[DENTON, TEXAS] – Continuing its legacy of western heritage, family fun and exceptional entertainment, the 96^th annual North Texas Fair & Rodeo will take place August 16-25, 2024 at the North Texas Fairgrounds, with nightly rodeos starting at 7:30 p.m. followed by some of the hottest country music! On June 13, 2024, the North Texas State Fair Association released this year’s full concert lineup at the Denton Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon and went live with ticket sales.

Every August, NTFR consistently brings exceptional country music to the north Texas region with not one, but two stages, and multiple shows daily. Kicking off the event, Clay Walker will perform on the Miller Lite Main Stage Friday, August 16. Then, throughout nine more days of fair fun, headlining artists will include Josh Turner, Michael Salgado, Jake Hooker & The Outsiders, Ryder Grimes, Kody West, Casey Donahew, Kolby Cooper, Ashley McBryde, Neal McCoy and Los Herederos de Nuevo Leon.

“We are so excited to bring live music of this caliber to Denton once again,” said NTFR Executive Director Glenn Carlton. “We strive every year to make this event better than it was the previous year, and these artists are sure to put on a great show for all our rodeo and concert fans.”

Each evening, NTFR will also have supporting concerts on the Cool Zone Revolver Stage with both local artists and upcoming talent from across the country. These will include Isaac Hoskins, Jason Lovell, Big Joe Walker, Josh Ward, Joe King, South TX Homies, Sonny Burgess, Jolie Holliday, Brian Houser, Billie Jo Jones, Austin Akins, Mark Lafon, Ariana Ortiz, Jessee Lee Band, Cameron Hobbs, Hayden Hilliard, Jarrod Morris, Michael Kelton, Scott Sean White, Dave Thomas, Tyler Halverson, Tanner Sparks, Jared Thomas, Jeff Martin, Micky & The Motorcars and Joe B Project IV.

Continuing the legacy of the association, this year’s event will once again bring the north Texas community together to cherish our western heritage with LIVE entertainment, FUN attractions and NEW exhibits – now for a full 10 days!

The NTFR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of western heritage. All revenue is reinvested into programs, scholarships and facilities. The NTFR, and its associates, contribute around $500,000 each year to area youth. According to the Center of Economic Development at the University of North Texas, the NTFR and its facilities have a $7 million economic impact in Denton County and an approximately $4 million impact on the City of Denton.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ntfair.com. Advance, reduced cost tickets can also be purchased at any DFW O’Reilly Auto Parts store.

By Annette Bridges

Do you believe in signs and destiny? I am truly not the superstitious type, but there have been moments in my life when looking back I could see some intriguing connection or event that led to another one. For example, when I was 16 years old, I attended a Christmas party at a horse ranch about a mile from my husband’s family cattle ranch.

We went on a hayride singing Christmas carols, and I think it is highly likely we rode by where I would live six years later and then spend the next 40-plus years of my life. Considering I was a city girl, born and raised, attending a youth group Christmas party in the country at least 70 miles from where I was growing up, I certainly never could have imagined I would one day live nearby with the love of my life. I have shared before how I met my husband at Six Flags Over Texas.

To read more, pick up a copy of the June issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

By Jesse Kader

It’s summer but you can still keep your layers classic and western. Take simple pieces and add your own touches to personalize it to your style. I love this simple but statement suit that pairs perfectly with all of my turquoise accessories. Plus, these layers are still cool enough to get us through the warmer days. Find this and more at www.jessesjewelz.com.