Bronc Rider Dies (ABILENE, Texas): The West Texas Fair & Rodeo marked its highly-anticipated return to the Taylor County Expo Center this weekend, bringing a wave of excitement and community spirit.
The event kicked off with a Sneak-A-Peak for Carnival Americana on Thursday, officially opening the fair on Friday and culminating in a parade through downtown Abilene on Saturday.
For those considering attending, the gates swing open at 8 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
Please be advised that cash is the exclusive form of payment accepted at the gate and carnival ticket booths.
Conveniently, ATMs are available onsite to cater to any financial needs.
Admission rates are set at $11 for adults and a budget-friendly $4 for students ranging from kindergarten to college age.
However, it’s essential to note that gate admission does not include access to the PRCA rodeo in the Taylor Telecom Arena.
Amidst the festivities, a sad moment emerged at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo on Saturday night when a bronc rider tragically lost his life following a scary fall from his horse.
Rochelle Johnson, the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Expo Center, expressed her heartfelt condolences.
She shared the sad news that, to the best of her understanding, the rider had fallen from his horse and succumbed to his injuries. Our thoughts are with the rider’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Bronc Rider Dies At West Texas Fair & Rodeo
A tragic incident unfolded at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo when a bronc rider lost his life on Saturday night following a fall from his horse.
Rochelle Johnson, the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Expo Center, shared that, to her understanding, the rider had fallen off his horse and sadly succumbed to his injuries.
She remarked, “Just happened on an animal that is somewhat wild, and so precautions with that are limited. It’s kind of what happens with these. It can happen in these kinds of events, unfortunately. We pray for this young man’s family.”
It’s worth noting that there is always an ambulance present in the arena during these events, and medical professionals were able to respond swiftly to the incident.
As of now, no further details have been released regarding the incident.
We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available, and our thoughts are with the rider’s family during this challenging time.
West Texas Fair & Rodeo
Members of the active duty retired, and reserve military community are eligible for complimentary admission, and they can also take advantage of discounted carnival armbands.
These specially priced armbands can be conveniently purchased at the Dyess Air Force Base ITT office.
For those looking to enjoy the carnival rides individually, tickets are available for $1 per ticket. It’s important to note that most rides typically require three or more tickets for admission.
For those seeking unlimited fun on the carnival rides, armbands are available for $40, granting unlimited access to the exciting rides throughout the event.
