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Backyard Circus

Creative Arts Building

The Backyard Circus offers little ones the chance to dress up in costumes and take part in a show that features lion tamers, tight-rope walkers, ballerinas and a host of circus favorites.

Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Dianne Lindeman – Dianne’s Ranch Diner

Creative Arts Building

For those of you looking for a true culinary experience, the State Fair recommends attending one of its daily Celebrity Chef demos, where popular chefs from some of Texas’ most prominent restaurants show off their skills. Chefs prepare a signature dish, share tips and answer audience questions, also giving audience members a chance to sample... Read more »

Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Sunnye Childers (Celebrity Chef Kitchen)

Creative Arts Building

For those of you looking for a true culinary experience, the State Fair recommends attending one of its daily Celebrity Chef demos, where popular chefs from some of Texas’ most prominent restaurants show off their skills. Chefs prepare a signature dish, share tips and answer audience questions, also giving audience members a chance to sample... Read more »

Cooking Contest: Cowboy Cooking

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 new contest or cook-off to the Fair’s culinary stadium with prized ribbons on the line. Visit the Competition Kitchen to see who will take home... Read more »

Creative Arts Contest: “Let’s Cowboy Up” Costume Contest

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 new contest or cook-off to the Fair’s culinary stadium with prized ribbons on the line. Visit the Competition Kitchen to see who will take home... Read more »

Butter Sculpture

Creative Arts Building

Amidst 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."