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  • Uptown Jazz Dallas: Rob Holbert Group

    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.

  • Pedigo’s Magic Pilsner

    Bud Light Stage

    Centrally 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 2019 lineup includes performances at 12:30, 3, 5:30, and 8 p.m. Presented by Bud Light.

  • Bob Schneider

    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 across all genres. The stage showcases national and regional talent of all types, with all performances included in the price of admission. The Chevrolet Main... Read more »

  • AT&T Red River Showdown – University of Texas v. University of Oklahoma

    Cotton Bowl Stadium

    More than 100,000 people travel to the State Fair for the AT&T Red River Showdown game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners. The game, played in Cotton Bowl Stadium since 1929, is an iconic staple of the State Fair. Game tickets are purchased through each university’s athletic office. A ticket to the 2019 Red River Showdown includes... 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 hold of the 2019 butter sculpture project based on this year's theme "Celebrating Texas Creativity."

  • Cook-off: Red River Showdown Biscuit Cook-off

    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 »

  • Charming Gardeners

    Samsung Stage

    On Nimitz Drive beside the Creative Arts building you will find the Dr Pepper Stage, offering an eclectic mix of musical talent and a quaint grassy area to relax with your friends and family. Featuring an all-new lineup in 2019, the Dr Pepper Stage shows perform at 11:00 a.m., 1:00, 3:30, 5:00, and 7:00 p.m.... Read more »

  • Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Matt Dallman (Live Coals)

    Celebrity Chef Kitchen

    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 »

Mission Statement

The State Fair of Texas celebrates all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment.

The State Fair of Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Contact

Fairtime Parking Address

925 S. Haskell
Dallas, Texas 75223

Telephone

469-945-FAIR

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