November 27–29, 2026Admission is free25+ crafts
Horse-drawn hayride at Homestead Fair
November 27–29, 2026

Plan your visit

Admission is free. Reserve one parking pass per vehicle, wear comfortable shoes and give yourself time to explore.

Your Fair day, made easy.

Fair hours are 9 AM–9 PM Friday and Saturday and 10 AM–5 PM Sunday. The grounds cover many acres. Arrive early, choose a few must-see experiences and leave room to follow whatever catches your attention.

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Admission

General admission is free for everyone.

02

Parking pass

One standard pass covers your vehicle. Reserve yours through the Fair ticketing page.

03

What to wear

Choose walking shoes and dress for changeable late-November Texas weather.

04

Families

Strollers are welcome and activities are spread throughout the grounds.

05

Food

Multiple food courts and kiosks make it easy to pause and refuel.

06

Stay awhile

Plan for most of a day—or come all three days—to experience the full Fair.

Go deeper before you go

Short, practical guides for first-timers, out-of-towners and anyone spending Thanksgiving weekend in Waco.

Visitor guideFirst-time visitor guideCosts, timing, must-sees and an hour-by-hour first day.Visitor guideWorth the driveDrive times, a leave-by planner, directions and where to stay.Visitor guideThanksgiving weekend in WacoA Friday-to-Sunday plan for the Fair and the town.
3full days
25+crafts
FREEadmission
WACOTexas
Thanksgiving weekend

Make a day of it

Bring the family, reserve one parking pass per vehicle and come experience the Homestead Fair together.

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