State Fair of Texas cancels 2026 rodeo and horse shows to focus on affordability after 2025 attendance drop; promises return.

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With Big Tex seeing fewer visitors last year, State Fair officials said Tuesday they are considering lower ticket prices and other measures to make the fair more affordable. During the Dallas City ...

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

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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Rodeo fans in Texas are going to be a little disappointed when they find out that The State Fair of Texas has made the difficult decision to pause the rodeo for the 2026 fair season according to KHOU.

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 ...