FAQS

Yes! ATM's will be in easily-accessible locations during the WTF&R.

It depends on the vendor and their capabilities. We recommend bringing cash, just in case.

A grounds pass is required to enter the Expo Center grounds. Once inside, the Livestock Shows can be enjoyed free of additional charge.

Nope! Your grounds pass OR rodeo ticket covers admission to the concerts.

Your grounds pass OR rodeo ticket covers admission to the TTTPA Tractor Pull!

In honor of our Military heroes & their immediate family, West Texas Fair & Rodeo will allow FREE GATE ADMISSION all week long to anyone with a valid military I.D. (active, retired, veterans or reserves). Special discounted armbands for the carnival may be purchased at Expo Center General Office.

Grounds admission grants access to the Expo Center grounds and fair activities including concerts and tractor pulls. Carnival tickets are EXTRA

Single tickets - $1 each (Kiddie rides require 2-4 tickets, All other rides require 3-5 tickets)
Thursday, September 8 - Carnival armbands $30
Daily Carnival armband $35
Season Carnival Pass (unlimited rides and grounds admission) $100

Rodeo Tickets will go on sale August 7th. A rodeo ticket includes grounds admission.
Reserved Balcony - Adult $15
Children ages 2 - college - $6
Reserved Box Seats (all ages) - $20

Weekdays - 4 PM - 11 PM
Weekends - 8 AM - 11 PM
The Carnival Midway is open:
Monday - Friday - 5 PM - 11 PM
Saturday - Sunday - 1 PM - 11 PM
A grounds pass OR rodeo ticket is required for entry.

RV Hookups are limited. Vendors, Livestock Exhibitors and Rodeo Contestants contact the office.

We recommend the following hotels (make sure and mention you are attending an event at the Expo Center):
Candlewood Suites Abilene, 3050 Catclaw Drive Drive, Abilene TX 79606, 325-437-4741
Comfort Suites University, 1902 East Overland Trail, Abilene TX 79606, 325-672-0338
Comfort Suites, 3225 South Danville Drive, Abilene, TX, 79605, 325-437-1525
Courtyard by Marriott North East, 2141 Scottish Road, Abilene TX, 79601 325-673-0400 *Call the hotel to book the Expo Center discounted rate
Courtyard by Marriott Southwest, 4250 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene, TX, 79606, 325-695-9600
Curated Stays, 6 properties for short or long term stays in Abilene, 469-902-8392, Deirdre@Curatedstays.net
Holiday Inn Abilene - North College Area, 3525 West Lake Rd. Abilene, TX 79601, 325-673-1400
Hampton Inn & Suites - Mall South, 3917 Ridgemont Drive, Abilene TX, 79606, 325-695-0044
Hampton Inn & Suites I-20, - 3526 West Lake Road, Abilene TX, 79601,325-673-4400
Hilton Garden Inn, 4449 Ridgemont Drive, Abilene TX 79606, 325-690-6432
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall South, 3112 South Clack, Abilene TX, 79606, 325-695-0500
LaQuinta South, 3018 CatClaw Dr, Abilene, TX 79601, 325-437-4832
MCM Elegante, 4250 Ridgemont Drive, Abilene TX, 79606, 325-698-1234 *use code: EXPO
Residence Inn by Marriott, 1641 Musgrave Blvd., Abilene TX, 79601, 325-677-8700
Sayles Landmark, 642 Sayles Boulevard, Abilene TX, 79605, 325-670-9402. Built in 1889, it is one of the oldest and most beloved houses in Abilene. It is now Abilene's newest and most up scale bed and breakfasts, a six room, boutique hotel alternative!
TownePlace Suites Marriott, 2141 Scottish Rd, Abilene TX, 79601, 325-673-0400 *Call the hotel to book the Expo Center discounted rate
Whitten Inn University 1625 Texas 351, Abilene, Texas 79601, 325-232-852

Shotwell Stadium
Parking on Grounds