Dallas Park Department pushes for year-round activation of Fair Park
After seven "lost" years under private control, the City of Dallas has resumed management of Fair Park with a goal to activate the space year-round by adding retail, hotels, and sports opportunities.
After seven "lost" years under private control, the City of Dallas has resumed management of Fair Park with a goal to activate the space year-round by adding retail, hotels, and sports opportunities.
Iconic Log Ride at State Fair of Texas set for final splash in 2025
The beloved Log Ride at the State Fair of Texas will close permanently after its final run during the 2025 season, marking the end of its 40-year history.
The beloved Log Ride at the State Fair of Texas will close permanently after its final run during the 2025 season, marking the end of its 40-year history.
Dallas weighs repair vs relocation for new city hall
Dallas City Council members are expected to vote by the end of the year on whether to abandon the iconic I.M. Pei-designed City Hall due to an estimated $50 million to $100 million in deferred maintenance costs.
Dallas City Council members are expected to vote by the end of the year on whether to abandon the iconic I.M. Pei-designed City Hall due to an estimated $50 million to $100 million in deferred maintenance costs.
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.
Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North Texas
Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games are kicking into high gear with North Texas set to host nine matches, including a semi-final match next summer.
Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games are kicking into high gear with North Texas set to host nine matches, including a semi-final match next summer.
Cotton Bowl's $140M renovation wraps in time for State Fair Classic
The $140 million renovation to the Cotton Bowl is now complete, just in time for its two biggest games.
The $140 million renovation to the Cotton Bowl is now complete, just in time for its two biggest games.
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.
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.
Fair Park left it in disrepair, Dallas leaders say
Fair Park is in much worse condition now than it was before the city turned over management to the for-profit company, Oak View Group.
Fair Park is in much worse condition now than it was before the city turned over management to the for-profit company, Oak View Group.
Company hired to manage Fair Park left it in disrepair, Dallas leaders say
Fair Park is in much worse condition now than it was before the city turned over management to the for-profit company, Oak View Group.
Fair Park is in much worse condition now than it was before the city turned over management to the for-profit company, Oak View Group.
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 Community Park project gets $3M grant from the state
A long-awaited Fair Park project aimed at connecting nearby Dallas residents is getting a funding boost to help kick off construction.
A long-awaited Fair Park project aimed at connecting nearby Dallas residents is getting a funding boost to help kick off construction.
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.
Luke Bryan postpones Dallas show
Country music superstar Luke Bryan called off his concert in Dallas just hours before he was scheduled to go on stage.
Country music superstar Luke Bryan called off his concert in Dallas just hours before he was scheduled to go on stage.
City of Dallas cutting ties with Fair Park management
The City of Dallas is cutting ties with the non-profit that manages Fair Park, after a subcontractor it hired misspent millions of dollars.
The City of Dallas is cutting ties with the non-profit that manages Fair Park, after a subcontractor it hired misspent millions of dollars.
Dallas Park and Recreation ready for Fair Park management reset
The City of Dallas is cutting ties with the non-profit that manages Fair Park, after a subcontractor it hired misspent millions of dollars.
The City of Dallas is cutting ties with the non-profit that manages Fair Park, after a subcontractor it hired misspent millions of dollars.