Welcome to the biggest fair in the country—the State Fair of Texas!
SEPTEMBER 27 – OCTOBER 20, 2024
The Texas State Fairgrounds is just east of downtown Dallas on IS-30.
Fair Attractions & Shows
- Every Concert is FREE with your State Fair Admission!
- The State Fair Midway features more than 70 rides, including the iconic 212 ft. Texas Star® Ferris wheel.
- The Kidway area of the Midway caters to young fairgoers, featuring rides suitable for children two years and older.
- Errol McKoy Greenhouse is on the Midway. Enjoy music, family-friendly activities, and the Big Tex Urban Farms.
- The Top O’ Texas Tower soars 500 feet into the air and offers sweeping views of downtown Dallas and the surrounding area.
- Texas SkyWay is an aerial track that stretches 1,800 feet between two stations. The ride soars high above the sights and sounds of the colorful Midway. It has gondolas to accommodate strollers or wheelchairs.
- The 1914 Dentzel Carousel is a must-ride classic at the State Fair of Texas,
- Sparklett’s Log Flume takes riders winding through colorful, lighted tunnels on a fast-moving river
Food Big Tex Choice Awards
https://bigtex.com/big-tex-choice-awards/
Each year, State Fair concessionaires fry up tasty and unique foods for a chance to be a finalist in the annual Big Tex Choice Awards competition. This year, you can enjoy these winning creations:
- WINNER “BEST TASTE – SAVORY”
DOMINICAN FRITURA DOG
by Justin Martinez - WINNER “BEST TASTE – SWEET”
ROUSSO’S COTTON CANDY BACON ON A STICK
by Isaac Rousso - WINNER “MOST CREATIVE”
TEXAS SUGAR RUSH PICKLES
by Heather Perkins
Learn more about the unusual food offerings at the Texas State Fair!
Auto Show covers Three Huge Areas.
Discover your next set of wheels at the Auto Show! Car enthusiasts can see vehicles from the brands you know to those you’ve never seen before.
Tickets and Calendar
Get all the details and special ticket sales on the Big Tex official website: https://bigtex.com/buy-tickets-new/