• Mocha Blue

    Yuengling Stage

    Passionate, top-shelf musicianship – university trained + street smart.  We know that real jazz is not just a cookie-cutter, fit-in-a-box type of music, and we take great care to give... Read more »

  • Matt Peterson – Matador Meat & Wine

    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.

  • Daily Feeding Demos

    Children's Aquarium

    The child-friendly aquarium offers interactive exhibits for hands-on exploration including a coastal touch pool filled with horseshoe crabs, hermit crabs, lobsters and more. The outdoor pavilion features Stingray Bay, where... 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 »

  • Mocha Blue

    Yuengling Stage

    Passionate, top-shelf musicianship – university trained + street smart.  We know that real jazz is not just a cookie-cutter, fit-in-a-box type of music, and we take great care to give... Read more »

  • Bootmaking Demonstration Fegnolio Boot Co.

    GO TEXAN Pavilion

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

  • Nicole Gossling – Troy Aikman’s Private Chef

    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.

  • Resurrection – A Journey Tribute

    Chevrolet Main Stage

    With live music as one of its cornerstones, the State Fair of Texas presents 24 days of free concerts on the Chevrolet Main Stage, featuring a variety of musical acts... Read more »

  • Mocha Blue

    Yuengling Stage

    Passionate, top-shelf musicianship – university trained + street smart.  We know that real jazz is not just a cookie-cutter, fit-in-a-box type of music, and we take great care to give... Read more »

  • Miniature Zebu Costume Contest

    Livestock Judging Pavilion

    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... Read more »