Hempstead FFA members had an outstanding showing at the 2026 Waller County Fair. They earned championships, top placings, and special awards in livestock, showmanship, and Creative Living. The students also gave back to the community, serving as Barnyard Buddies.
Check out the results below.
Pen of Two Commercial Heifer exhibitors Edi Wood and Walker DiIorio.
Record Book
Jr. Division - 2nd Place - Walker DiIorio
Sr. Division - 1st Place - Edi Wood
Cattle Evaluation
Jr. Division - 3rd Place - Walker DiIorio
Sr. Division - 1st Place - Edi Wood
Overall Placings
Reserve Champion Overall Edi Wood
3rd Place Overall - Walker DiIorio
Market Goat Exhibitors:
Brianna Padilla - Class 1
3rd Place
Reserve Senior Novice Champion Showman
Parker Uvalle - Class 4
9th Place
Edi Wood
Grand Champion with her Cajun Croc Rolls with Voodoo Sauce in the Senior Savory Division in Creative Living.
Swine Exhibitor - Market Barrow
Grace Telschow - Class 2
9th Place
Heifer Exhibitors
Walker DiIorio - ABC Heifer
1st Place Class 2
Grand Champion ABC Heifer
Reserve Champion Overall Heifer
Jr. Novice Champion Showman
Kendall Jeffery
Barbara Carpenter Memorial Most Dedicated Exhibitor
Steer Exhibitors Walker DiIorio & Kendall Jeffery
Class 1 AOB
Kendall Jeffery - 2nd Place
Class 3 AOB
Walker DiIorio - 6th Place
Brianna Padilla
Won the 2026 Senior Goat Herdsman
Congratulations to all of our exhibitors on their hard work and dedication. Hempstead FFA thanks the families, advisors, volunteers, and supporters who made this year’s fair a success. For photos of all exhibitors, visit the Hempstead FFA Facebook Page.