Major Texas event
West Texas Fair & Rodeo
September 10–19, 2026 · Abilene, Texas · Taylor County
The fair runs September 10-19; the 2026 PRCA Pro Rodeo is scheduled September 15-19 at 7:30 p.m.
Why plan around West Texas Fair & Rodeo?
The West Texas Fair & Rodeo is a ten-day Abilene fairground event with livestock, carnival and entertainment programming, with the PRCA rodeo concentrated in the second half of the run.
Verified event details
Organizer: Expo Center of Taylor County ↗
Verified admission options
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
Separate fair days from rodeo nights
The fair runs September 10-19, while the official 2026 PRCA Pro Rodeo is scheduled September 15-19 at 7:30 p.m. Choose the date around the program you want to see.
Know what the rodeo ticket covers
The Expo Center states that a rodeo ticket also serves as grounds admission for that day, so check the current ticket page before buying duplicate admission.
Plan for a large fairground footprint
Allow enough time for livestock exhibits, carnival areas and other fair programming before a nighttime rodeo performance rather than arriving at arena start time.
Keep exploring
- Explore Taylor County — Build more of an Abilene-area trip.
- Texas events calendar — Compare other Texas fairs and rodeos.