The Victoria LIvestock Show and Carnival Kicks Off Next Month

It's that time of year again in Victoria! The 80^th annual Victoria Livestock Show is themed "This is How Legends Are Made." The 2026 livestock show opens to the public on Thursday, February 26.

This includes the Dome exhibits, the Beer Garden in the Annex, the animals in the arena, the petting zoo, and the parking lot behind the Community Center with food trucks and vendors. Remember, each person has to pay admission to get on the fair grounds.

The Pride of Texas carnival returns to Victoria.

As always, the carnival will open the week before the Livestock Show. The Pride of Texas carnival returns to Victoria from Thursday, February 19 through Sunday, March 1. All-you-can-ride wristbands will be available every day for $30. You can also purchase tickets for carnival rides. Each ride can cost up to $5.

Here is the schedule for this years Beer Garden.

This year's Beer Garden will open the same day as the exhibits. You must be 21 years old to enter. This year will feature an eclectic mix of music and the karaoke finals. For the younger generations, there will be a teen dance on Saturday night at the adjacent VLS Hall.

Thursday, February 26: Rewind Band, 8 P.M.
Friday, February 27: Tribute to Toby Keith 8 P.M, Lucky Joe 10:30 P.M.
Saturday, February, 24th: Corhnole Sign Up at 8 A.M., Cornhole Tournament 9 A.M., Karaoke Finals 2 P.M., Guns & Oil Band 7 P.M., The Texas Continentals 9:30 P.M. Ricardo Castillon Y La Diferenzia 11:30 P.M.

This will be no Livestock Show parade this year!