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What items are not allowed inside Cotton Bowl Stadium?
All Bags, including backpacks. Purses that exceed 10” x 10”. Medical Bags will be inspected upon entry. All weapons of...
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What is the State Fair Showdown?
The State Fair Showdown was played in the historic Cotton Bowl during the 2018 and 2019 State Fair of Texas. The matchup was between Texas...
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Is the State Fair Classic (Grambling/Prairie View) at the Fair every year?
Yes, the annual State Fair Classic has been a State Fair of Texas tradition since 1925, and a weekend that people enjoy and look forward to...
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Is the Allstate Red River Rivalry (Texas/OU) at the Fair every year?
Yes, the annual Texas vs. OU football game has been a State Fair of Texas tradition since 1929, and a weekend that people on both sides of...
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What football games are played at the Cotton Bowl during the Fair?
There are two college football games scheduled on Saturdays during the State Fair of Texas: The State Fair Classic between Grambling State...
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Is there live music at the Fair?
Yes! The State Fair of Texas provides a FREE Texas-sized music festival each year with three stages and nearly 100 artists. The Chevrolet...
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What rides and games are available at the Fair?
Rides The State Fair Midway features more than 70 rides including the iconic 212 ft. Texas Star® Ferris wheel, the Kidway, the 500 ft....
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What food and drinks can I buy at the Fair?
Small businesses from across the state sell State Fair food like corny dogs, turkey legs, cotton candy, Frito Pies, Sausage-on-a-Stick, and...
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Can I use coupons that I bought at last year’s Fair?
Yes! Food and Midway coupons do not expire and can be used for future...
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