Invest in Texas Kids
The Youth Auction is the grand finale to the Junior Livestock Show. Each year thousands of youngsters spend months working on their projects which they bring to Austin to show. The top placing exhibitors earn a coveted spot in the Youth Auction.
Sale OrderAn Investment in the Youth of Texas
At the Youth Auction, members of the community, businesses, family and friends support these deserving youth by “purchasing” their lot. The buyer does not take home an actual animal, but these funds go directly to the 4-H and FFA students so that they may save for college, invest in future livestock projects, start their own businesses or pursue other endeavors for their future.
A note from our Youth Auction Chair
It is an honor and privilege to serve as the Chairman of this year’s Rodeo Austin Youth Auction. The day of the Youth Auction is not only my favorite day of Rodeo Austin, but my favorite day of the whole year!
As donors to the Youth Auction, we have the opportunity to reward 4-H and FFA kids for their hard work and success. These young folks never cease to amaze me with their manners, work ethic, and sportsmanship. They inspire me and give me hope for the future of this great country. This event is made possible by the dedication of our fantastic volunteers and buyers who spend countless hours raising funds and putting on a great livestock show and Youth Auction. Let’s ALL chip in and help support our country’s future leaders – the youth of Texas!
Hap Feuerbacher
Board of Directors
Youth Auction Chair
Making a Contribution
The Youth Auction Volunteer Committee works hard year round to solicit donations from philanthropic community leaders and local businesses to reward these hard working youth. Thank you to the Youth Auction leadership for embodying the spirit of Rodeo Austin and ensuring all exhibitors are rewarded for their efforts.
Donations: Contributions of any amount can be applied to a buyers group you choose to support, or an add on donation can be made to any individual exhibitor. Buyers group donations can be made anytime, and add on donations can be made just prior to and for a couple of weeks following the Youth Auction.
Buyers Groups and Individual Buyers: Donors may participate individually by attending the event and bidding as an individual buyer. This option is ideal for companies wishing to support youth. Buyers Groups solicit donations throughout the year and purchase under one Buyers Group name. This option is ideal for entities that represent a group of philanthropic minded individuals.
Event details
The Youth Auction will be held at the Rodeo Austin fairgrounds inside the 100X Dance Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The sale schedule is below. 452 exhibitors will sell their projects. Rodeo Austin will follow all health and safety guidelines for this event. We will continue to update this page with more details for exhibitors and buyers.
Schedule
March 29, 2025
8:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
8:45 a.m. – Poultry Auction (52 lots)
10:00 a.m. – Goat Auction (90 lots)
11:30 a.m. – Lamb Auction (88 lots)
1:00 p.m. – Steer Auction (100 lots)
2:45 p.m. – Art Auction (8 lots)
3:00 p.m. – Barrow Auction (114 lots)
All buyers should arrive to Gate 1 or 2 (7311 Decker Lane) and park as directed in the F parking lot.
About 4-H & FFA
Junior Livestock exhibitors qualifying to sell their project at the Youth Auction are members of 4-H and FFA. In addition to building the next generation of agriculturists, these programs emphasize skills and values like leadership, volunteerism and community. The process of caring for a livestock project from purchase to sale teaches these students life skills such as time management and responsibility. These key values help prepare the next generation of Texas for the future.
Learn more about 4-H and FFA livestock projects:
texasyouthlivestock.com/
To participate at Rodeo Austin, exhibitors must also complete a Quality Counts program. “Focused on quality assurance and character education, Quality Counts is designed to teach young people the importance of displaying good character in carrying out livestock projects, and in every aspect of their lives. Quality Counts helps youth exhibitors learn the importance of using proper livestock management practices so that food quality and safety are preserved.” Texas Quality Counts, Texas A&M University System
Learn more about Quality Counts:
https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/