- 4609 Airport Freeway
- Fort Worth, Texas 76117
- 817-831-3161
Applications Now Open for the Texas Hereford Queen & Sweetheart Contest!
Applications are now open for the Texas Hereford Queen and Sweetheart Contest. This is a wonderful opportunity for young individuals passionate about the Hereford breed to represent the Texas Hereford Association. Candidates for Queen must be between the ages of 15 and 22 as of January 1st, while candidates for Sweetheart must be between the ages of 11 and 14 as of January 1st. To apply, visit the Texas Hereford Association website at texashereford.org under the Youth tab, where you will find the application and contest rules. The deadline to submit applications is June 1st. For any questions, please contact Berklee Clements at [email protected]. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to serve as an ambassador for the Texas Hereford industry!
Applications for Texas Polled Hereford Royalty open May 1st
On behalf of the Texas Poll-ettes, we are proud and excited to continue our support of the royalty program for the 2026–2027 year. We eagerly look forward to another year of crowning an exceptional group of representatives, including our Queens Program, Princess, Junior Princess, and Sweethearts. Each of these roles plays an important part in promoting the values, history, and future of the Polled Hereford industry, while fostering leadership, confidence, and lifelong connections among participants.
In addition to the honor of supporting the royalty, we are especially proud to continue offering scholarship opportunities for Polled Hereford exhibitors. Supporting the educational goals and personal growth of our youth remains at the heart of everything we do, and we are thrilled to invest in the next generation of leaders within our community.
As we carry forward the legacy of the Polled Hereford breed and the traditions of this program, we are filled with excitement for what lies ahead.
Royalty applications will open on May 1, 2026, and close at midnight on May 31, 2026. We encourage all eligible participants to apply and become a part of this incredible experience.
The rules and application are on the youth tab of the website. Any questions, please contact Morgan Ragan 903-268-1649 or Barbara Metch 903-436-2774
Texas Hereford Scholarships Due May 15th
Application for the Texas Hereford Scholarship program is due May 15th. This “All-In-One Scholarship Form” covers multiple scholarships at once, meaning you can fill out one application and be considered for several Texas Hereford scholarships. Applicants must be a member of JHOT plus participation (state shows, leadership, etc.) and Hereford involvement. Applications can be found at www.texasherefordstateshow.com and are due May 15, 2026. It can also be found on the youth page of the website.
