About North Texas Fair & Rodeo
The North Texas Fair & Rodeo in Denton is a ten-day August fair serving the rapidly growing Denton County and the broader North Texas region, one of the premier fair events in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex drawing visitors from across the Metroplex and the surrounding counties. It's gathered Texas communities together since 1927.
What to Expect
Expect PRCA rodeo, grandstand concerts, livestock shows, FFA and 4-H competitions, carnival rides, demolition derby, a full fair midway, and the energy of one of North Texas's most beloved late-summer traditions.
Visitor Tips
Denton is home to the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University — the Denton Square, the vibrant Denton music scene, Lewisville Lake, and the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge on Lake Texoma are all within easy reach for fair weekend visitors.
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