The Coos County Fair and Rodeo has been bringing together local agriculture, crafts, industry and business since its inception in 1912. Beginning next week Tuesday, July 23rd and running through Saturday, July 27th the fair gates will open for all ages to experience the hard work of our local community.
The fair opening will commence with a ribbon cutting and 21 gun salute done by the local VFW at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23rd led by Grand Marshall Rhonda Altenbach. Altenbach, a Coos County Rodeo queen in 1981, has been an active fair participant for more than 50 years and has come full circle to be chosen this year to lead the fair ceremonies and Saturday’s 10 a.m. parade.
The enjoyment of rides and games has always been a big draw to the fair and will be run by Rainer Amusement opening for fairgoers at noon on Wednesday, July 24th running through the end of the fair. A presale is available online for those that want to purchase unlimited ride bands at a discounted price.
The fair can not be complete without the draw of the rodeo on both Friday and Saturday night beginning at 6 p.m. each night. Paige Speakman, the 2024 Coos County Fair and Rodeo Queen, wants to educate, learn, and inspire during her reign this year. Jr. Princess Breanne Tolman hopes to see the community in the “Country Stands” being awesome “Rodeo Fans!” Both will be representing the rodeo’s two nights of events including a kids pig scramble in the half-time show Friday evening and barrels in the pre-rodeo show Saturday evening.
Friday and Saturday night after the rodeo will draw in the local country fans for this year’s entertainment at the main stage. Country music star Neal McCoy will start off the Friday night concerts, July 26th beginning at 9pm. Neal McCoy is known for his hits “No Doubt About It” and “Wink” and has been drawing an audience since the 1990s. His non-profit work has been a focus in recent years giving much of his time to his own charity East TexasAngel Network which is committed to the enhancement of the lives of children of East Texas who are living with terminal or life threatening diseases. His charity has raised over 12 million dollars in funds to help more than 500 families.
With half a dozen hits, country singer Randy Houser has been topping the charts with his songs “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss.” He will be drawing in the crowds Saturday, July 27th at 9 p.m. Beyond the stage Randy Houser has also graced the silver screen with a role in the 2023 Martin Scorsese’s movie “Killers of the Flower Moon” and with an appearance in the Netflix February most streamed hit “The Hill” with Dennis Quaid. Tickets are available online for both shows.
Everyone is invited to enjoy everything from the pie eating contest, to the animal exhibits, or even explore what is new at the fair museum near the bunny barn. Whatever you choose, it should be a good time at the Coos County Fair and Rodeo.
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