Opening Day Parade
Parade RouteThe annual Opening Day Parade will take place in Fair Park at noon and will incorporate popular elements of the downtown parade. Fairgoers can now enjoy Opening Day Parade during... Read more »
Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Janice Provost – Parigi
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... Read more »
Two Tons of Steel
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... Read more »
Show Ring Success – Lambs
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... Read more »
Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Sharon Van Meter – 3015 Trinity Groves
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... Read more »
Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Uno Immanivong – Red Stix
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... Read more »
Cowboys of Color Rodeo
Fair Park Coliseum
Opening Day Ceremony
Hall of StateThe Opening Day Ceremony is a State Fair tradition that celebrates the first day of the annual event on the Hall of State Steps. Held at 7 p.m., the ceremony... Read more »
Clay Walker
Chevrolet Main StageWith 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... Read more »