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Petting Zoo

The petting zoo consists of deer, antelope, wallabies, llamas, sheep, camels and more! All animals are hand-raised and love interactions with people. Food will be available to purchase to feed some of the animals, and hand sanitizing stations are provided for when you exit the Petting Zoo.

LOCATION: H-E-Buddy Barnyard Tent (Entrance near the Extraco Show Pavilion)

FACE PAINTING WITH THE SWEETHEARTS

Meet the Heart O' Texas Sweethearts at their face painting booth to have your face painted and play fun games!

LOCATION: Cavender's Kids' Zone

HOMETOWN STAGE

The Hometown Stage presented by First Methodist Waco showcases a variety of local entertainment including dance and cheer groups, and other performers for eight nights during the 2024 Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo. Download the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo App for a full schedule to see when acts are performing!

LOCATION: Outdoors near the South Main Gate Entrance

Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull

A unique experience designed for kids ages 4 – 12. Kids will climb aboard a “kid’s sized” tractor with bicycle-like pedals. Each tractor will have a trailer behind it hauling a “full load.” Kids will have to pedal as hard as they can to pull the load to the end of the finish line! Prizes for all participants. Download the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo App for a full schedule to see available times!


LOCATION: H-E-Buddy Barnyard Tent (Entrance near the Extraco Show Pavilion)

Birthing Center

The nursery and birthing center is a ‘must see’ educational exhibit at the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo. Each day, stop by and check out a collection of different breeds of livestock and, if you have good timing, the miracle of birth itself!


LOCATION: H-E-Buddy Barnyard Tent (Next to the Petting Zoo)

Pony Rides

Who doesn't love Pony Rides?! This is definitely a kid favorite - just $5 per ride!

LOCATION: Next to the H-E-Buddy Barnyard Tent (Carnival side)

Play with Giants - Ag Addition

The Play with Giants AG Edition is a family fun zone loaded with farming and ranching themed games and activities. Nestled inside the HOT Shops (BASE Building), Play with Giants is open daily for family fun. Download the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo App for a full schedule to see available times!


LOCATION: Inside the HOT Shops Market (BASE at Extraco Building)

Sea Lion Splash

This show features real LIVE Sea Lions! Stop by and watch this hilarious show of Sea Lions performing all kinds of tricks with their trainers. There will be some audience participation required! Download the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo App for a full schedule to see available show times!

LOCATION: Cavender's Kids' Zone

RORRing Entertainment

RORRing Entertainment’s Micro-Reality 1/10-scale stock car racing system is made to travel. We’ll set up your event your way! Our award-winning, interactive attraction is guaranteed to please and entertain fun-lovers of all ages!

LOCATION: BASE at Extraco

Extreme Dogs Stunt Dog Show

The extreme dog competition tours the U.S. promoting animal rescue and pet adoption. Join a cast of loveable stars that perform tricks and extreme stunts nationwide! The more you cheer, the higher they can jump and the more their tails wag!

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LOCATION: Northeast Side of the Coliseum

Doorways to Ag - presented by Texas Farm Bureau

Texas Farm Bureau’s Doorways to Ag is a brand-new display that opens the door to a whole new world through an interactive agricultural exhibit for all ages. Folks can see and learn how a little bit of agriculture is in almost everything you use.

LOCATION: Inside the HOT Shops Market (BASE at Extraco Building)

Wine & Beer Garden

The Wine and Beer Garden presented by Shooter FM is open during Fair Hours to enjoy a nice beverage inside the Glassed in Room in the Show Pavilion. The Wine and Beer Garden will also feature Acoustic Act Musicians on select evenings! Stop by and catch a show while enjoying a variety of Texas Wines and Craft Beer! Download the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo App to see a full schedule of performance times and hours.

LOCATION: Inside the Show Pavilion - Glass Room
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