Heart O' Texas Fair
What are the hours of the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo?
Thursday, October 6: Open from 6 - 11 p.m.
Friday, October 7: Open from 4 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday, October 8: Open from Noon - Midnight
Sunday, October 9: Open from Noon - 11 p.m.
Monday, October 10: Open from 4 - 11 p.m.
Tuesday, October 11: Open from 4 - 11 p.m.
Wednesday, October 12: Open from 4 - 11 p.m.
Thursday, October 13: Open from 4 - 11 p.m.
Friday, October 14: Open from 4 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday, October 15: Open from Noon - Midnight
Sunday, October 16: 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 Bud Light Music Stage and First Methodist Waco Hometown Stage, 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 are officially 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 6. Gates will open at 6 p.m and close at 11 p.m.
Parking
One HOT Rodeo, presented by AIP Energy
Carnival
What are the hours of the Carnival?
Thursday, October 6: Open from 6 – 11 p.m.
Friday, October 7: Open from 4 p.m. – Midnight
Saturday, October 8: Open from Noon – Midnight
Sunday, October 9: Open from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Monday, October 10: Open from 4 – 11 p.m.
Tuesday, October 11: Open from 4 – 11 p.m.
Wednesday, October 12: Open from 4 – 11 p.m.
Thursday, October 13: Open from 4 – 11 p.m.
Friday, October 14: Open from 4 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday, October 15: Open from Noon - Midnight
Sunday, October 16: 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.