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  • Sheep Skillathon Contest

    Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center , United States

    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

  • Youth Red Angus, Angus, Hereford, and Polled Hereford Show         

    Livestock Judging Pavilion

    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

  • Pan-Am Poultry Show

    Poultry 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

  • Candy Contest

    Creative Arts Competition Kitchen

    Download 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

  • Johara Dance Ensemble

    Marine Corps Square

    A 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 »

  • Darrell Byers – Seven Acres Barbecue

    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.

  • Keola’s Hula Halau

    Marine Corps Square

    A 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 »

  • Desert Diamonds

    Marine Corps Square

    A 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 »

  • Sound Exchange

    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 both new and returning acts in 2018, the Dr Pepper Stage plays host to Sound Exchange. Shows at 1:30, 2:30,... Read more »

  • Amor A Nuestra Cultura Ballet Folklorico

    Marine Corps Square

    A 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 »

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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