A note regarding COVID-19
Hunt
Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall
May 23-Sept. 5
Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall, 2310 SH 39
Every Saturday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Crider’s welcomes visitors to a rodeo followed by dancing and live music.
Bandera
Wagon Rides Campfire and S’mores
June 2-Aug. 29
Flying L Ranch and Resort, 675 Flying L Drive
Tuesdays through Saturdays, visitors can sit by the campfire and roast marshmallows while enjoying entertainment by a cowboy under the Texas stars. Also, enjoy taking a wagon ride to feed the deer, visit Ghost Town, or watch the running of the horses.
Morning Ride with Cowboy Breakfast
June 7-Aug. 30
Major Hope Corral, 749 Old Medina Highway
Every Sunday, visitors can enjoy a cowboy breakfast and a morning horseback ride with Bandera Historical Rides.
Bandera Gunfighters
Aug. 1-29
Rattlesnake Ridge, 126 SH 16 South
On Saturdays, see the Bandera Gunfighters reenact 1800s gunfights twice a day at Rattlesnake Ridge, located behind the Bandera Visitors Center.
Cowboys On Main
Aug. 1-29
Every Saturday, enjoy free cowboy fun in downtown Bandera with activities such as chuckwagon storytelling, horse-drawn wagon tours around Bandera, and live Western music performances.
Bastrop
“Soul Circuit: Juneteenth Rodeos in Texas”
Aug. 10-Sept. 19
Bastrop County Museum and Visitor Center, 304 Cold Spring Loop
The Bastrop County Historical Society hosts “Soul Circuit: Juneteenth Rodeos in Texas,” a traveling exhibition from Humanities Texas about the African American rodeo network of small town rodeos that carried on the heritage of Black cowboys in America, including right here in Bastrop County. Don’t miss this superb exhibit about one of Texas’s most cherished traditions.
Austin
PBR Gambler Days
Aug. 21-23
Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive
When professional bull riders compete on teams, the excitement level produced by the thrilling man-versus-beast matchups PBR is known for becomes even more intense. Bull riding games bring fans two hours of heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat athletic competition in an atmosphere that provides fun, high-energy family entertainment.
Bandera
National Day of the American Cowboy Family Activity Day
Aug. 23
Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.
The Frontier Times Museum presents a fun-filled day where kids and adults can learn about the history of Bandera’s local cowboys.
Bandera Pro Rodeo Ranch Rodeo and Mutton Bustin’
Sept. 5-6
Mansfield Park Arena, 2886 SH 16 North
Experience two exciting nights of rodeo action, including a women’s ranch rodeo and a men’s ranch rodeo, plus mutton bustin’ for the kids.
Abilene
West Texas Fair and Rodeo
Sept. 10-19
Expo Center of Taylor County, 1700 SH 36
At the West Texas Fair and Rodeo, find a plethora of delicious foods, a carnival with rides, two nights of tractor pulling, five nights of PRCA rodeo action, the best livestock from across Texas, and world-class entertainment.
Amarillo
Tri-State Fair and Rodeo
Sept. 18-27
Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 SE 10th Ave.
One of Amarillo’s oldest and biggest events, the fair and rodeo features carnival rides, funnel cakes and other fair food, live music, exciting rodeo action, competitions, and exhibits.
Bandera
Sunday Funday Barrel Race
Sept. 20
Mansfield Park Arena, 2886 SH 16 North
Come see barrel racing at Mansfield Park, presented by Riding on Faith. Watch as the talented youth show the adults how it’s done.
Alpine
Sul Ross State University Rodeo
Sept. 24-26
S.A.L.E. Rodeo Arena, US 90 East
See the Sul Ross State University rodeo team’s world-ranking performers at the birthplace of college rodeo.
Bandera
Rumble on the River
Sept. 25-27
Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 North
Biker Rallies of Texas hosts this rally that includes a poker run, a bike show, biker games, a tattoo contest, a cowboy rodeo, concerts, venders, and food.
Tyler
East Texas State Fair and Rodeo
Sept. 25-Oct. 4
The Park of East Texas, Inc., 204 Patton Lane
Celebrate East Texas’ traditions at the 110th annual East Texas State Fair and second annual rodeo. Enjoy exciting rodeo action, live entertainment, fair food favorites, livestock exhibits, carnival rides, and family-friendly fun. This beloved fall event showcases the heritage, agriculture, and hospitality that make East Texas unique.
Bandera
Cabrito and Barbecue Dinner
Oct. 4
Medina Community Center, 13857 SH 16 North
Join the Medina Livestock and Wildlife Association for their annual fundraiser. Enjoy cabrito, brisket, sausage, and all the trimmings, along with a raffle and silent auction.
Bonham
Fannin County Fair
Oct. 7-10
Fannin County Multi-Purpose Complex, 700 FM 87
The Fannin County Fair offers a classic community experience filled with carnival rides, livestock shows, and live entertainment for all ages, including a petting zoo, animal tricks, and live music. The fair is a time-honored tradition that showcases the hard work of local youth and the vibrant culture of the region.
Bandera
Bandera County Fair
Oct. 8-10
Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 North
Enjoy family fun at this fall celebration that features farm animals, arts and crafts, live music, delicious food, and live entertainment in the heart of Bandera.
Yorktown
Western Days Festival
Oct. 16-18
Every October, folks from all over gather to enjoy live music, a hometown parade, cookoffs, carnival rides, local vendors, and memories that last a lifetime—always for free. The 68th annual event also has mutton bustin’, a pig scramble, a stick horse rodeo, a quilt show, an arrowhead exhibit, a car show, and a petting zoo.
Winnsboro
Autumn Trails Trail Riders Welcome Parade
Oct. 16
Water tower, 1501 E. Broadway St.
This afternoon parade starts at the city water tower and travels 2.3 miles through historical Winnsboro. It includes horses, mules, and wagons of all types.
Amarillo
Boys Ranch Rodeo and Fall Fest
Oct. 17
Cal Farley Boys Ranch, 8 Julian Bivins Blvd.
The Boys Ranch Rodeo is a Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch tradition that dates to 1945. Youth ages 5 to 18 compete in more than a dozen rodeo events, ranging from stick horse racing to bronc riding. The event also features a cornhole tournament, food trucks, and vendors.
Winnsboro
Autumn Trails Pancake Breakfast, Trail Ride, and Campout
Oct. 17
Winnsboro Civic Center and City Park, 915 Wheeler Drive, 900 Wheeler Drive
Participate in a good old-fashioned breakfast at the Civic Center to kick off the weekend’s festivities. Then trail riders participate in a 16-mile trail ride through the countryside of the Piney Woods. Horses, mules, and wagons are welcome. Trail riders also may camp out in tents or RVs in City Park.
Autumn Trails Mule Rodeo and Barn Dance
Oct. 17
Winnsboro Rodeo Association Arena and Civic Center, 967 Wheeler Drive, 915 Wheeler Drive
See participants compete in this annual family-friendly mule rodeo, where different contests, such as barrel racing, involve mules. The boot scootin’ begins following the rodeo and continues until midnight. DJ Damon Momon gets everyone on the dance floor for an evening full of two-steppin’.
Bandera
Sunday Funday Barrel Race
Oct. 18
Mansfield Park Arena, 2886 SH 16 North
Come see barrel racing at Mansfield Park, presented by Riding on Faith. Watch as the talented youth show the adults how it’s done.
Bryan
The Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo
Oct. 23-25
Brazos County Expo Complex, 5827 Leonard Road
Head to the fair and rodeo for a livestock show, mutton bustin’, barrel racing, bareback riding, breakaway roping, bull riding, and even chuckwagon races. There are also nightly concerts, a fairway and carnival, and vendors.
Victoria
South Texas Farm and Ranch Show
Oct. 29-30
Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North St.
Learn about the farming and ranching industries through educational programs, classes, speakers, and exhibitors. Programs are offered for adults and children.
Kerrville
Texas Fleece and Fiber Festival
Oct. 30-Nov. 1
Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
The festival celebrates fiber producers, artists, teachers, and enthusiasts. Vendors sell products and art while teachers and speakers offer classes with subjects ranging from fiber arts to animal husbandry practices. There are also live demonstrations—from sheep herding to washing and dying of fleeces—exhibits, and several smaller events.
Bandera
Buckfest Gala
Nov. 6
Mansfield Park Show Barn, 2886 SH 16 North
Bandera County Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual BuckFest Gala. The evening features a social hour, dinner and a dance, live and silent auctions, and a raffle.
Amarillo
WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo
Nov. 12-15
Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.
At this competition, working ranch cowboys battle it out for top honors in an authentic Western rodeo.
Bandera
Sunday Funday Barrel Race
Nov. 22
Mansfield Park Arena, 2886 SH 16 North
Come see barrel racing at Mansfield Park, presented by Riding on Faith. Watch as the talented youth show the adults how it’s done.
Amarillo
Farm and Ranch Show
Dec. 1-3
Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.
The Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show brings together agriculture professionals, equipment exhibitors, and industry experts for one of the region’s largest agricultural trade events.