Events
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Dasani Half-Off Opening Day
FairgroundsBring a full 20 oz. bottle of Dasani water (or any 20 oz. Coca-Cola product) for donation to the North Texas Food Bank and get in for only $9 on Opening Day. One donation per person. Discount may not be combined with any other offers.Offer and ticket valid only September 27, 2019.
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Opening Day of the 2019 State Fair of Texas
FeaturedFair ParkThe gates swing open at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 27 for the 2019 State Fair of Texas! Don’t miss all the fun Opening Day activities including the Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting. OPENING DAY CEREMONY The Opening Day Ceremony is a State Fair tradition that celebrates the first day of the annual event on... Read more »
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Butter Sculpture
Creative Arts BuildingAmidst 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."
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Craft Demo: Card Stamping
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Farmer Mike Pumpkin Carver
Errol McKoy Greenhouse on the MidwayMike Valladao, a.k.a. Farmer Mike, is world renowned for his enormous and expressive pumpkin carvings. Fairgoers can see him in action on weekends in the Greenhouse on the Midway.
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Texas Cinema
Hall of StateProduced in partnership by the State Fair of Texas and the Dallas Historical Society, “Texas Cinema” focuses on the history and impact of film performers and creators from the Lone Star State, as well as the depiction of Texas through film. Incorporating a substantial amount of video and other media elements, the Great Hall will... Read more »
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Texas Cinema
Hall of StateProduced in partnership by the State Fair of Texas and the Dallas Historical Society, “Texas Cinema” focuses on the history and impact of film performers and creators for the Lone State State as well as the depiction of Texas through film. Incorporating a substantial amount of video and other media elements, the Great Hall will... Read more »
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Food & Fiber Pavilion
GO TEXAN PavilionKnown to fairgoers as the ultimate food destination for all things Texan, the Food & Fiber Pavilion is a daily showcase of Lone Star cuisine. Presented by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the Food & Fiber Pavilion offers 25,000 square feet of space which houses dozens of exhibitors on a daily basis. Features include a... Read more »
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Casa de Chocolate: “A Sweet Indulgent Affair”
The Women's MuseumHoused inside the Women's Museum, Mundo Latino will present Casa de Chocolate, “A Sweet Indulgent Affair.” This exhibit offers fairgoers a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the origin and history of chocolate along with demos, classes, and loads of amazing chocolate.
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Little Hands on the Farm
Fair Park ColiseumKids love this fun and interactive exhibit where they learn how food gets from farm to table. Activities on this miniature farm include planting seeds, gathering eggs and driving a tiny tractor before harvesting crops and taking them to market. With the earnings from sold crops, snacks can be purchased in the General Store. Located... Read more »