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  • TBA Music

    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.

  • Hardcore Carnivore BBQ How To

    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 Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... Read more »

  • Critter Encounter

    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 indoor section features a tropical butterfly house with hundreds of free-flying exotic butterflies. The “Snakesss of Texasss!” exhibit returns again, including native reptiles of all... Read more »

  • NM Jazztet

    Yuengling Stage

    The Nick McLean Jazztet is influenced by the bluesy, funky, and rock oriented music of hard-bop and current jazz artist such as Lee Morgan, Roy Hargrove, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, and Herlin Riley. The band, which is currently is staffed by musicians all holding bachelors and masters degrees is from North Texas University.

  • CTDGA Club Show (Junior Does only)

    Swine Barn

    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

  • Jen Williams – JayCee Hospitality

    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 guests can feed and interact with cownose rays.

  • 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 indoor section features a tropical butterfly house with hundreds of free-flying exotic butterflies. The “Snakesss of Texasss!” exhibit returns again, including native reptiles of all... Read more »

  • NM Jazztet

    Yuengling Stage

    The Nick McLean Jazztet is influenced by the bluesy, funky, and rock oriented music of hard-bop and current jazz artist such as Lee Morgan, Roy Hargrove, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, and Herlin Riley. The band, which is currently is staffed by musicians all holding bachelors and masters degrees is from North Texas University.

  • Texas Beekeepers Cooking Demo

    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 Agriculture, the GO TEXAN Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a range of... 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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