- 4609 Airport Freeway
- Fort Worth, Texas 76117
- 817-831-3161
Taylor County Expo Center
1700 TX-36
Abilene, TX 79602
Shows included:
Open - Cow/Calf, Females, Bulls
Junior - Steers, Females
Mini Open - Cow/Calf, Females, Bulls
Mini Junior - Steers, Females
Santa Showdown Cornhole Tournament Adult & Junior divisions
Entries made through the Showman app website
Entries are now open
Entries - Showman App link
https://showman.app/shows#/texas-hereford-winter-classic-d404/
11/10 - Regular Pricing Entry Deadline
11/20 - Online Entries Close at Midnight (CDT)
Wednesday, December 3
12 Noon - 8:00 pm: Early move in TACK ONLY
Thursday, December 4
7:00 am - 6:00 pm: Move in
Friday, December 5
9:00 am - 12 Noon: Check In - Cattle must be in place by 12 Noon
1:00 pm: Steer weigh-in followed by Mini steer weigh-in and Mini measure
Thursday, December 4: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday, December 5: 9:00 am - 12 Noon
Tie outs are first come, first serve!
Shavings have to be purchased from the expo, pellets and flakes will be available.
All information is included on the Showman App site.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
We're excited to invite you to be part of something special. The Texas Hereford Winter Classic is a brand-new event coming to the Expo Center of Taylor County in Abilene, Texas, this December 3–7, 2025.
This show brings together Hereford breeders, families, and youth exhibitors from across the state and beyond for a weekend of competition, community, and celebration of the Hereford breed.
We're seeking partners and sponsors to help make this inaugural event a success. Your support ensures that we can provide quality awards, create a welcoming environment for exhibitors, and recognize excellence both in and out of the show ring.
Join us in building an event that showcases the best of the Hereford breed and the community that makes it possible. We hope you'll consider being a part of the Texas Hereford Winter Classic.
Sponsorships can be done through the Showman App or by using the link.
Sponsorship Form
https://forms.gle/HNr1QBPbBVRmiiDD8
The Winter Classic Show wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our Hereford friends and family. Your time and energy help make this event a success year after year.
If you’d like to volunteer, please use the link below to sign up. We’d love to have you on the team!
Volunteer Form link:
https://forms.gle/dqb9SGbppW2TqqEx7
White Rock Hereford Ranch
(Milford, TX)
Cox Cattle Company
(Tarzan, TX)
ESF Hereford
(Canadian, TX)
G3 Herefords
(Elgin, TX)
Hydrostat
(Sweetwater, TX)
Running P Cattle Co
(Canyon, TX)
Horned Female (Jr show) - Rafter J Herefords
(Abilene, TX)
Steer - Cox Cattle Company
(Tarzan, TX)
Massey Hereford Ranch
(Stephenville, TX)
Get ready to toss for the title at the Texas Hereford Winter Classic’s Santa Showdown Cornhole Tournament! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just in it for the laughs, this friendly competition is the perfect way to mix a little holiday spirit with some good old-fashioned fun. Grab a partner, bring your game face, and aim for victory (and maybe some bragging rights). Prizes will be awarded, and the crowd's cheers will be loud—so don't miss your shot!
Enter on the Showman App, or enter upon arrival, taking entries until Friday at check in.
This December, the jingle bells meet jingling spurs! Cowboy Santa will be at the Texas Hereford Winter Classic, ready to share a "Merry Christmas, y'all!"" and strike a pose in true western style. Bring your wish lists, your holiday spirit, and your best smiles—our official show photographer will be there to capture every magical moment. From little cowpokes to seasoned ranch hands, everyone's welcome to make a memory you'll cherish long after the show.
Friday, December 5, 4:00-6:00 pm Cookies & Cocoa and Photos with Cowboy Santa
