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  • Blue Bell Ice Cream Float Day

    GO TEXAN Pavilion

    Known 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 Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »

  • Texas State Florists Association

    GO TEXAN Pavilion

    Known 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 Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »

  • Daily Wine Tasting

    State Fair Wine Garden , United States

    The 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 Drive across from the Creative Arts Building, features three different wineries each day and offers guests the choice of buying a small taste, glass or... Read more »

  • Featured

    Opening Day of the 2019 State Fair of Texas

    Fair Park

    The gates swing open at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 27 for the 2019 State Fair of Texas! Don’t miss all the fun Opening Day activities including the Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting. OPENING DAY CEREMONY The Opening Day Ceremony is a State Fair tradition that celebrates the first day of the annual event on... Read more »

  • Little Hands on the Farm

    Fair Park Coliseum

    Kids love this fun and interactive exhibit where they learn how food gets from farm to table. Activities on this miniature farm include planting seeds, gathering eggs and driving a tiny tractor before harvesting crops and taking them to market. With the earnings from sold crops, snacks can be purchased in the General Store. Located... Read more »

  • Texas Auto Show

    Automobile & Centennial Buildings , United States

    Go BIGGER at the largest new car auto show in the Southwest; an event that lasts 24 days and showcases approximately 400 of the latest models from the world’s leading manufacturers. Bring your family and check out the hottest new rides, while enjoying fun interactives and live entertainment. Whether you’re a die-hard car fanatic or... Read more »

  • Home on the Range Barnyard

    Fair Park Coliseum

    See a variety of farm animals and while you're there, make sure and visit the nursery where sows, ewes, nanny goats and their young are on display. Fun for the whole family, this barnyard allows fairgoers to interact with all their furry friends, and even get the chance to feed them! Located inside Home on... Read more »

  • Activities with Rally Health

    Nimitz Terrace

    Family-friendly activities that bring to life the small, simple steps we can all take to help improve our overall care and health. Play a round of mini-golf and be rewarded for learning how Rally® makes it simple and fun to stay healthy. Post a pledge to be healthier on our wall and share a photo.... Read more »

  • Monarch Tagging

    Texas Discovery Gardens

    Learn how citizen scientists capture, tag and release monarchs to help biologists track their migration. A few participants get to help our entomologist tag and release monarchs!

  • Toddler Talk

    Texas Discovery Gardens

    Visit the Texas Discovery Gardens to see a 10 minute lesson geared toward little ones ages 1-4. Their Entomology Team makes butterflies easy to understand for the smallest explorers.

  • Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pulls

    United Ag & Turf Plaza

    Kiddos 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 win prizes while the crowd cheers them on. Each vintage pedal tractor is weighted so the farther one pedals, the harder it is to reach... Read more »

  • Butterfly Release

    Texas Discovery Gardens

    Take a peek into the butterfly world. This short informational talk includes a release of newly emerged butterflies into the Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House.

  • Critter Encounter

    Texas Discovery Gardens

    Come face to face with one of our resident arthropods! You’ll learn about their natural environment and what role they play within it.

  • Spin the Wheel at Texas Lottery Luck Zone

    Texas Lottery Luck Zone

    Head to the Texas Lottery Luck Zone to try your luck during the Fireball Frenzy from 4:30-5:30 for a chance to spin the wheel of prizes!

  • Nintendo Switch Road Trip

    Chevrolet Park Plaza

    Come join the fun at the Nintendo Switch Road Trip located in Chevy Park Plaza and experience some of the hottest games for the Nintendo Switch system!

  • Activities with Blue Cross Blue Shield

    Chevrolet Park Plaza

    Did you know BCBSTX was born in #Texas 90 years ago? Be sure to stop by their booth in Chevy Park Plaza to learn about their new initiative & a chance to win a prize!

  • Meet the Farmer with Dairy Max

    Chevrolet Park Plaza

    Join us for family fun on Oct. 14 for a farmer celebration event at the @DairyMAX Dairy Discovery Zone! Learn where milk comes from, enter to win free @BordenDairy milk for a year, and meet a real dairy farmer and Elsie the Cow. Plus: FREE STUFF! Face painting, Borden giveaways and more. #StateFairofTX #DairyAmazing

  • Opening Day Parade

    Parade Route

    The 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 their visit to the fairgrounds, along with the daily Kroger Starlight Parade.

  • Opening Day Ceremony

    Hall of State

    The 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 includes special appearances, the presentation of awards, Kilgore Rangerettes, and more. Join us as we officially begin the celebration of all things Texan.  

  • Paul Slavens

    Yuengling Stage

    Located 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.

  • Chevrolet Ride and Drive

    Chevrolet Park Plaza

    Drivers, start your engines! Chevrolet, the official vehicle of the State Fair of Texas, gives qualified drivers the chance to get behind the wheel of the most anticipated vehicles of the 2022 line up. Embrace your need for speed and head on over to Chevrolet Park Plaza to test drive the newest makes and models!

  • Livestock Guided Tours

    United Ag & Turf Plaza

    Want to learn about what you see in the barns? Catch a guided tour of the livestock barns from a professional. Tours leave every 30 minutes.

  • Oncor Petting Zoo

    Pan Am Arena

    Fun for the whole family, this petting zoo allows fairgoers to interact with all their furry friends, and even get the chance to feed them!

  • 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 and more inside logs and pieces of wood. This chainsaw carver's natural talent and quick wit are not to miss.

  • Kids DJ Dance Party with OontzKids

    Howdy's Stage

    Party for the kids, R&R for the rest of the family. Join us at Howdy's near the Children's Aquarium for this showcase of kid DJs from DFW's DJ school, OontzKids.

  • Allez-Oops!

    Fringe Stage

    Proudly Texan, CHulaHoopsUSA is a premier hoop company created with success for the masses in mind. CHulaHoops are uniquely designed so everybody can do it. Their team of bilingual, pro hoop dancers and instructors mesmerize crowds with world class tricks and choreography on stage, then they hit the floor to help the audience join in... Read more »

  • Mighty Mike

    Fringe Stage

    A bender of horseshoes, juggler of bowling balls and sledgehammers, and all-around charmer, Mighty Mike’s funny performance showcases strongman strength techniques dating back to the 1920s and, dare we say, questionable dance routines. Audience members will laugh the entire show but also leave motivated and inspired by the culture of the old-time strongman.