Dotty Griffith – True Texas Cuisine

Celebrity Chef Kitchen

Daily 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.

Michael Salgado

Chevrolet Main Stage

With 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 »

Dalida Bellydance Troupe

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 »

Son Del Plata

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 »

Son Del Plata

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 »

Daily Wine Tasting

State Fair Wine Garden , United States

The 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 »

Youth Food Challenge Contest

Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center , United States

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

Jammin’ With Jelly 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

Sensational Citrus 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

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 »