Katy ISD FFA Livestock Show Auction Sets New Record, Surpasses $1.2 Million in Student Support
For generations of Katy families, the Katy ISD FFA Livestock Show and Rodeo has been more than a tradition — it has been an investment in local students. This year, that investment reached an unprecedented milestone.
At the conclusion of the 2026 Katy ISD Livestock Show and Rodeo, the annual livestock auction generated a record-setting $1.2 million in student support — the highest total in the event’s 83-year history. For students who have spent months raising animals before and after school, on weekends, and through holidays, the moment was both emotional and affirming.
The milestone reflects not only hours of preparation in barns and classrooms across Katy ISD, but also the unwavering support of Katy families, local businesses, alumni and longtime buyers who filled the stands and bid generously to back the next generation of agricultural leaders.
“More than 600 of our students proudly showcased projects that reflected months of hard work, perseverance and parent and community support," said Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski. “Every auction bid and every add-on is more than a contribution, it’s a belief in our students’ work ethic, responsibility and future success.”
By the Numbers: 2026 Katy ISD Livestock Show and Auction
A total of 687 student exhibitors participated in this year’s livestock show. Of those, 161 students earned the opportunity to advance to the live auction — a distinction reserved for those who place in their respective categories.
Add-on sales, which allow community members to financially support students whose animals were not purchased during the live auction, remain open through Monday, February 23 at 5 p.m. Final totals are expected to increase as additional contributions are received.
For many Katy ISD FFA families, the add-on process ensures that every student’s months of commitment to animal care, training, and agricultural education are recognized.
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A Weeklong Celebration of Katy’s Agricultural Roots
The weeklong rodeo celebration began with the Best Buddies Special Rodeo and continued with livestock shows, competitions and community events that showcased the talents and dedication of hundreds of Katy ISD FFA students.
Participants presented projects ranging from broilers, rabbits and poultry to goats, lambs, swine and steers. Each project represented months of hands-on learning — from nutrition and health management to showmanship and public speaking — skills that extend well beyond the arena.
Now in its 83rd year, the Katy ISD Livestock Show and Rodeo supports FFA programs across the district and serves as a stepping stone for students preparing to compete at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and pursue future agricultural, business and industry careers.
For Katy residents searching for information about the Katy ISD FFA Livestock Show results, 2026 Katy Rodeo winners, or how to support local FFA students, this year’s event demonstrated both growth and strong community engagement.
2026 Grand Champions and Reserve Champions
Animal Shows Participating in the Auction
Broiler
- Grand Champion – Morgan Farnsworth, Katy High School
- Grand Champion Showman – Clayton Kotzebue, Katy High School
- Reserve Grand Champion – Kaeden Bratton, Katy High School
- Reserve Grand Champion Showman – Greer Gibson, Katy High School
Rabbit
- Grand Champion – Blake Kosclskie, Morton Ranch High School
- Grand Champion Showman – Avery Anderson, Cinco Ranch High School
- Reserve Grand Champion – Jonathan Teague, Katy High School
- Reserve Grand Champion Showman – Madeleine Leach, Cinco Ranch High School
Goat
- Grand Champion – Lila Pool, Cinco Ranch High School
- Grand Champion Showman – Shayne Skinner, Freeman High School
- Reserve Grand Champion – Braylon Hayes, Jordan High School
- Reserve Grand Champion Showman – Brady Zollinger, Tompkins High School
Lamb
- Grand Champion – Avery Peltier, Katy High School
- Grand Champion Showman – Sophia Robbins, Cinco Ranch High School
- Reserve Grand Champion – Addyson Watson, Katy High School
- Reserve Grand Champion Showman – Chase Comiskey, Katy High School
Swine
- Grand Champion – Reagan Lippitt, Katy High School
- Grand Champion Showman – Lainey McDonald, Cinco Ranch High School
- Reserve Grand Champion – Adison Baker, Cinco Ranch High School
- Reserve Grand Champion Showman – Addison Whitaker, Katy High School
Steer
- Grand Champion – George Ullrich, Cinco Ranch High School
- Grand Champion Showman – Jaden Hamilton, Katy High School
- Reserve Grand Champion – Carson Wiesenborn, Taylor High School
- Reserve Grand Champion Showman – Kyla Corey, Tompkins High School
Additional 2026 Livestock Show Honors (Non-Auction Categories)
Best Buddies Special Rodeo
- Grand Champion Lamb – Logan Lyle, Katy High School
- Reserve Grand Champion Lamb – Charlotte Roper, Taylor High School
- Grand Champion Goat – Shalom Adeoti, Cinco Ranch High School
- Reserve Grand Champion Goat – Brianna Gallardo, Cinco Ranch High School
Floral Show
- Grand Champion – Lillian Crawley, Taylor High School
- Reserve Grand Champion – Krystal Dinh, Taylor High School
Horticulture Show
- Grand Champion – Erynn Keele, Katy High School
- Reserve Grand Champion – Isabelle Anderson, Taylor High School
Agriculture Mechanics
- Grand Champion – Aden Giles, Seven Lakes High School
- Grand Champion Showman – Cadence Smith, Nolan Humphrey, Isabelle Anderson, Taylor High School
- Reserve Grand Champion – Aidan Lower and George Giles, Seven Lakes High School
- Reserve Grand Champion Showman – Parker Power, Freeman High School
Why This Record Matters for Katy
For homeowners, local business leaders and families across Katy ISD, the $1.2 million auction total signals more than a successful event — it reflects a community that continues to prioritize youth development, leadership training and agricultural education.
FFA programs teach responsibility, financial literacy, animal science, public speaking and entrepreneurship. The livestock auction directly funds student projects, scholarships and future competition opportunities, while reinforcing Katy’s long-standing agricultural heritage.
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In a fast-growing region where development continues to reshape the community, events like the Katy ISD Livestock Show and Rodeo serve as a reminder of Katy's roots — and the values of hard work, stewardship and local support that remain central to Katy’s identity.
What Happens Next
Add-on contributions remain open through February 23 at 5 p.m., and final fundraising totals are expected to rise. Students advancing to larger competitions, including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, will continue preparing in the weeks ahead.
For residents interested in supporting Katy ISD FFA programs, buyer registration and add-on information can be found through official Katy ISD Livestock Show and Rodeo online entries website at katy.fairwire.com/addon.aspx.
As Katy continues to grow, the record-breaking 2026 auction stands as a reminder that behind every headline number are students waking up before dawn to feed animals, families cheering from the stands, and a community choosing — year after year — to invest in its future.
Stay tuned to My Neighborhood News for continued coverage of Katy ISD events, student achievements and local milestones that shape our community.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.