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.

The State Fair of Texas will not hold the State Fair Rodeo and pre-Fair horse shows in the upcoming 2026 season, the ...

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The Illinois State Fair is ditching paper and going all-digital for 2026 tickets, promising faster, safer entry when the gates open Aug. 13 in Springfield. Following a successful trial in 2025, the ...

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 ...

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.

Based on their NET rankings through nonconference play, both Texas and Mississippi State need to do significant work in the SEC if they intend to return to the NCAA Tournament. The Longhorns (9-4) and ...