
Paul Slavens
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.

Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Regina Smith – Mama Gina’s
Creative Arts BuildingFor 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 »
Mexican Rodeo Fiesta
Fair Park ColiseumYouth Food Challenge Contest (followed by awards)
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center , United StatesYouth Market Goat Show
Livestock Judging PavilionWith 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 to visit the livestock barns and judging areas, but please be careful - these are working areas with live animals
Parkland Community Health Plan Exhibit
Chevrolet Park PlazaCooking Contest: Chocolate Contest
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 »
Cooking Contest: Speedy Dishes
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 »

Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Megan Gill – Brook Hollow Country Club
Creative Arts BuildingFor 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 »
Show Ring Success – Barrow
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center , United StatesWith 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 to visit the livestock barns and judging areas, but please be careful - these are working areas with live animals.