To continue providing a safe environment for the public and significantly expedite fairgoers’ entry into the park, the State Fair has implemented a policy that limits the size of bags that may be brought into the State Fair. Exceptions to this policy will be made for medical bags and parenting bags after proper inspection.
- Approved Bags | The following outlines bags that are permitted:
- Bags and soft-shell coolers that are 9 inches x 10 inches x 12 inches (9” x 10” x 12”) or smaller.
- Medical bags and parenting/childcare bags.
- These medical and parenting/childcare bags do not have to be 9” x 10” x 12” or smaller but will be searched at all entry gates.
- All permitted bags are subject to search.
How will the State Fair enforce this new policy?
- The State Fair is working diligently with its security partners to plan for the implementation of this policy.
- Security team members will receive ample training to enforce this new policy. In addition, the State Fair has made significant financial investments in the security technology OPENGATE ® – a Weapons Detection System designed for screening people as well as their bags. OPENGATE is one piece of the overall security screening process at every entry gate.
What about bags for the football games in the Cotton Bowl?
The Cotton Bowl has followed a clear-bag policy for several years and will continue to. Please note the Cotton Bowl does not allow childcare/diaper bags, but items normally carried in a diaper bag may be put into a clear plastic bag for venue entry. For specific details prior to attending a football game in the Cotton Bowl we encourage fans to visit BigTex.com/Football.