This year's Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo runs Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25, at the county's Expo Complex on Leonard Road in Bryan. The three-day event pairs a concert each day with United Professional Rodeo Association Finals performances, a carnival midway, livestock shows and an agriculture exhibit area.
Concert lineup
The fair's ticket listings name one headliner for each day:
- Friday, Oct. 23: Randal King
- Saturday, Oct. 24: The Randy Rogers Band
- Sunday, Oct. 25: Garrett Talamantes
The fair says the concerts are covered by both general admission and rodeo tickets.
Gate, rodeo and carnival times
According to the fair's FAQ page, the grounds are open from 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Rodeo performances in the Expo Complex arena are set for 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon show. Events include barrel racing, bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, plus tie-down, team and breakaway roping, and a mutton bustin' contest for small children.
The carnival, run by Pride of Texas Shows, lists its own hours: 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday and noon to midnight Sunday.
What it costs
The fair's ticket page gives these prices for 2026:
- General admission: $10 for ages 11 and older in the page's price summary ($11 at the online checkout); children 10 and younger get in free. It covers that day's concert, the livestock shows, AgLand, shopping vendors and fairway entertainment on the grounds, but not the rodeo or rides.
- Rodeo admission: $30 for ages 11 and older and $20 for children 10 and younger in the summary ($31 and $21 at checkout). A rodeo ticket is good for one day and also covers fairgrounds entry and that night's concert.
- Carnival: sold separately. A one-day armband for unlimited rides costs $30 from Oct. 1 through the end of the fair and can be bought online or at the carnival entrance. Individual ride tickets are sold at the carnival booth.
Tickets can be bought online at brazosvalleyfair.com or at the Expo entrances during the event. The fair says on-site parking is free.
