Backyard Circus
Creative Arts BuildingThe Backyard Circus offers little ones the chance to dress up in costumes and take part in a show that features lion tamers, tight-rope walkers, ballerinas and a host of circus favorites.
Vocal Trash
Fringe Stage
Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Allison Hodges & Katrina Warner – TCC SE Campus
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 »
E Pluribus Unum: Initiative
DAR House
Buford Buzzard
Howdy's StageThis tree-dwelling puppet dishes out some insults to the crowd, but don't worry, it's all in good fun. The lovable buzzard entertains children of all ages with his amusing antics and witty banter.
Opening Day Parade
Parade RouteThe annual Opening Day Parade will take place in Fair Park at noon and will incorporate popular elements of the downtown parade. Fairgoers can now enjoy Opening Day Parade during their visit to the fairgrounds, along with the daily Kroger Starlight Parade.
Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Janice Provost – Parigi
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 »
Two Tons of Steel
Bud Light StageCentrally located in Cotton Bowl Plaza, the Bud Light Stage is convenient to all your Fair food favorites and features a wide variety of local and regional acts - all included with admission to the Fair. The 2021 lineup includes performances at 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m. Presented by Bud Light.
Show Ring Success – Lambs
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.
Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Sharon Van Meter – 3015 Trinity Groves
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 »