DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas has made the decision to pause its rodeo for the 2026 fair season, officials say. In a statement released on Sunday, the State Fair says it evaluates its entertainment ...

As the last few guests left the front gates and the staff switched the midway lights off, the East Texas State Fair came to a close on Sept. 28 — but the impact the fair and its first-ever pro rodeo ...

The State Fair of Texas will not hold the State Fair Rodeo and pre-Fair horse shows in the upcoming 2026 season, the organization announced. The State Fair said this is a pause, not a permanent ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — At the South Texas State Fair, rodeo action often takes center stage. But organizers say one of the most important elements is underfoot — the carefully engineered dirt inside the ...

You don’t need to be from Texas to have heard about its legendary state fair. Suitably, the Texas State Fair doesn’t mess around with the planning and execution of its 24-day extravaganza of fair ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The East Texas State Fair delivered a significant economic boost to the region this year, with an estimated impact of $28.8 million. The fair drew approximately 104,000 attendees ...

A surprise proposal during the rodeo at the South Texas State Fair brought a crowd to its feet Saturday night, marking what organizers say was a first for the YMBL. Jonathan Winicki proposed to his ...

Organizers with the State Fair of Texas say they will not have a rodeo this year.