Ages 3–10
Mutton Bustin’
Young riders take their turn in one of the fair’s most popular family events — during all three rodeo performances, plus the Sunday Fiesta at 10:00 AM.
Rules & registrationKids Corner
Where young cowboys & cowgirls make big memories. Kids 10 and under get in free every day of the fair.
Welcome to Kids Corner — your family’s guide to fun, learning, rodeo excitement, carnival adventures, animals, contests, crafts, entertainment and fair traditions created especially for children and their families.
Saturday, October 3
Kickoff Weekend — Wild West Rodeo Kids’ Day
A full day of kids’ competitions in the rodeo arena. Grounds and parking are free.
| Event | Check-in | Competition | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rascal Box Car Race | 10:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 2–12 |
| Kid’s Country Corny Hole | 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | 2–12 |
| Sack Race | 12:30 PM | 1:00 PM | 2–12 |
| Funny Farm Race | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 2–12 |
| Stick Horse Stampede | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 2–12 |
| Pig Wranglin’ | 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 2–12 |
| Mutton Bustin’ Bonanza | 4:00–4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 3–10 |
Little Rascal Box Car Race
Build it. Decorate it. Race it! Build your car at home and bring it to the fair — and make sure your parents or family know how to be your pit crew.
RegisterFunny Farm Race
Feed and pet the animals as quickly as possible in this timed family event.
RegisterStick Horse Stampede
Barrel race — on a stick horse. One of the most popular events of the day.
Register
Thursday, Oct 8 – Sunday, Oct 11
Fair week for kids
Free · Friday 1:30–4:30 PM
Kids Corral
Free, family-friendly activities presented by the Guadalupe County 4-H Clubs — face painting, arts and crafts, games and more, at the Dance Pavilion.
Saturday, 10:00 AM
Best Dressed Western Wear
Dress in your western best and show everyone your fair style. Included with gate admission.
Sunday, 1:30 PM
Pet Show
Come see all the good-looking and talented animal friends that fill our hearts. A fun family event with plenty of community participation.
All weekend
4-H & livestock barns
Visit the livestock barns and exhibits to see the accomplishments of our young exhibitors — beef cattle, lambs and goats.
Livestock show
Nightly · 6:30 PM
Kids Rodeo Clown Contest
Open to children ages 3 through 12. Judging begins at 6:30 PM in the Rodeo Arena before each rodeo performance.
For parents
Learning at the fair
The Guadalupe County Fair is much more than rides and entertainment. It is an opportunity for children to discover agriculture, livestock, ranching, music, crafts, history, and the traditions that have made our fair a community celebration for generations.
Visit the livestock barns, Home Arts exhibits, educational displays and demonstrations to experience another side of the fair that is both fun and educational for the whole family.
Parents’ quick guide
- Free for kids 10 and under, every day.
- Carnival armbands are separate — $28.63 advance, $30 at the fair. Most rides require riders to be 36″ tall.
- Restrooms and first aid are marked on the fairgrounds map.
- Food vendors and food trucks are on the midway and around Gazebo Park.
- Accessible drop-off is available at the gate before parking.
- Free 4-H activities run Friday afternoon at the Dance Pavilion.
