The following prohibited items list is by no means exhaustive and may be modified at any time by the State Fair of Texas.
- Bags, backpacks, and soft-sided coolers larger than 9 inches x 10 inches x 12 inches (9” x 10” x 12”). Soft-sided coolers cannot contain loose or dry ice. (Re-usable ice packs recommended)
- Collapsible and folding chairs.
- Hard-sided coolers and baskets of any size.
- 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.
- Costume, mask or face covering not for medical reasons
- Chemical dispensing device for personal protection.
- Aerosol cans (except sunscreen)
- Illegal drug, substance, enriched product, or paraphernalia
- Fireworks, sparklers, or explosives.
- Smoke, fog, or haze emitting machine or device.
- Alcoholic beverages. Glass containers (excluding baby food jars or similar.)
- Horns, whistles, megaphones, or artificial noise makers.
- UAV or UAS (unmanned aircraft – “drone”)
- Skateboards, Hoverboards, roller and inline skates, and shoes installed with wheels.
- Foot or electrically powered scooters, bicycles, tricycles, and unicycles.
- Balloons, Beach balls, and Hula Hoops.
- Any trailer-like object that is pushed, pulled, or towed by an Electric Conveyance Vehicle, wheelchair, stroller, or person.
- Selfie sticks or camera extensions of any kind.
- Commercial Audio, Video, or Camera equipment (Holders of State Fair Media Credentials exempted.)
- Long stick, Golf-style umbrellas.
- Sticks, bats, and poles.
- Pets. (ADA certified service animals are exempt.)
- Other carry-in deemed inappropriate by State Fair Management.
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.