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Fair
Gates Open & Fair Kickoff
The Westjack County Fair officially opens for its 75th year. Ribbon cutting at 5:00 PM on the Midway.
Fair Info
Everything you need to plan your visit to the Westjack County Fair & Livestock Show.
Schedule
The full schedule, April 16–24, 2027. Times and locations are subject to change closer to the fair.
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Livestock
Swine Show
Market and breeding swine classes, judged by division. Check-in closes at 7:00 AM.
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Livestock
Goat & Lamb Show
Market goats and lambs shown by weight class, followed by showmanship.
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Creative Arts
Creative Arts Exhibit Opens
Baking, canning, photography, and 4-H/FFA project exhibits open to the public through fair week.
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Entertainment
Friday Night Concert: The Dusty Roads Band
Free with fair admission. Gates to the stage area open at 7:00 PM.
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Livestock
Steer & Heifer Show
Market steers and breeding heifers, followed by Round Robin showmanship.
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Livestock
Ag Mechanics Project Judging
Student-built project judging, open to the public for viewing after 1:00 PM.
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Auction
Junior Livestock Premium Auction
Buyer check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Dinner served to registered buyers before the sale.
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Carnival
Carnival Family Night
Discounted wristband pricing for all midway rides, 5:00–10:00 PM.
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Entertainment
Saturday Night Concert: Caldwell Ridge
Closing-night concert, free with fair admission. Fireworks follow at approximately 9:45 PM.
Fair Handbook & Forms
General fair rules, hours, and exhibitor guidelines. (Livestock-specific rulebooks are on the Livestock page.)
2027 General Fair Exhibitor Handbook PDFDirections & Parking
Westjack County Fairgrounds
1200 Fairgrounds Road, Westjack, TX 78955
Parking: Free general parking is available in the north and east lots. Accessible parking is located nearest the Main Gate. Expect heavier traffic Thursday–Saturday evenings.
Carnival
The Midway is open daily with rides, games, and food for all ages. Wristbands and individual ride tickets are both available at the Midway ticket booth or in advance online.
Hours: 5:00–10:00 PM weeknights, 12:00–10:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. Some rides have height requirements posted at the ride entrance.
Entertainment
Free live music on the Main Stage, included with fair admission.
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Entertainment
Friday Night Concert: The Dusty Roads Band
Free with fair admission. Gates to the stage area open at 7:00 PM.
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Entertainment
Saturday Night Concert: Caldwell Ridge
Closing-night concert, free with fair admission. Fireworks follow at approximately 9:45 PM.
Vendors
Food, craft, and retail vendor spaces are available throughout the fairgrounds, including both indoor booths in Heritage Hall and outdoor spaces along the Midway walkway. Applications for the 2027 fair open in the fall, with space assigned on a first-come basis by category.
Creative Arts
Heritage Hall hosts baking, canning, photography, fine arts, and 4-H/FFA project exhibits, open daily throughout fair week. Entries are accepted the Saturday before the fair opens, with categories for both youth and adult exhibitors and ribbons awarded in each division.
FAQs
Can I bring my own food or drinks?
Outside food and drinks are not permitted inside the gates. A wide variety of food vendors are available on-site.
Are pets allowed?
Only service animals are permitted, with the exception of animals entered in the livestock show.
Is the fairgrounds accessible?
Yes. Accessible parking, ramps, and restrooms are available throughout the fairgrounds.
What's the best time to bring my family?
Weekday afternoons before 5:00 PM tend to be quieter and more comfortable for young children. Evenings and weekends are busiest, especially during the concerts and the Premium Auction.
How do I enter my animal in the livestock show?
See the Livestock page for species-specific entry deadlines and rules. Entries are submitted through our livestock entry system, linked from that page.