Giddy Up, Folks: Fair Fun Starts NOW with FREE Weekend Horse Shows!

This is a non-hosted event.

This runs from August 8 - Sept 7th.

Please check the link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Also verify the schedule as opening weekend is 3 days, while most weekends are 2 days and one weekend is just on Saturday.

Saddle up, folks! The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the lineup of pre-Fair horse shows leading up to the opening of the 2025 State Fair of Texas.

Starting on August 8 and running each weekend prior to the Fair, these family-friendly shows are free to the public and will take place in the
air-conditioned Fair Park Coliseum.

The 2025 pre-Fair horse shows include:

RSNC Ranch Sorting (August 8-10, 2025)
Youth Rodeo (August 16, 2025)
Barrel Race (August 17, 2025)
EWD Heroes and Hooves Show (August 23, 2025)
NMDA/Donkey and Mule Show (August 30-31, 2025)
AQHA/APHA/NSBA Show (September 6-7, 2025)

All shows start at 9:00 a.m.

Included in the above-listed events, the State Fair is honored to introduce the all-new EWD Heroes and Hooves Show,
an all-inclusive horse show created for veterans and equestrians with disabilities.
This special event provides a meaningful opportunity for participants to experience the power of teamwork, trust, and healing through horsemanship.
For many riders with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges, traditional sports aren’t always accessible, but in the saddle, they find strength, freedom, and confidence.

These events are free and open to the public – grab your partner, kids, or even your neigh-bors to come out and enjoy some good ol’ fun before the State Fair officially opens.

https://bigtex.com/state-fair-of-texas-announces-the-return-of-free-pre-fair-horse-shows-3/