Activities
Daily Wine Tasting
State Fair Wine Garden , United StatesThe State Fair of Texas sets itself apart from other venues of its kind by housing a wine garden that features only Texas wines. The Wine Garden, located on Nimitz Drive across from the Creative Arts Building, features three different wineries each day and offers guests the choice of buying a small taste, glass or... Read more »
Natural Grocers Demo
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
AM Racing Meet and Greet
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Produce Safety Presentation TDA
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Daily Wine Tasting
State Fair Wine Garden , United StatesThe State Fair of Texas sets itself apart from other venues of its kind by housing a wine garden that features only Texas wines. The Wine Garden, located on Nimitz Drive across from the Creative Arts Building, features three different wineries each day and offers guests the choice of buying a small taste, glass or... Read more »
Clickety Cloggers
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Produce Safety Presentation TDA
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Daily Wine Tasting
State Fair Wine Garden , United StatesThe State Fair of Texas sets itself apart from other venues of its kind by housing a wine garden that features only Texas wines. The Wine Garden, located on Nimitz Drive across from the Creative Arts Building, features three different wineries each day and offers guests the choice of buying a small taste, glass or... Read more »
Lockheed Martin Techno Zone
Nimitz TerraceStudents ages 6 and up are invited to visit the Lockheed Martin #TechnoZone offering fair-goers a FREE STEM experience including Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) demos of building a Lockheed Martin aircraft in VR! Come build a fifth-gen fighter jet and fly it around! Or see what it’s like to be a helicopter... Read more »
Tx Forestry Assoc. Tree Seedling Giveaway
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Produce Safety Presentation TDA
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Daily Wine Tasting
State Fair Wine Garden , United StatesThe State Fair of Texas sets itself apart from other venues of its kind by housing a wine garden that features only Texas wines. The Wine Garden, located on Nimitz Drive across from the Creative Arts Building, features three different wineries each day and offers guests the choice of buying a small taste, glass or... Read more »
Ft Worth Zoo Meet and Greet
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Daily Wine Tasting
State Fair Wine Garden , United StatesThe State Fair of Texas sets itself apart from other venues of its kind by housing a wine garden that features only Texas wines. The Wine Garden, located on Nimitz Drive across from the Creative Arts Building, features three different wineries each day and offers guests the choice of buying a small taste, glass or... Read more »
Blue Bell Ice Cream Float Day
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Daily Wine Tasting
State Fair Wine Garden , United StatesThe State Fair of Texas sets itself apart from other venues of its kind by housing a wine garden that features only Texas wines. The Wine Garden, located on Nimitz Drive across from the Creative Arts Building, features three different wineries each day and offers guests the choice of buying a small taste, glass or... Read more »
Free Eye Screenings with Alcon Foundation
Nimitz TerraceCelebrate World Sight Day with the Alcon Foundation! Visit the Alcon Foundation booth on Thursday, October 11, for a complimentary* eye health screening and to learn more about keeping your eyes healthy. * Services will be provided on a first come, first serve basis to guests who arrive by 7 p.m.
Klassy Kloggers
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Daily Wine Tasting
State Fair Wine Garden , United StatesThe State Fair of Texas sets itself apart from other venues of its kind by housing a wine garden that features only Texas wines. The Wine Garden, located on Nimitz Drive across from the Creative Arts Building, features three different wineries each day and offers guests the choice of buying a small taste, glass or... Read more »
Skinner Pasta
Chevrolet Park PlazaSkinner® Pasta is made to satisfy Texas appetites. Come spin the wheel to win Skinner® Texaroni Pasta and all new Skinner Thick and Hearty™ Pasta along with misters, tote bags and magnetic clips. Kids will enjoy making jewelry out of Skinner’s Texaroni Pasta, too!
Texas Beekeepers Cooking Demo
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Hardcore Carnivore BBQ How To
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Texas Beekeepers Cooking Demo
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Vistaprint – Supporting Small Businesses
Chevrolet Park PlazaGet ready, Dallas! We are popping up at the State Fair from October 13th to 14th. Stop by our booth in Chevrolet Park Plaza and help us paint a mural to be donated to Lemonade Day along with $5,000! You can also check out our products and nominate your small business (or a friend’s) to win one of... Read more »
Texas Beekeepers Cooking Demo
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
AM Racing Meet and Greet
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Texas AgriLife Path to the Plate
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Daily Wine Tasting
State Fair Wine Garden , United StatesThe State Fair of Texas sets itself apart from other venues of its kind by housing a wine garden that features only Texas wines. The Wine Garden, located on Nimitz Drive across from the Creative Arts Building, features three different wineries each day and offers guests the choice of buying a small taste, glass or... Read more »
Texas AgriLife Path to the Plate
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Daily Wine Tasting
State Fair Wine Garden , United StatesThe State Fair of Texas sets itself apart from other venues of its kind by housing a wine garden that features only Texas wines. The Wine Garden, located on Nimitz Drive across from the Creative Arts Building, features three different wineries each day and offers guests the choice of buying a small taste, glass or... Read more »
Blue Bell Ice Cream Float Day
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Texas State Florists Association
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »
Daily Wine Tasting
State Fair Wine Garden , United StatesThe State Fair of Texas sets itself apart from other venues of its kind by housing a wine garden that features only Texas wines. The Wine Garden, located on Nimitz Drive across from the Creative Arts Building, features three different wineries each day and offers guests the choice of buying a small taste, glass or... Read more »
Opening Day of the 2019 State Fair of Texas
Fair ParkThe gates swing open at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 27 for the 2019 State Fair of Texas! Don’t miss all the fun Opening Day activities including the Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting. OPENING DAY CEREMONY The Opening Day Ceremony is a State Fair tradition that celebrates the first day of the annual event on... Read more »
Little Hands on the Farm
Fair Park ColiseumKids love this fun and interactive exhibit where they learn how food gets from farm to table. Activities on this miniature farm include planting seeds, gathering eggs and driving a tiny tractor before harvesting crops and taking them to market. With the earnings from sold crops, snacks can be purchased in the General Store. Located... Read more »
Texas Auto Show
Automobile & Centennial Buildings , United StatesGo BIGGER at the largest new car auto show in the Southwest; an event that lasts 24 days and showcases approximately 400 of the latest models from the world’s leading manufacturers. Bring your family and check out the hottest new rides, while enjoying fun interactives and live entertainment. Whether you’re a die-hard car fanatic or... Read more »
Home on the Range Barnyard
Fair Park ColiseumSee a variety of farm animals and while you're there, make sure and visit the nursery where sows, ewes, nanny goats and their young are on display. Fun for the whole family, this barnyard allows fairgoers to interact with all their furry friends, and even get the chance to feed them! Located inside Home on... Read more »
Activities with Rally Health
Nimitz TerraceFamily-friendly activities that bring to life the small, simple steps we can all take to help improve our overall care and health. Play a round of mini-golf and be rewarded for learning how Rally® makes it simple and fun to stay healthy. Post a pledge to be healthier on our wall and share a photo.... Read more »
Monarch Tagging
Texas Discovery GardensLearn how citizen scientists capture, tag and release monarchs to help biologists track their migration. A few participants get to help our entomologist tag and release monarchs!
Toddler Talk
Texas Discovery GardensVisit the Texas Discovery Gardens to see a 10 minute lesson geared toward little ones ages 1-4. Their Entomology Team makes butterflies easy to understand for the smallest explorers.
Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pulls
United Ag & Turf PlazaKiddos can join the fun and come test their tractor skills at Kids' Pedal Tractor Pulls. Children age four to 12 can test out their tractor-driving abilities and compete to win prizes while the crowd cheers them on. Each vintage pedal tractor is weighted so the farther one pedals, the harder it is to reach... Read more »
Butterfly Release
Texas Discovery GardensTake a peek into the butterfly world. This short informational talk includes a release of newly emerged butterflies into the Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House.
Critter Encounter
Texas Discovery GardensCome face to face with one of our resident arthropods! You’ll learn about their natural environment and what role they play within it.
Spin the Wheel at Texas Lottery Luck Zone
Texas Lottery Luck ZoneHead to the Texas Lottery Luck Zone to try your luck during the Fireball Frenzy from 4:30-5:30 for a chance to spin the wheel of prizes!
Home Depot Kid’s Workshop
Top o' Texas Tower Plaza , United States
Nintendo Switch Road Trip
Chevrolet Park PlazaCome join the fun at the Nintendo Switch Road Trip located in Chevy Park Plaza and experience some of the hottest games for the Nintendo Switch system!
Activities with Blue Cross Blue Shield
Chevrolet Park PlazaDid you know BCBSTX was born in #Texas 90 years ago? Be sure to stop by their booth in Chevy Park Plaza to learn about their new initiative & a chance to win a prize!
Meet the Farmer with Dairy Max
Chevrolet Park PlazaJoin us for family fun on Oct. 14 for a farmer celebration event at the @DairyMAX Dairy Discovery Zone! Learn where milk comes from, enter to win free @BordenDairy milk for a year, and meet a real dairy farmer and Elsie the Cow. Plus: FREE STUFF! Face painting, Borden giveaways and more. #StateFairofTX #DairyAmazing
Opening Day Parade
Parade RouteThe annual Opening Day Parade will take place in Fair Park at noon and will incorporate popular elements of the downtown parade. Fairgoers can now enjoy Opening Day Parade during their visit to the fairgrounds, along with the daily Kroger Starlight Parade.
Opening Day Ceremony
Hall of StateThe Opening Day Ceremony is a State Fair tradition that celebrates the first day of the annual event on the Hall of State Steps. Held at 7 p.m., the ceremony includes special appearances, the presentation of awards, Kilgore Rangerettes, and more. Join us as we officially begin the celebration of all things Texan.
Paul Slavens
Yuengling StageLocated inside the State Fair of Texas Wine Garden, the Texas Monthly Stage offers a mix of live, local entertainment including musicians, six nights of stand-up comedy featuring multiple comedians each show, and three weekends of jazz artists curated by Uptown Jazz Dallas.
Chevrolet Ride and Drive
Chevrolet Park PlazaDrivers, start your engines! Chevrolet, the official vehicle of the State Fair of Texas, gives qualified drivers the chance to get behind the wheel of the most anticipated vehicles of the 2022 line up. Embrace your need for speed and head on over to Chevrolet Park Plaza to test drive the newest makes and models!
Livestock Guided Tours
United Ag & Turf PlazaWant to learn about what you see in the barns? Catch a guided tour of the livestock barns from a professional. Tours leave every 30 minutes.
Oncor Petting Zoo
Pan Am ArenaFun for the whole family, this petting zoo allows fairgoers to interact with all their furry friends, and even get the chance to feed them!
Chainsaw Carver
First Ave. & MLK Blvd.Burt Fleming as he takes a blank section of timber and turns it into a work of art using his chainsaw. Owls, eagles, bears, alligators- Burt can find all these and more inside logs and pieces of wood. This chainsaw carver's natural talent and quick wit are not to miss.
Kids DJ Dance Party with OontzKids
Howdy's StageParty for the kids, R&R for the rest of the family. Join us at Howdy's near the Children's Aquarium for this showcase of kid DJs from DFW's DJ school, OontzKids.
Allez-Oops!
Fringe StageProudly Texan, CHulaHoopsUSA is a premier hoop company created with success for the masses in mind. CHulaHoops are uniquely designed so everybody can do it. Their team of bilingual, pro hoop dancers and instructors mesmerize crowds with world class tricks and choreography on stage, then they hit the floor to help the audience join in... Read more »
Mighty Mike
Fringe StageA bender of horseshoes, juggler of bowling balls and sledgehammers, and all-around charmer, Mighty Mike’s funny performance showcases strongman strength techniques dating back to the 1920s and, dare we say, questionable dance routines. Audience members will laugh the entire show but also leave motivated and inspired by the culture of the old-time strongman.