The Trinity Valley Exposition is gearing up for its annual fair and rodeo, bringing 10 days of entertainment, livestock competitions, carnival rides, parades and rodeo action to Liberty County beginning Friday, Oct. 16.
The celebration, a longstanding and beloved tradition in Liberty County, will feature activities for all ages, from the popular TVE Baby Parade and Opening Day Parade to the Sonny Sikes Pioneer Championship Chute-Out, youth livestock auction and live musical entertainment.
Festivities begin Friday, Oct. 16, with the 11th annual TVE Wine Tasting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the TVE Community Room at the fairgrounds on FM 563 in Liberty. Guests can sample a selection of wines while visiting with friends and supporting the exposition. Tickets are $45 per person, and attendees must be at least 21 years old with a valid ID. Tickets are available online, at the TVE office or through wine tasting committee members.
Also Friday, a 42 Domino Tournament is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the TVE pavilion. The entry fee is $10 per team. The time and location are subject to change.
Activities continue Saturday, Oct. 17, with the annual TVE Baby Parade, featuring some of the community’s youngest participants. The parade begins at 10 a.m. in downtown Liberty.
Saturday evening will bring the TVE Kickoff Dance, featuring country music performers Drake Milligan and Carson Jeffrey. The dance begins at 8:30 p.m., with tickets priced at $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. Advance tickets may be purchased at www.tvefair.com.
The festivities pick up again Tuesday, Oct. 20, with the opening of the Expo Hall and carnival. The carnival will continue throughout the remainder of fair week, with its final night Saturday, Oct. 24.
One of the exposition’s most anticipated traditions, the TVE Opening Day Parade, will make its way through downtown Liberty beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The parade typically lasts more than an hour as floats, marching bands, decorated vehicles, horseback riders and other entries travel along the route.
Rodeo action gets underway Wednesday evening with the first performance of the Sonny Sikes Pioneer Championship Chute-Out at 7:30 p.m. in the TVE rodeo arena.
On Thursday, Oct. 22, the Old Time Cowboy Reunion will begin at 5 p.m. at the TVE pavilion, offering an opportunity for longtime rodeo participants and friends to reconnect. The second night of the Sonny Sikes Pioneer Championship Chute-Out follows at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 23, will be an important day for young livestock exhibitors as the TVE Youth Livestock Auction gets underway. Lunch begins at 11 a.m., followed by bidding at noon. The auction provides an opportunity for businesses, organizations and individuals to support the young exhibitors who have devoted months to raising and preparing their animals for competition.
Another performance of the Sonny Sikes Pioneer Championship Chute-Out is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday.
On Saturday, Oct. 24, the spotlight will return to the young exhibitors during the Parade of Champions at 6:15 p.m. in the rodeo arena. The event recognizes the accomplishments of youth who have competed in the exposition’s livestock shows.
The final night of the Sonny Sikes Pioneer Championship Chute-Out will follow at 7:30 p.m., bringing the championship rodeo performances to a close.
The festivities conclude Sunday, Oct. 25, with a ranch rodeo beginning at 3 p.m.
For a complete schedule of events, ticket information and additional details, visit www.tvefair.com.