Youth Breeding Rabbit Show

Poultry Barn

With 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

Pan-Am Dairy Goat Show, and CTDGA Club Show

Swine Barn

With 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

The Great American SPAM® Championship – Kid Chef Contest

Creative Arts Competition Kitchen

2018 SPAM® THEME: HAWAII AND ISLAND-INSPIRED RECIPES Download 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 Handbook for complete rules and entry guidelines. Creative Arts Handbook

Youth Cooking Contest

Creative Arts Competition Kitchen

Download 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 Handbook for complete rules and entry guidelines. Creative Arts Handbook

Recurring

Vistaprint – Supporting Small Businesses

Chevrolet Park Plaza

Get 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 »

Lone Star Nature Art Exhibit

Texas Discovery Gardens

A 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 »

Snakesss of Texasss

Texas Discovery Gardens

A 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 »

Lone Star Rattlesnake Days

Texas Discovery Gardens

Experience one of the largest rattlesnake displays available in the United States! Venom extraction and educational demonstrations, along with family-friendly activities.

SGP Ballet Folklorico

Marine Corps Square

A celebration of Latin culture, Mundo Latino brings a special exhibit to the Fair every year. Housed inside the Women's Museum, the exhibition focuses on different aspects of Hispanic and Latin culture. Featuring visual displays of art, photographs and memorabilia, the indoor venue covers the history and cultures of Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. Selling... Read more »

Monarch Tagging

Texas Discovery Gardens

A 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 »