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  • Big Tex BBQ & Chili Challenge

    Parking Lot between Gates 5 & 6

    Ready to accept the challenge and prove that your BBQ and chili is deserving of the coveted 2019 Big Tex Trophy? Fire up the grill and prep your recipes because... Read more »

    $15

  • Military Appreciation Day

    Fairgrounds

    The State Fair is kicking off its 2019 event with Military Appreciation Day, in partnership with Texas Lottery Commission. On Opening Day all active military, retired military, and veterans receive... Read more »

  • Dasani Half-Off Opening Day

    Fairgrounds

    Bring a full 20 oz. bottle of Dasani water (or any 20 oz. Coca-Cola product) for donation to the North Texas Food Bank and get in for only $9 on... Read more »

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    Opening Day of the 2019 State Fair of Texas

    Fair Park

    The gates swing open at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 27 for the 2019 State Fair of Texas! Don’t miss all the fun Opening Day activities including the Opening Ceremony... Read more »

  • Butter Sculpture

    Creative Arts Building

    Amidst 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... Read more »

  • Farmer Mike Pumpkin Carver

    Errol McKoy Greenhouse on the Midway

    Mike Valladao, a.k.a. Farmer Mike, is world renowned for his enormous and expressive pumpkin carvings. Fairgoers can see him in action on weekends in the Greenhouse on the Midway.

  • Texas Cinema

    Hall of State

    Produced in partnership by the State Fair of Texas and the Dallas Historical Society, “Texas Cinema” focuses on the history and impact of film performers and creators from the Lone... Read more »

  • Texas Cinema

    Hall of State

    Produced in partnership by the State Fair of Texas and the Dallas Historical Society, “Texas Cinema” focuses on the history and impact of film performers and creators for the Lone... Read more »

  • Food & Fiber Pavilion

    GO TEXAN Pavilion

    Known to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the Food & Fiber Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Presented by the Texas Department... Read more »