Texarkana’s biggest event of the year is the Four States Fair & Rodeo, now in its 74th year. For 2018, the theme is “Fun Comes Home”. Here is everything you need to know to get the most out of this year’s Fair.
September 14 – 23, 2018 “Fun Comes Home” to Texarkana with the Four States Fair & Rodeo. If we know one thing that is fact, traffic is going to be congested, so give yourself extra time, and be patient.
Fair Gate admission this year is $7 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12, and kids under 5 are free and all even passes are good for admission into the fair… and FREE parking. Tickets are available at the Four States Fair Box Office or online at FourStatesFair.com.
FAIR SCHEDULE:
Friday, September 14 – Texarkana Emergency Center Weekend
9 am – Junior Beef Cattle Long Haired Judging
4 pm – Fair opens with Wrights Amusements on the midway.
6 pm – Texarkana Tractor Equipment Rodeo in the Entertainment Center
9:30 pm Steet Dance on the MHC Outdoor Stage
Saturday, September 15 – Texarkana Emergency Center Weekend
9 am – Junior Beef Cattle Short Haired Judging
10 am – Four States Fair & Rodeo Parade in downtown Texarkana
10 am – Four States Fair opens with Wrights Amusements
1, 3, 5, and 7 – Burt Fleming Chainsaw Artist
4 pm to 7 pm – Gospel Celebration on MHC Kenworth Outdoor Stage
7:30 pm – 28th Annual Demolition Derby
Sunday, September 16 – Texarkana Emergency Center Weekend
1 pm – Fair opens with Wrights Amusements
Dierkson Hospice Senior Citizen Day – Home Center
1, 3, 5, and 7 – Burt Fleming Chainsaw Artist
3 pm – Circle J Church Band MHC Kenworth Outdoor Stage
4 pm – Open Beef Cattle Check-in
Monday, September 17 – Roadrunner Day at the Fair
7:30 am – Adult and Jr. Bake Show Check-in
10:00 am – Open Beef Cattle Show Judging
10:30 am – Bake Show Judging
6:00 pm – Starz Youth Talent Show on MHC Outdoor Stage
4, 5:30, and 8 pm – Burt Fleming Chainsaw Artist
Tuesday, September 18 – Back the Badge Day at the Fair
4 pm – Fair opens with Wrights Amusements
6 pm – Opening act MHC Outdoor Stage
7:30 pm – Mo Pitney MHC Kenworth Outdoor Stage
Wednesday, September 19
4 pm – Fair opens with Wright’s Amusements
6 pm & 7:30 pm – Performances on MHC Outdoor Stage
The Oklahoma Kid performing on Fairgrounds
Thursday, September 20
12 pm – Scales open forJunior Market Swine Show
4 pm – Fair opens with Wright’s Amusements
6 pm – Starz Youth Talent Show Finals MHC Stage
7:30 pm – Ram PRCA Rodeo
The Oklahoma Kid performing on Fairgrounds
Friday, September 21 – Farmer’s Bank & Trust Weekend
10 am – Junior Market Swine Show Judging
4 pm – Fair opens with Wright’s Amusements
5 pm – Ice Cream Eating Contest at AG Learning Center
6 pm & 8 pm – Trophy Husband Contest at MHC Kenworth Stage
7:30 pm – Ram PRCA Rodeo
Saturday, September 22 – Farmer’s Bank & Trust Weekend
7 am to 9 am – Junior Market Goat Show Check-in
10 am – Fair Opens with Wright’s Amusements
10 am – Junior Market Goat Show Judging
10 am to Noon – Check-in Junior Market Lamb Show
1 pm – Junior Market Lamb Show Judging
6 pm & 8 pm – Relentless on MHC Kenworth Stage
7:30 pm – Ram PRCA Rodeo
Sunday, September 23 – Farmer’s Bank & Trust Weekend
8 am – 4D Open Barrel Race
1 pm – Fair opens with Wright’s Amusements (9pm close)
5:30 pm – Mexican Rodeo inside Entertainment Center
6 pm to 7:30 pm – Performances on MHC Kenworth Stage
SPECIAL EVENTS (Tickets also good for fair entry)
Texarkana Emergency Center Weekend – 9/14 to 9/16
Purchase your TEC Armband at the carnival ticket booth and enjoy unlimited rides for on $30 per day.
Equipment Rodeo – Friday, September 14
Presented by Texarkana Tractor and Ledwell
Watch area equipment operators compete to see who is the best of the best.
Demolition Derby – Saturday, September 15
Presented by Red River Wrecker
28th Annual Demolition Derby, show starts at 7:30 pm
Senior Citizen Day – Sunday, September 16
Presented by Deirksen Hospice
Seniors 55 and older receive free admission and free events in the Ida Lou Ames Home Arts Building
$1 Ride Day at the Fair – Monday, September 17
Presented by local Roadrunner Stores
Pay your gate admission, and every person can ride each ride for only $1 with stickers from area Roadrunner stores.
Back the Badge Day – Tuesday, September 18
First responders can show their ID/badge and receive free entry to the fair for them plus 3 others.
AG Learning Center – Everday
Educational exhibits, games, and activities for the kids. Don’t forget N.B. Finley’s Barnyard sponsored by Miller County Farm Bureau.
Farmer’s Bank & Trust Weekend – 9/21 to 9/23
Purchase your Farmer’s Bank & Trust armband at the Carnival Ticket Booth and receive unlimited rides for $30 per day.
For more information visit FourStatesFair.com or call 870.773.2941
