Howdy folks, we can't wait to welcome you back!
2025 is looking bright! This year, the State Fair of Texas is celebrating 138 years of Texan pride and we’re busy preparing one heck of a safe and festive shindig in the fall. All of your favorite Fair time traditions will be returning, including a huge “Howdy Folks!” from the iconic 55-foot cowboy himself, Big Tex. Check back soon for more details on all the tasty fried food, thrilling rides, and one-of-a-kind shows at the State Fair of Texas!
Explore the Schedule
SHOWS & ACTIVITIES
All-Star Dog Stunt Show
Sign language interpretation provided during weekend4 P.M. shows
Marine Corps Square
Map Location 3
- 2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Chevrolet Ride & Drive
Chevrolet Park Plaza
Map Location 43
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Dinosaurs at the Lagoon
Leonhardt Lagoon
Map Location 23
- All-Day
¡Fiestas de Marionetas!
6 P.M. Shows are Friday/Saturday/Sunday only
First Ave. Amphitheatre
Map Location 14
- 11:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
- 3:00 PM
- 4:30 PM
- 6:00 PM
Country Round-Up!
Dr Pepper Midway Stage
Map Location 37
- 12:30 PM
- 2:00 PM
- 3:30 PM
- 5:00 PM
Dino Time with Professor T. Tex
6:30 P.M. shows are Friday/Saturday/Sunday only
Dinosaurs at the Lagoon
Map Location 23
- 11:30 AM
- 1:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
- 3:30 PM
- 5:00 PM
- 6:30 PM
Her Majesty's Secret Circus
Fringe Stage
Map Location 26
- 1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Illumination Sensation
Esplanade
Map Location 7
- 7:30 PM
Midway Barker
Shows are at 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45, 4:45, and 5:45 P.M.
Cotton Bowl Plaza
Map Location 27
- 12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
- 2:30 PM
- 3:30 PM
- 4:30 PM
- 5:30 PM
Mighty Mike
Fringe Stage
Map Location 26
- 2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Pig Races
Chevrolet Park Plaza
Map Location 43
- 11:30 AM
- 1:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
- 4:00 PM
Ram RHO Thrill Ride
By Grand Gate entrance
Map Location 17
World of Magic
Oak Farms Dairy Magic Hat Theater
Map Location 25
- 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
- 3:30 PM
- 5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Showstoppers
Hall of State/Throughout the Fairgrounds
Map Location 11
- 11:30 AM
- 2:30 PM
- 4:30 PM
- 5:30 PM
Starlight Parade
7:15 P.M. start
Throughout the Fairgrounds
- 7:00 PM
State Fair of Texas Loteria
Creative Arts Competition Kitchen
Map Location 20
- 2:30 PM
- 4:30 PM
Tasting in GO TEXAN Pavilion
GO Texan Pavilion
Map Location 16
Texas Auto Show/Truck Zone
Centennial and Automobile Buildings
Map Location 6
- All-Day
USA Breakdancers (9/26 - 10/7)
Caterpillar Fringe Stage
Map Location 26
- 1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Opening Day Parade
Throughout the Fairgrounds
- 12:00 PM
Opening Day Ceremony
Hall of State steps
- 6:30 PM
State Fair Classic
End time varies
Cotton Bowl Stadium
- 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Red River Rivalry
End time varies
Cotton Bowl Stadium
- 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
State Fair Clasico
End time varies
Cotton Bowl Stadium
- 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
TBAAL Presents: Educational Opportunity
Women's Museum
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
ON THE FARM
DPD K9 Unit Demonstration (MON. ONLY)
Fair Park Coliseum
Map Location 34
- 11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Big Tex's Discovery Farm
By Dinos at the Lagoon and Big Tex's Discovery Farm
Map Location 31
- 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
DPD K9 Demos (Mondays only)
Mondays only
Coliseum
Map Location 36
- 11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
DPD Mounted Demos (Wednesdays only)
Wednesdays only
Coliseum
Map Location 36
- 11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Farm and Fork University
Ranch Arena
Map Location 28
- 11:30 AM
- 1:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
- 4:00 PM
- 5:30 PM
Grand Champions Row
Along MLK near the Ranch Arena
Map Location 30
- 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
I Spy Texas
Corner of MLK and Nimitz
Map Location 29
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Livestock Birthing Barn
Livestock Birthing Barn
Map Location 29
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Majesty of the Horse
No shows on Sundays
Coliseum
Map Location 36
- 12:30 PM
- 2:00 PM
- 3:30 PM
Milking Parlor Demos
Off First Ave, near the Band Shell
Map Location 32
- 10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
- 1:30 PM
- 2:30 PM
- 3:30 PM
- 4:30 PM
- 5:30 PM
Moo U Guided Tours
Cattle Barns
Map Location 40
- 10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
- 12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
- 2:30 PM
- 3:30 PM
- 4:30 PM
- 5:30 PM
Oncor Petting Zoo
Pan Am Arena
Map Location 21
- All-Day
UPRA Big Tex Rodeo Series
Coliseum
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
UPRA Big Tex Rodeo Series
Coliseum
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Youth Rodeo Finals
Coliseum
- 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Ranch Rodeo
Coliseum
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Ranch Rodeo
Coliseum
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Mexican Fiesta Rodeo
Coliseum
- 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
PRCA Rough Stock Kickoff
Coliseum
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
PRCA Rough Stock Kickoff
Coliseum
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cowboys of Color Rodeo
Coliseum
- 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
UPRA World Finals
Coliseum
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
UPRA World Finals
Coliseum
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
UPRA World Finals
Coliseum
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
UPRA World Finals
Coliseum
- 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
EXHIBITS & MUSEUMS
Big Tex Urban Farms
Big Tex Urban Farms
Map Location 42
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
African American Museum
African American Museum
Map Location 10
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Children's Aquarium
Children's Aquarium
Map Location 34
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
D.A.R. House
Open on Sundays from 12 P.M. - 5 P.M
D.A.R. House
Map Location 2
- 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dallas Police Mounted Unit
Horse Barns near Pan Am Arena
Map Location 24
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fair Park Visitor's Center
Leonhardt Lagoon
Map Location 18
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Hall of State Exhibits
Hall of State
Map Location 13
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mundo Latino
Hall of State
Map Location 13
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Texas Discovery Gardens
Texas Discovery Gardens
Map Location 38
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
FREE LIVE MUSIC
Bud Light Stage
All shows at 1, 3, 5, and 7:30 P.M. unless otherwise noted. See line up for details.
Cotton Bowl Plaza
Map Location 22
- 1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Bank of Texas Stage
Most shows at 2, 4, 6 and 8 P.M. unless otherwise noted. See line up for details.
The Grove on Nimitz
Map Location 19
- 2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Chevrolet Main Stage
Most shows at 2:30, 4, and 7:45 P.M. unless otherwise noted. See line up for details.
Chevrolet Main Stage
Map Location 8
- 2:30 PM
- 4:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
TBAAL presents: Jazz at the Fair (F/S only)
Women's Museum
Map Location 1
- 6:30 PM
Levi's Lounge
Magnolia Beer Garden
Map Location 9
- 8:00 PM
CREATIVE ARTS
Cooking Demonstrations in the Kitchen with Cutco
Creative Arts Building
Map Location 20
- 11:30 AM
- 1:30 PM
- 3:30 PM
Creative Arts Cooking Contests
End time is variable based on contest.
Creative Arts Building
Map Location 20
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
