NORTH TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO

Preserving and promoting western heritage and values

The North Texas Fair and Rodeo is nine days of hot country music on multiple stages, first-class rodeos, livestock shows, kid & fun zones, carnival rides, food, games, vendors, and more. Stay tuned for the full artist lineup and ticketing information.

WHEN

August 18 - 26, 2023

WHERE

North Texas Fairgrounds · 2217 N Carroll Blvd Denton, TX 76201
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PLACES TO STAY

Start planning your trip to Denton by looking for the perfect place to stay. The Embassy Suites in Denton is the preferred hotel of the North Texas Fair & Rodeo.

Embassy Suites

Attached to the new 70,000 sq ft convention center, the AAA Four Diamond, LEED Gold Certified Embassy Suites offers spacious two-room suites, onsite dining, complimentary breakfast, evening reception and more. The hotel is located in the heart of Rayzor Ranch, with shops, dining, nightlife and live...

DETAILS

Live Music

Miller Lite Main Stage
Aaron Watson · Friday, August 18 · Immediately Following Rodeo Performance
Scotty McCreery · Saturday, August 19 · Immediately Following Rodeo Performance
La Mafia · Sunday, August 20 · Immediately Following Rodeo Performance
Jake Hooker & The Outsiders · Monday, August 21 · Immediately Following Rodeo Performance
Carson Jeffrey · Tuesday, August 22 · Immediately Following Rodeo Performance
Kody West · Wednesday, August 23 · Immediately Following Rodeo Performance
Gary Allan · Thursday, August 24 · Immediately Following Rodeo Performance
Reckless Kelly  · Friday, August 25 · Immediately Following Rodeo Performance
Tracy Lawrence · Saturday, August 26 · Immediately Following Rodeo Performance

Cool Zone Revolver Stage
Colton Rice, Hayden Hilliard, and Tyler Bond · Friday, August 18 · 6:00 pm
The Great Divide · Friday, August 18 · 11:00 pm
Miller Campbell Band · Saturday, August 19 · 6:00 pm
Coffey Anderson · Saturday, August 19 · 11:00 pm
Jorge Monero · Sunday, August 20 · 6:00 pm
Sonny Burgess, Jolie Holliday and Brian Houser · Monday, August 21 · 6:00 pm
Jake Vance, Miller Campbell and Shelby Stone · Tuesday, August 22 · 6:00 pm
Andy Rogers, Simon Flory and Sarah Carrino · Wednesday, August 23 · 6:00 pm
Cameron Hobbs · Wednesday, August 23 · 11:00 pm
Jared Thomas, Jerrod Medulla and James Lann · Thursday, August 24 · 6:00 pm
Jarrod Morris · Thursday, August 24 · 11:00 pm
Ryder Grimes · Friday, August 25 · 6:00 pm
Ryder Grimes · Friday, August 25 · 11:00 pm
Isaac Hoskins · Saturday, August 26 · 6:00 pm
The Wilder Blue · Saturday, August 26 · 11:00 pm

Rodeo
PRCA, Invitational Ranch, 21 and Under, Bull Blowout, and Mutton Bustin'

Livestock Shows
Junior steers, junior heifers, junior pigs (market), breeding purebred gilts, junior lambs, junior goats, open beef cattle, open boer goats, and open breeding sheep.

Contests
2023 events include contests in the following categories: Creative Arts, Photography, Youth Art, Jr. Livestock Judging, Beauty Pageant, Parade, and Baking Contests

Attractions
More information coming soon! 

Gate Hours
Friday, August 18, 2023 · 5:30 pm - 12:30 am
Saturday, August 19, 2023 · 1:00 pm - 1:00 am
Sunday, August 20, 2023 · 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Monday, August 21, 2023 · 5:30 pm - 12:00 am
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 · 5:30 pm - 12:00 am
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 · 5:30 pm - 12:00 am
Thursday, August 24, 2023 · 5:30 pm - 12:00 am
Friday, August 25, 2023 · 5:30 pm - 12:30 am
Saturday, August 26, 2023 · 1:00 pm - 1:00 am

Parking

Parking is available every day of the event for $15.00.
Every Saturday, from 1:00pm-1:00am, there will be a FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE at:
  • First Baptist Church (1100 Malone St., Denton, TX)
  • Original Denton High School (1007 Fulton St., Denton, TX)
  • Texas Woman’s University (633 Woodland St., Denton, TX)
The shuttle will be running continuously on both Saturdays, pick up at either location point and drop off at our gates.
 

Fair Currency

Magic Money is simply digital tickets, and the Magic Money app is of simple ease and convenience. So, make sure to download the Magic Money app before you arrive. Scan the code on your device or Magic Money card, and you are ready to go.
THE MAGIC MONEY APP ON YOUR APPLE OR ANDROID SMART DEVICE CAN RELOAD ADDITIONAL FUNDS OR TRACK FUNDS USAGE. YOU CAN ALSO PAUSE THE MAGIC MONEY CARD DIRECTLY FROM THE APP IF IT IS LOST OR STOLEN.
 
Tickets
Purchase tickets to the 2023 North Texas Fair & Rodeo here. Gate Admission includes the Fair, Rodeo Events, Livestock Shows & Concerts. Pricing is as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - $20.00 Adults
Thursday (Special Pricing due to Main Stage Artist Popularity) - $30.00 Adults
Friday, Saturday, Sunday - $25.00 Adults
4-Day Ticket - $80.00
Season Pass - $175.00
Senior / Military Prices - $5.00 off that day's gate admission (Tickets available to purchase at the Gate Entrance only with proper identification and military documentation)
Children ages 7-12 years old - $5.00
Children ages 6 and under - FREE

Hope to see you at the North Texas Fair & Rodeo!

North Texas Fair and Rodeo Food & Drink Guide

Planning a trip to Denton to experience the North Texas Fair and Rodeo? Make sure you check out this itinerary on the best way to eat and drink your way through the fair weekend.