The following prohibited items list is by no means exhaustive and may be modified at any time by the State Fair of Texas:
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No bags or soft shell coolers larger than 9″ x 10″ x 12″ inches.
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No weapons or ammunition of any kind, including guns, tasers, or pepper spray.
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Hard-sided coolers, including loose or dry ice (reusable ice packs recommended.)
- Hydration packs larger than 9” x 10” x 12”.
- Firearms, ammunition, a knife with a blade over five and one-half inches, lasers, and weapons of any kind, including replicas, facsimiles, toys, and likenesses.
- Fireworks, sparklers, or explosives.
- Smoke or fog machines.
- Aerosol can (except sunscreen.)
- Illegal drug, substance, enriched product, or paraphernalia.
- Drones
- Horns, whistles, megaphones, or artificial noise makers.
- Costume, mask, or face covering not for medical reasons (exceptions for children 10 and under on a case-by-case basis.)
- Alcoholic beverages or glass containers (excluding baby food jars or similar.)
- Pets (ADA-certified service animals are exempt.)
- Skateboards, Hoverboards, roller and inline skates, and shoes installed with wheels.
- Foot or electrically powered scooters, bicycles, tricycles, and unicycles.
- Flags, signs, banners, and balloons.
- Selfie sticks or camera extensions of any kind.
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Audio, video, or camera equipment for commercial use (holders of State Fair Media Credentials are exempt.)
- Collapsible and folding chairs.
We reserve the right to prohibit the use or storage of any other item not listed above that we determine may be harmful or disruptive in our sole and absolute discretion. For additional rules and legal disclosures, please browse the rest of our FAQs.