• 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 »

  • 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 »

  • Casa de Chocolate: “A Sweet Indulgent Affair”

    The Women's Museum

    Housed inside the Women's Museum, Mundo Latino will present Casa de Chocolate, “A Sweet Indulgent Affair.” This exhibit offers fairgoers a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the origin and history of chocolate... Read more »

  • Little Hands on the Farm

    Fair Park Coliseum

    Kids love this fun and interactive exhibit where they learn how food gets from farm to table. Activities on this miniature farm include planting seeds, gathering eggs and driving a... Read more »