Yeehaw! What to expect at the 2026 Galveston County Fair & Rodeo Star-studded lineup and family fun returns April 17-25
The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo is set to return from April 17-25, 2026, at 10 Jack Brooks Road, Hitchcock, Texas. (Galveston County Fair & Rodeo)
HITCHCOCK, Texas – We’re less than 60 days away from opening day of the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo
The excitement is building as the entertainment lineup was just unveiled this week. Rodeo spokesperson Barbara Magana Robertson joined KPRC 2 News in studio Saturday to share more on what people can expect this year and how to get tickets.
The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo returns April 17-25 at 10 Jack Brooks Road, Hitchcock, Texas.
Find more information, including tickets, here.
Music Entertainment Lineup Cameron Sacky Band with Payton Howie | Thursday, April 16
Randall King with Wynn Williams | Friday, April 17
Casey Donahew Band with The Junior Gordon Band | Saturday, April 18
Control; Gary Hobbs; Ricky Naranjo Y Los Gamblers | Sunday, April 19
Blue Edmondson with Rex Griffith | Thursday, April 23
Kevin Fowler with Brandon McDermott Band | Friday, April 24
Cody Canada & The Departed with Jon Stork | Saturday, April 25
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