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State Fair of Texas 2024: What to know before you go
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Attention: The State Fair of Texas is known to cause joyous laughter, squeals of delights, and your kids asking if they can try everything. | Photo by FTWtoday
With less than 18 days until the fair kicks off, we’re giving you the run-down of what’s happening this year at Fair Park. Ride with us.

Hours, tickets, parking

  • The fair runs Friday, Sept. 27 -Sunday, Oct. 20
  • Gates open at 9 a.m.
  • Tickets + parking passes are available online. Admission costs $5-$25.
  • Parking is available onsite — its $30 at official Fair lots. Check out the directions to get to the gates.
  • Pro tip: If you arrive after 5 p.m., all guests will pay the price of a child’s ticket.
State Fair of Texas concerts

Enjoy live music every day at the fair.

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Photo provided Kevin Brown

The concerts

Some big names are headlining this year’s concert series on the Chevrolet Main Stage, Bud Light Stage, and Yuengling Stage.
  • Croy and the Boys | Friday, Sept. 27 | 1 p.m., 3 p.m. + 5 p.m. | Bud Light Stage
  • Grace Porter | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 8:30 p.m. | Chevrolet Main Stage
Check out the full list of performers.

The fried fair fare

As always, expect a lot of fried food along the midway, as well as the winners of this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards. This year, don’t forget to stop by and try new additions like the Russo’s Cotton Candy Bacon on a Stick and Texas Sugar Rush Pickles.

State Fair of Texas

Feast your eyes on Russo’s Cotton Candy Bacon on a Stick. Looks delicious right?

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Photo courtesy of the State Fair of Texas

The attractions

The fair is known for its exhibits spanning all kinds of interests. Here are a few that we’re excited about:

Billy Kidd Show | Charismatic charm meets infectious energy at this captivating close-up magic show.

Bryan Berg the Card Stacker | The Guinness World Record holder is ready to wow this year’s state fairgoers with his incredible card-stacking of famous Texas icons.

Cirque du Soleil: Songblazers | Cirque de Soleil tells the story of country music through a theatrical performance.

For a full roundup of daily events, check out this year’s attractions.
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Monday, Sept. 9
  • Lonestar Ladies Gun Club | Monday, Sept. 9 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Texas Gun Experience, Grapevine | $35 | Learn about self-protection and guns with experienced instructors during this beginner-friendly class.
  • Joshua Ray Walker | Monday, Sept. 9 | 7 p.m. | The Kessler | $24+ | Get your cowboy boots on for an electrifying boots-gliding night of country music with country singer Joshua Ray Walker.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
  • Connect & Create: Preschool Playdate | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 9-10 a.m. | Meadows Museum | $0+ | Every second Tuesday of the month, children ages two to five and their adults can enjoy the museum an hour before it opens with storytime and an art project.
  • AT&T Performing Arts Center & AEG Present: CAKE | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 8:30 p.m. | Strauss Square | $0+ | The alternative rock band brings their witty tunes and wicked dance moves to AT&T’s Performing Arts Center.
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