Pig Races
Marine Corps SquareHere they come, snout-to-snout, down the stretch, back by popular demand! The Fair Park Coliseum is home to the most-talked-about track in town; the pig races. Dressed in fetching racing... Read more »
¡Fiestas de Marionetas!
McDonald's AmphitheaterA family-friendly experience presented by McDonald’s, “¡Fiestas de Marionetas!” is one of this year’s not-to-miss shows. Surrounded by lights and beautiful landscaping, a small village of more than 85 handmade... Read more »
TX Stunt Jam
Xtreme Sports ZoneAn extreme stunt show you won’t want to miss! Developed exclusively for the State Fair of Texas, this BMX, skateboard, and scooter show spotlights some of the best riders the... Read more »
Chainsaw Carver
First Ave. & MLK Blvd.Burt Fleming as he takes a blank section of timber and turns it into a work of art using his chainsaw. Owls, eagles, bears, alligators- Burt can find all these... Read more »
Celebrity Chef Demonstrations
Creative Arts BuildingJoin popular chefs from some of Texas’ most prominent restaurants at the Cutco Celebrity Chef Kitchen as they prepare and share some of their favorite dishes. These Lone Star food... Read more »
Pee Wee Stampede & Rodeo
Ranch ArenaKids can grab their cowboy gear and get ready to ride! The Pee Wee Stampede and Rodeo lets kiddos put on a show and participate in mock rodeo events. While... Read more »
The Showstoppers
Hall of StateGiant inflatable characters, now including Little Big Tex and Champ, entertain guests of all ages with their wild antics. Saddle up for a front row, and you might get roped... Read more »
Country RoundUp
Dr Pepper Midway StageFrom the makers of ¡Fiestas de Marionetas! you won’t want to miss the Country Roundup on the Dr Pepper Midway Stage. Created exclusively for the State Fair of Texas, Country Roundup features animatronic and manual puppetry, and a vintage carousel-style stage to captivate... Read more »
Livestock 101 Stage
Bull AlleyCome see experts share about the animals in the barn. This daily talk show style presentation is tailor-made for the animals that fairgoers will experience when touring through the livestock... Read more »
Majesty of the Horse
Fair Park ColiseumJoin renowned horseman Jerry Diaz for an intimate presentation displaying the majesty and beauty of the horse.