The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo might be the star of the show, but it’s not the only rodeo in town. Not to be overshadowed, the Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo is a 10-day event and celebration of Western culture. The MCFA is set to return this April with rowdy rodeo entertainment, live concerts, a carnival, and all sorts of family fun. Continue below for more details!
What is the Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo?
The Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo is a longstanding tradition founded in 1957. What started as a field day of sorts, has evolved into a large-scale event that annually draws some 80,000 attendants.
Compared to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, which the New York Times once called “the Super Bowl of country culture”, the Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo is a more Friday Night Lights version; that is, just as much excitement but with the spirit of a small Texas town.
When/where is the 2026 Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo
The Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo will run from April 9 to April 19, 2026, at its Conroe home, the Montgomery County Fairgrounds at 9333 Airport Rd.
Overview of the Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo 2026
Attractions at the rodeo include everything from concerts to agricultural shows, bull riding, a carnival, and more. Continue below for more details.
MCFR Concerts
Over the years, the Montgomery rodeo has staged an impressive range of country artists. This year, the rodeo and county fair will see performances by Roger Creager (April 10) and Tanner Usrey (April 11).
Rodeo Events
The Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo will host an exciting range of rodeo events at the Woodforest National Bank Arena. The rodeo sees competitions ranging from youth and ranch rodeo events, to Cowboy’s Professional Rodeo Association events.
Youth, ranch, and professional rodeo events include but are not limited to bull riding, bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin’, and more. Professional rodeo events will take place on April 10 and April 11.
Carnival and Fair
If your appetite for spring favorites isn’t quite satisfied yet, the MCFA carnival midway is ready to deliver. Beyond the essential lineup of golden funnel cakes and classic fair treats, the grounds are packed with an impressive array of rides and skill games designed to keep the energy high well into the evening.
Special events
The fair’s upcoming calendar is packed with local favorites, starting with a showcase of vintage chrome and muscle at the Classic Car Show on April 11. As the excitement builds into the following weekend, the air will fill with the smell of hickory and mesquite for the Bud Light BBQ Cook-Off, kicking off on April 17.
The second weekend also brings a full slate of community competitions and celebrations. Whether you’re aiming for a ringer in the Washer Pitching Contest, testing your toss in the Cornhole Tournament, or joining the vibrant festivities of El Dia De La Familia Hispana, there is no shortage of ways to get involved in the spirit of the fair.
How to get tickets to the Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo?
Find tickets to the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo at its website here. Tickets start at $15 for adults (ages 12 and over) and $5 for children (ages 5 to 11). These prices are applicable to online ticket purchases. Tickets are priced higher at the door. Those under the age of 5 do not require a ticket. Tickets include access to concerts.
The carnival midway is cashless. To enjoy games, rides, and other entertainment at the midway, visitors must purchase a pre-loaded armband via the Magic Money app. Stations will be available on the grounds to reload armbands. Weekday passes start at $25; weekend single day passes start at $37.
