West Texas Fair & Rodeo

2018 Daily Schedule of Events

September 6-15

Gates open 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily

Gate admission fee begins @ 2:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
and 8:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday

Gate Admission
$8 adults, $4 student’s K – College (Weekdays)
$11 adult, $4 student’s K – College (Weekends)
Rodeo – Reserved Box Seats
$15.00 for Tuesday – Thursday
$20.00 for Friday and Saturday

Carnival Ride Tickets

Midway Open
5 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Monday – Friday
1 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Saturday – Sunday
Single Tickets - $1 each
Kiddie rides require 2-4 tickets
All other rides require 3-5 tickets
Thursday, Sept. 6th – Carnival Armband $25
Daily Carnival Armband - $30

Military Heroes & their family receive FREE GATE ADMISSION all week long to anyone with a
valid military I.D. (active and retired) Discounted armbands for the carnival may be purchase at
ITT office base.

YOUR GATE ADMISSION GAINS YOU ACCESS TO THE TRACTOR PULLS, RODEO AND ALL
EXHIBITS. CARNIVAL TICKETS ARE EXTRA.

Creative Arts
Are found in the Round Building and Modern Living Mall. These buildings are open from
11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, with the exception of Sunday – open from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00
p.m. and Wednesday – open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Commercial Vendors
Are in the Display Building daily from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. except for Saturday, Sept. 8 &
Saturday, Sept. 15 when hours are 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 11:00 a.m. –
10:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Creative Arts Entries received in Modern Living Mall & Round Building
except for Youth and Adult Perishable Foods, Educational Exhibits and Agriculture &
Horticulture entries.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

5:00 – 11:00 PM SNEAK-A-PEEK on Midway - 5 p.m. to closing. Free Admission

to fairgrounds. Armbands may be purchased for $25.00. Armband allows admission to all
carnival rides desired. Food concessions will be open; however, no exhibit buildings will
be open.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7-COLLEGE STUDENT DAY - All college students admitted free
with current college ID.

11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Texas Farm Bureau’s Planet Agriculture - Big Country Hall
1:00 PM Open Polled Hereford Show- New Livestock Barn
2:30 PM Chef Darlene – H-E-B “My Texas Table” – Round Building
4:00 PM Open Hereford Show – New Livestock Barn
4:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
4:00 PM The Perceptives – Mind Reading – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
4:30 PM Chef Darlene “Dorm Room Snacks” – Round Building
5:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
5:00 PM The Perceptives- Mind Reading – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
5:30 PM Granpa Cratchet – Puppetmobile
6:00 PM Queen’s Horsemanship Contest – Coliseum
6:00 PM The Perceptives – Hypnosis – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
6:00 – 10:00 PM 4-H Petting Zoo – East Grounds
6:30 PM “Dinner Tonight” quick, healthy and cost-effective recipes!
Texas A&M AgriLife Taylor Co. Extension – Jane Rowan
Texas A&M AgriLife Haskell Co. Extension – Darlene Hopkins
6:30 PM Granpa Cratchet- Show -East Grounds
6:30 PM HOT ROD TRACTOR PULLS sponsored by TTTPA
7:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
7:30 PM Free Ride Concert- KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
7:30 PM Granpa Cratchet – Puppetmobile
8:30 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show -East Grounds
9:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 - SCHOOL DAY - School day tickets good today. Parade
Sponsored by HEB and FOX

8:00 AM Jr. Hereford Show – New Livestock Barn

8:00 AM Open Boer Goat Show – New Livestock Barn
8:00 AM Open Market Lamb Show A- New Livestock Barn
Following Show A Open Youth Market Lamb Show B- New Livestock Barn
10:00 AM Open Longhorn TLBAA Haltered Show- Griffin Arena
10:30 AM Parade - Downtown Abilene
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Texas Farm Bureau’s Planet Agriculture - Big Country Hall
12:00 noon Educational Booth Setup-MLM Round Annex
12:00 – 3:00 PM Youth Perishable Food entries received Breads, Cookies,
Cakes, & Candy – Modern Living Mall
12:15 PM Pig Races - East Grounds
1:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – PuppetMobile
1:00 PM Junior Beefmaster Heifer- Griffin Arena
1:00 – 10:00 PM 4-H Petting Zoo – East Grounds
1:00 – 6:00 PM Agriculture and Horticulture Entries Received - Round Building
1:00 PM Queen Contestants Speeches – HEB Ent. Pavilion
1:00 PM Open Longhorn TLBAA Non-Haltered Show – Griffin Arena
1:30 PM The Perceptives – Mind Reading – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
2:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show – East Grounds
2:30 PM Chef Darlene H-E-B “My Texas Table” *Fun Cooking in the
Kitchen with Kids – Round Building
3:00 PM Pig Races - East Grounds
3:00 PM Youth Longhorn TLBAA Points Show – Griffin Arena
3:30 PM The Perceptives – Mind Reading -KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
4:30 PM Chef Darlene H-E-B “My Texas Table” *Healthy Recipes for
Children – Round Building
5:00 PM Jr. Other Breed Heifer Show – New Livestock Barn
5:00 PM Pig Races - East Grounds
5:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Puppetmobile
5:00 PM The Perceptives – Hypnosis -KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
6:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show – East Grounds
6:15 PM Magic Jay Zugai – Magic Show – Midway
6:30 PM HOT ROD TRACTOR PULLS sponsored by TTTPA
6:30 PM Chef Darlene H-E-B “My Texas Table *Back to School Snacks-
Round Building
6:45 PM Magic Jay Zugai – Magic Show - Midway
7:00 PM Pig Races - East Grounds
7:00 PM Queen’s Contest Dinner, Style Show & Interview (off premise –
ticket required)
7:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Puppetmobile
7:15 PM Magic Jay Zugai – Magic Show - Midway
7:30 PM Exit 277 – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
7:45 PM Magic Jay Zugai – Magic Show - Midway
8:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show – East Grounds
8:15 PM Magic Jay Zugai – Magic Show - Midway
9:00 PM Pig Races - East Grounds

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 – FAMILY DAY & SCHOOL DAY – School day tickets good today

8:00 AM Junior Simmental / Simbrah Show – New Livestock Barn

8:00 AM Youth and Open Dairy Goat Show – New Livestock Barn
8:30 AM Youth Meat Goat Show – New Livestock Barn
9:00 AM Open Poultry – Covered Outdoor Arena
9:00 AM Youth Longhorn TLBAA Show – Griffin Arena
9:00 AM Junior Angus Show – New Livestock Barn
10:00 AM Junior Limousin Show – New Livestock Barn
12:00 – 2:00 PM Mutton Bustin’ books open – Coliseum
12:00 NOON Junior Brangus Heifer- New Livestock Barn
1:00 – 10:00 PM 4-H Petting Zoo – East Grounds
1:00 - 10:00 PM Texas Farm Bureau’s Planet Agriculture - Big Country Hall
1:00 PM Granpa Cratchet - Puppetmobile
1:30 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
1:30 PM The Perceptives – Mind Reading -KLGD Small Stage
2:00 PM Open Beefmaster – New Livestock Barn
2:00 PM Grupo Folklorico de Bendiciones – HEB Entertainment Pavilion
2:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show – East Grounds
2:30 PM Chef Darlene H-E-B “My Texas Table”
2:30 PM Mutton Bustin’ – Coliseum
3:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
3:30 PM The Perceptives – Mind Reading -KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
4:30 PM Chef Darlene H-E-B “My Texas Table” *Mexican Fiesta* Chips
and Salsa – Round Building
5:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
5:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Puppetmobile
5:00 PM The Perceptives – Hypnosis -KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
6:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show
6:15 PM Magic Jay Zugai – Magic Show - Midway
6:30 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
6:30 PM Chef Darlene H-E-B “My Texas Table”- Round Building
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Revo Live Band Feat. Rose Meija – HEB Entertainment Pavilion
6:45 PM Magic Jay Zugai – Magic Show- Midway
7:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Puppetmobile
7:15 PM Magic Jay Zugai – Magic Show- Midway
7:45 PM Grupo Folklorico de Bendiciones – HEB Entertainment Pavilion
8:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show
8:15 PM Magic Jay Zugai - Magic Show- Midway
8:30 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
8:30 – 10:00 PM Tejas Bros.– HEB Entertainment Pavilion

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 - SCHOOL DAY - School day tickets good today and $1 GATE
ADMISSION - Gate admission is $1 for adults and for students without a school day ticket.

9:00 AM Open Angus Show- New Livestock Barn

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Adult Cake Entries Received - Modern Living Mall
(West Door Only)
11:00 AM Chef Darlene Health and Wellness
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Texas Farm Bureau’s Planet Agriculture - Big Country Hall
1:30 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
2:30 PM Chef Darlene H-E-B “My Texas Table” *Back to School Healthy
Breakfast
3:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
4:30 PM Chef Darlene H-E-B “My Texas Table”
5:00 PM Granpa Cratchet - Puppetmobile
5:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
5:30 PM The Perceptives – Mind Reading – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
6:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show – East Grounds
6:00 – 10:00 PM 4-H Petting Zoo – East Grounds
6:30 PM The Perceptives – Hypnosis – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
6:30 PM Chef Darlene H-E-B “My Texas Table” Nutritional Veggies
7:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
7:00 PM Granpa Cratchet - Puppetmobile
7:30 – 10:30 PM Kelby Hodges and the Moonlight Bandits – HEB Entertainment
Pavilion
8:00 – 10:00 PM Second Hand Prophets- KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
8:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show – East Grounds
8:30 PM Pig Races – East Grounds

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 - SCHOOL DAY – RIDES $2 each - School day tickets good
today

8:00 AM Jr. and Open Llama Show – Covered Outdoor Arena

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Food & Fiber Day - Big Country Hall
9:00 AM- 11:00 PM Adult Candy Entries Received – Modern Living Mall (West Door
Only)
2:30 PM Chef Darlene H-E-B “My Texas Table” – Round Building
3:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
3:00 PM – 8:30 PM Texas Farm Bureau’s Planet Agriculture - Big Country Hall
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Bubble Gum Contest Registration – Griffin Arena
4:00 PM Bubble Gum Contest – Griffin Arena
4:30 PM Chef Darlene H-E-B “My Texas Table” – Round Building
5:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
5:00 PM Granpa Cratchet - Puppetmobile
5:30 – 6:00 PM Kid’s Fun Show Registration – West Livestock Barn
6:00 PM Kid’s Fun Show - West Livestock Barn
6:00 PM The Perceptives – Mind Reading- KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
6:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show – East Grounds
6:30 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
6:30 PM Chef Darlene H-E-B “My Texas Table” – Round Building
7:00 PM Granpa Cratchet - Puppetmobile
7:30 PM PRCA Rodeo and Crowning of the Miss West Texas
Fair & Rodeo Queen -Coliseum
7:00 PM The Perceptives – Hypnosis – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
8:00 PM Granpa Cratchet - Show
8:00 – 10:00 PM Second Hand Prophets – HEB Entertainment Pavilion
8:30 – 10:00 PM Elvis – David Holbrook – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
8:30 PM Pig Races – East Grounds

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 – Senior Citizens Day- Sponsored by Lyndale Abilene

Free admission to all senior citizens 60 years or older: must show proof of age.

9:00 – 11:00 AM Adult Bread Entries Received – Modern Living Mall

(West Door Only)
10:00 AM Miniature Hereford Show – New Livestock Barn
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Senior Citizens Activities - HEB Entertainment Pav.
10:00 AM – 8:30 PM Texas Farm Bureau’s Planet Agriculture - Big Country Hall
11:00 AM HEB Spotlight Kitchen -Edible Arrangements – Diane Smith –
Kimberly Lindsey – Carrie Smith – Round Building
12:30 PM HEB Spotlight Kitchen – Lytle Land & Cattle Co. – Sharon Riley-
Round Building
2:30 PM HEB Spotlight Kitchen – Red Robin Gourmet Burgers –
Moi Garcia – Round Building
3:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
4:30 PM HEB Spotlight Kitchen – Firehouse Subs – Chad Fulkerson –
Round Building
5:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Puppetmobile
5:30 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
6:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show – East Grounds
6:00 – 7:30 PM Kelby Hodges and the Moonlight Bandits- HEB Entertainment
Pavilion
6:00 – 10:00 PM 4-H Petting Zoo – East Grounds
6:30 PM The Perceptives – Mind Reading – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
6:30 PM HEB Spotlight Kitchen – Skeet’s Texas Grill – Skeet Smith –
Round Building
7:00 PM Granpa Cratchet - Puppetmobile
7:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
7:30 PM PRCA Rodeo—Coliseum
7:30 PM The Perceptives – Mind Reading – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Jim Sadler and Band – HEB Entertainment Pavilion
8:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show – East Grounds
8:30 PM The Perceptives – Hypnosis- KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
9:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM Eddy Raven – HEB Entertainment Pavilion

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 - CANTASTIC NIGHT - Free admission to the fairgrounds for

6 empty soda cans. Armbands may be purchased for $30.00. The armbands provide
admission to all the carnival rides desired that night. Sponsored by Coca-Cola

8:00 AM PRCA Rodeo Slack – Coliseum (tentatively scheduled)

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Adult Pie Entries Received – Modern Living Mall
(West Door Only)
9:00 AM Steers Weigh-In and Classifying
11:00 AM Chef Darlene – Health and Wellness – Round Building
1:00 AM – 8:30 PM Texas Farm Bureau’s Planet Agriculture - Big Country Hall
2:30 PM Chef Darlene – H-E-B “My Texas Table” *Healthy tips for
Holiday Meals – Round Building
3:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
4:30 PM Chef Darlene – H-E-B “My Texas Table” *Holiday Appetizers –
Round Building
5:00 PM Granpa Cratchet - Puppetmobile
5:00 PM Cantastic Night Begins
5:30 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
6:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show- East Grounds
6:00 PM The Perceptives – Mind Reading
6:00 – 10:00 PM 4-H Petting Zoo – East Grounds
6:30 PM HEB Spotlight Kitchen – The Winery at Willow Creek –
Kim and Brian Scalf – Round Building
6:30 – 10:30 PM Will Banister and the Modern Day Ramblers – HEB Ent. Pavilion
7:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Puppetmobile
7:00 PM The Perceptives – Hypnosis – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
7:30 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
7:30 PM PRCA Rodeo – Coliseum
8:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show – East Grounds
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Elvis – David Holbrook – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
9:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

8:00 AM PRCA Rodeo Slack – Coliseum

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Adult Cookie Entries Received - Modern Living
(West Door Only)
1:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Texas Farm Bureau’s Planet Agriculture - Big Country Hall
11:00 AM Chef Darlene – Health and Wellness – Round Building
2:30 PM Chef Darlene – H-E-B “My Texas Table”
3:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
4:30 PM Chef Darlene – H-E-B “My Texas Table” Healthy Beef recipes –
Round Building
4:30 PM The Perceptives – Mind Reading – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
5:00 PM Granpa Cratchet - Puppetmobile
5:30 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
5:45 PM The Perceptives – Mind Reading – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
6:00 – 8:30 PM The Phantom Hill Band – HEB Entertainment Pavilion
6:00 – 10:00 PM 4-H Petting Zoo – East Grounds
6:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show
6:15 PM Magic Jay Zugai – Magic Show - Midway
6:30 PM HEB Spotlight Kitchen – Texas Roadhouse – John Niblett –
Round Building
6:30 PM The Perceptives – Hypnosis – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
6:45 PM Magic Jay Zugai – Magic Show - Midway
7:00 PM Granpa Cratchet - Puppetmobile
7:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
7:15 PM Magic Jay Zugai ai – Magic Show- Midway
7:30 PM PRCA Rodeo – Coliseum
7:30 PM Casey Toliver + Wildfire Concert – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
7:45 PM Magic Jay Zugai – Magic Show- Midway
8:00 PM Granpa Cratchet - Show
8:15 PM Magic Jay Zugai – Magic Show- Midway
9:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
9:00 – 10:30 PM Wade Hayes- HEB Entertainment Pavilion

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

8:00 AM Junior Steer Show — Covered Outdoor Arena

8:00 AM Open Breeding Sheep Show — New Livestock Barn
8:30 AM Open Youth Swine Show — New Livestock Barn
9:00 AM Junior Rabbit Show—New Livestock Barn
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Texas Farm Bureau’s Planet Agriculture - Big Country Hall
12:00 PM Open Dorper/White Dorper -Breeding Sheep – New Livestock
Barn
1:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
1:00 – 10:00 PM 4-H Petting Zoo – East Grounds
1:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Puppetmobile
2:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show
2:30 PM Chef Darlene – H-E-B “My Texas Table”
3:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
3:30 PM The Perceptives – Mind Reading – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
4:30 PM HEB Spotlight Kitchen – Bãkt (wicked good things) –
Chef Sarah Stevens – Round Building
5:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
5:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Puppetmobile
5:30 PM The Perceptives – Mind Reading – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
6:00 PM Granpa Cratchet - Show
6:00 – 8:30 PM Kelby Hodges and the Moonlight Bandits – HEB Entertainment
Pavilion
6:30 PM HEB Spotlight Kitchen- Abilene Professional Fire Fighters
Association –Jimmy Hall and John Gallagher – Round Building
6:30 PM The Perceptives – Hypnosis – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
7:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
7:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Puppetmobile
7:30 PM Jay Cominsky – KLGD 106.9 Small Stage
7:30 PM PRCA Rodeo—Coliseum
8:00 PM Granpa Cratchet – Show
9:00 PM Pig Races – East Grounds
9:00 – 10:30 PM Jake Gill- Concert- HEB

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
11:00 AM-7:00 PM ALL ENTRIES IN THE MODERN LIVING MALL & ROUND
BUILDING must be picked up. Premium money will be
paid in both buildings