Youth Heifer Showmanship

Livestock Judging Pavilion

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... Read more »

Youth Poultry Showmanship

Poultry Barn

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... Read more »

One Pot Wonders 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... Read more »

Tribal Evolution

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... Read more »

Mermaid Chat at the Children’s Aquarium

Children's Aquarium

Visit the Stingray Touch Tank inside the Children's Aquarium to meet a live mermaid! Hours will vary. See the complete schedule posted at the Aquarium entrances.

Tyler Frazer – Tyler’s Barbeque

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.

Fuego Azul & Aguilas Azteca Ballet Folkloricos

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... Read more »

San Antonio Contra Dancers

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... Read more »

Hula Hulau Ohana Elikapeka

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... Read more »

Punto y Aparte

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... Read more »