The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo announced its 2024 entertainment lineup in a June 27 press release.
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The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo announced its 2024 entertainment lineup in a June 27 press release. Ten musical artists will perform and bring their diverse talents to the Fair during the BBQ cookoff weekend and the Fair's 10-day run. From September 20 to October 6, artists representing the Texas Music scene, Traditional Country, and the Tejano genre will take the stage.
"Our entertainment lineup is packed with talent. We have artists making their debuts and a few returning to our Fair, but it provides music for all to enjoy," said Alicia Casias, 2024 President of Fort Bend County Fair.
For BBQ cookoff weekend on September 20 and 21, the Fair will fire up more than the grills. Coming in hot on Friday, September 20, will be David Lee Garza and Los Musicales. The pride of Poteet, Texas, will bring his progressive Conjunto and distinctive Tejano music vibes. On Saturday, September 21, Braxton Keith will return to the Fair with his captivating honky-tonk storytelling.
Opening weekend is a lineup of headliners making their fair debuts. Kicking off our Fair on Friday, September 27, is Drake Milligan, best known for portraying Elvis Presley on the CMT series Sun Records. The Fort Worth native is on a busy tour, performing everywhere from Canada to the United Kingdom. On Saturday, September 28, Del Rio's favorite son, William Beckmann, will be demonstrating his unique sound in a timeless baritone that will keep his vast fan base wanting more. On Sunday, September 29, De Parranda --- known for its high-energy shows and cumbia sounds -- will be in concert.
Attention all Swifties! On Wednesday, October 2. Red - A Taylor Swift Tribute Band is taking over the fairgrounds, along with friendship bracelets and shimmer. When seeing RED live, expect an unbelievable concert experience with the allegiance of fans singing and dancing along to favorite Taylor songs. "This is an exciting first for our Fair. To be able to host a Taylor takeover, we look forward to this Swiftie experience," said Casias.
Zach Top will bring his trend-setting talents and old-school country vibe to the Fair on Thursday, October 3. This year,
On Friday, October 4, Jason Boland & The Stragglers will take the stage. For 25 years, Boland has dazzled audiences as one of the leading ambassadors of the Oklahoma and Texas music movements. Randall King will return as a headliner on Saturday, October 5. The proud son of a truck driver, King is setting the standard on the country music scene with his honky-tonk sets.
To close out the Fair on Sunday, October 6, is a fair favorite Rick Trevino. Rick's lustrous career has spanned several decades, and he has charted fourteen singles.
All concerts are included in the ticket price and are on sale at fortbencountyfair.com.