• Ag & Industry Awareness Days

    STEAM Expo

    The Buccaneer Commission is proud to continue the second annual Buc Days Ag & Industry Awareness Days presented by ExxonMobil Foundation in conjunction with Nueces County Extension Agency. This three-day...

  • Buc Days Food Show

    The Buc Days Food Show lets students showcase their culinary skills while honing presentation and interview abilities. This competition builds on the 4-H Food & Nutrition Project, where youth learn...

  • Buc Days Food Challenge

    During the Buc Days Food Challenge teams create a dish using a set of predetermined ingredients, then prepare it and present their creation to the judges. This contest builds on...

  • Ag Product ID Contest

    Connecting Youth to Texas Agriculture! The 2026 Buc Days Ag Product ID Contest gives Texas students a fun, fast-paced way to show off their ag knowledge. Competitors rotate through stations...

  • STEAM Day

    Elementary and junior high students can enjoy an afternoon of innovation, hands-on activities, and a live science show! Registration includes gate admission and is limited to 250 spots per age...

  • Horticulture Contest

    The Buc Days Horticulture Competition presented by Texas Farm Bureau invites youth to dive into plant care, growing everything from herbs to succulents. Participants document their plants’ progress over several...

  • Livestock Quiz Bowl Competition

    The Buc Days Livestock Quiz Bowl brings Texas students together for a fast-paced, buzzer-style competition that tests their knowledge of animal science and livestock management. Teams square off in head-to-head...