Daily Times & Ticket Pricing 3/27 - Thursday - Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting 3/27 - Thursday - Opening Night of the Fair. 6:30 PM. Mutton Bustin' at Ford Arena. Friday, Mar. 28. ... Quilt and Photo Contests South Texas State Fair Baking Contest ...
Learn how the Fair in Beaumont started in 1907 and became a volunteer effort by the Young Men's Business League (YMBL) in 1942. Find out how the Fair survived wars, hurricanes and moved to March in 2009.
Join us for the first night of the South Texas State Fair presented by the YMBL. OPENING NIGHT, Thursday, March 27th, The Fair offers FREE Admission to those who attend the Ribbon Cutting at the Archway Entrance Gate. Following the Ribbon Cutting, all admission tickets will be sold at regular price.