State Fair of Texas discounts and deals for 2025
The State Fair of Texas is now underway through Oct. 19. No matter your budget or the size of your family, there are discount opportunities every day of the week.
The State Fair of Texas is now underway through Oct. 19. No matter your budget or the size of your family, there are discount opportunities every day of the week.
Camp Mystic counselor honored at State Fair of Texas for actions in deadly flooding
More than 2 million people are expected at the State Fair of Texas this season, but during the opening ceremony, there’s a focus on one group of heroes: Camp counselors who saved lives during the catastrophic Central Texas flooding.
More than 2 million people are expected at the State Fair of Texas this season, but during the opening ceremony, there’s a focus on one group of heroes: Camp counselors who saved lives during the catastrophic Central Texas flooding.
State Fair of Texas opens its gates for the 2025 season
The State Fair of Texas kicks off today. Here's what you need to know about this year's fair.
The State Fair of Texas kicks off today. Here's what you need to know about this year's fair.
Adidas, Hibbett releasing shoe inspired by State Fair of Texas
The shoe features a Texas state silhouette on the bottom of both shoes, a Dallas-inspired belt buckle dubrae and the Texas Star Ferris wheel.
The shoe features a Texas state silhouette on the bottom of both shoes, a Dallas-inspired belt buckle dubrae and the Texas Star Ferris wheel.
New 2025 State Fair of Texas Foods
The 2025 State Fair of Texas themed “Texas Shines Bright" will open on Friday, September 26, and run through Sunday, October 19. Daily admission tickets are available now.
The 2025 State Fair of Texas themed “Texas Shines Bright" will open on Friday, September 26, and run through Sunday, October 19. Daily admission tickets are available now.
State Fair of Texas won’t give free tickets to high schoolers this year
High schoolers in Texas will no longer receive free tickets to the State Fair of Texas.
High schoolers in Texas will no longer receive free tickets to the State Fair of Texas.
State Fair of Texas: New security measures in place for 2025 event
With just weeks from opening day, the State Fair of Texas announced Thursday new security changes, following issues in the past.
With just weeks from opening day, the State Fair of Texas announced Thursday new security changes, following issues in the past.
2025 Big Tex Choice Awards winners include 4 unique fair foods
The winners of this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards include crab and mozzarella rice balls, a fruity shaved sorbet dessert, a cookie milkshake, and deviled egg wagyu bacon cheeseburger sliders.
The winners of this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards include crab and mozzarella rice balls, a fruity shaved sorbet dessert, a cookie milkshake, and deviled egg wagyu bacon cheeseburger sliders.
State Fair of Texas announces 2025 Big Tex Choice Award Finalists
It's that time of year again! The State Fair of Texas has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards, a contest celebrating the most unique and delicious fair foods.
It's that time of year again! The State Fair of Texas has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards, a contest celebrating the most unique and delicious fair foods.
Here are the 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards semi-finalists
With less than three months to go until the start of the State Fair of Texas, it’s time to start thinking about the food.
With less than three months to go until the start of the State Fair of Texas, it’s time to start thinking about the food.
Dallas County judge dismisses Paxton's lawsuit, upholding State Fair of Texas gun ban
A Dallas County district judge dismissed Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the State Fair of Texas and the City of Dallas, allowing the fair's gun restrictions, implemented after a 2023 shooting, to remain in place.
A Dallas County district judge dismissed Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the State Fair of Texas and the City of Dallas, allowing the fair's gun restrictions, implemented after a 2023 shooting, to remain in place.
State Fair of Texas shooting: Shooter listens to victim impact statements
Those affected by the shooting at the State Fair of Texas in 2023 got the chance to address the shooter directly on Tuesday.
Those affected by the shooting at the State Fair of Texas in 2023 got the chance to address the shooter directly on Tuesday.
State Fair of Texas shooter sentenced to 12 years in prison
The man who injured three people in a shooting at the State Fair of Texas in 2023 was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty.
The man who injured three people in a shooting at the State Fair of Texas in 2023 was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty.
2025 State Fair of Texas music lineup announced
With 100 days remaining until the 2025 State Fair of Texas, organizers have announced the free music lineup for this year's annual exposition.
With 100 days remaining until the 2025 State Fair of Texas, organizers have announced the free music lineup for this year's annual exposition.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas for gun bans at The Majestic, Fair Park Music Hall
Ken Paxton is suing the city of Dallas over violations of the state's gun carry laws.
Ken Paxton is suing the city of Dallas over violations of the state's gun carry laws.
Texas bill would prevent State Fair of Texas from prohibiting firearms
Texas Senate bill 1065 aims to keep events like the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban.
Texas Senate bill 1065 aims to keep events like the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban.
State Fair of Texas specialty license plates approved by TxDMV
Starting in early 2025, Texans will be able to purchase the custom-designed plates.
Starting in early 2025, Texans will be able to purchase the custom-designed plates.
Family of teen knocked out by police horse at State Fair of Texas files lawsuit
The lawsuit from the family of 17-year-old Ian Macharia claims the horse was scared after the officer spilled a drink on it.
The lawsuit from the family of 17-year-old Ian Macharia claims the horse was scared after the officer spilled a drink on it.
State Fair of Texas 2024 closes with record-breaking attendance
The 2024 State Fair of Texas has officially come to a close. This year's fair drew nearly 100,000 more visitors than last year and the Red River Rivalry set a new single-day attendance record.
The 2024 State Fair of Texas has officially come to a close. This year's fair drew nearly 100,000 more visitors than last year and the Red River Rivalry set a new single-day attendance record.
Shooting outside State Fair of Texas leaves 1 injured
Dallas police said the victim and his friends got into a fight with another group of people outside the fair. As they were leaving, a car drove by them, and someone in the car opened fire.
Dallas police said the victim and his friends got into a fight with another group of people outside the fair. As they were leaving, a car drove by them, and someone in the car opened fire.