KENDALL COUNTY, Texas – Kendall County officials are still investigating what caused some bleachers to collapse Saturday night at the county’s Fair Grounds.
Officials said the Boerne Fire Marshal’s Office as well as the city’s Permitting and Code Compliance Office inspected the grounds around the rodeo arena on Sunday morning.
A City of Boerne official told KSAT that both agencies now believe a structural engineer must also examine the arena before it can be safely reopened to the public.
The Kendall County Fair Association announced late Sunday morning that a rodeo performance, scheduled for Sunday night, has been canceled.
Other aspects of the fair will remain open to the public, the organization said.
The Sunday night performance of the rodeo has been cancelled. The Entertainment is still happening. Food vendors, art and crafts are opening for your enjoyment. The carnival will open at 2:00 pm.
Posted by Kendall County Fair Association on Sunday, September 1, 2024
The Boerne Fire Department said 12 people were injured after the partial collapse of the rodeo arena’s seating happened around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday at the Fair Grounds, located in the 1300 block of River Road.
As a result of Saturday’s collapse, festivities at the Kendall County Fair Grounds were postponed for the remainder of the evening.
Eight of the 12 people injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for further treatment while the other four were treated at the scene, the fire department said.
This is a developing story. Stay with KSAT as we receive more updates.