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Fair Theatre

The Fair Theatre originally opened as a silent movie house in 1925. Since its renovation in 1999 it has become the jewel in the crown of Downtown Plainview

Since that time, it has undergone many a transformation: From a popular movie house, to a vaudeville showcase, to an empty shuttered building, to the jewel in the crown of downtown Plainview. The Plainview City Council saw the possibilities, as well as the feasibility of having a theater in the historic downtown area. In an effort to promote tourism and recapture a bit of historic grandeur reminis

cent of downtown’s glory days, the City of Plainview purchased the building in 1994 with hotel / motel taxes. Those tax funds, which are based on taxable revenues of local lodging establishments, are restricted and can only be used for certain tourism and promotional purposes. After the purchase, the building underwent a $200,000 restoration project. Various fundraisers, private donations, and grants helped to pay for stage curtains, lighting systems, sound systems, central heat and air, and other necessities. Though the restoration took about 18 months, the glitter and glow of the theatre’s present persona seems as if it has always been there. The theatre stands three stories tall and sports a split balcony. The main auditorium and lobby were restored to their original grandeur. Ornate carvings and embossed ceiling tins highlight the building’s architectural features, especially around the rare twin balconies. A color scheme incorporating rich wood finishes, shades of antique gold and ivory, as well as carpets and tapestries reminiscent of the 1920s complements the building’s character and ambience. The Fair Theatre was reopened in October 1999. It stands today only because of countless helping hands. Its grand reopening was a celebration of the persistence, hard work, and inventiveness of Plainview citizens and community leaders. The Fair has since re-established itself in the cultural fabric of Plainview. The theater seats 422 on the main floor and another 112 upstairs and offers a venue for plays, musicals, and symphonic performances, as well as a place to hold business meetings and seminars. The emphasis is that the building be used to its potential and to benefit the local community.

05/08/2025

📚 Veterans' Voices Take Center Stage at the Fair Theater

Join the Unger Memorial Library for a powerful afternoon honoring service, sacrifice, and storytelling at the Fair Theater in Downtown Plainview on Saturday, May 10th. This event features authors Larry A. Williams and Katherine McLamore-Lowrance who will share highlights from their book, Texas South Plains War Stories: Interviews with Veterans from World War II to Afghanistan.

🎖️ Featuring the firsthand stories of over 100 veterans—including many from Hale County—this collection captures the lived experiences of those who served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan, and beyond.

The authors will also speak about the Texas South Plains Honor Flight, a program that provides free trips for veterans to visit memorials in Washington, D.C., as a lasting tribute to their courage and service.

📅 Saturday, May 10
🕐 Doors open at 1:00 PM | Program begins at 1:30 PM
📍 Fair Theater, 717 Broadway
📘 Books available for $28 (cash, card, or check) — 50% of proceeds benefit the Honor Flight

Celebrate our veterans, hear their stories, and support a meaningful cause. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Unger Memorial Library at 806-296-1148 or visit www.plainviewtx.org.

05/05/2025

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to hear how public libraries continue to make an impact on our communities!

Join us at the Fair Theater tomorrow evening - May 6th with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

04/23/2025

🎨✨ Fine Arts Night at the Fair Theater! ✨🎶

We’re excited to host Plainview Classical Academy’s Fine Arts Night on Tuesday, April 29th—a celebration of student creativity and talent!

Enjoy student artwork displays and music performances, all set in a fun, arts-focused atmosphere.

🕓 Two Showcases:
• K–3rd Grade | 5:15–6:15 PM (Doors open at 4:45 PM)
• 4th–12th Grade | 6:30–7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:15 PM)

🍿 Concessions available (cash only): popcorn, candy, and drinks!

Come support these young artists and enjoy an inspiring night of fine arts in the heart of downtown!

03/20/2025

Two showings today and it’s a beautiful day to get out and enjoy Plainview!

🤖Get ready for supercharged Spring Break full of robot adventures at the Fair Theater in Downtown Plainview!

🤖Big Hero 6
March 18th
Join Hiro and Baymax as they save the day in this action-packed, heartwarming adventure!
⏰ Showtimes: 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM

🤖The Wild Robot
March 20th
Follow Roz the robot as she learns to survive and find her place in the wild.
⏰ Showtimes: 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM

🎟 Ticket Prices:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Adults: $2.00
🧒 Kids 12 & under: $1.00

Concessions will be available for purchase and are cash only.

✨ Don’t miss the Spring Break Movie magic!✨

03/11/2025

03/05/2025

The Fair Theater presents the Spring Break Movies Days on Tuesday, March 18th and Thursday, March 20th.

Movies scheduled for the program include Big Hero 6 on 3/18 and The Wild Robot on 3/20. Show times for each movie are 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for children. Concessions will be available including a Snack Pack (small bag of popcorn and a Capri Sun) for $1.00. Tickets and concessions are cash only, no cards will be accepted.

Movies to be shown during the program include:

Big Hero 6 (PG)
A young tech whiz named Hiro must save his city from a nefarious villain with the help of his inflatable robot Baymax, as well as his friends Go Go Tomago, Wasabi, Honey Lemon and Fred.

The Wild Robot (PG)
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

For more information about the movies, call the Fair at 806.293.4000 or visit www.plainviewtx.org.

The Fair Theatre originally opened as a silent movie house in 1925. Since its renovation in 1999 it has become the jewel in the crown of Downtown Plainview

02/20/2025

Spring Break Movies are almost upon us and here's a little sneak peak of the event - stay tuned for more details!

02/07/2025

TOMORROW!

💛 Get ready for an exciting, Curious adventure in Plainview! 💛

The City of Plainview’s Unger Memorial Library, along with PBS Texas Tech Public Media, will be hosting Curious George, on Saturday, February 8 at the Fair Theater, at 717 Broadway. Swing by for some monkey fun for all ages!

Doors will open at 1:00 PM, with a variety of activities including a Curious George story time at 1:30 PM, a PBS Kids screening, songs and activities. Kids will also have the chance to meet Curious George in person, take a picture with him, and receive a free book giveaway to inspire their love of reading.

The event is FREE, and everyone is encouraged to attend. While tickets are required and will be available at the door, we recommend picking them up in advance at the Library at 825 Austin St.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! Come monkey around with Curious George and enjoy a day of laughter, stories, and family fun.

For more information, visit www.plainviewtx.org or call 806.296.1148

02/05/2025

Tonight!

🎬 WBU Homecoming Movie Night at the Fair Theater! 🎬

Join us for a thrilling throwback to 1986 as Wayland Baptist University presents a FREE showing of "Top Gun" as part of their Homecoming 2025 celebration.

📅 Date: Wednesday, February 5th
🕢 Showtime: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00 p.m.)
📍 Location: Fair Theater - 717 Broadway

🍿Grab some popcorn and enjoy the classic action-packed movie with us! Concessions will be available for purchase (cash only). 🍫

This event is sponsored by the WBU Alumni Association, and it's the perfect way to kick off HOCO 2025. Come join in the fun with the Pioneers!

💛 Get ready for an exciting, Curious adventure in Plainview! 💛The City of Plainview’s Unger Memorial Library, along with...

02/02/2025

🎬 WBU Homecoming Movie Night at the Fair Theater! 🎬Join us for a thrilling throwback to 1986 as Wayland Baptist Universi...

01/31/2025

12/05/2024

TODAY!!

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717 Broadway Street
Plainview, TX
79072

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
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