Amarillo Tri-State Exposition

Mission Statement:

The Amarillo Tri-State Exposition will provide a wholesome educational, cultural and recreational experience for area citizens by hosting the Tri-State Fair and Rodeo and other events to strengthen the Amarillo economy.

Chartered in 1923, the Amarillo Tri-State Exposition is a private non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization operated under the supervision of a volunteer Board of Directors. The Exposition has two main directives:

1.) the operation and maintenance of the Fairgrounds Complex
2.) annual production of the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo

Economic Impact of Amarillo National Center Events 2001-2009

National Cutting Horse Assn World Finals- $4 Million

AQHA Bayer Select Show- $6.9 Million

US Team Penning Assn National Finals- $8.4 Million

West Texas Cutting Futurity- $3.1 Million

Steer & Calf Roping- $1.9 Million

Coors Ranch Rodeo & Cowboy Roundup USA- $2.5 Million

Team Roping Events- $2.7 Million

Motor Sport Events- $2.5 Million

College/Youth Events- $3.5 Million

Tri-State Fair and Rodeo- estimated $5 million

Other Events- $1.7 Million

Grand Total- 42.2 million dollars

Tri-State Fair & Rodeo

The Tri-State Fair & Rodeo is the largest annual event each year in the Texas Panhandle averaging more than 145,000 people. In recent years, fair visitors have represented 36 states, several foreign countries and all 36 Panhandle counties. An event of this scale would not be possible without more than 600 local volunteers who put in more than 12,000 hours during the 9 days of the fair. The Tri-State Fair & Rodeo is estimated to create a $5 million economic impact for the city of Amarillo during the 9 days of the event.