Skillathons and Contests
Rodeo Austin’s Junior Agricultural Mechanics Show is open to 3rd through 12th grade students and teams across the state of Texas. These exhibitors compete in creating a tangible, real-world project through woodworking and/or metal working. Ag Mechanics students embrace the variety of opportunities that arise through this Show including identifying an applicable need and creating a functional project to be used by a sponsor or chosen group. Types of projects showcased at Rodeo Austin’s Junior Agricultural Mechanics Show span seven Divisions and twenty-six Classes.
Important Dates
Friday March 5, 2027 – Junior Agricultural Mechanics Arrival
Friday, March 5, 2027 – Junior Agricultural Mechanics Skillathon
Saturday, March 6, 2027 – Junior Agricultural Mechanics Show & Awards
Divisions/Classes
A. Stationary Cooking Equipment
- Stationary BBQ Pits & Smokers
- Fryers & Disc Cookers and Cooking Utensils
- Fire Pit
- *New in 2027* Other Cooking Devices
B. Towable Cooking Equipment
- Small Towable Cooking Equipment
- Large Towable Cooking Equipment
C. Backyard/Patio Equipment
- Picnic Tables/Yard Tables & Benches
- Outdoor Yard & Garden Equipment
- Other Outdoor Equipment
D. Livestock & Wildlife Equipment
- Gates
- Chute Equipment
- Feeders & Troughs
- Wildlife Equipment
- Other Livestock Equipment
E. Field Machinery & Equipment
- Hay Equipment
- Tractor Equipment
- Truck & Equipment Accessories
- Shop Tables and/or Work Stations
F. Bumper Pull Trailers
- Bumper Pull – 12 ft. and less
- Bumper Pull – Over 12 ft. to 16 ft.
- Bumper Pull – Over 16 ft.
G. Gooseneck, Bumper Pull, & Multi-Bale Trailers
- Lowboy
- Flatbed/Float
- *New in 2027* Multi-Bale Trailers
- *New in 2027* Gooseneck Stock Trailers
- *New in 2027* Other Trailers
Junior Agricultural Mechanics Skillathon
Similar to other Skillathons, the Junior Agricultural Mechanics Skillathon tests exhibitors on their knowledge of industry standards covering woodworking and metal working. Studying these standards allows exhibitors to continue to build their skill set needed to further future potential career opportunities in the industry. Competing exhibitors complete both a questionnaire and a skill demonstration.
Junior Agricultural Mechanics Skillathon Links & Study Materials
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