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Various locations. 830-796-3045;
banderacowboycapital.com
Boerne
Kendall County Fair and Rodeo
Aug. 29-Sept. 1
For more than 100 years, the
Kendall County Fair Association
has maintained its agricultural
mission for the region. This annual
festival includes vendors selling
food, jewelry, and handcrafted
items; a pageant; a rodeo and
livestock show; and a parade on
Main Street on Saturday morn-
ing. Kendall County Fairgrounds,
1307 River Road. 830-249-2839;
visitboerne.org
Brenham
Washington County Fair
Sept. 13-21
Celebrate the 151st county fair—the
oldest in Texas—with Nashville en-
tertainment, a carnival, crafts, food,
livestock and poultry auctions, and
commercial exhibits and attractions.
Washington County Fairgrounds,
1305 E. Blue Bell Road. 979-836-
4112; washingtoncofair.com
La Grange
Fayette County Fair
Aug. 29-Sept. 1
Enjoy a true Texas county fair
with a pageant, carnival, parade,
livestock shows, horseshoe and
washer pitching, a fun run, bar-
becue cookoff, food, music, and
loads of entertainment. Country
music star Josh Turner headlines.
Fayette County Fair Grounds,
400 Fair Grounds Road. 979-968-
3911; fayettecountyfair.org
Uvalde
Palomino Fest and Pro Rodeo
Labor Day Weekend Celebration
Aug. 29-Sept. 1
This celebration started in 1996 as
a dream by a local group of musi-
cians who, as young brothers from
a small town, dared to pursue their
musical goals. The event has live
music, a carnival, rodeo events,
and a parade. Uvalde County
Fairplex, 215 Veterans Lane.
830-591-9040; palominofest.com
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Abilene
West Texas Fair and Rodeo
Sept. 5-14
This annual old-fashioned county
fair features children’s activities,
entertainment, livestock and
horse shows, carnival rides,
exhibits, a PRCA rodeo, and
a wide variety of food. Taylor
Birthplace of
Texas Independence!