Events

The Denton County Youth Fair 19 & Under Rodeo will be held in conjunction with the youth fair on 2 (two) days this year! Friday, April 3^rd & Saturday, April 4th, 2026, at 6 pm at the Denton County Fairgrounds located at 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton, Texas.

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Entry Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026

Entries may be completed online, dropped off, or mailed as follows:

OPTION #1: ONLINE ENTRIES

Complete online entry form, pay with card with 3% fee.

OPTION #2: DROP-OFF ENTRIES

Please drop off your completed entry form, copy of proof of age, and cash payment attached with staple or all in an envelope to the North Texas Fair Office at 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton, Texas. The office is open Monday – Friday from 9 to 4. There is a door mail slot available after hours. The office is located on the right by the flagpole.

OPTION #3: MAIL IN ENTRIES

Please mail in your completed entry form, copy of proof of age (NO CASH OR CHECKS) with a money order payable to:

DCLAYF 

MUST be POSTMARKED by Wednesday, March 18^th

MAILING ADDRESS:

DCLAYF
3100 DEERFIELD DRIVE
DENTON, TEXAS 76208

*Make sure you include the $20 office fee with the appropriate entry fees.

• NO Walk-up Entries
• Parent MUST complete & SIGN form
• Proof of age MUST be submitted with the entry form – age as of January 1st
• Open to contestants 19 & Under
• DO NOT have to live in Denton County

• Contestants may enter up in age group, if they wish
• Contestants may only enter each event 1 (one) time per age division

• Mutton Bustin Entries– (limit 20 per night)

– limited to age 7 & Under

– 55 lbs. weight limit regardless of age

– protective gear (helmets & vests) will be provided for use

– ropes will NOT be allowed

– contestants may only enter 1 time

– Champion to receive custom-made Chaps by Dylan Randall Leather Designs

• Team Roping Entries– girls & boys may enter 2 times heading & 2 times heeling with different partners – please choose 15 & Under or 19 & Under

• Rough Stock Entries–

Contestants are required to wear & provide their own protective gear (helmet & vest)

• Buckles will be awarded in each event
• One All-around saddles will be awarded in the three (3) age divisions
• Tickets can be purchased from your local queen or princess candidate – $5 each

Children 10 & under are free – tickets will also be sold at the gate

• Order of Events:

Grand Entry, Prayer, National Anthem, Poles, Queens & Princesses Coronation (Friday), Mutton Bustin’, Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Breakaway, Tiedown, Ribbon Roping, Bulls, Calf Riding, Steer Riding, Chute Doggin’, Goats, Team Roping, & Barrels

For more information:

Facebook – Denton County Livestock Association Youth Fair & Rodeo

Jennifer Webb Dirk Webb
(972) 978-4814 (940) 391-8714
ropingsecretary@gmail.com

A special thank you to all of our generous sponsors:

Denton County Cowboy Church

Boot Barn

Brown Box Movers

Epic Roofing & Construction

Wild Eye Ranch

Dylan Randall Leather Designs

D&L Farm & Home – Denton

Paul Taylor Saddle Company

Wrangler

Bobby Gentry’s Muffler & Brake Shop

3H Performance Horses

DKJ-RK Prop., LLC

Ranchman Properties