Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Isaac Pacheco – Omni Las Colinas
Creative Arts BuildingFor those of you looking for a true culinary experience, the State Fair recommends attending one of its daily Celebrity Chef demos, where popular chefs from some of Texas’ most prominent restaurants show off their skills. Chefs prepare a signature dish, share tips and answer audience questions, also giving audience members a chance to sample... Read more »
Straight Tequila Night
Bud Light StageCentrally located in Cotton Bowl Plaza, the Bud Light Stage is convenient to all your Fair food favorites and features a wide variety of local and regional acts - all included with admission to the Fair. The 2021 lineup includes performances at 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m. Presented by Bud Light.
Kirk Thurmond
Yuengling StageLocated inside the State Fair of Texas Wine Garden, the Texas Monthly Stage offers a mix of live, local entertainment including musicians, six nights of stand-up comedy featuring multiple comedians each show, and three weekends of jazz artists curated by Uptown Jazz Dallas.
Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Luke Rogers – Cathedral Bistro
Creative Arts BuildingFor those of you looking for a true culinary experience, the State Fair recommends attending one of its daily Celebrity Chef demos, where popular chefs from some of Texas’ most prominent restaurants show off their skills. Chefs prepare a signature dish, share tips and answer audience questions, also giving audience members a chance to sample... Read more »
Youth Job Interview Contest & Awards
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center , United StatesDairy MAX Farmer’s Day
Chevrolet Park PlazaScore free milk on National Farmer’s Day: Oct. 12 Where does your food come from? Cheese, yogurt, and ice cream are made from milk that was probably produced nearby. Go behind the scenes on an interactive farm-to-table journey at the Dairy Discovery Zone. Plus, play games, get your face painted, and nab some free Oak... Read more »
Cooking Contest: Cookie Contest
Creative Arts BuildingWhether they’re sampling cookies, baking pizzas, or cranking ice cream, the competition is always hot in the State Fair of Texas Competition Kitchen. Each day of the Fair brings a new contest or cook-off to the Fair’s culinary stadium with prized ribbons on the line. Visit the Competition Kitchen to see who will take home... Read more »
Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Cassondra Armstrong – Master of Culinary Concepts
Creative Arts BuildingFor those of you looking for a true culinary experience, the State Fair recommends attending one of its daily Celebrity Chef demos, where popular chefs from some of Texas’ most prominent restaurants show off their skills. Chefs prepare a signature dish, share tips and answer audience questions, also giving audience members a chance to sample... Read more »
Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Chris Patrick – Bright Box Foods
Creative Arts BuildingFor those of you looking for a true culinary experience, the State Fair recommends attending one of its daily Celebrity Chef demos, where popular chefs from some of Texas’ most prominent restaurants show off their skills. Chefs prepare a signature dish, share tips and answer audience questions, also giving audience members a chance to sample... Read more »
Youth Ag Mechanics Premier Exhibitor Sweepstakes Contest
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center , United StatesWith 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