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

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

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

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

State Fair of Texas pauses its traditional rodeo for the 2026 season focusing on visitor affordability and reviewing ...

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 Park, Trails ...

The 2025 State Fair of Texas saw its lowest attendance numbers since 2021.

Rodeo fans in Texas are going to be a little disappointed when they find out that The State Fair of Texas has made the ...

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

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

If Big Tex knew how many families are steering clear of the State Fair of Texas because of the steep prices, we feel certain ...