The South Texas State Fair, An Extraordinary Experience For Over 79 Years!

Schedule of Events:

March 20, 2024:

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Harold Engstrom Memorial Special Kids Day at the Rodeo

The YMBL is hosting it's annual Harold Engstrom Memorial Special Kids Day at the Rodeo on Wednesday, March 20. This event first started 33 years ago and the YMBL Rodeo Committee members had no idea how important the event would become in the community. That first year 1,000 physically and mentally challenged and disabled youngsters attended the event.

This year approximately 1,700 youngsters from 25 school districts representing some 100 schools are expected to attend the Kids Day Rodeo along with some 200 volunteers from the YMBL and from other community organizations.

The event was designed to offer a memorable and fun outing for these young people who so often do not get an opportunity to leave the confines of their homes and schools to see and participate in exciting and educational activities such as a real western rodeo. Hotdog lunches and drinks will be served to every one of the youngsters and volunteers that day courtesy of the YMBL and event sponsor, The Provost Umphrey Law Firm.

This project has done much to draw the community together and has given the Rodeo an astronomical boost in our city and area. These children will always be rodeo fans and money cannot buy the goodwill that our organization has received from this worthwhile program.

Everyone connected with the production of this Rodeo performance, except for the cowboy entrants, contribute their time, talents and expertise to the Kids Day program, and we appreciate everything they do for these youngsters.

Location: Ford Arena

March 21, 2024:

"Motiva" Kids Fun Zone
ADA - Information
Application - Food and Merchandise Vendors - Indoor Vendor Registration
Beer Garden - Beer Garden presented by Miller Lite
Carnival Rides / Midway
Exotic Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides
Ford Exhibit Hall
Forms and Dates Livestock, Poultry, Rabbit and Open Shows - Livestock Shows Schedule of Events
Gator Country Reptile Show - Gator Country
Live Music Stage - Sweet Southern Sound Live Music Stage
MCM Elegante' Hotel
Relaxation Stations
Rules Livestock, Poultry and Rabbit Exhibitors
School Art, Quilt and Photo Contests

6:00 PM:

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
Opening Night of the Fair
Fair Daily Opening Times - Thursday

6:30 PM: Mutton Bustin' at Ford Arena - Mutton Bustin' Pre-Registration

March 22, 2024:

Our PickYMBL Rodeo and Bull Ride - 30 Reserved Seat Tickets
"Motiva" Kids Fun Zone
Beer Garden - Beer Garden presented by Miller Lite
Carnival Rides / Midway
Exotic Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides
Ford Exhibit Hall
Gator Country Reptile Show - Gator Country
Live Music Stage - Sweet Southern Sound Live Music Stage
Relaxation Stations

5:00 PM:

Rodeo Night at the Fair
Fair Daily Opening Times - Friday

March 23, 2024:

"Motiva" Kids Fun Zone
Beer Garden - Beer Garden presented by Miller Lite
Carnival Rides / Midway
Exotic Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides
Ford Exhibit Hall
Gator Country Reptile Show - Gator Country
Live Music Stage - Sweet Southern Sound Live Music Stage
Relaxation Stations

12:00 PM:

Fair Opens - 12:00 p.m / Rodeo Matinee at 5:00 p.m.
Fair Daily Opening Times - Saturday

March 24, 2024:

"Motiva" Kids Fun Zone
Beer Garden - Beer Garden presented by Miller Lite
Carnival Rides / Midway
Exotic Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides
Ford Exhibit Hall
Gator Country Reptile Show - Gator Country
Live Music Stage - Sweet Southern Sound Live Music Stage
Relaxation Stations

12:00 PM:

H-E-B Fair Share for Hunger Sunday / Rodeo Matinee 5:00 P.M. - Sunday 3/24 - H-E-B Fair Share for Hunger Sunday
Fair Daily Opening Times - Sunday
South Texas State Fair Baking Contest

March 25, 2024:

"Motiva" Kids Fun Zone
Beer Garden - Beer Garden presented by Miller Lite
Carnival Rides / Midway
Exotic Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides
Ford Exhibit Hall
Gator Country Reptile Show - Gator Country
Live Music Stage - Sweet Southern Sound Live Music Stage
Relaxation Stations

5:00 PM:

Provost Umphrey Free Fun Night
Fair Daily Opening Times - Monday

March 26, 2024:

"Motiva" Kids Fun Zone
Beer Garden - Beer Garden presented by Miller Lite
Carnival Rides / Midway
Exotic Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides
Ford Exhibit Hall
Gator Country Reptile Show - Gator Country
Live Music Stage - Sweet Southern Sound Live Music Stage
Relaxation Stations

11:00 AM: South Texas State Fair 4H/FFA Floral Design Contest

5:00 PM: Fair Daily Opening Times - Tuesday

March 27, 2024:

"Motiva" Kids Fun Zone
Beer Garden - Beer Garden presented by Miller Lite
Carnival Rides / Midway
Exotic Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides
Ford Exhibit Hall
Gator Country Reptile Show - Gator Country
Live Music Stage - Sweet Southern Sound Live Music Stage
Relaxation Stations

5:00 PM:

$2.00 Ride Night - 3/29 - Wednesday - $2.00 Ride Night
Fair Daily Opening Times - Wednesday

March 28, 2024:

"Motiva" Kids Fun Zone
Beer Garden - Beer Garden presented by Miller Lite
Carnival Rides / Midway
Exotic Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides
Ford Exhibit Hall
Gator Country Reptile Show - Gator Country
Jr Livestock and Poultry Auction and $100 Club Hat - $100 Club Hat Purchase
Live Music Stage - Sweet Southern Sound Live Music Stage
Relaxation Stations

5:00 PM:

“FORD Salutes Those Who Serve" Military and First Responder Appreciation Night - 3/28 - Thursday - Military and 1st Responders Appreciation Night
Fair Daily Opening Times - Thursday

March 29, 2024:

"Motiva" Kids Fun Zone
Beer Garden - Beer Garden presented by Miller Lite
Carnival Rides / Midway
Exotic Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides
Ford Exhibit Hall
Gator Country Reptile Show - Gator Country
Live Music Stage - Sweet Southern Sound Live Music Stage
Relaxation Stations

12:00 PM:

Ride Wristband Day - 3/31 - Friday - Ride Wristband Day
Fair Daily Opening Times - Friday

March 30, 2024:

"Motiva" Kids Fun Zone
Beer Garden - Beer Garden presented by Miller Lite
Carnival Rides / Midway
Exotic Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides
Ford Exhibit Hall
Gator Country Reptile Show - Gator Country
Live Music Stage - Sweet Southern Sound Live Music Stage
Relaxation Stations

12:00 PM:

Kids Day
Fair Daily Opening Times - Saturday

March 31, 2024:

"Motiva" Kids Fun Zone
Beer Garden - Beer Garden presented by Miller Lite
Carnival Rides / Midway
Exotic Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides
Ford Exhibit Hall
Gator Country Reptile Show - Gator Country
Live Music Stage - Sweet Southern Sound Live Music Stage
Relaxation Stations

12:00 PM: Fair Daily Opening Times - Sunday

Dates: March 21 - 31, 2024

Location:

Young Men's Business League,
7250 Wespark Circle,
Beaumont, TX 77705.

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