MISSION & MOTTO    
The mission of TCYS is to develop the character of our youth - our future leaders - through competitive livestock and youth fair projects which teach them critical life skills including personal responsibility, financial and time management, fair play, good sportsmanship, hard work and integrity. Students learn through annual projects and are rewarded for superior accomplishments through a community supported ribbon auction. Our goal is to instill in our youth strong character and a commitment toward community service and leadership.

The motto of TCYS is "Building Character .... Growing Leaders."

HISTORY    
TCYS began in 1938 and was reestablished as a premier livestock show and youth fair in 2005.

Since 2005, with the help of the community, sponsors, and volunteers we have awarded over $9.3 million to the youth of Travis County at our auction for their projects. We have supported over 4,350 exhibitors in 40 4H/FFA clubs and watched thousands of our kids graduate. Since 2010, we’ve awarded 106 scholarships, resulting in $146,400.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS    

Questions for our Directors? Please email them from our new contact form.

 

The 2025-26 Executive Committee:

 

President - Harold Stone

1st Vice President - Stephanie Clutter

2nd Vice President - Cynthia Bargsley

Secretary - James Marcuse

Treasurer - Pam Herber

Past President - Gina Valdez

TCYS COMMITTEES    
TCYS has an assortment of committees designed to engage anyone to participate in the planning and executing our youth show. If you have any specific questions about committees or how to get involved. Please email tcys@live.com and someone will contact you.

SPECIES SUPERINTENDENTS    

Questions for our superintendents? Please email them from our new contact form.

General Livestock -TBD
Steers & Heifers - Ernie Dominguez
Swine - Doug Wilson
Lambs & Goats - Cynthia Bargsley
Rabbits - Kolton Shellenberger & Alex Farmer
Poultry - Scott Voelker
Youth Fair - Kim Eller & Charity Werchan