Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association



The Matagorda County fair was first organized in 1944 as an outgrowth of the Bay City FFA Livestock Show. About the same time Jackson Electric cooperative was bringing electric power to the farms and ranches. The show was expanded in 1946 to include the 4-H and FFA members from the county. The association was charted and incorporated in 1952 by the State of Texas and the first girl (Carrine Collins) showed a steer. Signing the original charter were T. J. Poole Jr., L.M. Slone, Roland Rugeley, E. L. McDonald and F. G. Cobb.

Today we have something for everyone, all participates and visitors to the Matagorda County Fair will have a meaningful Agricultural learning experience. The entertainment format will have lifelong memories for the young and the young at heart. The Fair runs for three weekends leading up to the fourth and final week filled with Livestock Shows and the PRCA Rodeo. We have many different events. There is something for everyone. Fair, carnival, Petting Zoo, stock shows, children’s entertainment, Talent Show & Public Speaking contest, rodeo, BBQ Cook-off, Ranch Rodeo, Team Penning, Wild Cow Saddling, Livestock Judging, Pageantry, Academic Rodeo, Agriculture Mechanics Show, Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizen Day, Halter Heifer & Texas Longhorn Show, Bucket Calf Show, Kids Coloring Contest, Concert, Youth Rodeo Clown Contest, along with great fair food and vendors, and a PRCA Rodeo.

We have three Auctions. The Commercial Heifer Show and Auction, the Home Economics Food Show and Champion Sale, and the Junior Livestock Auction. Each youth in the auction receives a check for the sale of their project to go towards their future education.


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Auction Check Pick UpApril 16 8:00-5:30April 17 8:00-3:00Office Closed April 18-April 25Staring April 28 office hours are 8:00-2:30If you have any questions please call the office ... See MoreSee Less
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Auction checks will be ready for pick up starting Wednesday, April 9. The exhibitor or parent can email me the name of the person picking up their check if it is someone different.Our Office Hours are as follows:Wednesday, April 9 8:00-5:30Thursday, April 10 8:00-3:00Friday, April 11 ` 8:00-3:00Monday, April 14 8:00-3:00Tuesday, April 15 8:00-3:00Wednesday, April 16 8:00-5:30Thursday, April 17 8:00-3:00The Fair Office will be closed Friday, April 18 through Friday, April 25.Starting Monday, April 28 the office hours will be 8:00-2:30.Please call or email if you have any questions. 979-245-2454leissa@matagordacountyfair.comThank you ALL for a Great Year!! ... See MoreSee Less
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