The Thrill of the Rodeo in Fair Park
This isn’t our first rodeo, per say, but it is all-new for the 2023 Fair! Home of the 1959 Original National Finals Rodeo, we are proud to bring a rodeo back to the historic Fair Park Coliseum this year – and each rodeo is FREE with your admission ticket to the Fair. From high-energy bull riding to wild cow milking, you won’t want to miss the Rodeo on your visit to the Fair this year. Presented by United Ag & Turf, the State Fair of Texas Rodeo will take place each weekend of the Fair during the evening.
When: Various days and weekends during the 2023 State Fair of Texas
Time: Times will be announced
Where: Fair Park Coliseum
Cost: FREE with Admission to the Fair
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Buy Tickets to the FairRodeos as Diverse as Texas
Each rodeo evening that the Fair hosts will feature a different kind of rodeo event. Check out the dates below and get your tickets to the Fair to enjoy the thrilling experience of a Texas rodeo.
Mexican Rodeo Fiesta: Sunday, October 1
Close out Opening Weekend with the Mexican Rodeo Fiesta! This rodeo will showcase Charro-style rodeo performances.
Bull Riding: Date Coming Soon
Dust off your boots – “Bull Buckin’ Weekend” is going to be one to remember! High-energy bull riding comes back to the Coliseum for night only.
Bull Fighter’s Only: Dates Coming Soon
Dust off your boots – “Bull Buckin’ Weekend” is going to be one to remember! Bull Fighter’s Only takes place in the Coliseum for one night only.
State Fair of Texas Ranch Rodeo: Sunday, October 8
Be sure to check out the State Fair of Texas Ranch Rodeo. Featuring ranch-working cowboys and cowgirls, see firsthand what it takes to work on a ranch. Wild cow milking, maverick branding, bucking horses – oh my!
Cowboys of Color Rodeo: Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14
Join us as we spotlight cowboys and cowgirls from all different backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, and Latino riders. This rodeo will highlight these cowboys of color but will feature individuals from a variety of communities. This event is designed to promote the diversity of rodeo and amplify riders who are often underrepresented in the sport. From barrel racing to calf roping, folks of all ages are welcome to cheer them on from the Coliseum seats.
Youth Rodeo Finals: Sunday, October 15
State Fair of Texas United Professional Rodeo Association (UPRA) Prelims: Dates Coming Soon
State Fair of Texas United Professional Rodeo Association (UPRA): Dates Coming Soon
State Fair of Texas United Professional Rodeo Association (UPRA) Finals: Dates Coming Soon
See Texas’ premier riders go toe-to-toe as they compete in the Texas Finals.
