State Fair of Texas
- Thursday, October 8, 10 AM to 9 PM
- Mon–Thu: adults $15, seniors 60+ $13, children 3–12 $10, 2 and under free; after 5 PM $10 all. Fri–Sun: adults $25, seniors $20, children $10; after 5 PM adults $20. Season pass $60. Parking $25/day
- Hosted by State Fair of Texas (501c3 nonprofit)
Annual 24-day fair at Fair Park (2026 theme 'Stars, Stripes, and Howdies'), 10 AM to 9 PM. Fair food, midway rides, livestock exhibitions, live entertainment on multiple stages, agricultural exhibits. Admission covers roughly 85 performances and most attractions; concerts on the Chevy Main Stage are included with admission. DART Green Line stops at Fair Park Station at the main gate. The fair runs September 25 to October 18; this listing covers October 8.
Details come from the organizer and can change. Please check with them before you go.