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October 4-5, 2013 Inside the Extraco Coliseum HOT Concert Series KC and The Sunshine Band and The Morticians Friday, October 4 th Jeremy Camp and for King & Country Saturday, October 5 th Group Tickets Available! Tickets available online at ticketmaster.com or in person at the Extraco Events Center Box Office.
2013 Attractions At the Heart O Texas Fair & Rodeo KID S CELEBRATION This is an amazing, fantastic family experience like no other family show. This highly interactive game show is skillfully produced for children and parents to enjoy together. Kids are electrified by the colorful stage, memorable music and friendly team style competition. You re guaranteed to laugh from the priceless antics as your children engage other kids in this incredible jam packed entertaining adventure. Check schedule for times. TEXAS FARM BUREAU S PLANET AGRICULTURE An interactive agricultural exhibit for all ages. Open daily and located in the Extraco Creative Arts Building. KIDS ZONE Mutton Bustin Rally presented by Cotton Patch Cafe John Deere Pedal Tractor Pulls presented by Brazos Valley Equipment Stick Horse Rodeo Open daily. Check schedule for daily times of the events. H-E-BUDDY BARNYARD presented by H-E-B Find lots of family-friendly events in the H-E-Buddy Barnyard including children s activities and much more. LET S PRETEND FARM TIME TOUR presented by Texas Farm Bureau In the Let s Pretend Farm Time Tour kids become farm animals, farmers and a pair of keystone-style germ cops. With cute costumes, improvisational humor and a chicken dance thrown in for good measure a wacky flight attendant leads the audience leaping through time and hyperspace to learn about agriculture, 4-H and hygiene. HYGIENE? Yes! The germ cops are on the job to catch The Germinator, played by one lucky dad. After a hilarious chase, they bring him down with bubble guns. The grand finale of the show has everyone singing the original song, Scrub a dub dub while bubbles fill the air. A hand washing message has never been delivered with such memorable silliness! Located inside the H-E-Buddy Barnyard. NOAH S WAY EXOTIC PETTING ZOO, PONY RIDES, EDZOOCATION This petting zoo consists of deer, antelope, kangaroos, wallabies, llamas, alpacas, sheep, camel and exotic cattle. In addition, you will find mini goats, horses and occasionally a baby bison, yak or even a tortoise. All animals are hand raised and love interaction with people. W PROMOTIONS NURSERY & BIRTHING CENTER If you ve never experienced livestock giving birth first hand, the W Promotions Nursery & Birthing Center is a must see educational exhibit at the Heart O Texas Fair & Rodeo. Each day, stop through to check out the expecting mothers, newborns, a collection of different breeds of livestock and, if you have good timing, the miracle of birth itself. SWEETHEART S FACE PAINTING BOOTH presented by Waco Tribune Herald Our Heart O Texas Fair & Rodeo Sweethearts will be painting children s faces free of charge!
Thursday, October 3, 2013 Sneak-a-Peek $5 gate admission 6:00 11:00 p.m. $5 gate admission for ages 3 years and up (proceeds benefit the Heart O Texas Fair & Rodeo Scholarship Fund) $1 rides $75 each (Includes gate admission and a Midway armband for carnival rides each day of the Fair & Rodeo. Gate admission is limited to once per day.) Fun Passes are available at local McDonald s Restaurants, participating CEFCO Convenience Stores or at the Extraco Events Center Box Office.
Friday, October 4, 2013 Military Appreciation Day Free gate admission with a valid Military ID (1 per ID) 4:00 p.m. Midnight Military ID Special: Free gate admission with a valid Military ID (1 per ID) at the gate only Regular Admission: $10 (ages 13+), $5 (ages 3-12), Free (ages 2 and under) $20 Armbands with a valid Military ID (1 per ID) $30 Armbands (valid from 4:00 p.m. Midnight) $75 each (Includes gate admission and a Midway armband for carnival rides each day of the Fair & Rodeo. Gate admission is limited to once per day.) Fun Passes are available at local McDonald s Restaurants, participating CEFCO Convenience Stores or at the Extraco Events Center Box Office. 1:00-10:30 p.m. Music Zone Pre-Party at 7:00 p.m. The Brett Hendrix Band, 8:30 p.m. Lee Brice, 10:30 p.m. $21 per person (includes fair admission) The Hometown Stage Local Talent, 5:00 11:00 p.m. Extraco Coliseum KC and The Sunshine Band, 8:00 p.m. And The Morticians Open from 4:00 11:00 p.m. 6:00 7:00 p.m. Pasta Art Contest (ages 3-10 years) 8:00 p.m. Results Posted Open from 4:00 11:00 p.m. Livestock Show presented by Brazos Masonry, Inc. Day at the Livestock Show sponsored by Rudy s Country Store and Bar-B-Q 8:00 a.m. Jackpot Market Goat Show Noon Scramble British & Continental Beef Heifer Show Purchase a Music Zone Pass for $60 and receive admission into the Music Zone for ALL 6 concerts. (A savings of $61)! Includes fair admission.
Parade: Catch the Rodeo Express! A FREE shuttle from Bosque Noon Midnight $10 (ages 13+), $5 (ages 3-12), Free (ages 2 and under) $15 Armbands (valid from Noon 6:00 p.m.) $30 Armbands (valid from Noon Midnight) $30 Armbands (valid from 5:00 p.m. Midnight) $75 each (Includes gate admission and a Midway armband for carnival rides each day of the Fair & Rodeo. Gate admission is limited to once per day.) Fun Passes are available at local McDonald s Restaurants, participating CEFCO Convenience Stores or at the Extraco Events Center Box Office. 1:00-10:30 p.m. Heart O Texas Fair & Rodeo Saturday, October 5, 2013 The first 500 people through Gate 2 will receive a FREE Shooter Shot necklace provided by Shooter FM An on-grounds parade will be held at 5:00 p.m. Music Zone Grande Communications, Night with the Entertainer Pre-Party at 7:00 p.m. Curtis Grimes, 8:30 p.m. Eli Young Band, 10:30 p.m. $21 per person (includes fair admission) The Hometown Stage Local Talent, 2:00 11:00 p.m. Extraco Coliseum Jeremy Camp, 8:00 p.m. And for King & Country Open from Noon 11:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Academic Rodeo Awards Ceremony 1:00 p.m. Oral Spelling Bee 4:00-6:00 p.m. Make & Take Jewelry (ages 3-10 years, $1 fee) 5:00-7:00 p.m. All About Apples (all ages) Presented by Mathis Abbe Financial Advisors Open from Noon 11:00 p.m. Livestock Show presented by Brazos Masonry, Inc. Day at the Livestock Show sponsored by W Promotions Extraco Show Pavilion 8:00 a.m. Junior Steer Show 8:00 a.m. Junior Market Goats Show 8:30 a.m. Ag. Public Speaking Contest 4:00 p.m. Junior British & Continental Beef Heifer Show Purchase a Music Zone Pass for $60 and receive admission into the Music Zone for ALL 6 concerts (A savings of $61)! Includes fair admission.
Sunday, October 6, 2013 Faith & Family Day Faith & Family Day FREE admission until 11:30 a.m. and FREE pancake breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m. (while supplies last). Church service at 10:00 a.m. on the Hometown Stage with music beginning at 9:30 a.m. Rodeo Admission: Parade: Noon 11:00 p.m. $10 (ages 13+), $5 (ages 3-12), Free (ages 2 and under) Balcony Seating included in Gate Admission to the Fair $25 each for Reserved Box Seating $15 Armbands (valid from Noon 6:00 p.m.) $30 Armbands (valid from Noon 11:00 p.m.) $30 Armbands (valid from 5:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.) $75 each (Includes gate admission and a Midway armband for carnival rides each day of the Fair & Rodeo. Gate admission is limited to once per day.) Fun Passes are available at local McDonald s Restaurants, participating CEFCO Convenience Stores or at the Extraco Events Center Box Office. 1:00-10:30 p.m. An on-grounds parade will be held at 5:00 p.m. All American ProRodeo Finals presented by Pendleton Whisky 7:00 p.m. Night at the Rodeo with Ratliff Ready-Mix Music Zone Music sponsored by La Ley 104.1 Hispanic Music, 6:00 p.m. The Hometown Stage 9:30 a.m. Noon Church Service & Praise Celebration Local Talent, Noon 11:00 p.m. Stick Horse & Pony Grand Entry at the Rodeo Sponsored by Justin Boots Company 6:00 p.m., Extraco Coliseum Open from Noon 10:00 p.m. Noon Ag Product Identification Contest 3:00 5:00 p.m. Best of Tex-Mex (all ages) Open from Noon 10:00 p.m. Livestock Show presented by Brazos Masonry, Inc. Day at Livestock Show sponsored by Extraco Banks Extraco Show Pavilion 8:30 a.m. Junior Livestock Judging Contest 9:00 a.m. Consumer Decision Making Contest 11:00 a.m. Jackpot Market Steer Show 11:00 a.m. Jackpot British & Continental Beef Heifer Show
Monday, October 7, 2013 Senior Citizen Day & School Coupon Day The first 500 people through Gate 2 will receive a FREE gift provided by KXXV News Channel 25 2:00 11:00 p.m. Senior Citizen Special: $4 (ages 55+) School Coupon Special: With a school coupon, get in free with the purchase of a $15 armband Regular Admission: $10 (ages 13+), $5 (ages 3-12), Free (ages 2 and under) Rodeo Admission: Balcony Seating included in Gate Admission to the Fair $25 each for Reserved Box Seating $30 Armbands without School Coupon (valid from 2:00 11:00 p.m.) $15 Armbands with School Coupon (valid from 2:00 11:00 p.m.) $75 each (Includes gate admission and a Midway armband for carnival rides each day of the Fair & Rodeo. Gate admission is limited to once per day.) Fun Passes are available at local McDonald s Restaurants, participating CEFCO Convenience Stores or at the Extraco Events Center Box Office. 6:00-10:30 p.m. Media & Sponsor Goat Roping 2:00 p.m. All American ProRodeo Finals presented by Pendleton Whisky 7:00 p.m. The Hometown Stage Local Talent Local Talent, 5:00 11:00 p.m. Open from 2:00 10:00 p.m. 2:00 7:00 p.m. Senior Day Activities Open from 2:00 10:00 p.m. Purchase a Music Zone Pass for $60 and receive admission into the Music Zone for ALL 6 concerts (A savings of $61)! Includes fair admission.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Ride em Cowboy Day at the Fair The first 500 people through Gate 2 will receive a FREE bag of chips provided by SYSCO Rodeo Admission: 4:00 11:00 p.m. $10 (ages 3+); Children ages 2 and under are free unless they want the free armband offer Balcony Seating included in Gate Admission to the Fair $25 each for Reserved Box Seating Free Armbands for everyone paying the $10 gate admission (good for unlimited rides) $75 each (Includes gate admission and a Midway armband for carnival rides each day of the Fair & Rodeo. Gate admission is limited to once per day.) Fun Passes are available at local McDonald s Restaurants, participating CEFCO Convenience Stores or at the Extraco Events Center Box Office. 6:00-10:30 p.m. All American ProRodeo Finals presented by Pendleton Whisky 7:00 p.m. The Hometown Stage Local Talent, 5:00 11:00 p.m. Purchase a Music Zone Pass for $60 and receive admission into the Music Zone for ALL 6 concerts (A savings of $61)! Includes fair admission. Open from 4:00 10:00 p.m. 5:00 7:00 p.m. Decorate Your Own Cookie (ages 3-10 years) Open from 4:00 10:00 p.m. Livestock Show presented by Brazos Masonry, Inc. Extraco Show Pavilion Noon Scramble Breeding Gilt Show 1:00 p.m. Jackpot Market Hogs
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Ladies Night West Night at the Fair Anyone with a West address on a driver s license get in for $5 The first 500 people through Gate 2 will receive a FREE gift provided by H-E-B Rodeo Admission: 4:00 11:00 p.m. Ladies Night Special: $5 gate admission for all ladies (ages 3 and up) Regular Admission: $10 (ages 13+), $5 (ages 3-12), Free (ages 2 and under) Balcony Seating included in Gate Admission to the Fair $25 each for Reserved Box Seating $15 Armbands (valid from 4:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.) $75 each (Includes gate admission and a Midway armband for carnival rides each day of the Fair & Rodeo. Gate admission is limited to once per day.) Fun Passes are available at local McDonald s Restaurants, participating CEFCO Conveniences Stores and at the Extraco Events Center Box Office. 6:00-10:30 p.m. All American ProRodeo Finals presented by Pendleton Whisky 7:00 p.m. Night at the Rodeo with Gatesville Funeral Home Music Zone Pre-Party at 7:00 p.m. Sarabeth, 8:00 p.m. Aaron Watson, 9:30 p.m. $16 per person (includes fair admission) The Hometown Stage Local Talent Local Talent, 5:00 11:00 p.m. Purchase a Music Zone Pass for $60 and receive admission into the Music Zone for ALL 6 concerts (A savings of $61)! Includes fair admission. Open from 4:00 10:00 p.m. 5:00 7:00 p.m. Corn Shelling Contest (ages 3-10) Presented by Grande Cares Open from 4:00 10:00 p.m. Livestock Show presented by Brazos Masonry, Inc. Day at the Livestock Show sponsored by Waco Trib Extraco Show Pavilion 8:00 a.m. Junior Market Hogs 8:00 a.m. Youth Longhorn Cattle Show
Thursday, October 10, 2013 School Coupon Day Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night at the Rodeo The first 500 people through Gate 2 will receive FREE ice cream provided by Blue Bell Rodeo Admission: 4:00 11:00 p.m. School Coupon Special: With a school coupon, get in free with the purchase of a $15 armband Regular Admission: $10 (ages 13+), $5 (ages 3-12), Free (ages 2 and under) Balcony Seating included in Gate Admission to the Fair $25 each for Reserved Box Seating $30 Armbands without School Coupon (valid from 4:00 11:00 p.m.) $15 Armbands with School Coupon (valid from 4:00 11:00 p.m.) $75 each (Includes gate admission and a Midway armband for carnival rides each day of the Fair & Rodeo. Gate admission is limited to once per day.) Fun Passes are available at local McDonald s Restaurants, participating CEFCO Convenience Stores or at the Extraco Extraco Events Center Box Office. 6:00-10:30 p.m. All American ProRodeo Finals presented by Pendleton Whisky 7:00 p.m. Night at the Rodeo with Time Manufacturing Music Zone Pre-Party at 7:00 p.m. Chris Low Band, 8:00 p.m. Andy Grammer, 9:30 p.m. $21 per person (includes fair admission) The Hometown Stage Local Talent, 5:00 11:00 p.m. Purchase a Music Zone Pass for $60 and receive admission into the Music Zone for ALL 6 concerts (A savings of $61)! Includes fair admission. Day at the Livest Open from 4:00 10:00 p.m. 5:00 7:00 p.m. Pumpkin Decorating Contest (all ages) Presented by Gourmet Gallery Open from 4:00 10:00 p.m. Livestock Show presented by Brazos Masonry, Inc. Day at the Livestock Show presented by Patrick s Dry Clean Super Center Extraco Show Pavilion 8:00 a.m. Open Brahman Show - Heifers (followed by bulls)
Friday, October 11, 2013 The first 500 people through Gate 2 will receive a FREE bag from Fairfield Inn & Suites North and Hampton Inn Rodeo Admission: 4:00 Midnight $10 (ages 13+), $5 (ages 3-12), Free (ages 2 and under) Balcony Seating included in Gate Admission to the Fair $25 each for Reserved Box Seating $30 Armbands $75 each (Includes gate admission and a Midway armband for carnival rides each day of the Fair & Rodeo. Gate admission is limited to once per day.) Fun Passes are available at local McDonald s Restaurants, participating CEFCO Convenience Stores or at the Extraco Events Center Box Office. 6:00-10:30 p.m. All American ProRodeo Finals presented by Pendleton Whisky 7:00 p.m. Night at the Rodeo with Member s Choice Federal Credit Union Music Zone Pre-Party at 7:00 p.m. Open from 4:00 11:00 p.m. Granger Smith, 8:30 p.m. 5:00 7:00 p.m. Hula Hoop Contest Chris Young, 10:30 p.m. $21 per person (includes fair admission) Open from 4:00 11:00 p.m. The Hometown Stage Local Talent Local Talent, 5:00 11:00 p.m. Livestock Show presented by Brazos Masonry, Inc. Day at the Livestock Show sponsored by Brazos Masonry, Inc. 8:00 a.m. Scramble American Beef Heifer Show 9:00 a.m. Jackpot American Beef Heifer Show 9:00 p.m. Jackpot Market Lamb Show 4:00 p.m. Open Beefmaster Cattle Show Purchase a Music Zone Pass for $60 and receive admission into the Music Zone for ALL 6 concerts (A savings of $61)! Includes fair admission.
Saturday, October 12, 2013 All American ProRodeo Finals Rodeo Admission: Parade: Noon Midnight $10 (ages 13+), $5 (ages 3-12), Free (ages 2 and under) $20 each for Reserved Balcony and Reserved Mezzanine Seating (all seats are reserved; there are no general admission seats) $25 each for Reserved Box Seating $15 Armbands (valid from Noon 6:00 p.m.) $30 Armbands (valid from Noon Midnight) $30 Armbands (valid from 5:00 p.m. Midnight) 1:00-10:30 p.m. An on-grounds parade will be held at 5:00 p.m. All American ProRodeo Finals presented by Pendleton Whisky 7:00 p.m. Night at the Rodeo with Pendleton Whisky Music Zone Pre-Party at 7:00 p.m. Brian Keane, 8:30 p.m. Randy Rogers Band, 10:30 p.m. $21 per person (includes fair admission) The Hometown Stage Local Talent Local Talent, 2:00 11:00 p.m. Special Ranch Rodeo presented by Andy Horn Builder & Developer 2:00 p.m., Extraco Coliseum South 40 Saloon, 6:00 p.m. Locked & Loaded Party presented by Quality Electric $85 per person (includes fair admission) All American ProRodeo Finals Championship Rodeo, 7:00 p.m. Open from Noon 11:00 p.m. 4:00-6:00 p.m. Make & Take Jewelry (ages 3-10 years, $1 fee) Open from Noon 11:00 p.m. Livestock Show, presented by Brazos Masonry, Inc. Day at the Livestock Show sponsored by Allen Samuels Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram-Fiat Extraco Show Pavilion 8:00 a.m. Junior Market Lamb Show 8:00 a.m. Junior American Beef Heifer Show 9:00 a.m. Jr. Dairy Judging Contest (Extraco Coliseum) 3:00 p.m. Scramble Breeding Ewe Show 4:00 p.m. Junior Breeding Sheep Show 3:00 p.m. Junior Dairy Cattle Show 6:00 p.m. Ag Mechanics Award Ceremony
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