Big Tex Installation
Big Tex CircleYour favorite 55-foot tall cowboy is back! Watch Big Tex be lifted in the air by crane and installed for his 24-day run of the State Fair of Texas.
Big Tex BBQ & Chili Challenge
Parking Lot between Gates 5 & 6Ready to accept the challenge and prove that your BBQ and chili is deserving of the coveted 2019 Big Tex Trophy? Fire up the grill and prep your recipes because... Read more »
Military Appreciation Day
FairgroundsThe State Fair is kicking off its 2019 event with Military Appreciation Day, in partnership with Texas Lottery Commission. On Opening Day all active military, retired military, and veterans receive... Read more »
Dasani Half-Off Opening Day
FairgroundsBring a full 20 oz. bottle of Dasani water (or any 20 oz. Coca-Cola product) for donation to the North Texas Food Bank and get in for only $9 on... Read more »
Opening Day of the 2019 State Fair of Texas
Fair ParkThe gates swing open at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 27 for the 2019 State Fair of Texas! Don’t miss all the fun Opening Day activities including the Opening Ceremony... Read more »
Butter Sculpture
Creative Arts BuildingAmidst the blue ribbon winning contest entries displayed throughout the Creative Arts building lies an equally unique creation - the State Fair butter sculpture. The talented Sharon BuMann will take... Read more »
Craft Demo: Card Stamping
Creative Arts Building
Farmer Mike Pumpkin Carver
Errol McKoy Greenhouse on the MidwayMike Valladao, a.k.a. Farmer Mike, is world renowned for his enormous and expressive pumpkin carvings. Fairgoers can see him in action on weekends in the Greenhouse on the Midway.
Texas Cinema
Hall of StateProduced in partnership by the State Fair of Texas and the Dallas Historical Society, “Texas Cinema” focuses on the history and impact of film performers and creators from the Lone... Read more »
Texas Cinema
Hall of StateProduced in partnership by the State Fair of Texas and the Dallas Historical Society, “Texas Cinema” focuses on the history and impact of film performers and creators for the Lone... Read more »