2022 Schedule of Events
- Sunday, February 27
- Friday, March 4
- Saturday, March 5
- Sunday, March 8
- Wednesday, March 9
- Thursday, March 10
- Friday, March 11
- Saturday, March 12
- Sunday, March 13
2pm Zapata County Fair Queens and Junior Royalty Contest at the Zapata Community Center
*Times are subject to change by approval of the ZCFA.
Zapata County Fair Association Team Roping (Sponsored by: Falcon Bank)
5pm Books open for Annual ZCFA Roping @ Zapata County Roping Arena
7pm Annual ZCFA Roping starts
*Times are subject to change by approval of the ZCFA.
Zapata County Fair Association Trail Ride & Cook-Off (Sponsored by: Falcon Bank)
7am Trail ride breakfast for riders @ Las Comitas Ranch in Bustamante, Texas
7am Cook-Off starts @ County Fairgrounds
8am Trail ride starts from Las Comitas Ranch
12:30pm Trail ride lunch for riders @ Zapata County Fairgrounds Pavilion
*Times are subject to change by approval of the ZCFA.
5-6pm Livestock projects move into the Ramirez Exhibit Hall
5-6pm Hogs move in and official weigh in.
6-6:30pm Steers, Heifers, Lambs, Goats, Rabbits and Poultry move in and official weigh in.
*Times are subject to change by approval of the ZCFA.
4pm Second Annual Mutton Bustin’ Competition @ Nick Gutierrez Arena
10am Rabbit Judging @ Ramirez Exhibit Hall
10am-12pm Submission of Arts & Crafts, and Photography entries inside of County Pavilion
11am Metal works projects move into Ramirez Exhibit Hall
2pm Poultry Judging @ Ramirez Exhibit Hall
4pm Judging of Arts & Crafts, and Photography inside of County Pavilion
6pm Hog Judging @ Ramirez Exhibit Hall
*Times are subject to change by approval of the ZCFA.
9am-12pm Submission of baking entries for all categories inside of County Pavilion (all age groups)
10am Lamb Judging @ Ramirez Exhibit Hall
1pm Judging for all Baking, Arts & Crafts, and Photography
2pm Goat Judging @ Ramirez Exhibit Hall
6pm Heifer Judging @ Ramirez Exhibit Hall
5-6pm Local School Groups Perform
7pm Steer Judging @ Ramirez Exhibit Hall
Street Dances Sponsored By: Southern Distributors (Miller Lite & Coors Light)
7:30pm – 9pm Street Dance by Laura Denise y Los Brillantes
9:30pm -11pm Street Dance by Los Tigrillos
10pm – 10:15pm Presentation of Queen & Court
10:15-10:30pm Tight Jean Contest Sponsored by Casa Raul Western Wear
10:30pm-12am Street Dance by (Headliner) La Mafia
11pm Ramirez Exhibit Hall Closes to the Public
12:15am Fairgrounds Close
*Times are subject to change by approval of the ZCFA.
7:30am Zapata County Fair Association Dignitaries breakfast @ 301 N. US Hwy 83 Sponsored by: Brush Country Insurance Agency
8am Zapata County Fair Association Parade Line-up on 3rd Ave.
9:00am ZCFA Parade Sponsored by Sames Motor Company will begin starting from 3rd Ave.
12-2pm Selling of Baking, Arts & Crafts, and Photography (Non- Placing entries)
1pm Local Talent Performs @ Fairgrounds
1:30pm Award Ceremony for Parade Participants @ Fairgrounds
2pm Local Dance Team Performance @ Fairgrounds
2:00pm Buyer’s Social Sponsored by IBC-Zapata and Med-Loz Lease Services @ Ramirez Exhibit Hall
3-4pm Art, craft, photography, painting, and baking entry pick-up (non-placing or unsold entries)
3pm Livestock Auction Begins @ Ramirez Exhibit Hall
Street Dances Sponsored By: (Budweiser, Bud Light, & Michelob Ultra)
7:30-9pm Street Dance by Elida Reyna
9-9:30pm Grito Contest
10:00pm Ramirez Exhibit Hall Closes to the Public
9:30-11pm Street Dance by Signo
11pm – 11:15pm Entertainment: Raymond Orta
11pm – 11:15pm Presentation of Queen & Court
11:15 -11:30pm Jalapeño Eating Contest Sponsored by IBC-Zapata
11:30pm-1am Street Dance by (Headliner) LosHuracanes Del Norte
1:15am Fairgrounds Close
*Times are subject to change by approval of the ZCFA.
7:30am Zapata County Fair Association Livestock Committee delivery of projects to buyers.
*Times are subject to change by approval of the ZCFA.