HITCHCOCK, Texas – The annual Galveston County Fair & Rodeo returns to the Gulf Coast this week, with Opening Day set for Friday, April 17.
The nine-day event, one of the region’s longest-running traditions, will take place at Jack Brooks Park and run through April 25.
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Opening Day festivities will include rodeo action, live livestock competitions, carnival rides and a variety of family-friendly attractions. Organizers say guests can also enjoy a petting zoo, Breeder Row exhibits, food vendors and shopping throughout the fairgrounds.
Live music will take center stage Friday night, featuring performances by William Beckmann and Wynn Williams.
The fair and rodeo celebrates Galveston County’s agricultural roots while supporting youth development and education. According to organizers, the 2025 event raised more than $1 million for youth programs through auctions and awarded over $162,000 in scholarships.
This year’s event is expected to draw thousands of attendees from across the Gulf Coast for rodeo competitions, concerts, livestock shows, cook-offs and educational exhibits.
Opening Day activities begin Friday at the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo Grounds, located at 10 Jack Brooks Park Road in Hitchcock.