About South Texas State Fair and Rodeo
Annual fair and rodeo at Ford Park in Beaumont featuring a Livestock and Poultry Show, daily livestock, poultry and rabbit shows, and a Youth Animal Auction. Most recent verified dates are March 21-31, 2024; assumed annual.
When and Where
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Ford Park Entertainment Complex, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas.
Texas County and Regional Fairs: The Essentials
Texas county and regional fairs combine youth livestock and creative arts exhibits, a premium sale and, at larger fairs, a carnival and concerts. The Texas Association of Fairs & Events reports more than 100 member fairs, festivals, livestock shows and rodeos. Every fair publishes its own premium list or rulebook, so read it before you enter.
Divisions and deadlines
Some fairs are youth-only, like the Jack County Youth Fair, while the Central Texas Youth Fair in Bosque County adds Junior, Senior and Open Home Economics divisions. Entry deadlines can fall well before the fair: Jack County's livestock entries were due December 1 for a January show, and Central Texas entries were due May 1 for a June show.
Finding a fair
Start with the TAF&E Calendar of Events, then confirm dates, rules and fees with the fair office or your County Extension office.
Read the full guide: Texas County and Regional Fairs: What to Expect
More in Jefferson County
- Beavers' Christmas Tree Farm
Christmas Tree Farm in Nome, Texas, listed on the Beaumont CVB agritourism page. Offerings listed: pick-and-cut Christmas trees from late November through December.
Nome, TX - D.J.'s Boudain
D. J.'s Boudain, Inc. produces Cajun-style boudain in Beaumont, Jefferson County, under USDA inspection, per FSIS 2021 records.
4840 Lafin Drive, Beaumont, TX 77720 | (409) 842-0558 - David R. Wintermann Rice Research Station
Rice research station associated with the AgriLife Beaumont Research Center, named on the AgriLife research centers page as a Beaumont site.
Beaumont, TX - Fannett Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary practice in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, listed by the Texas Animal Health Commission among clinics with a veterinarian certified to test cattle for trichomoniasis.
Beaumont, TX | 409-794-2712 - Fosters Eastex Farm & Home - Beaumont
Farm Supply Store in Beaumont, Texas, listed in the Farms.com directory of Texas farm equipment dealers. Contact the business directly for brands carried and current inventory.
9135 College, Beaumont, TX 77707 | 409-842-1128 - Golden Triangle Empowerment Center Market
Golden Triangle Empowerment Center Market is a farmers market in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. Address given as 617 Procter St. Open Saturday from 7 a.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until sell out. Source: the Texas A&M AgriLife farmers market list.
617 Procter St., Port Arthur, TX - Hlavinka Equipment - Nome
Equipment Dealer in Nome, Texas, listed in the Farms.com directory of Texas farm equipment dealers. Contact the business directly for brands carried and current inventory.
2075 US Hwy 90, Nome, TX 77629 | 800-256-0963 - Jefferson County AgriLife Extension Office
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service county office serving Jefferson County. Located at 1225 Pearl St, Ste 200, Beaumont, TX 77701. Listed in the AgriLife People directory of Extension county offices.
1225 Pearl St, Ste 200, Beaumont, TX 77701 | 409-835-8461 Website
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- Fort Bend County Pecan Show
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- Fall Integrated Pest Management Seminar Dallas
Fall Integrated Pest Management seminar in Dallas on November 12, 2026, per the AgriLife Today Central Texas events page.
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.