The HOT Livestock Show & Competitive Events is a Department of the HOT Fair & Rodeo in Waco, TX.
The Heart O’ Texas Livestock Show is held in conjunction with the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo at the Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas. The facility’s mission is to produce events for education, entertainment, and agricultural experiences at the premier multi-use facility while giving back through youth scholarships and a positive economic impact to Central Texas. Extraco Events Center and the
06/01/2026
NEW CONTEST!!
We are thrilled to announce that in 2026, we will be adding a Youth Robotics Challenge to our show!
More details about our upcoming contest and the release of our Premium Book are still to come!
05/29/2026
Want to show off those big brains? Academic Rodeo has a contest fit for everybody!📝🐝
Winners take home ribbons, prizes and total bragging rights!
To save your spot to register go to hotfair.com/academicrodeo
05/25/2026
Support, Remember and Honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
Have a grateful Memorial Day.
05/20/2026
📆 Mark your calendars for BACK TO SCHOOL BASH - held in conjunction with Texas Best Show Series!
Start the school year off strong!
More information and our hotel room block at:
www.extracoeventscenter.com/b2sb
05/10/2026
To all the moms who raise champions both in and out of the ring. Happy Mother’s Day. ❤️
04/20/2026
We’re growing 👀
The NextGen Committee is looking for passionate, driven individuals ready to make an impact.
Applications are NOW OPEN. Apply by April 30th!
Apply today & be part of the future. 🔗 hotfair.com/nextgen
04/05/2026
🐣🌷 Hoppy Easter from the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo! 🌷🐣
Wishing you a day full of family, fun, and maybe a little extra candy 🍬💐
From our HOT Fair family to yours—Happy Easter! 🐰✨
04/02/2026
Yesterday, we hosted over 4,000 FFA students from across Texas as they competed in 14 contests at the Heart O’ Texas CDE Invitational! 🌟
We want to extend a big thank you to our volunteers, superintendents, advisors and staff for helping making this event a huge success!
We can't wait to see everyone again next year!
03/31/2026
Don't wait in line to check in for the Heart O' Texas CDE Invitational! Come pick up your packet TODAY from 4-6 PM at the south entrance of the Extraco Coliseum.
Can't make it today? No worries! You can check in tomorrow morning from 7 to 8:30 AM before the contests start.
📣ALL contests must check in at the coliseum, there will be no check-in option at off-site locations.
03/27/2026
Last Chance! Registration closes tonight, don't miss out competing in any of our fourteen contests!
Enter online at www.JudgingCard.com
More Information at www.ExtracoEventsCenter.com/CDEContest
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |