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 »
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!