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08/27/2026

🎡 GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIR — 2026 FAIR SCHEDULE 🎡

The fair is almost here! 🤠🎶🎠
Here’s your official Gillespie County Fair schedule so you can start planning your weekend!

📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 — FAMILY NIGHT
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

• 1:00–6:00 PM — Exhibition Hall Entries Accepted
• 5:00 PM — Gates Open
• 6:00 PM — Carnival Opens
🎟️ Wristbands: $35 (open-close)
• 7:00 PM — Conjunto Cats
• 9:00 PM — Pepe Tovar Y Los Chacales

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📅 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

🎟️ General Admission: $15/person
👧 Children 6–12: $5
👶 Under 5: FREE
⭐ Seniors (65+) & Military/First Responders: FREE until 7 PM

• 8:00 AM — Poultry & Rabbit Show
• 10:00 AM — Fair Parade on Main Street
• 12:30 PM — Queen’s Court Public Questions at Market Platz
• 1:00 PM — Gates Open
• 2:00 PM — Cattle Show Begins
• 4:00 PM — 42 Tournament
• 5:00 PM — Carnival Opens
🎟️ Wristbands: $35 (open-close)
• 7:00 PM — Catalog Dedication
• 8:00 PM — Rick Trevino
• 10:00 PM — Bellamy Brothers

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📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

🎟️ General Admission: $20/person
Ground entry covers races and/or fair
👧 Children 6–12: $5
👶 Under 5: FREE

• 8:00 AM — Breeding Sheep & Angora Goat Show
• 11:00 AM — Gates Open for Horse Races
• 1:00 PM — Post Time for 1st Races
• 1:00 PM — Carnival Opens
🎟️ Wristbands: $40 (open-close)
• 1:00 PM — Washer Pitching
• 3:00 PM — Goat Roping
• 7:00 PM — Queen’s Court Coronation 👑
• 8:30 PM — Tristan Roberson
• 10:15 PM — Tracy Byrd

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📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

🎟️ General Admission: $10/person
Ground entry covers races and/or fair
👧 Children 6–12: $5
👶 Under 5: FREE

• 9:00 AM — Swine Futurity
• 11:00 AM — Gates Open for Horse Races
• 1:00 PM — Post Time for 1st Races
• 1:00 PM — Carnival Opens
🎟️ Tickets Only

🎡 FOUR DAYS. LIVE MUSIC. CARNIVAL RIDES. HORSE RACING. LIVESTOCK. GREAT FOOD. AND PLENTY OF FAIR FUN!

We can’t wait to see you at the Gillespie County Fair! 🤠🎠🐄🎶

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08/27/2026

8/26 1P: Gillespie County has a moderate fire danger risk for the next three days according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Several of our recent brushfires have been the result of hot work or outdoor activities sparking a fire. Below are some tips to help reduce your risk of starting a brushfire while doing work on your property:

🔥Mow early in the morning and watch for rocks
🔥Consider use of spark arrestors
🔥Have a phone handy in case of 911
🔥Keep a shovel, hose, and fire extinguisher near
🔥Use a welding spotter and be mindful of conditions
🔥Do not park or idle on dry grass

08/21/2026

During the Stonewall Peach Jamboree in June a ring was found at the event.

We have waited, hoping someone would reach out looking for the ring.

If you lost a ring during this event please reach out to us here at the GCSO!

Share this post we would love to get the ring back to the owner.

Gillespie County Proud!

Thank You,

Sheriff Chris Ayala

08/21/2026

Good morning. As of 9:15 this morning, Gillespie County is under a burn ban enacted by Commissioner's Court.

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

8/21 Weather Outlook:
Hot, Dry, and No Precipitation Expected
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This week's heat is expected to intensify next week with minimal storms and rainfall possible in the upcoming days.
➡️Abnormally Dry Drought has returned to East Gillespie
➡️Moderate Fire Danger over next 3 days
➡️Fuels continue to dry out

Stay hydrated and check on neighbors over the next week. Practice heat safety. Avoid activities that may cause a spark or start a brushfire.

08/20/2026

Hot conditions continue today with temperatures up to 105 degrees and heat index values between 105 to 111 degrees for many. A Heat Advisory that extends into the weekend begins today. Stay safe! Never leave people or pets in vehicles and check on those more vulnerable to the heat.

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

Courtesy post!

Not at our shelter

This bird Was spotted on old San Antonio Road

Wondering if anyone is missing
Please call the shelter if you know anything