The Bandera County Fair will return to Mansfield Park Oct. 8-10, bringing three days of carnival rides, livestock, exhibits, competitions, rodeo, live music, food and family activities to Bandera.

This year's fair carries the theme "Tradition Runs Deep," with organizers highlighting the event's focus on community, agriculture, entertainment and local tradition.

The fair opens Thursday, Oct. 8, with gates opening at 5 p.m. and an opening ceremony and ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. The carnival will operate from 5-11 p.m., with games, activities, vendors and live music throughout the evening.