Daily Top 5: September 26, 2015

Each new day at the 2015 State Fair of Texas brings exciting shows, family-friendly activities, live music, and so much more.

Visiting the Fairgrounds today? Be sure to add these five not-to-miss events to your to-do list.
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Daily Top 5 for Saturday, September 26, 2015
Presented by Cupcake Vineyards

Buildings open at 10 a.m.

1. Big Texas Music Exhibit

   Presented by the Les Paul Foundation, The Dallas Morning News and NBC 5.

   Texas music is celebrated not only here in our great state, but all across the country. Honoring well-known Texas artists, the “Big Texas Music” exhibit includes memorabilia, audiovisual displays and social interactive pieces, as well as daily live music performances from a wide variety of artists. The exhibit features both artists who were born in Texas and those who have lived here and consider themselves natives. Spanning numerous decades, “Big Texas Music” showcases famous Texas musicians from every genre, celebrating the diverse range of talent hailing from the Lone Star State. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hall of State.

2. Little Hands on The Farm

   Presented by Ag-Power, Walmart and WFAA-TV.

   Kids love this fun and interactive exhibit where they learn how food gets from farm to table. Activities on this miniature farm include planting seeds, gathering eggs and driving a tiny tractor before harvesting crops and taking them to market. With the earnings from sold crops, snacks can be purchased in the General Store. Suitable for toddlers to eight years old. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. near the Livestock area.

3. Annual State Fair Classic: Prairie View A&M vs. Grambling State

   The classic showdown began in the 1940s and has been played at Fair Park annually since the 1980s. As the largest social event of the year for both schools, the game attracts approximately 65,000 fans to Dallas. Just as exciting to watch is the halftime extravaganza, termed a “battle of the bands.” The Grambling State Marching Band and the Prairie View A&M Marching Storm both merge jaw-dropping precision and dynamic dance moves. The result – a flashy but fantastic halftime like nothing you have ever seen before.

4. Chevrolet Main Stage Concert: Lyfe Jennings

   Presented by Chevrolet.

   With live music as one of its cornerstones, the State Fair of Texas presents 24 days of free concerts on the Chevrolet Main Stage, featuring a variety of musical acts across all genres. The stage showcases national and regional talent of all types, with all performances included in the price of admission. This afternoon, recording artist Lyfe Jennings takes the Chevrolet Main Stage at 2 p.m.

5. Celebrity Chef Kitchen

   Presented by Cutco.

   For those of you looking for a true culinary experience, the State Fair recommends attending one of its daily Celebrity Chef demos, where popular chefs from some of Texas’ most prominent restaurants show off their skills in the Creative Arts Building. Chefs prepare a signature dish, share tips and answer audience questions, also giving audience members a chance to sample their culinary creations at the end of each demonstration. With four to five demonstrations from different chefs every day, fairgoers get to explore the diverse culinary establishments available in our local landscape. See the daily calendar for specific times.