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North Texas Fair and Rodeo Announces Blockbuster Talent for 2017 Event
For Immediate Release
August 1st, 2017
North Texas Fair and Rodeo Announces
Blockbuster Talent for 2017 Event
NTFR Boosts Denton Economy
The North Texas Fair and Rodeo has announced the concert line up and major attractions that will headline the 89th annual Fair and Rodeo to be held in Denton, Texas August 18-26. The annual event will kick off Friday, August 18th with the Josh Abbott Band in concert. The music excitement continues the next night with Travis Tritt. Cody Johnson will headline the concert stage on Thursday, August 24th followed by Ryan Bingham on Friday, August 25th. The concert series will conclude Saturday, August 26th with the legendary Tracy Byrd. Other nationally-known artists include La Energia Nortena, Jake Hooker & The Outsiders, Austin Allsup, and Sam Riggs. Ticket information and a full schedule of concerts can be found at www.ntfair.com
The North Texas Fair and Rodeo (NTFR) is known throughout the Southwest as a leader in bringing the hottest country music talent to the North Texas area each August. “We strive to be on the cutting edge of the very best and most exciting country music each year,” said Glenn Carlton, Executive Director of the NTFR. “We make it our goal each year to take our event to new heights with nine days and nights of entertainment, professional and youth rodeos, livestock exhibitions, a premier mid-way and more,” said Carlton. This year the fair is adding Swifty Swine Swimming and Racing Pigs, as well as the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show to the excitement.
The NTFR has consistently drawn record crowds over the last several years and is recognized as one of the leading PRCA rodeos in the Southwest. This year’s event is expected to draw in excess of 160,000 attendees.
The Denton based event is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of western heritage. The mission of the NTFR is to support Youth, Agriculture and Community. All general revenue is reinvested into various programs, scholarships and facilities. The North Texas Fair Association contributes around $500,000.00 each year to area youth in various programs. According to the Center of Economic Development and the University of North Texas, the North Texas Fair and Rodeo and it facilities have a $7,000,000.00 economic impact on Denton County and an approximate $4,000,000.00 impact on the City of Denton each year.
For more information, contact:
Jacee Kiefer – Marketing & Media Manager
Nanci Kimmey – Executive Assistant
North Texas Fair and Rodeo
940-387-2632
[email protected] or [email protected]
Sincerely,
Jacee Kiefer
North Texas State Fair Association
Marketing & Media Manager
Office (940) 387-2632 | Fax (940) 382-7743
[email protected] | www.ntfair.com
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The GO TEXAN program is a Texas Department of Agriculture initiative dedicated to showcasing and supporting Texas based busi- nesses. During the State Fair of Texas, held in Dallas each year, the program puts together the GO TEXAN pavilion. Within the pavilion, presented by Southwest Dairy Farmers, visitors have the opportunity to sample and shop Texas-based products, learn more about agriculture and participate in family-friendly activities.
In 2023, more than $1 million in revenue was generated across nearly 67,000 products sold. Businesses with products produced or processed in Texas are invited to apply to join the program, and can visit http:// www.gotexan.org/JOIN to apply.
When visiting the State Fair of Texas, make sure to visit the GO TEXAN pavilion to support businesses driving agricultural commerce and explore Texas agricultural commodities outside of North Texas.
The State Fair of Texas is held each year in the fall, and is considered to be the first of the “majors” shows for many students involved in showing livestock. Cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens, and even llamas all have a class to enter at the fair.
For those not showing livestock, over a hundred creative arts classes are available to enter. Canned goods, photography, quilts, paintings, and butter sculptures are all displayed throughout the fair’s duration. Another contest judges a variety of antique collections and keeps them on display throughout the duration of the fair.
It’s not the State Fair of Texas without world-renowned food. The Big Tex Choice Awards contest has solidified the State Fair of Texas as the top Fair for great food creations. Each year, State Fair concessionaires fry up tasty and unique foods for a chance to become a finalist in the annual Big Tex Choice Awards competition.
The 2024 Finalists in the Savory category are: Dominican Fritura Dog (by Justin Martinez), The Drowning Taquitos (by Tony & Terry Bednar), Hippie Chips (by Rose and Tom Deschenes), Hot Chick-In- Pancake Poppers (by Palmer and Amanda Fortune), Texas Fried Burnt End Bombs (by Nick and Vera Burt).
In the Sweet category, the 2024 Finalists are: Nevins Nutty Bar- Laska (by Tami Nevins Mayes & Josie Mayes), Rousso’s Cotton Candy Bacon On A Stick (by Isaac Rousso), Strawberry Pop-Tarts Beignettfle (by Justin Martinez), Texas Sugar Rush Pickles (by Heather Perkins), and Tropical Two-Step Punch (by Binh Tran).
Livestock & contests schedule of events is available in the September issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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