The State Fair of Texas will not hold any rodeo events during the 2026 edition of the event, organizers recently announced.

The State Fair said this is a pause, not a permanent departure.

DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas has made the decision to pause its rodeo for the 2026 fair season, officials say.

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The Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot will take place as scheduled next year. Brandon Bird, EISF general manager, said Tuesday the state fair is confirmed for Sept. 4-12. The Idaho State Journal ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois State Fair is going paperless in 2026. Beginning next year, the fair will have fully digital tickets in partnership with etix, according to the fair's Facebook ...