State Fair of Texas: Dates & Tickets Guide

Dates, Cost & Directions

Things to See and Do

Updated August 2024

Event Details

Discover Texas State Fair information and plan a day-long itinerary to this lively event. Planning your day around the fair's schedule? Make time for events such as Kroger Starlight Parade, Fiesta de Marionetas, and more.

Dates

The Fair runs for 24 consecutive days each fall, making it the longest-running fair in the nation. In 2024, the State Fair of Texas will be open Sept. 27 - Oct. 20. The State Fair of Texas features a variety of events that occur across the fair's grounds.

Cost

Daily admission tickets are $10-25 per person, but there are special discounts available on select days. You can also buy a season pass for $50 and visit as many times as you want!

Getting there

The Texas State Fair address is in historic Fair Park, located at 3809 Grand Ave. in South Dallas. Parking is available from $20-40 per car at official Fair lots. Pro tip – take the DART Green Line to Fair Park Station and avoid traffic and parking altogether.

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Things to See and Do

Dive into exciting activities and kid-friendly events at the State Fair of Texas. Whether you're planning a family outing for looking for an action-packed adventure, this fair offers engaging fun for all ages.

Family-Friendly Activities

A 55-foot cowboy affectionately known as Big Tex greets you with a spirited “howdy, folks!” as soon as you arrive – you can’t miss him! Must-see features include the Texas Auto Show, Fair Park Rodeo, Pig Races, and more. Check out the fair’s Visitor’s Guide to plan your time at the “most Texan place on Earth.”

Dive into a variety of things to do with shows, farm attractions, exhibits, live performances, and creative arts sessions. Catch an I Spy Texas event with your little one, or groove to live music at the Chevrolet Main Stage. See mouthwatering eats at the Creative Arts Cooking Contests, or enter a vibrant atmosphere at the Kroger Starlight Parade.

Food & Drinks

Snack on the latest fried concoctions from some of the most innovative concessionaires, who compete each year in the Big Tex Choice Awards. There’s also plenty of fair classics and decadent grub to be found like the famous Fletcher’s corny dogs and funnel cakes.

Sports

College football fans will flock to the Allstate Red River Showdown and the State Fair Classic, held at the Cotton Bowl during the fair each year. Watch the Grambling State Tigers and Prairie View A&M Panthers play a thrilling game at the State Fair Classic on Sept. 28. Cheer with the roar of the crowd while seeing the Allstate Red River Rivalry Showdown, sitting on the edge of your seat as the Texas Longhorns play against the Oklahoma Sooners on Oct. 12.

Live Music

There is no shortage of feet-stomping fun at the State Fair of Texas. Uncover talented performances at the Chevrolet Main Stage, Bud Light Stage, and Yuengling Flight Stage. From country tunes to Tejano classics, each stage will elevate your elevate your fair-going weekend with one-of-a-kind concerts. Discover more information about the fair's music lineup here.