FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo returned for its 85th year starting Friday, Sept. 24 and runs through Oct. 3.
That includes the carnival and all the fun food that comes with it.
Entertainers this year include Jake Worthington, Jon Stork, La Mafia / Solido, Steve Wariner, Roger Creager and Moe Bandy.
The first Fort Bend County Fair was held in 1933, and last year, the pandemic forced much of it to be canceled.
After COVID limited the annual fair to just livestock shows last year, everyone could see the sights and sounds were back bigger and better than ever in 2021.
“We are full-throttle mode,” said Barbara Magana, Fort Bend County Fair spokesperson. “I grew up coming to the fair. So to be able to see other people enjoy what I enjoyed as a kid…I think it’s amazing and it’s a tradition.”
For vendors like the Richmond Rotary’s Michaela Carriere, it felt good to be back in business and raising money again.
“It’s great to be here with everybody and to see all the faces,” said Michaela Carriere, turkey leg vendor.
And the fair’s first night couldn’t have come on a more beautiful fall day.
The fairgrounds were happy to welcome back some of the thousands of annual visitors for the usual food, fun and family.
“It’s meant a lot to be able to be here and enjoy and see all the people here having a great time,” said Laurie Sowa, carnival visitor.
The 10-day fair will be running through Sunday, Oct. 2. You can find more information about tickets and entertainment here. fortbendcountyfair.com.
Visit the fair online for details: https://www.fortbendcountyfair.com/