Texas Auto Show
Bring your family and check out the hottest new rides, while also enjoying fun interactives and live entertainment. Whether you're a diehard car fanatic or you just like to look... Read more »
Cuba – A Country Trapped in Time
The Women's MuseumHoused inside the Women's Museum, Mundo Latino will present "Cuba – A Country Trapped in Time." This exhibit offers fairgoers a one-of-a-kind glimpse into Cuba's colonial era transformation through a... Read more »
Daily Wine Tasting
State Fair Wine GardenThe State Fair of Texas sets itself apart from other venues of its kind by housing a wine garden that features only Texas wines. The Wine Garden, located on Nimitz... Read more »
Lone Star Cougar Club
Classic CorralFor those of you with an appreciation for the classics, check out the Classic Corral - featuring different collections of vintage automobiles every weekend as well as select weekdays. From... Read more »
Pan-Am Llama Performance Classes, Junior Judging Contest
Livestock Judging PavilionWith 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 »
Glue-A-Shoe Contest
Creative Arts Competition KitchenDownload 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 »
Green Plastic Army Men
Throughout the GroundsDreamworks Spirit Riding Free
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of... Read more »
Snakesss of Texasss
Texas Discovery GardensA perfect spot to stop for a little rest and relaxation, Texas Discovery Gardens offers entertainment the whole family will enjoy! Local organic gardens can be found outside, while the... Read more »
Lone Star Nature Art Exhibit
Texas Discovery GardensA perfect spot to stop for a little rest and relaxation, Texas Discovery Gardens offers entertainment the whole family will enjoy! Local organic gardens can be found outside, while the... Read more »
Big Tex’s Farmyard
Next to Leonhardt LagoonLocated next to the Kids' Boardwalk, Big Tex’s Farmyard provides an educational experience through interactive exhibits as well as live animal displays, including calves, piglets and hatching chicks. Learn all... Read more »
Kids’ Boardwalk
Kids' BoardwalkFree and just for kids, the State Fair of Texas Kids' Boardwalk is where the fun begins! Kid-friendly acts include Ronald McDonald, Buford Buzzard, Shorty McKoy - Tiniest Texas Cowboy... Read more »
Monarch Tagging
Texas Discovery GardensA perfect spot to stop for a little rest and relaxation, Texas Discovery Gardens offers entertainment the whole family will enjoy! Local organic gardens can be found outside, while 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 »
Shorty McKoy: Texas’ Tiniest Cowboy
Kids' BoardwalkThis 17-inch cowboy puppet interacts with kiddos, entertaining guests with singing, dancing and joke-telling.
Allison Hodges & Katrina Warner – TCC SE Campus
Celebrity Chef KitchenDaily 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.
Our Founding Fathers exhibit
D.A.R. HouseHome to the Jane Douglas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, this landmark building first opened its doors in 1936 at the Texas Centennial Exposition. Visitors learn about... Read more »
Buford Buzzard
Kids' BoardwalkThis tree-dwelling puppet dishes out some insults to the crowd, but don't worry, it's all in good fun. The lovable buzzard entertains children of all ages with his amusing antics... Read more »
Charlie the Unipony
United Ag & Turf PlazaWorld-class street performer, Wade Henry, performs amazing tricks and stunts on his trusty unicycle - Charlie the Unipony.
Bob Warr’s Magic Chuck Wagon Show
Kids' BoardwalkDon't miss this comedy lecture on old Chuck Wagons, led by master magician Bob Warr who performs tricks with all of his food items and props.
Vocal Trash
Coca-Cola StageDescribed as "Glee meets Stomp," the Urban Broadway group plays with uniquely recycled musical instruments, bringing an eco-friendly twist to each performance.
Butterfly Release
Texas Discovery GardensA perfect spot to stop for a little rest and relaxation, Texas Discovery Gardens offers entertainment the whole family will enjoy! Local organic gardens can be found outside, while the... Read more »
Southwest Dairy Farmers Old Fashion Bownies and Ice Cream
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of... Read more »
Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pulls
United Ag & Turf PlazaKiddos can join the fun and come test their tractor skills at Kids' Pedal Tractor Pulls. Children age four to 12 can test out their tractor-driving abilities and compete to... Read more »
Janice Provost – Parigi
Celebrity Chef KitchenDaily 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.
Xpogo Stunt Show
Chevrolet Park PlazaCatch this extreme sports show, featuring two pogo professionals showing off their skills with gravity-defying tricks, flips and spins.
ZUZU African Acrobats
Mattress Firm Stage on the EsplanadePerforming along the scenic Esplanade reflecting pool, the ZuZu African Acrobats show off their amazing acrobatic skills on the Mattress Firm Stage. This group of well-orchestrated team members comprises a... Read more »
Rock Bottom Boys
Samsung StageOn Nimitz Drive beside the Creative Arts building you will find the Dr Pepper Stage, offering an eclectic mix of musical talent and a quaint grassy area to relax with... Read more »
Team Big Air
Chevrolet Park PlazaDon’t miss Team Big Air’s amazing basketball tricks on the blacktop. Each high-energy show brings jaw-dropping hoop skills and high-flying acrobatics to the court.
Critter Encounter
Texas Discovery GardensA perfect spot to stop for a little rest and relaxation, Texas Discovery Gardens offers entertainment the whole family will enjoy! Local organic gardens can be found outside, while the... Read more »
Goga
Yuengling StageGoga is an amazing vocalist and musician that can perform a wide variety of genres , from opera to rock. He studied classical piano since the age of 7, played... Read more »
Sharon Van Meter – 3015 Trinity Groves
Celebrity Chef KitchenDaily 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.
Daily Feeding Demos
Children's AquariumThe child-friendly aquarium offers interactive exhibits for hands-on exploration including a coastal touch pool filled with horseshoe crabs, hermit crabs, lobsters and more. The outdoor pavilion features Stingray Bay, where... Read more »
Coffey Anderson
Bud Light StageCentrally located in Cotton Bowl Plaza, the Bud Light Sound Stage is convenient to all your fair food favorites and features a wide variety of local and regional acts -... Read more »
Monarch Tagging
Texas Discovery GardensA perfect spot to stop for a little rest and relaxation, Texas Discovery Gardens offers entertainment the whole family will enjoy! Local organic gardens can be found outside, while the... Read more »
United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps
Marine Corps SquareStraight from Washington, D.C., the famed U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps thrills the crowds with daily concerts in the Marine Corps Square, as well as a performance in the... Read more »
Goga
Yuengling StageGoga is an amazing vocalist and musician that can perform a wide variety of genres , from opera to rock. He studied classical piano since the age of 7, played... Read more »
Show Ring Success Seminar, Market Goats and Lambs
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock CenterWith 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 Gilt Showmanship
Swine BarnWith 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 »
Jump With Jill Rock and Roll Nutrition Show sponsored by TDA Food & Nutrition
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the GO TEXAN Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Provided by the Texas Department of... Read more »
Dr Pepper HALF PRICE After 5
FairgroundsBring an empty Dr Pepper can to any State Fair of Texas gate after 5 p.m. each day and admission is HALF PRICE. One can per person. Discount may not... Read more »
Goga
Yuengling StageGoga is an amazing vocalist and musician that can perform a wide variety of genres , from opera to rock. He studied classical piano since the age of 7, played... Read more »
Starlight Parade
Parade RouteThis after-dark extravaganza is a fan-favorite, featuring a colorful assortment of illuminated floats, life-size puppets, stilt-walking performers and animated characters in ornate costumes. The bold and bright procession glides through... Read more »
Goga
Yuengling StageGoga is an amazing vocalist and musician that can perform a wide variety of genres , from opera to rock. He studied classical piano since the age of 7, played... Read more »