Join the Fair Family
Every year, hundreds of volunteers and members come together to make the Guadalupe County Fair & Rodeo one of Texas’ premier county fairs.
Whether you become a member, volunteer your time, or represent your business or organization, your participation helps preserve a tradition that has served our community for generations.
Be part of the community · Support our youth · Help keep the tradition alive
Become a member
Membership provides an opportunity to participate in the planning, organization and operation of the Guadalupe County Fair — while enjoying member benefits throughout fair weekend.
Benefits
- Direct impact in your assigned area, with input during the planning and creating stages each year
- Unlimited participation in the fair experience
- Discounted food & drink tickets
- Free entry and parking for the fair (membership ID required)
Volunteers are the heart of the fair
Whether you can help for a few hours or throughout the year, we welcome individuals, clubs, businesses, civic groups and organizations.
Have you ever dreamed of being part of the heartbeat of our county fair? From helping with Mutton Bustin’ admissions and concession stands, to the warmth of our hospitality centers, to the essential role of monitoring to ensure everyone’s safety — there is a place for you to lend your time and talents.
Volunteer benefits: free gate admission and a shuttle/parking pass, covering your entire volunteer day.
Register as a volunteer
Complete the volunteer registration form before selecting your work schedule.
Volunteer registration formPick a shift
After registering, select the day and activity you would like to volunteer for.
- Food ticket salesThu, Oct 8
- Food ticket salesFri, Oct 9
- Food ticket salesSat, Oct 10
- Food ticket salesSun, Oct 11
- HospitalityAll days
Attend the kickoff meeting
The volunteer meeting before the fair is held Sunday afternoon in the Dance Pavilion, 2:00–4:00 PM. Any meeting updates are posted on this page.
The 1883 Scholarship Donation Program
Named for the year the fair began, the 1883 Program lets individuals and businesses contribute directly to the Association’s scholarship fund — the money that sends Guadalupe County students into agricultural and livestock studies each year.
In 2025 the Association awarded scholarships to eleven area students. Every dollar donated, every cornhole entry and every ticket to the Scholarship Roping Fiesta goes to the same place.
Other ways to support the fund
- Cornhole Tournament — hosted by Backyard Jokerz on Kickoff Saturday, benefiting the scholarship fund.
- Scholarship Roping Fiesta — team roping and breakaway, Sunday October 4, in honor of Tuddy & Jeanette Dietz.
- Scholarship Fund Raiser — Sunday, October 11, 3:00–5:00 PM on the fairgrounds.
- Sponsorship — see the 2026 sponsorship package.
Positions are available now
The Fair Association is already planning new events, booking bands and more for 2026. Come back often, and become a member to help provide a future for our youth in the field of agriculture.