by The North Texas State Fair & Rodeo returns to the Denton Fairgrounds from Friday, August 15 through Sunday, August 24, 2025, offering ten packed days and nights of live country music, rodeo action, exhibits, and family entertainment.
When & Where
The 97th North Texas State Fair & Rodeo will take place from Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 24, 2025, in Denton, Texas.
Timings & Admission
Fair operates for ten nights; exact gates/carnival hours typically posted closer to the event. Admission tickets must be purchased; rodeo and concert add‑ons may apply separately.
Grandstand Events & Daily Highlights
Throughout the fair, the grandstand hosts high-energy rodeo and concert performances:
| Date | Grandstand Event | Featured Music |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15 | PRCA Rodeo | Shane Smith & The Saints (after rodeo) |
| Aug 16 | PRCA Rodeo | Sawyer Brown |
| Aug 17 | PRCA Rodeo | Chancey Williams |
| Aug 18 | Invitational Ranch Rodeo | Jake Hooker & The Outsiders |
| Aug 19 | 21 & Under Rodeo (7:30 p.m.) | Kody West (after rodeo) |
| Aug 20 | 21 & Under Rodeo (7:30 p.m.) | The Wilder Blue |
| Aug 21 | Bull Blowout | Ian Munsick |
| Aug 22 | Bull Blowout & Freestyle Bullfights | Randall King |
| Aug 23 | Bull Blowout & Freestyle Bullfights | Uncle Kracker |
| Aug 24 | Celebracion Del Toro | Los Pescadores Del Rio Conchos |
Each grandstand show features a classic PRCA rodeo or specialty rodeo event, immediately followed by a live musical concert on the Miller Lite Main Stage.
Admission includes both fairgrounds and rodeo/concert shows, meaning wristbands or separate rodeo tickets are not required. Arrive early for grandstand seating since it operates on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Family zones and open exhibits offer activities throughout the day, while evening hours bring the energy of big-name country music and rodeo thrills.
