Join the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for the 2025 Pecan Show, a two-day community event celebrating local agriculture, food creativity, and pecan production in the El Paso region. This year’s event includes a Pecan Food Contest, educational sessions, and activities for both youth and adults.
📅 Dates:
December 12, 2025 – Food Entry Drop-off
December 13, 2025 – Educational Sessions & Award Ceremony
📍 Location:
Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center – El Paso
1380 A and M Cir, El Paso, TX 79927
🥧 Pecan Food Contest
Open to youth ages 13–17 and adults 18+.
Categories include:
• Bread
• Cookies
• Pie
📝 Registration is required.
All participants must complete the online registration form including their recipe and selected category before submitting an entry. Registration Link on flyer or:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFxc_pAMQAVzEngSgY47D1P6ml-YenaqHaMaCpuz1rdgleFA/viewform
🌰 Free Pecan Bags for Youth
Youth participants who need pecans for their recipe may pick up a free pecan bag at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Annex, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
These pecans were generously donated by Rancho El Nogal.
Youth must be fully registered—with recipe and category selected—to receive a bag.
📦 Food Entry Drop-Off
Friday, December 12
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center-1380 A and M Cir, El Paso, TX 79927
📚 Educational Sessions
Saturday, December 13 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Topics include:
• Cottage Food Law
• Nutritional Benefits of Pecans
• Pecan Production in West Texas & Southern New Mexico
🟫 Awards Ceremony:
Winners of the Pecan Food Contest will be announced at 12:00 PM.
🎟 Admission:
Free and open to the public.
Registration required for contest participants.
Also check out other Contests in San Elizario.
