exhibitor’s name by November 30.