Kristy Kruger
Yuengling StageLocated 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.
Senior Days FREE Admission
FairgroundsSenior citizens 60 years and better get into the Fair FREE every Thursday of the State Fair. Discount may not be combined with any other offers.
Butter Sculpture
Creative Arts BuildingAmidst the blue ribbon winning contest entries displayed throughout the Creative Arts building lies an equally unique creation - the State Fair butter sculpture. The talented Sharon BuMann will take hold of the 2019 butter sculpture project based on this year's theme "Celebrating Texas Creativity."
Thrifty Thursdays
FairgroundsCoca-Cola sponsors the best day of the week for foodies, thrifty families, or any fairgoer who can’t get enough State Fair of Texas food. Special food pricing is available every Thursday of the State Fair of Texas – October 3, 10, & 17, 2019. Featured items include State Fair classics like corny dogs, cotton candy,... Read more »
Cook-off: Guess What’s Cooking Cook-Off
Creative Arts BuildingWhether they’re sampling cookies, baking pizzas, or cranking ice cream, the competition is always hot in the State Fair of Texas Competition Kitchen. Each day of the Fair brings a new contest or cook-off to the Fair’s culinary stadium with prized ribbons on the line. Visit the Competition Kitchen to see who will take home... Read more »
Craft Demo: Dallas Gourd Patch
Creative Arts BuildingCelebrity Chef Demonstration- Celisse Rodriguez & Danielle Roberts (Sur La Table)
Celebrity Chef KitchenFor those of you looking for a true culinary experience, the State Fair recommends attending one of its daily Celebrity Chef demos, where popular chefs from some of Texas’ most prominent restaurants show off their skills. Chefs prepare a signature dish, share tips and answer audience questions, also giving audience members a chance to sample... Read more »
CocoAndre Chocolatier : Mexican Hot Chcoolate
The Women's Museum
Nathan “Mongol” Wells & Ten Gallon
Bud Light StageCentrally 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 included with admission to the Fair. The 2019 lineup includes performances at 12:30, 3, 5:30, and 8 p.m. Presented by Bud Light.
Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Eric Justice (Cotton Patch Café)
Celebrity Chef KitchenFor those of you looking for a true culinary experience, the State Fair recommends attending one of its daily Celebrity Chef demos, where popular chefs from some of Texas’ most prominent restaurants show off their skills. Chefs prepare a signature dish, share tips and answer audience questions, also giving audience members a chance to sample... Read more »