• Big Tex Clay Shoot

    Dallas Gun Club

    Clay shooting translates into scholarships at the Big Tex Clay Shoot Classic.  Teams of clay shoot enthusiasts gather in North Texas to compete for first place and bragging rights. One hundred... Read more »

  • Big Tex Choice Awards

    Tower Building

    The biggest foodie event of the year! The 16th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards will take place August 23rd. Tickets go fast so buy yours online at BigTex.com. All proceeds... Read more »

  • Big Tex Golf Classic

    Tenison Highlands Golf Course

    The State Fair of Texas Chairman’s Task Force is pleased to present the 10th Annual Big Tex Golf Classic on Friday, August 28, at Tenison Highlands Golf Course. Proceeds from... Read more »

  • Youth Angoras and Boer Goat Show

    Swine 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 »

  • Youth Wildlife Contest (followed by awards)

    Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center , United States

    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 »

  • Lone Star Cougar Club

    Classic Corral

    For 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 »

  • Shorty McKoy – Tiniest Texas Cowboy

    Fairgrounds

    This 17-inch cowboy puppet interacts with kiddos, entertaining guests with singing, dancing and joke-telling.

  • Backyard Circus

    Creative Arts Building

    The Backyard Circus offers little ones the chance to dress up in costumes and take part in a show that features lion tamers, tight-rope walkers, ballerinas and a host of... Read more »

  • Vocal Trash

    Fringe Stage
  • Buford Buzzard

    Howdy's Stage

    This 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 »

  • 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... Read more »

  • Two Tons of Steel

    Bud Light Stage

    Centrally 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 States

    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 »