The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo has announced the 2018 entertainment lineup. 13 musical artists will be performing during the fair’s 10-day run. Grand Ole Opry legend John Conlee is among the wide variety of musical acts that will be bringing their talents to the Brazos stage from September 28 – October 7. “Our lineup features a mix of Texas Music, traditional country music, Tejano Music, and something for everyone to enjoy. We are thrilled that some artists will be returning, and others will be making their debut, but it is sure to be a good time for all,” said James Duke, 2018 Fort Bend County Fair President.  

Kicking off the Fair will be the Turnpike Troubadours on Friday, September 28. The Turnpike Troubadours have crisscrossed the nation on their recent tour and continue to be one of the most sought-after acts. The Oklahoma natives most recent album release made Rolling Stone magazine’s 40 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2017. Micky and the Motorcars, an Austin-based alternative-country group will be opening and making their debut at the Fair. 

Koe Wetzel, the pride of East Texas will be playing for his first time at our Fair on Saturday, September 29. Wetzel brings a strong mixture of southern rock energy and East Texas charm that will be a crowd pleaser.  Wetzel has a large fan base and has been one of the most requested top artists on Spotify. The duo from the Panhandle, Shotgun Rider, will be opening. 

On Sunday, September 30 the fan favorite Siggno will be returning to headline the day’s entertainment. The Grammy nominated band has been a power-house in providing entertainment and packing in the Sunday crowd. Inicio and Elida Reyna y Avante will also be performing as part of the day's musical lineup. 

On Wednesday, October 3 the Fair will be throwing it back with the Spazmatics. The 80’s throwback band will be making their debut at the Fair. Dressed like over-the-top nerds, the Spazmatics put on a great show for people of all ages. 

John Conlee will be kicking off the second weekend of the Fair on Friday, October 5. The legendary country music artist will be returning to our Fair with his long list of hits. For over 40 years, Conlee has performed to audiences of all ages with his talents and unique voice. Randall King will be opening. 

Parker McCollum will be headlining on Saturday, October 6. The talented singer/songwriter from Conroe, Texas is one of the hottest acts in Country music and is making his first appearance at our Fair. Parker will bring his style of alternative-country to the stage with the Drew Fish Band opening.

To close out the Fair, Jake Hooker and the Outsiders will be performing. The king of swing’s talent with a stand-up bass and vocals will keep fair goers on the dance floor. Hooker is a staple in the dance hall circuit and will be at the Fair on Sunday, October 7. 

The fair’s theme for 2018 is – “County Fair is our Favorite Time” – with the entertainment lineup that is set there will be plenty of memories to be made. Tickets will go on sale later this summer. For more information go to fortbendcountyfair.com. See you at the Fair! 

 

Royalty awaits! The Fort Bend County Fair is accepting entries for contestants for the Fair Queen Scholarship Contest. The number of entries accepted will be limited to 20 contestants and registration deadline is June 30th. A mandatory orientation meeting will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Fairgrounds in building W. "The honor of wearing the crown is a tradition. These young ladies become great friends and learn so much during their run to be queen, it is rewarding to see the contestants’ transformations. As a committee, we want each candidate’s experience to be unique yet beneficial to them for any future endeavors they choose to take,” said Lisa Reyes, Co-Chairperson of the Queen Scholarship Contest.  

Reigning queen, Marissa Salazar, has been busy attending events and representing as an ambassador for the Fair. Last year a new pre-determined scoring format debuted that included an essay and networking event. New this year is the registration deadline and limitation of the number of entries. 

The Fort Bend County Fair Queen Scholarship Contest is for females between the ages of 15 and 19 who are residents of Fort Bend County. The competition is based on a personal interview, the essay, a networking event, community service and participation. Winners receive scholarships and prizes for their efforts, as well as the opportunity to serve as a community ambassador for the Fort Bend County Fair for the coming year. Entries must be submitted no later than June 30, 2018. The 2018 Fort Bend County Fair Queen will be crowned on September 28, 2018. For more information visit fortbendcountyfair.com. The 2018 Fort Bend County Fair will run from September 28 to October 7, 2018.

 

“County Fair is our Favorite Time” is our theme for 2018. In every newsletter we will share a picture that exhibits the meaning.