The 51st Titus County Fair

Every fall, the Titus County Fairgrounds in Mount Pleasant fill up with the sights and sounds that have defined this part of East Texas for over half a century. Livestock shows, vendor booths, carnival rides, and live music at the Fair Arena draw families from across the region. For anyone spending time in Titus County, the fair is one of those events that gives you a direct read on what the community is about.

The 2026 schedule

The 51st annual Titus County Fair runs September 30 through October 3, 2026, at the Titus County Fairgrounds in Mount Pleasant. The Fair Arena hosts live music on the first two nights:

What to expect

The Titus County Fair has been running for 51 years, and it hasn't lost its character. Livestock shows draw 4-H and FFA members from across the county. The midway brings carnival rides and games. Vendor rows line the fairgrounds with food, crafts, and local goods. For horse people, the livestock events and the agricultural exhibits are worth the trip alone. For families, it's the kind of fair that fills a full evening, walking the grounds, eating fair food, watching the arena shows, and letting the kids work through the carnival.

The drive from the property

The Titus County Fairgrounds sit on the south side of Mount Pleasant, a ten-minute drive from the property on County Road 1070. Paved road all the way, no highway, no traffic. The kind of trip where you can leave after dinner and still catch the arena show. For anyone evaluating the property as a primary residence or a weekend retreat, the fair is one of those local events that tells you a lot about the community: it's well-attended, family-oriented, and rooted in the agricultural traditions that still define Titus County.

The fair runs late September into early October, which means the weather is usually cooperative. Cool evenings, dry air, the kind of fall in East Texas that makes you glad you're not in a city. It's one of the best weeks to be in the area.