Latest Need To Know Info About Central TX State Fair Belton, TX

Can you believe that we are already two down and one to go with summer holidays now that Fourth of July has passed? That leaves Labor Day right around the corner, and with it the greatest show on a track anywhere is coming with the Central Texas State Fair in Belton, Texas.

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As a horse racing fan, you know I love watching animals on a track surface. That is just one of the many reasons to love the Central Texas State Fair. Check out all the entertainment options below like 2 days of PBR Challenger Series.

These are the featured entertainment for the fair:

Live music is always a big deal when it comes to the entertainment options with mainstage performances to see the greatest Texas and Red Dirt Country artists of today. Check out the nightly schedule:

Thursday, August 31st is Charlie Robison.
Friday, September 1st is Kevin Fowler.
Saturday, September 2nd is Read Southall Band.
Sunday, September 3rd is Wade Bowen.

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Everyone's favorite, the Friday Night Demolition Derby:

Could realistically spend the next 500 words trying to explain the thrill of a demolition derby, but even then it would be undersold because the truest joy of the experience is through the eyes of your children. Twisted Metal Mayhem, just like Monster Jam, this is the greatest thing to happen in the young life of any kid, and you can witness it together on Friday night, September 1st.

Carnival and Fair Food always take the cake:

Each day there are unlimited ride wristbands available, and nobody considers any fair experience complete without the amazing food options.

Why the Most Expensive House in Belton, Texas is Perfect For Parties

This spacious 3 bedroom, 5 bath home in Belton has 5,580 square feet, but the star of the show is the incredible piece of land that comes with it.

The property includes over 300 acres and is listed at $25,000,000. Let's explore the house, pool, and all the great places you can throw a party without leaving your home!

Here are Some Fun Things You Still Have Time to do Before School Starts

School starts in Central Texas in just a few weeks. There's still plenty of time for your family to get out and have some fun before this beautiful summer ends. Here are some ideas to spark your imagination and help you plan an epic Texas road trip.

The Ruins of Sparta and Bland Lie Deep Beneath Belton Lake

Beneath the placid waters of Belton Lake lay the bones of two towns where people you know may have grown up. When Belton Dam was constructed in the mid-1900's, the towns were emptied for the sake of "water and progress", as one Bland resident panned.

These images, courtesy of the Bell County Museum in Belton, give a glimpse into the lives of the people who called the Cowhouse Valley home before it became Belton Lake.