Centrally located in Cotton Bowl Plaza, the Bud Light Stage is convenient to all your fair food favorites and features a wide variety of Texas acts.
All shows at 2:30, 4:30, & 6:30 p.m, with & 8:30 p.m. shows Saturday and Sunday
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A Music Festival the Size of Texas
Only in the Lone Star State can these many Texan musical artists be experienced in one place! No matter the genre, the State Fair of Texas has something for you and it’s all FREE with your admission ticket. There are multiple stages located throughout around the grounds filled with live music every day, so explore all the shows featured below and plan out your own personal Texas music festival this year at the Fair.
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Performing Artists
Two Tons of Steel
September 24
Sabor Puro
September 26
Brave Little Howl
September 27
Elaina Kay
September 28
Dave Washburn Jazz Band
September 29
Conjunto Cats
September 30
Vandoliers
October 1
Ottoman Turks
October 2
Monica Saldivar & The Band
October 3
DAMOYEE
October 4
Slow Moving Snakes
October 5
Chris J Norwood
October 6
Steven Austin and the Bioniq Brass Band
October 7
All-Star Band
October 8
Whitney Rose
October 8
Joshua Ray Walker
October 9
Mariachi Rosas Divinas
October 10
Straight Tequila Night
October 11
Billy Law
EJ Mathews
October 13
Marine Forces Reserve Rock Band
October 14
Pedigo's Magic Pilsner
October 15
All-Star Band
October 16
Vincent Neil Emerson
October 16
Big Easy Brass Band
October 17
Joel Wells and the Revelers Hall Band
October 17
In addition to its expansive wine selection, the State Fair Wine Garden is also a great place to sit, relax and listen to the cool sounds of great Texas artists.
Most shows at 2:30, 4:30, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m unless otherwise noted.
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Matt Hillyer
September 24
Shelley Carrol
September 25
Paul Slavens
September 26
Bayleigh Cheek
September 27
Jade Nickol
September 28
Burnett
September 29
Kristy Kruger
September 30
Greg Schroeder
October 1
Van Darien
October 2
Devil's Sooty Brother
October 3
Jackson Scribner
October 4
Maya Piata
October 5
Charming Gardeners
October 6
Coltin Ayers
October 7
Peyton Stilling
October 8
Justin Pickard
October 9
Chad Stockslager
October 10
Kirk Thurmond
October 11
Frankie Leonie
October 12
Sarah Johnson
October 13
Garrett Owen
October 14
Marine Forces Reserve Fusion Ensemble
October 15
Saborcito Puro
October 16
Baba Yaga Orkestar
October 17
Located in Nimitz Circle beside the Creative Arts building you will find the Sideshow Stage, offering an eclectic mix of music and fun performances around a quaint, grassy area to relax with your friends and family.
Featured performance: Vocal Trash
