October 8-10, 2026 at Mansfield Park, Bandera, TX
Vendor and RV spaces are limited. Do not wait until the weekend.
2026 Sponsors
Three Days of Non-Stop Entertainment
5:00 PM Gates Open
5:00–11:00 PM Carnival Opens
6:00 PM Opening Ceremony / Ribbon Cutting
7:00 PM Little Mr. Bandera Contest
All Evening: Games, Vendors & Live Music
11:00 AM Gates Open
7:00–9:00 PM Ranch Rodeo
8:00 PM Concert & Dance
All Day: Carnival, Vendors, Exhibits & Family Activities
10:30 AM 4-H Open Horse Show
11:00 AM Prospect Show: Lambs & Goats
11:00 AM Gates Open
7:00–9:00 PM Ranch Rodeo
8:00 PM Concert & Dance
Mansfield Park
2886 TX-16, Bandera, TX 78003
Thursday, Oct 8 — 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday, Oct 9 — 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, Oct 10 — 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
$10 donation appreciated. All proceeds support Cowboy Capitol Trail Riders, Oasis Church, and Bandera County Fair. Accessible restrooms, parking, and vendor areas. Paved level pathways. Service animals welcome.
Children 5 & Under are always FREE. Military & Seniors: 10% discount with ID.
Wristbands are available at the gate and online. Carnival entry sold separately.
Buy Wristbands
Unlimited rides with wristband purchase. Open Thursday through Saturday.
Friday & Saturday, 7–9 PM. Bronc riding and classic rodeo events under the Texas sky.
Concert & dance at 8 PM Friday & Saturday. Texas country and local bands on the main stage.
Livestock, visual arts, baking, quilting, canning, and more from Bandera County exhibitors.
Local businesses and artisans along the midway. Food, crafts, and Hill Country goods.
Little Miss, Little Mr., Jr. Miss, Teen Miss, and Queen Miss titles. Style, service, scholarship, and success.
Saturday, Oct 10 at 11:00 AM. Lambs, goats, showmanship, awards, and prizes.
Saturday, Oct 10 at 10:30 AM. Showmanship, equitation, trail, western pleasure, and reining.
Kids activities, 42 Tournament, adult games, and more fun for all ages throughout the weekend.
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Download Sponsorship FormVendor registration for 2026 is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We invite you to attend the fair and enjoy all the shopping and fun.