Matt Peterson – Matador Meat & Wine
Celebrity Chef KitchenDaily demonstrations from some of Texas' most renowned chefs who show off their cooking skills, share tips and offer samples of their signature dish to the audience.
Daily Feeding Demos
Children's AquariumThe child-friendly aquarium offers interactive exhibits for hands-on exploration including a coastal touch pool filled with horseshoe crabs, hermit crabs, lobsters and more. The outdoor pavilion features Stingray Bay, where guests can feed and interact with cownose rays.
Monarch Tagging
Texas Discovery GardensA perfect spot to stop for a little rest and relaxation, Texas Discovery Gardens offers entertainment the whole family will enjoy! Local organic gardens can be found outside, while the indoor section features a tropical butterfly house with hundreds of free-flying exotic butterflies. The “Snakesss of Texasss!” exhibit returns again, including native reptiles of all... Read more »
Mocha Blue
Yuengling StagePassionate, top-shelf musicianship – university trained + street smart. We know that real jazz is not just a cookie-cutter, fit-in-a-box type of music, and we take great care to give each performance our best to create something new, spontaneous, humorous, and dazzling.
Bootmaking Demonstration Fegnolio Boot Co.
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 »
Nicole Gossling – Troy Aikman’s Private Chef
Celebrity Chef KitchenDaily demonstrations from some of Texas' most renowned chefs who show off their cooking skills, share tips and offer samples of their signature dish to the audience.
Resurrection – A Journey Tribute
Chevrolet Main StageWith live music as one of its cornerstones, the State Fair of Texas presents 24 days of free concerts on the Chevrolet Main Stage, featuring a variety of musical acts across all genres. The stage showcases national and regional talent of all types, with all performances included in the price of admission. The Chevrolet Main... Read more »
Mocha Blue
Yuengling StagePassionate, top-shelf musicianship – university trained + street smart. We know that real jazz is not just a cookie-cutter, fit-in-a-box type of music, and we take great care to give each performance our best to create something new, spontaneous, humorous, and dazzling.
Miniature Zebu Costume Contest
Livestock Judging PavilionWith 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
Mocha Blue
Yuengling StagePassionate, top-shelf musicianship – university trained + street smart. We know that real jazz is not just a cookie-cutter, fit-in-a-box type of music, and we take great care to give each performance our best to create something new, spontaneous, humorous, and dazzling.
Resurrection – A Journey Tribute
Chevrolet Main StageWith live music as one of its cornerstones, the State Fair of Texas presents 24 days of free concerts on the Chevrolet Main Stage, featuring a variety of musical acts across all genres. The stage showcases national and regional talent of all types, with all performances included in the price of admission. The Chevrolet Main... Read more »