2026 State Fair of Texas group tickets are now on sale at BigTex.com/Group. If you manage a team, lead a class, run a booster club, or just have a tight-knit crew that loves food on a stick and friendly competition on the Midway, this is your sign to plan a group day at the State Fair of Texas®! Beyond the selfies with Big Tex®, group tickets are one of the easiest ways to achieve substantial savings, spark team bonding, and give back to the community.
The earlier you buy, the more you save! Deeper discounts are offered the earlier you purchase, with minimums starting at just 25 tickets to qualify as a group sale. Take advantage of the best offer now and get $11 off 1-Day Flex admission tickets when bringing 25 or more people to the Fair. When you purchase group tickets and have a fun-filled day at the Most Texan Place on Earth®, you’re not only taking advantage of great savings; you’re helping sustain several community initiatives that support the Fair’s nonprofit mission year-round. Below are some of the ways your Fair day directly impacts your fellow Texans:
Scholarships for Texas Students
Since 1992, the Big Tex Scholarship Program has invested in Texas students—awarding more than $1.3 million in new scholarships in 2025 alone to 220 recipients statewide. Over its 30-plus-year history, the program has supported more than 3,700 students with over $20.1 million in scholarships, including Dallas ISD seniors from the Fair Park area, Youth Livestock competitors from across the state, and dedicated seasonal State Fair employees and their dependents.
Support to South Dallas/Fair Park Nonprofits
The State Fair’s Community Giving Program awarded $654,000 in project funding to 145 organizations serving South Dallas/Fair Park in 2025 alone—supporting education, capacity-building, economic development, and food security. Community giving includes sponsorships, supporting programs through funding (i.e., community grants and sponsorships), in-kind donations, technical assistance and training, and investments made through our signature programs benefiting South Dallas/Fair Park area organizations, students, and residents. The State Fair of Texas continues to expand outreach programs and invest in several initiatives, including Big Tex Community Engagement Days, Big Tex Urban Farms, Big Tex Next Fest, Big Tex’s Farm Day at the Fair, and the Big Tex Business Masterclass.
Donated Fresh Produce to Texans Facing Food Insecurity
Located in the heart of the Midway, Big Tex Urban Farms was created to further expand the State Fair’s mission of agriculture, education, and community beyond the 24 days of the annual Fair. Inspired by the State Fair’s 140-year heritage rooted in traditional Texas agriculture, Big Tex Urban Farms operates year-round, growing fresh produce that is donated to local nonprofit partners serving folks in need throughout the South Dallas and Fair Park area. Since its founding in 2016, the Farms has produced thousands of pounds of fresh produce each year and created meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities for students, volunteers, and community members. Most recently, Big Tex Urban Farms hit a major milestone at the end of 2025, surpassing 2 million servings of fresh produce grown and donated to the South Dallas community. Make sure to visit the Errol McKoy Greenhouse on the Midway during your Fair visit to see the Big Tex Urban Farmers in action!
Premium Auction Awards and Scholarships for Youth Livestock Exhibitors
The Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction is the culmination of a year’s worth of hard work, dedication, and fundraising to support Texas students. This time-honored tradition celebrates young exhibitors from rural and urban communities who invest countless hours raising animals in hopes of earning top honors at the Annual Auction. Every dollar – 100% – raised for Auction Day goes directly to the youth exhibitors, with remaining proceeds supporting the Big Tex Scholarship Program, helping even more Texas students achieve their educational goals. In 2025, more than $2.2 million was raised to support students throughout the Lone Star State in auction awards and new college scholarships.
While the State Fair hosts additional fundraising events throughout the year, the annual 24-day exposition — the State Fair of Texas — is our largest community program and fundraiser of the year, and it’s with the help of our loyal fairgoers that we’re able to provide continued support to fellow Texans.
A day at the Fair is the perfect ready-made team experience, all in one iconic, walkable destination — historic Fair Park. Explore the Texas Auto Show, catch a live performance at the Chevrolet Main Stage, enjoy a bird’s-eye view from the Top o’ Texas Tower, or any other of the fun rides on the Midway, and graze your way through the endless shopping opportunities and creative cuisine, including the coveted Big Tex Choice Awards winners. The State Fair is a collection of hundreds of unique small businesses, so every shopping or food purchase you make simultaneously supports those businesses and the Fair’s nonprofit mission.
Plan a Fair day for your group or organization and trade box lunches for State Fair of Texas Food and Midway Coupons so everyone can choose their own foodie adventure! Rock matching shirts to show off your team spirit, earn bragging rights with classic games like ring toss or flip-a-chick on the State Fair Midway, and enjoy a variety of free shows and activities FREE with your admission! Download our best tips & tricks and sample itinerary, sure to give you a variety of options to build your team’s perfect Fair day.
When you bring your group to the State Fair of Texas, know you’re not just checking the “team outing” box—you’re fueling Texas students’ higher education journey, strengthening South Dallas/Fair Park nonprofits, and investing in urban agriculture that feeds your neighbors in need. You’re boosting jobs and small businesses across North Texas and giving your group a day they’ll reminisce about until next fall, giving you a Texas-sized return on a single day together at the State Fair of Texas. Make your group Fair day the highlight of the season, and a win for the community! The 2026 State Fair of Texas opens Friday, September 25, and runs through Sunday, October 18. Visit BigTex.com/Group to secure your group tickets now.