Chairman
Ryan Pay
Who We Are
The Foundation Runs the Show
The Sabine County & Agricultural Improvement Youth Foundation is the local nonprofit behind the Sabine County Junior Livestock Show. We produce the show, manage the fairgrounds, and work year-round to support 4-H and FFA students across the county.
People sometimes think of the Livestock Show as its own organization. It is not. The Show is what the Foundation does, one part of a year-round commitment to Sabine County youth. The Foundation also works alongside the Sabine County Go Texan chapter to raise scholarship money for graduating ag students.
And the Show is bigger than livestock, even for a foundation with 'Agricultural' in its name. Alongside the heifer, steer, swine, goat, lamb, broiler, and rabbit divisions, kids compete in baking, photography, art, agricultural mechanics, horticulture, and public speaking, then close the weekend with a silent auction. Since 1982, that has been the point: give every kind of kid in this county a place to compete, build something, and be proud of it.
- We are neighbors.
- We are volunteers.
- And we are committed to keeping opportunity close to home.
Don't take our word for it.
“Showing at the county show has always meant so much to me. It was an opportunity to showcase my love for baking and compete alongside other students my age. I also entered photography and truly enjoyed seeing my work on display during the show. Throughout my entire high school career, I participated in both photography and baking, earning multiple blue ribbons along the way. Those experiences helped shape my confidence, creativity, and work ethic. Now, it is an honor to give back as an adult and support our local county show! Many people think the county show is only about livestock, but it offers so many different opportunities for youth to showcase their passions and talents, whether that is baking, photography, art, mechanics, horticulture, or animals. The county show is about more than competition. It is about growth, leadership, and celebrating the hard work of our young people. I am proud to support something that gave me so much.”
Alissa Ross, Art & Photography Superintendent
Alissa is one of dozens of people who give their Saturdays to this. Here are a few more.
Leadership
Run by Volunteers Who Live Here
The Foundation is guided by a volunteer board made up of Sabine County families, ag producers, and community members who give their time because they believe in what these kids are building. Here's who to know.
Officer photos & additional board seats coming soonVice Chairman
Eric Procella
Treasurer
Denise Eddings
Secretary
Kelli Beall
The people are one half of this story. The ground they keep up is the other.
Our Facilities
The Sabine County Expo Center
Long before show week starts, this ground is already earning its keep. The Foundation owns and maintains the Sabine County Expo Center at 2745 TX-184 in Hemphill, home to the Livestock Show and a resource for the whole county year-round. Show arena, livestock barns, wash racks, open grounds for community gatherings, all of it kept up by people who live here and use it themselves.
Show Arena
Home to showmanship, judging, and the Youth Auction on show days.
Livestock Barns
Covered stalls and pens for exhibitors during weigh-in, check-in, and the show.
Wash Racks & Warm-Up Pens
Space to clean up and settle animals before they head to the ring.
Open Grounds
Available for community events and gatherings between show seasons.
Looking to rent the grounds for your own event? See Venue Rentals.
If any of this sounds like your kind of place, we'd like to hear from you.
Contact
Get in Touch
Questions about the Show, membership, sponsorship, or the fairgrounds? Reach out any time.
- 2745 TX-184, Hemphill, TX 75948
- 936-288-1212
- sabinecolivestockshow@gmail.com