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Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center

Opening just in time for the 2017 Fair, the new Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center is a 55,000-square-foot facility that provides an...

A Season Pass for the State Fair of Texas is more than just a ticket to the Fair, it offers you 24 days to create memories with friends and...

The Livestock Barns are filled with a variety of animals throughout the 24 days of the Fair. We encourage all visitors at the Fair to...

Sit back and unwind while enjoying a variety of brews, wines and bites on these patio destinations. Howdy’s State Fair...

It’s finally here, the moment you’ve all been waiting for – the highly-anticipated decision that denotes the ultimate achievement in...

DALLAS, TEXAS – August 16, 2017 – The final countdown to who will win one of the most coveted titles in all of Texas begins. The State...

DALLAS, TEXAS – August 4, 2017 – Just in time to kick-off the State Fair of Texas are the 2017 pre-Fair horse shows! This month-long...

Xpogo and Lords of Gravity are back and bigger than ever! After being a hit at the 2016 Fair, we’re excited to bring back the two...

Towering between the Centennial and Automobile buildings, the Hall of State is a historic centerpiece located on the Esplanade across from...

It’s that time of year again! State Fair concessionaires are gearing up to debut their latest and greatest edible innovations to the...