• Casting Crowns

    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 »

  • Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band

    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 »

  • United Lowrider Association

    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 »

  • 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 »