Livestock
Youth Purebred Gilt Show
Swine BarnWith agriculture as one of its founding cornerstones, the State Fair of Texas is proud to present livestock and agriculture-related shows and contests throughout the annual exposition. Fairgoers are encouraged to visit the livestock barns and judging areas, but please be careful - these are working areas with live animals
Youth Poultry Showmanship
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center , United StatesWith agriculture as one of its founding cornerstones, the State Fair of Texas is proud to present livestock and agriculture-related shows and contests throughout the annual exposition. Fairgoers are encouraged to visit the livestock barns and judging areas, but please be careful - these are working areas with live animals.
Rooster Crowing Contest
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center , United StatesPoultry Awards
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center , United StatesLivestock 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.
Big Tex’s Farmyard
Big Tex's FarmyardLocated next to the Leonhardt Lagoon, Big Tex's Farmyard provides an educational experience through interactive exhibits as well as live animal displays, including calves, piglets and hatching chicks. Learn all about agriculture and its impact on the state of Texas, from the importance of farming and ranching to the process of raising and caring for... Read more »
Livestock Birthing Barn
Nimitz & MLKThis is a unique educational experience, exhibiting the incubation and birthing process of various livestock animals. With agriculture and education as the Fair’s foundation, the new Livestock Birthing Barn highlights the agricultural importance of breeding livestock and its role in our everyday lives. Stop by the Livestock Birthing Barn, located at Nimitz and MLK, to... Read more »
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!
Milking Parlor Demos
Big Tex's FarmyardCows from nearby farms are brought to the State Fair for an entertaining and educational exhibit of modern milking procedures. Be sure to stop by for this unique demonstration!
Livestock 101 Stage
Bull AlleyCome see experts share about the animals in the barn. This daily talk show style presentation is tailor-made for the animals that fairgoers will experience when touring through the livestock barns. Guests are encouraged to ask questions, and then take a Guided Livestock Tour.
Dallas Police Department Mounted Unit
Ranch ArenaThe Dallas Police Department Mounted Unit performs a series of maneuvers with their equine partners. In addition to demonstrating training techniques during the Fair, the Mounted Unit is housed in Fair Park year-round. Officers will also be there to meet and greet fairgoers and answer questions.
Budweiser Clydesdales
Chevrolet Park PlazaThe world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales make their return to the State Fair. The hitch team will make appearances the Starlight Parade and will be on display daily for guests to visit in the Horse Stables.