Date of Event

October 17, 2025 1:00AM -
October 19, 2025 1:00AM

Event Location

BRAZOS COUNTY EXPO
5827 LEONARD RD
Bryan, TX 77807
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Description of Event:

Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo | Brazos Expo Center | October 17-19 2025

Friday, October 17 - Sunday, October 19, 2025
DOORS OPEN:
Friday, October 17: 4pm-11pm
Saturday, October 18: 10am-11pm
Sunday, October 19: 12pm-9pm

FREE ADMISSION - STROLLERS WELCOME.
100% INDOOR MARKET LOCATED INSIDE BRAZOS COUNTY EXPO.

LOCATION: BRAZOS COUNTY EXPO
5827 LEONARD RD
BRYAN, TX 77807

PARKING OPTIONS:
FREE PARKING
There are multiple parking lots at the Brazos County Expo, parking at the Fairgrounds is free.  Visit https://www.brazosvalleyfair.com/p/tickets for admission tickets.

ACCESSING THE MARKET:
The market is located in the Brazos Expo Center. You will not need a general admission ticket to the Fair to enter the grounds and enjoy the Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo.  Fair tickets are available online at https://www.brazosvalleyfair.com/p/tickets.

GENERAL ADMISSION:
General admission to Brazos Shops are FREE.  For pricing and to get your Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo tickets online visit https://www.brazosvalleyfair.com/p/tickets.

ADA COMPLIANCE:
The facility is ADA compliant including ADA bathrooms located directly in the Brazos Expo Center.  The facility is completely concrete or blacktop.  The shopping market floor is concrete and wheelchair accessible.  Service dogs are permitted.  General pets are not allowed.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Get ready to have a great time!  The #1 review we receive from shoppers at Big Top Events is, “We had SO much fun!”.  It is our pleasure to offer a wide selection exhibitors to bring the very best in boutique clothing, accessories, shoes, home decor, furniture, gourmet food, dips, sauces, art, yard decorations, holiday items and so much more!  There is a little bit of everything and something for everyone!  Prices range from as little as $5 and up to $2,000 and beyond.  Our market is 50% hand made items and 50% manufactured items.  100% of Exhibitors are small business owners, shopping with us puts money directly into the local community.  90% of Exhibitors are based here in the Lone Star State, others travel from Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisianan, Oklahoma and Arkansas!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: Do I need a ticket to attend?
A:  Admission to the Shopping Market is FREE. No ticket is required unless you are attending the Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo.

Q: What should I wear?
A:  Be comfortable and be{you}tiful.  Wear what makes you comfortable, you’ll be walking quite a bit.  This market location is perfect because come heat, snow or rain we will be open!  Many like to cowboy and cowgirl up, dashing their very best in western fashion.  Others like to take it casual with a t-shirt and sneakers.

Q: What size clothing do boutiques carry?
A:  Every size!  We try to bring a variety of boutiques each with their own unique style and a wide range of sizes.  You will find baby, kids, juniors, standard and plus size clothing.  Clothing is generally 80% girls and women’s styles with 20% being for boys and men.  Some of the top trending styles include boho, cowgirl, modern, soft and flirty, lounge wear, shoes, swim wear, intimates and layering pieces, robes and slippers and so much more!  Most women’s boutiques carry XS-XL with many expanding to XS-3XL.  Clothes are generally on season and transition staple pieces.  Clothing prices range but are mostly comparable to “Marshall’s” pricing.

Q: Is there anything besides clothing?
A:  Yes, yes a millions times yes!  You will find something unique around every corner.  We host a variety of Exhibitors including: home decor, furniture, gourmet food, recycled & upcycled pieces, art, yard decorations and so so so much more!  Just about everything can be customized, monogrammed, embroidered or designed to your specifications.

Q: Will there be furniture?
A:  Yes, bring your trucks and trailers so you can haul it home!  We have a handful of furniture Exhibitors who hand craft solid wood furnishings.  If you’re looking for a simple end table or a full dinning room set - you can find it at Big Top!  Our Exhibitors have a wide selection of styles including farm house inspired, reclaimed, vintage & antique pieces, solid wood, modern and more.  Most Exhibitors accept custom orders and can design the perfect piece to fit your lifestyle and specific measurement requests.

Q: What kind of gourmet foods will be available for sale?
A:  We define gourmet foods as pre-packaged items that are intended for you to consume at home.  We are so proud that many of our Exhibitors have grown and are featured on the shelves of many grocery store shelves including H-E-B!  This is a great opportunity to meet the makers and get the inside scoop on their story!  Gourmet foods include salsas, dips, dip mixes, casserole mixes, cobbler mixes, ready made meals, artisan chocolates and sweets, pastries, cakes & pies, jelly & jams, pickles, canned vegetables, spices & rubs, sauces, produce and more!

Q: Will there be holiday decor?
A:  Absolutely!  Generally speaking you will find decor related to upcoming holidays (within the next 3 months).  We host a HUGE selection of Christmas decor for inside the home and outdoor decorations during our fall markets ranging from September to November.  September and October markets host a wide selection of fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving decor.  Our spring markets ranging from February to April host a splendor of Easter and spring decorations.  Summer markets from May - August typically host patriotic, spots and summer themed decorations

Q: Are there activities for kids?
A:  There are multiple children’s activities located at the Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo. There are multiple activities throughout the fair including games, activities, show, concerts and more.  Children and strollers are welcome to attend.

Q: Do Exhibitors accept credit and debit cards?
A:  Yes, 99% of Exhibitors accept all major credit and debit cards as well as cash.  There is not an ATM located at this facility.

This is an indoor market!  The floor is cement with A/C. You are required to bring your own table, chairs, and anything else you see fit to make the event successful. Tents/structure of tents are NOT ALLOWED.

Electricity is not included in your registration, and will be added as a separate link soon.

You may want to consider a power inverter which you can use for any market.  View our recommended power inveters at https://bigtop.show/blog/electric

Booths selected are always requested booth spaces, changes are made from time to time and may be made without notice. 

To register as an exhibitor for the Big Top Entertainment Markets please:

Select a booth number from the list.
The price will automatically populate for you, then click add to cart.
To create a larger booth space select multiple booths.

If you select a booth number and the website says “not enough inventory” then that desired booth has already been registered and paid for by another exhibitor.
FAQ

Exhibitor Move In Schedule:
Thursday, October 16, 9am - 8pm
Friday, October 17, 9am-3pm

Market Days & Hours:
Friday, October 17,  4pm - 11pm
Saturday, October 18, 10am - 11pm
Sunday, October 19, 12pm - 9pm

Exhibitor Break Down Schedule:
Sunday, October 19th starting once customers have cleared the convention center, after 9pm and no later than midnight. If you are unable to break down during that time period, we will open again at 8am, Monday, October 20th, until 3pm.

Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo Location:
Brazos County Expo
5827 Leonard Rd
Bryan, TX 77807

Exhibitor Load In Address:Loading dock located at the back of the Brazos Valley Expo.

Monitor www.bigtop.show/VSU for updated exhibitor set up details.

An email to the email address you register with will be sent set up details.  In addition, we post all emails to the www.bigtop.show/VSU page for your reference.  Always check junk/spam and add info@bigtop.show to your contacts to ensure we end up in your inbox.

Refunds/Event Rain Out:

Cancellations given 90 days prior to the event: your Big Top Entertainment account will be credited for the amount you paid for the market and can be used for registration of any future market.  There are no cash refunds.

All cancellation requests must be given by email notice to info@bigtop.show.

In the event of a catastrophic weather scenario or mandate from state/local government: your Big Top Entertainment account will be credited for the amount you paid for the market and can be used for registration of any future market.

The market is rain or shine.

Information:

Some events do get cancelled or postponed due to various reasons. We may not have latest update for every event. We do not book vendors or organize events listed on our website. Contact event organizers before you travel.