Major Texas event
North Texas Fair & Rodeo
August 21–30, 2026 · Denton, Texas · Denton County
Why plan around North Texas Fair & Rodeo?
The North Texas Fair & Rodeo gives Denton a ten-night late-summer destination built around rodeo competition, country music, livestock shows, family attractions and a community-supported fair tradition.
Verified event details
Organizer: North Texas State Fair Association, Inc. ↗
Verified admission options
Announced performers
Braxton Keith, Chris Cagle, Ned LeDoux, Jake Hooker & The Outsiders, Kody West, Tyce Delk, William Clark Green, Josh Meloy, Aaron Watson, Diamond Rio, Los Pescadores Del Rio Conchos
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
Start with the exact night
The organizer confirms the 98th annual fair for August 21-30, 2026 and describes ten nights of rodeo, music, livestock and attractions. Pick the performance or rodeo night first because the lineup changes across the run.
Budget time beyond the headline show
The grounds include livestock shows, kid and family zones and other fair attractions. Arrive earlier than the main performance if those are part of the trip rather than treating admission as a single-show ticket.
Use Denton as the trip base
The fair works naturally with a Denton visit. Build dining, downtown and other Denton County stops around the fixed event time instead of making separate cross-region trips.
Keep exploring
- Explore Denton County — Build a broader North Texas itinerary around the fair.
- Texas events calendar — Compare other Texas rodeos and county fairs.