• 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... Read more »

  • Ted Grieb – Fatted Calf

    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.

  • Critter Encounter

    Texas Discovery Gardens

    A 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 »

  • Kids Can Cook Show

    Creative Arts Competition Kitchen

    Celebrity Chef Dianne Linderman provides a fun and interactive way for kids to learn the basics of cooking, including the importance of cleanliness, how to handle food properly and how... Read more »

  • Ted Grieb – Culpepper’s Steakhouse

    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.

  • Daily Feeding Demos

    Children's Aquarium

    The 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 »

  • Monarch Tagging

    Texas Discovery Gardens

    A 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 »

  • Toby Blakely – Private Chef

    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.

  • Prospect Steer Grand Champion Drive

    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 »

  • Coca-Cola Half-Price Thursdays

    Fairgrounds

    Bring an empty 20 oz. bottle of any Coca-Cola product to any State Fair of Texas gate and receive a $9 admission ticket. One bottle per person. Discount may not... Read more »