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GO TEXAN PavilionKnown 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 »
Dan Bevis – Sugarbacon
Celebrity Chef KitchenDaily 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.
Austin Mahone
Chevrolet Main StageWith 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 »
Ollimpaxqui Ballet Co.
Marine Corps SquareA celebration of Latin culture, Mundo Latino brings a special exhibit to the Fair every year. Housed inside the Women's Museum, the exhibition focuses on different aspects of Hispanic and Latin culture. Featuring visual displays of art, photographs and memorabilia, the indoor venue covers the history and cultures of Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. Selling... Read more »
Harem Jewels
Marine Corps SquareA celebration of Latin culture, Mundo Latino brings a special exhibit to the Fair every year. Housed inside the Women's Museum, the exhibition focuses on different aspects of Hispanic and Latin culture. Featuring visual displays of art, photographs and memorabilia, the indoor venue covers the history and cultures of Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. Selling... Read more »
Ollimpaxqui Ballet Co.
Marine Corps SquareA celebration of Latin culture, Mundo Latino brings a special exhibit to the Fair every year. Housed inside the Women's Museum, the exhibition focuses on different aspects of Hispanic and Latin culture. Featuring visual displays of art, photographs and memorabilia, the indoor venue covers the history and cultures of Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. Selling... Read more »
Daily Wine Tasting
State Fair Wine Garden , United StatesThe State Fair of Texas sets itself apart from other venues of its kind by housing a wine garden that features only Texas wines. The Wine Garden, located on Nimitz Drive across from the Creative Arts Building, features three different wineries each day and offers guests the choice of buying a small taste, glass or... Read more »
Southwest Classic Pygmy Goats, followed by Pan-Am Pygmy
Swine BarnWith 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
Blue Plate Special Contest
Creative Arts Competition KitchenDownload event details below. Pre-register on-line at BigTex.com/creativearts or fill out the during-Fair contest entry form and bring it with you on contest day to enter. See the Creative Arts Handbook for complete rules and entry guidelines. Creative Arts Handbook
Youth Product ID Contest
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