The 90th North Texas Fair and Rodeo will take place from August 17 through 25 in Denton, with nine exciting nights of country music, first-class professional and youth rodeos, livestock shows, a kid fun zone and other fun attractions. This event showcases agricultural products, horticultural, craft, cattle, sheep, farm produce, vegetables, flowers, cookery, wine, arts and crafts. Gates open Monday through Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.

The nonprofit North Texas State Fair Association preserves and promotes Western heritage and values and strives to preserve and promote an understanding of the agricultural industry. It is committed to a mission of supporting Youth, Agriculture, and Community with year-round activities. All revenue generated is reinvested into programs, scholarships and facilities.

Admission is $5 to $20. Location: North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton. For a full music, rodeo and attraction schedule, visit NTFair.com.