Heart O' Texas Fair
What are the hours of the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo?
Thursday, October 5: Open from 6 - 11 p.m.
Friday, October 6: Open from 4 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday, October 7: Open from Noon - Midnight
Sunday, October 8: Open from Noon - 11 p.m.
Monday, October 9: Open from 4 - 11 p.m.
Tuesday, October 10: Open from 4 - 11 p.m.
Wednesday, October 11: Open from 4 - 11 p.m.
Thursday, October 12: Open from 4 - 11 p.m.
Friday, October 13: Open from 4 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday, October 14: Open from Noon - Midnight
Sunday, October 15: Open from Noon - 11 p.m.
How can I purchase a gate admission ticket?
Gate admission tickets can be purchased online at hotfair.com or during the event at the Extraco Events Center Box Office at the entrances of the grounds during the event.
What is included in gate admission?
Gate admission includes attractions, areas like the Kids Zone and H-E-Buddy Barnyard, all entertainment on the Michelob Ultra Music Stage and First Methodist Waco Hometown Stage, and much more!
What items are NOT allowed in the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo?
• Weapons (guns, etc.)
• Sharp metal objects (large knives, swords, scissors and the like with blades over 5.5 inches)
• Liquids (except baby formula or those items deemed necessary by security at the gate)
• Alcohol
• Large Purses and Bags - we have implemented a clear bag policy.
What is Magic Money?
Magic Money is an electronic token system held on a wristband, using an RFID chip. They are reusable and reloadable. You can reload your wristband using the Magic Money app, Magic Money kiosks, or Magic Money stations located throughout the fairgrounds.
What is Sneak-A-Peek Night?
Sneak-A-Peek Night gives everyone a chance to get a look at what is going on at the Fair this year, before the gates are officially open!
Sneak-A-Peek Night will be held on Thursday, October 5. Gates will open at 6 p.m and close at 11 p.m.
Admission is only $5 for ages 9 and older. Carnival rides are ONLY $2 each.
Parking
One HOT Rodeo, presented by AIP Energy
When is the One HOT Rodeo?
October 6 - PRCA Permit Finals Rodeo
October 7 - PRCA Permit Finals Rodeo
October 8 - PRCA Permit Finals Rodeo
October 10 - RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo
October 11 - RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo
October 12 - RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo
October 13 - RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo
October 14 - Texas Chute Out Rodeo
October 15 - Mexican Rodeo Spectacular
Rodeo starts at 7:00 PM every night inside the Extraco Coliseum.
Carnival
What are the hours of the Carnival?
Thursday, October 5: Open from 6 – 11 p.m.
Friday, October 6: Open from 4 p.m. – Midnight
Saturday, October 7: Open from Noon – Midnight
Sunday, October 8: Open from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Monday, October 9: Open from 4 – 11 p.m.
Tuesday, October 10: Open from 4 – 11 p.m.
Wednesday, October 11: Open from 4 – 11 p.m.
Thursday, October 12: Open from 4 – 11 p.m.
Friday, October 13: Open from 4 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday, October 14: Open from Noon - Midnight
Sunday, October 15: Open from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
What is a Fun Pass?
A Fun Pass is a pass that gets you general admission to the Fair once a day and unlimited rides with a Carnival armband every day of the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo.
Where can I buy a Fun Pass?
Fun passes can be purchased from HOT Fair Volunteers, from participating CEFCO Convenience Stores or at HOTFAIR.COM.
