2026 Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo – It’s Rodeo Season in Conroe, Texas

The 69th Annual Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo will be April 9 through April 19, 2026. Since 1957, this has been one of the area’s most beloved traditions. From exciting rodeo action, live music, livestock shows, carnival fun, contests and community celebrations, there’s always something for everyone! Most of the events take place at the County Fairgrounds, located at 9201 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77303. Be sure to check out this helpful General Fair Information page that includes all the details you need to know before you go, including a printable Fairgrounds Map and Daily Schedule as well as a link to purchase tickets.

Overview and Special Events

Things kick off with Senior Citizen’s Day on April 9, 2026, beginning at 8:30 AM at the Lone Star Convention Center and is sponsored by HEB. Click here for details on all of the fun-filled activities for Seniors and entry forms.

The first weekend of the fair is Rodeo Weekend, April 10-12, 2026, and it includes a Youth Rodeo each night at 6:00 PM (featuring Mutton Bustin’, Goat Ribbon Pulling, Cash Cow and Stick Horse Races) followed by the Professional CPRA Rodeo at 6:30 PM. On Friday, April 10, Texas legend and award-winning country artist Roger Creager will perform after the rodeo at 9:30 PM. On Saturday, April 11, catch Texas-born singer-songwriter Tanner Usrey, also at 9:30 PM. All rodeo events take place at the Woodforest National Bank Arena at the Fairgrounds. Get your tickets for all events here. There is also a Ranch Rodeo on Sunday, April 12 at 11 AM that serves as a living tribute to our Texas Heritage showcasing actual duties of cowboys on real working ranches.

BBQ Cook-off Weekend is the second weekend, April 17-18, 2026, and teams from all over the country will travel to Conroe to compete in the Bud Light BBQ Cook-off. There is also a Washer Pitching Contest on Friday, April 17 at 7 PM and on Saturday, April 18 there is a KidzQ BBQ Contest on Saturday, April 18 at 9 AM and a Cornhole Tournament at 10 AM with the Bud Light BBQ Cook-off Awards at 6:30 PM. More information is available here.

Other Special Events to note are Kid’s Days, April 13-14, 2026 which includes activities and fun for children in Pre-K through 4th grades sponsored by Guaranty Bank & Trust and details can be found here. El Dia de La Familia Hispana (Hispanic Family Day) is Sunday, April 19, 2026 and will feature great food, entertainment, bands and fun. Gates open at noon and separate tickets are required. Click for info and a flyer for the entertainment lineup.

There are also numerous Junior Shows and Contests to enjoy, many during the week. These include livestock shows and non-livestock shows and the competitions range from Ag Robotics to a Pet Parade.

New for 2026: Faith at the Fair Day

Sunday, April 12, 2026 will be the first ever Faith at the Fair Day, a brand new, family-friendly celebration of faith and community.

The goal of the event is to bring people together for a day of encouragement, connection and joy and everyone is invited to attend. Click for more information and a downloadable poster. Here is the Schedule of Events:

8:00AM: Cowboy Church Service | Cowboy Camp
3:00PM: Hope and Help Showcase | Event Tent
5:00PM: Luke Bowers | Concert Stage
6:30PM: The Figs | Concert Stage
8:00PM: Breakaway Worship | Concert Stage

Championing the Youth of Montgomery County since 1957

More than 80,000 visitors are expected to attend the fair and rodeo again this year with nearly 3,000 exhibitors. The Scholarship program began with the Scholarship Trail Ride in 1993 and combined with the proceeds from the auctions, OVER $2 MILLION has been awarded to Montgomery County Youth through prize winnings, scholarships and auction earnings. Check out this video for the full impact.

As Montgomery County’s storage leader for over 25 years, Montgomery Self Storage would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers. This outstanding event would not be a success without their hard work behind the scenes all year long. We are proud to be a part of a community that has such a long tradition of supporting the youth.

Photos courtesy of the Montgomery County Fair Association’s website and Facebook page.