04/21/2026
Just a friendly reminder that each exhibitor MUST prepare a Buyer Thank You Letter 📝
Letter Requirements:
✔️ Addressed properly (To Buyer & From Exhibitor)
✔️ Use Business Letter Block format
✔️ May be typed or hand-written
✔️ Envelopes are NOT required
✔️ Be sure to include your buyer’s ADDRESS on the letter
⏰ Deadline:
All thank you letters must be turned in to the Fair Office by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026
📖 For full details, please refer to Livestock Premium Book – Rule 3J
📍 Drop-Off Location:
Buyer letters can be placed in the Livestock Gate Parcel Box (see photos below!)
Thank you all for showing appreciation to your buyers—we couldn’t do this without their support! 💙🐄🐖🐐
01/18/2026
Thank you to our amazing photographer Shawnas Heir Loom Haven 📸
https://shawnasheirloomhaven.client-gallery.com/gallery/south-lake-ffa-alumni-cattle-showing
South Lake FFA Alumni Cattle Show 💙💛
Image gallery by Shawna's Heirloom Haven Photography
01/18/2026
A heartfelt thank you to every showman who stepped into the ring, every spectator who cheered them on, every volunteer who made the day run smoothly, and every sponsor who believed in this event.
Because of all of you, the 2026 South Lake FFA Alumni Show was truly special. Your passion and support are what keep the cattle industry strong, vibrant, and full of life for the next generation. We are genuinely grateful for each and every one of you.
01/16/2026
Thank you to all our SPONSORS! Each sponsor listed below helps make our show a successful one! We appreciate your love and dedication to the cattle industry!
PLATINUM- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bowen Schroth
Bay Lake Builders
Glims Roofing
Osteens Custom Meats
GOLD-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Legends Site Work
Mattamy Homes
Rafter 4R Ranch
Elk Enterprise LLC
Bills Heating & AC
Design n' Press Creations
Sunbelt Rentals
Simmons Family
Shawna’s Heirloom Haven Photography
SILVER-⭐️⭐️
Custom Cabinet Factory
Griffis Automotive
Summerfield Sales Farm Supplies
BRONZE-⭐️
Good Credit Fishing
Newsome Land Clearing
01/16/2026
Please make sure to download the remind app so you can stay connected throughout the show!
Welcome to the 2026 South Lake FFA Alumni Cow Show! We will use the Remind app throughout the day to share important information, including when to line up for your class, call backs, and if assistance is needed at the registration table. Please keep notifications on and check messages regularly. Thank you!
1. Download the app Remind to your phone
2. Use the code to join the FFA Cow Show 2026 class
01/16/2026
Need supplies while at the show? We will have a vendor for all your supply needs.
01/15/2026
Howdy everyone! 🤠
6 hours left to register for the South Lake FFA Alumni Show!
There is no registration allowed after midnight tonight!!
We have an amazing turnout so far and can’t wait to see everyone on Saturday!
01/13/2026
MEET THE JUDGE 🐮👨⚖️
Bryden Barber currently lives in Perkins, Oklahoma. He just recently graduated from Oklahoma State after obtaining his bachelors degree in animal science. Bryden originally is from Channing, Texas. Where he grew up on a diversified Hereford cattle operation in the Texas Panhandle. His family owns and operates Barber Ranch a very well known cattle operation throughout the Hereford breed and cattle industry. Currently Bryden is managing Carroll Cattle Company in Perkins, OK. A diversified cattle operation that aggressively utilizes embryo transfer programs to produce high quality show steers, angus, Simmental, and Maine genetics.
01/13/2026
⏰There are 2 days left to register for the South Lake FFA Alumni show on Saturday, January 17th. Please register soon to make sure you are apart of this amazing show 🐮🐄🤠
Registration is open till Thursday, January 15th at midnight!! NO DAY OF REGISTRATION