Upcoming Dates & Important Information

WCYF Parent Work Rule Info 
(this is copied & pasted from the fair website, questions should be directed to the fair): 
A parent/guardian of any exhibitor exhibiting a project at the Wharton County Youth Fair (excluding Bucket Calf) is required to work a minimum of three (3) hours per exhibitor. If a parent cannot work the 3 hours, they can have a family member or friend work in their place. Anyone working must be 21 years old or older. Parents/Guardian must sign up before March 1, 2026. Parents choosing not to work a three (3) hour shift will be assessed a fee of $500 per exhibitor. Parents/Guardian of exhibitors who choose not to work must make payment to the Fair Office by March 1st.No changes of work hours will be accepted after March 2, 2026. Please DO NOT CALL THE FAIR OFFICE. It will be the parents’ responsibility to find a replacement.See the "Parent Work Rule" in the Livestock & Poultry Rulebook.Here is the link to the sign up for this: WCYF Parent Work Rule Sign Up

Wharton Fair Fund Event: 
Event Date: January 31, 2026 
Sign Up to work day of event: 

Wharton Fair Fund Event Day Sign Up
Remember you MUST DO the following at the event to qualify:- Sell entire packet (meal and raffle tickets, comes out to $175)- Bring a dessert and an auction item or sell 2 gun raffle tickets- Students must work the event...in the morning and the evening of the event *if you signed up for kitchen duty in the morning please bring a knife for chopping onions, potatoes and bacon.*
* Please wear a FFA shirt to the fair fund event if you have one,also  please dress in school appropriate attire as well and be on your best behavior. This is a nice event where the community has a chance to meet members of Wharton FFA, let's represent ourselves well. 

Wharton FFA Progress Show: 

Event Date: February 8, 2026 at 1pm
All are invited to the event. It is not mandatory for each person who is exhibiting a project under Wharton FFA or Jr. FFA, but we would like for everyone to attend to gain experience in the show ring as well as receive advice from a judge in order to better prepare for the county fair in March. Online Entries Due for Rabbits & Bucket Calf Show:
Due online: February 3, 2026 
Wharton County Youth Fair Online Entry Site
If you are already planning on showing a pen of rabbits please go ahead and enter them, do not wait until the last minute

Vertical Raise Fundraiser: Starts February 9, 2026. 
We will be doing the same online fundraiser as last semester to help alleviate the cost of contests, progress show awards and to prepare for the upcoming FFA banquet. We will be adding an option of purchasing popcorn as well this time where the popcorn will be delivered straight to the purchaser. Be on the lookout for that! 

Next FFA Meeting : February 9,2026 at 6:30pm at Ag Building 

Congrats to the Barn Badge of Excellence Winners: 

November: Jesse Pena

December: Tyler Koenig

Thank y'all so much for your support as we get geared up for the spring semester! Please make sure you are reading emails and reminds as well as asking questions when necessary! 

Have a great day!!
Wharton FFA Ag Teachers