The 82nd annual Fort Bend County Fair kicks off tomorrow, Sept. 28, and will last until Oct. 7 at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 Hwy. 36 S., Rosenberg. This iconic event features a big-name entertainment lineup, nightly rodeo events, a wine room experience, carnival fun and fair food staples.

“We are proud to be able to offer all the activities and events the fair has to offer for our community," said James Duke, 2018 Fort Bend County Fair president, in a release. "It is a tradition for so many families to enjoy, and we welcome all the newcomers to come out and create new memories here at our fair. The fair experience is like no other—whether you are a livestock show kid, a professional cowboy or cowgirl, or just someone looking for a fun outing for the family, our fair has something for everyone to enjoy.”

Over the course of the next few weeks, a new Fair Queen will be crowned, and livestock champions will be selected. Teams will compete in a barbecue contest, and lawn tractor races will commence during this year's event, according to the release.

Over 50 committees made up of 1,300-plus volunteers work to organize and operate the fair. In 2017, $180,000 worth of scholarships were awarded to 45 students representing schools and districts throughout the county. The scholarships are a result of money raised by the Fort Bend County Fair Association and its various committees' fundraising efforts and individual sponsors, according to the release.

This year’s entertainment lineup includes 13 different musical acts representing the Texas music scene, traditional country, Tejano, classic rock and '80s music:

  • Friday, Sept. 28
    8 p.m.: Micky and the Motorcars
    10 p.m.: Turnpike Troubadours

  • Saturday, Sept. 29
    9 p.m.: Shotgun Rider
    11 p.m.: Koe Wetzel

  • Sunday, Sept. 30
    6 p.m.: Inicio
    8 p.m.: Elida Reyna y Avante
    9:45 p.m.: Siggno

  • Wednesday, Oct. 3
    9 p.m.: The Spazmatics

  • Friday, Oct. 5
    8 p.m.: Randall King
    10 p.m.: John Conlee

  • Saturday, Oct. 6
    8:30 p.m.: Hayden Baker
    9 p.m.: Drew Fish Band
    11 p.m.: Parker McCollum

  • Sunday, Oct 7
    5 p.m.: Jake Hooker & The Outsiders


“Here we are 40 years later, after 'Rose Colored Glasses' became a hit, it is a blessing," Conlee said in the release. "We stay busy. I look forward to coming back and having a good time in Fort Bend County.”

Tickets are $40 for a season pass, $12 for one-day general admission online, $15 for general admission at the gate and $5 for children from 6-11 years old. Children 5 years old and younger are admitted for free. Tickets include the concert, rodeo action and access to food booths, shopping vendors and the carnival.

Food vendors will offer turkey legs, burgers, barbecue, roasted corn and hand-dipped corn dogs. Other menu items include made-daily tamales, funnel cakes with Bavarian cream and fried Oreos. The Grapes on the Brazos wine room will be serving an assortment of wines. Guests at the wine venue can listen to music and experience wines from around the world.

The 85,000-square-foot George Pavilion will host 500 livestock exhibitors and their entries. Steers, swine, lambs, goats, roosters, turkeys, commercial heifers, scramble heifers and rabbits will be judged and exhibited during the fair. FFA and 4-H kids will compete for prizes and a spot in one of the auctions.

For more information, a schedule of all events and to purchase tickets, click here.