Conroe - Montgomery Edition | March 2024

Events

BY JOVANNA AGUILAR

Annual Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo supports local youth Founded by the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber in 1957, the Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo started as Field Days, becoming a rodeo in 1979. “The initial event ... [provided] an opportunity for competition to showcase excellence in your craft of raising livestock and competing with your neighbors,” said Brian Hayes, Montgomery County Fair Association executive director. How we got here Beginning as Field Days, the rodeo moved to various local ranches and farms where dierent activities were added throughout the years. “We called it the Field Days back then, where they would literally bring their cattle to a rancher’s eld and would have their livestock compete against each other,” Hayes said.

As the event expanded, the annual Field Days began to resemble what the Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo is today. Staying local The Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo’s goal to support local youth through scholarships and auctions developed over time, with its mission formally adopted in late February. “It’s really exciting to go into this year with that piece of establishment,” Hayes said. Ready to rodeo Hayes said the rodeo has new entertainment options this season, set for April 11-21. New attractions includes concerts, a classic car show and Extreme Dogs—an event featuring athletic canine competitions. Last year, the rodeo hosted about 80,000 people and gave $1.6 million to local youth, Hayes said. “As our population continues to skyrocket, we anticipate the fair doing the same,” Hayes said. “And I look forward personally to seeing us become a 100,000-person event in the not-too- distant future.”

• 9055 Airport Road, Conroe • www.conroe.org

March

Montgomery Community Garage Sale The city of Montgomery is holding a spring community garage sale. Participants can purchase a booth for $25. • March 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • $25 (booth)

Montgomery Sip and Stroll Historic Montgomery is holding a sip-and-stroll event featuring products for sale, live music and food trucks. • April 11, 4:30-7:30 p.m. • Free (admission)

• 14420 Liberty St., Montgomery • www.visitmontgomerytexas.com

Texas Lagerfest at Fass Brewing The Texas Lagerfest will feature 60 lagers. • March 30, noon-8 p.m. • $30 (admission)

Montgomery County Funky Junque Market This market will feature over 120 vendors selling items such as clothing, decor and food items. • April 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 9055 Airport Road, Conroe • www.facebook.com/ montgomerycountyholidayextravaganza Montgomery County Chorale Society Love & Peace Spring Finale Concert The spring concert will feature themes of love and peace. • April 19, 7 p.m. • $5-$20 (admission) • 4308 W Davis St., Conroe • www.mcchoral.org

The Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo’s mission is to support the youth of Montgomery.

• 236 N. Main St., Conroe • www.fassbrewing.com

Conroe Symphony Orchestra Concert: Space The Final Frontier The Conroe Symphony Orchestra is holding a space-themed concert featuring music from Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” from “The Planets,” Richard Strauss’s “Also Sprach Zarathustra” and John Williams’ “Star Wars” theme. • April 13, 2:30 p.m. • $25 (adult), $10 (children ages 10 and up)

COURTESY MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO

April

Tastefest The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce launches Tastefest with a party, followed by eight weeks of tastings. • April 4, 5-8 p.m. (launch party), April 4-May 31 (tastings) • $35 (chamber members), $50 (non-chamber members)

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• 4308 W. Davis St., Conroe • www.conroesymphony.org

9333 Airport Road, Conroe www.mcfa.org

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