HOUSTON – The countdown is officially on.
The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, and organizers have unveiled a concert lineup packed with Texas legends, country favorites and rising stars set to take the stage during the BBQ Cook-Off and Fair.
The celebration begins during Championship BBQ Weekend (September 18-19) before continuing throughout the Fair from September 25 through October 4, with live music, rodeo action, carnival rides, food, shopping and family-friendly entertainment.
Here’s who’s taking the stage in 2026:
Championship BBQ Cook-Off
- Friday, September 18: Los Morales
- Saturday, September 19: Cole Phillips
Fair Entertainment Lineup
- Friday, September 25: Tyce Delk
- Saturday, September 26: Sawyer Brown
- Sunday, September 27: Prófugos de Nuevo León, with Los Rinches and Grupo Zenio on Go Tejano Day
- Wednesday, September 30: David Lewis
- Thursday, October 1: Josh Meloy
- Friday, October 2: Pat Green
- Saturday, October 3: Vincent Mason
- Sunday, October 4: Gary P. Nunn
Music isn’t the only reason locals return year after year. As one of Fort Bend County’s longest-running traditions, the Fair continues to support youth, agriculture and education throughout the community. Over the past decade, the Fair has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships, while last year’s youth auctions generated $1.4 million in support of local exhibitors.
Planning a visit? Admission includes access to the Fairgrounds, shopping, exhibits, food vendors and the opportunity to purchase carnival ride wristbands. On select days, admission also includes seating for the rodeo and that evening’s concert.
Tickets for the 2026 Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo go on sale July 10. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets early and select the specific day they’d like to attend, as tickets are valid only for the date selected.
For the complete entertainment lineup, ticket information and event details, visit fortbendcountyfair.com.