Major Texas event
Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo
October 8–18, 2026 · Waco, Texas · McLennan County
Why plan around Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo?
The Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo is an 11-day Waco destination combining PRCA rodeo performances, livestock and competitive events, carnival attractions, concerts, marketplace vendors and agricultural education at the Extraco Events Center.
Verified event details
Organizer: Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo ↗
Official-source details checked 2026-09-03. Ticket prices and lineups can change; confirm the linked official source before purchasing or traveling.
Plan the visit
Use October 8-18 as the confirmed 2026 fair window
The organizer's current FAQ and vendor materials publish the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo for October 8 through 18, 2026 at the Extraco Events Center. Daily fair and carnival hours vary, so use the official schedule rather than treating every day as identical.
Choose a day around the rodeo or fair experience
The One HOT Rodeo has separately scheduled performances across the fair run while general fair admission covers many attractions and entertainment areas. Decide whether rodeo seating, livestock competition, concerts or carnival time is the priority before buying tickets.
Build Waco into the itinerary
The fairgrounds sit within Waco, giving travelers enough nearby museums, food and riverfront attractions to make the fair part of a broader McLennan County trip rather than an isolated evening stop.
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- Explore McLennan County — Build more Waco and McLennan County stops around the fair.
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