[DENTON, TEXAS] – Continuing its legacy of western heritage, family fun and exceptional entertainment, the 98th Annual North Texas Fair & Rodeo will take place August 21-30, 2026 at the North Texas Fairgrounds, with nightly rodeos starting at 7:30 p.m. followed by some of the hottest country music! On June 16, 2026, the North Texas State Fair Association released this year’s full concert lineup at the Denton Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon.
Every August, NTFR consistently brings exceptional country music to the north Texas region with not one, but two stages, and multiple shows daily. Kicking off the event, Braxton Keith will perform on the Miller Lite Main Stage Friday, August 21. Then, throughout nine more days of fair fun, headlining artists will include Chris Cagle, Ned LeDoux, Jake Hooker & The Outsiders, Kody West, Tyce Delk, William Clark Green, Josh Meloy, Aaron Watson, Diamond Rio and Los Pescadores Del Rio Conchos.
“We are so excited to bring live music of this caliber to Denton once again,” said NTFR Executive Director Glenn Carlton. “We strive every year to make this event better than it was the previous year, and these artists are sure to put on a great show for all our rodeo and concert fans.”
Each evening, NTFR will also have supporting concerts on the Cool Zone Revolver Stage with both local artists and upcoming talent from across the country. These will include Jon Jon Perry, MYLA, Sarah Schafer, David Lewis, Buffalo Ruckus, Jon Stork, Jenna Paulette, Jolie Holliday, Sonny Burgess, Brian Houser, Tristan Roberson, Ronnie & The Redwoods, Big Joe Walker, Jerrod Medulla, Aubrey Lynn, Lance Roark, Tanner Sparks, Robby & Danielle White (Whites of Texas), Jarrod Morris, Cameron Hobbs, Texas Flood and Conjuto Cats.
Continuing the legacy of the association, this year’s event will once again bring the north Texas community together to cherish our western heritage with LIVE entertainment, FUN attractions and NEW exhibits – once again for a full 10 days!
The NTFR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of western heritage. All revenue is reinvested into programs, scholarships and facilities. The NTFR, and its associates, contribute around $900,000 each year to area youth. The NTFR and its facilities have a $12 million economic impact on the City of Denton and an approximately $22 million impact on Denton County.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ntfair.com.