• Big Tex’s Farmyard

    Next to Leonhardt Lagoon , United States

    Located next to the Kids' Boardwalk, Big Tex’s Farmyard provides an educational experience through interactive exhibits as well as live animal displays, including calves, piglets and hatching chicks. Learn all... Read more »

  • Kids’ Boardwalk

    Kids' Boardwalk

    Free and just for kids, the State Fair of Texas Kids' Boardwalk is where the fun begins! Kid-friendly acts include Ronald McDonald, Buford Buzzard, Shorty McKoy - Tiniest Texas Cowboy... 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 »

  • 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... Read more »

  • Shorty McKoy: Texas’ Tiniest Cowboy

    Kids' Boardwalk

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

  • Allison Hodges & Katrina Warner – TCC SE Campus

    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.

  • Our Founding Fathers exhibit

    D.A.R. House , United States

    Home to the Jane Douglas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, this landmark building first opened its doors in 1936 at the Texas Centennial Exposition. Visitors learn about... Read more »

  • Buford Buzzard

    Kids' Boardwalk

    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 »

  • Charlie the Unipony

    United Ag & Turf Plaza

    World-class street performer, Wade Henry, performs amazing tricks and stunts on his trusty unicycle - Charlie the Unipony.

  • Bob Warr’s Magic Chuck Wagon Show

    Kids' Boardwalk

    Don't miss this comedy lecture on old Chuck Wagons, led by master magician Bob Warr who performs tricks with all of his food items and props.