Registration Deadline for Cook-off Contests
Creative Arts BuildingThere are six on-site cook-offs during the State Fair of Texas, where all competition cooking takes place at the Creative Arts Competition Kitchen in front of a live audience. Pre-registration... Read more »
Lottery for Cook-off spots
Creative Arts BuildingA lotto drawing will take place on Friday, June 29 to determine the 16 contestants who will participate in each on-site cook-off. Following that drawing, a list of 10 alternate... Read more »
Registration Deadline for Pre-Fair Contests
Creative Arts BuildingA wide range of pre-Fair contests are offered by the Creative Arts department leading up to the annual State Fair of Texas. These contests are open to people of all... Read more »
Texas Auto Show
Bring your family and check out the hottest new rides, while also enjoying fun interactives and live entertainment. Whether you're a diehard car fanatic or you just like to look... Read more »
Cuba – A Country Trapped in Time
The Women's MuseumHoused inside the Women's Museum, Mundo Latino will present "Cuba – A Country Trapped in Time." This exhibit offers fairgoers a one-of-a-kind glimpse into Cuba's colonial era transformation through a... 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... Read more »
Lone Star Cougar Club
Classic CorralFor those of you with an appreciation for the classics, check out the Classic Corral - featuring different collections of vintage automobiles every weekend as well as select weekdays. From... Read more »
Pan-Am Llama Performance Classes, Junior Judging 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... Read more »
Glue-A-Shoe Contest
Creative Arts Competition KitchenDownload event details below. Pre-register on-line at BigTex.com/CreativeArts or fill out the during-Fair contest entry form and bring it with you on contest day to enter. See the Creative Arts... Read more »