• Mighty Mike Show

    United Ag & Turf Plaza

    Step right up! Be witness to Mighty Mike’s incredible feats of strength in the “Mighty Mike Show.” A bender of horseshoes, juggler of bowling balls and sledgehammers, and all-around charmer,... Read more »

  • Creative Arts Competition: Pumpkin Decorating

    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... Read more »

  • Monarch Tagging

    Texas Discovery Gardens

    Learn how citizen scientists capture, tag and release monarchs to help biologists track their migration. A few participants get to help our entomologist tag and release monarchs!

  • Toddler Talk

    Texas Discovery Gardens

    Visit the Texas Discovery Gardens to see a 10 minute lesson geared toward little ones ages 1-4. Their Entomology Team makes butterflies easy to understand for the smallest explorers.

  • Wade Henry and Charlie the Unipony

    United Ag & Turf Plaza

    Watch as world-class street performer, Wade Henry performs amazing tricks and stunts on his trusty unicycle - Charlie the Unipony.

  • The Road to Victory: The 75th Anniversary of D-Day

    D.A.R. House , United States

    The D.A.R. House's featured exhibit during the Fair will commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, with features on the Normandy beach landings, efforts of women in this war, and much... Read more »

  • Creative Arts Competition: Glue-A-Shoe

    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... Read more »