Major Texas event
Central Texas State Fair
September 3–6, 2026 · Belton, Texas · Bell County
Why plan around Central Texas State Fair?
The Central Texas State Fair is one of the first major fall fair weekends on the calendar, combining carnival attractions, concerts, PBR events and family programming in Belton.
Verified event details
Organizer: Central Texas State Fair Association ↗
Official-source details checked 2026-09-01. Ticket prices and lineups can change; confirm the linked official source before purchasing or traveling.
Plan the visit
Choose the headline attraction first
The fair mixes general-admission attractions with separately ticketed PBR and demolition-derby events, so decide which headline program matters before selecting the day.
Use the published fair hours
Thursday and Friday begin in the evening while Saturday and Sunday start earlier. Match arrival time to the operating hours instead of assuming a full-day schedule every day.
Build around Belton
If you are traveling into Bell County, leave enough time for meals and other local stops rather than treating the fairgrounds as the only destination.
Keep exploring
- Explore Bell County — Plan more of the Central Texas trip.
- Texas events calendar — Compare other fall fairs and festivals.