Heart O' Texas Fair
What are the hours of the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo?
Thursday, October 8: Open from 6 - 11 p.m.
Friday, October 9: Open from 4 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday, October 10: Open from Noon - Midnight
Sunday, October 11: Open from Noon - 11 p.m.
Monday, October 12: Open from 4 - 11 p.m.
Tuesday, October 13: Open from 4 - 11 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14: Open from 4 - 11 p.m.
Thursday, October 15: Open from 4 - 11 p.m.
Friday, October 16: Open from 4 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday, October 17: Open from Noon - Midnight
Sunday, October 18: 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 at the Extraco Events Center Box Office before and during the event or at the ticket booths at the entrances of the grounds during the event.
How much is gate admission?
Gate admission is $10 in advance (before October 8, 2020). Starting on October 8, 2020, gate admission is $15. Children under 8 get in free.
What is included in gate admission?
Gate admission includes attractions, areas like the Extraco Banks Kids Zone and H-E-Buddy Barnyard, all entertainment on the Bud Light Music Stage and Hometown Stage, One HOT Rodeo, presented by AIP Energy (excluding Oct. 10 and 17) and much more!
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 band 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 open! Admission is only $5 for ages 9 and older. Carnival rides are ONLY $2 each.
When is Sneak-A-Peek?
Sneak-A-Peek Night will be held on Thursday, October 8. Gates will open at 6 p.m and close at 11 p.m.
Parking
One HOT Rodeo, presented by AIP Energy
When is the One HOT Rodeo?
The 2020 One HOT Rodeo begins on Saturday, October 10 and ends on Saturday, October 17. There will be no Rodeo performance on Monday, October 12.
Do I have to purchase a separate ticket to go to the Rodeo?
General admission balcony seating is included in the price of gate admission except for Saturdays, Oct. 10 and 17.
For seating on October 10 and 17, Balcony and Mezzanine Seating is $20 and Reserved Box Seating is $30. This includes gate admission.
Carnival
What are the hours of the Carnival?
Thursday, October 8: Open from 6 – 11 p.m.
Friday, October 9: Open from 4 p.m. – Midnight
Saturday, October 10: Open from Noon – Midnight
Sunday, October 11: Open from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Monday, October 12: Open from 4 – 11 p.m.
Tuesday, October 13: Open from 4 – 11 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14: Open from 4 – 11 p.m.
Thursday, October 15: Open from 4 – 11 p.m.
Friday, October 16: Open from 4 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday, October 17: Open from Noon - Midnight
Sunday, October 18: 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 participating CEFCO Convenience Stores or the Extraco Events Center Box Office for $65.