The Brownwood Jaycees are getting set to kick-off the 2015 Lone Star Fair & Expo and Rattlesnake Round-up on March 20-22 at the Brownwood Coliseum.

The “Texas Snake Man” and star of the Animal Planet Show “Rattlesnake Republic,” Jackie Bibby, will be back to perform daredevil stunts such as the sleeping bag full of rattlers and putting multiple snakes in his mouth.  Bibby is known for breaking several world records involving rattlesnakes.

There will be contests that are a spectacle to make most anyone shake in their boots with lots of rattlesnakes and people willing to play with them.

1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards will be given for the Longest Western Diamond Back Rattlesnake at the end of the event.

During the Lone Star Fair & Expo, there will be several events involving rattlesnakes along with arts, crafts & collectibles from a variety of approximately 75 vendors, educational programs, and live music by Bob Brewer and Friends.

The Jaycees will have a food booth featuring items such as fried rattlesnake, sausage on a stick, chili cheese nachos and fries, fried Oreos, shaved ice and soft drinks will be available.

Carnival rides will be open Friday 3PM – 12 AM, Saturday, 10AM – 12 AM, and Sunday from 12:00 noon – 11PM.  Presale armbands tickets are available for $15 at the Tahiti Texas Snow cone Stand in the Hastings parking lot.  Tickets will need to be redeemed for armbands at carnival ticket booths during the carnival. Armbands are good for one day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday). Wristband tickets will not be sold after 5 PM Thursday, March 19.  Prices at the carnival will be $20 on Friday then $25 on Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for children.  Parking will be available in the vacant lot on Washington Street to the side of the Lehnis Railroad Museum, courtesy of BNSF Railway Company.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, March 20

3:00 PM  – 8:00 PM
Arts & Crafts Show—Brownwood Coliseum (open to the public)
Educational Rattlesnake Show —Show Pit

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Snake Buying—Rear of Coliseum (Area restricted to authorized personnel.  Only Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes will be bought)

Saturday, March 21

9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Snake Buying—Rear of Coliseum (Area restricted to authorized personnel.  Only Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes will be bought)

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Rattlesnake Round-Up, Arts, Crafts & Collectibles—Coliseum

10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Educational Rattlesnake Show—Show Pit
Jackie Bibby Dare Devil Snake Handling Show—Show Pit
Snake Processing—in front of Show Pit

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Bob Brewer & Friends – Live Music

3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Educational Rattlesnake Show—Show Pit
Jackie Bibby Dare Devil Snake Handling Show—Show Pit
Snake Processing—in front of Show Pit

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bob Brewer & Friends – Live Music

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Educational Rattlesnake Show—Show Pit
Jackie Bibby Dare Devil Snake Handling Show—Show Pit

Sunday, March 22

Noon – 3:00 PM
Snake Buying— Rear of Coliseum (Area restricted to authorized personnel.  Only Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes will be bought)

Noon – 5:00 PM
Rattlesnake Round-Up, Arts, Crafts & Collectibles —Coliseum

12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Educational Rattlesnake Show—Show Pit
Jackie Bibby Dare Devil Snake Handling Show—Show Pit
Snake Processing—in front of Show Pit

3:00 PM
End of Contest Entries for “Longest Western Diamondback Rattlesnake”—Coliseum

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bob Brewer & Friends – Live Music

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
“The Longest Western Diamondback Rattlesnake” contest:  1st, 2nd, 3rd place Winners announced —in front of Show Pit.