• Dairy MAX Farmer’s Day

    Chevrolet Park Plaza

    Score free milk on National Farmer’s Day: Oct. 12 Where does your food come from? Cheese, yogurt, and ice cream are made from milk that was probably produced nearby. Go behind the scenes on an interactive farm-to-table journey at the Dairy Discovery Zone. Plus, play games, get your face painted, and nab some free Oak... Read more »

  • Cooking Contest: Cookie Contest

    Creative Arts Building

    Whether 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- Cassondra Armstrong – Master of Culinary Concepts

    Creative Arts Building

    For 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 »

  • Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Chris Patrick – Bright Box Foods

    Creative Arts Building

    For 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 »

  • Youth Ag Mechanics Premier Exhibitor Sweepstakes Contest

    Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center , United States

    With 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

  • Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Craig Shinn – Jaspers Uptown

    Creative Arts Building

    For 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 »

  • Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Craig Shinn – Jaspers Uptown

    Creative Arts Building

    For 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 »

  • Frankie Leone

    Yuengling Stage

    Located 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- Chad Bowden – Culpeppers Steakhouse

    Creative Arts Building

    For 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 »