The best time of the year is here! The State Fair of Texas is returning to Dallas, so we’re giving you the 101 to new fried eats, $10 ticket deals, and everything else you need to know about the “most Texan place on earth!
Updated September 2023
THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
Everything's bigger in Texas, even the fair! The State Fair of Texas is the longest-running fair in the nation, open this year from September 29th to October 22nd. It's home to Big Tex, fun rides, and fried food galore, from fried pho to fried beer and more!
$10 TICKET DAYS
Want to skip the weekend rush and save money on fair tickets!? Every Tuesday and Thursday during fair season, you can purchase your fair ticket online for just $10 with our code 23DALLASITES! This is the perfect way to experience the fair with smaller crowds, for less!
OTHER DISCOUNTS
The State Fair of Texas offers so many other discounts! On Tuesdays you can enjoy most rides on the Midway for just 4 Coupons! Every Thursday, certain food vendors will offer their signature fried bites for discounted prices! If you bring 5 canned good items on Wednesdays, you’ll relieve admission for just $5! Also, on any weeknight after 5pm adults can pay the child price for admissions!
NEW FAIR FOOD
It wouldn’t be the fair without the creative fried concoctions and this year they are featuring a new line up of creations that you don’t want to miss! On the savory side, you have to try the Deep Fried Pho, Deep Fried Cheesy Crab Tots, Deep Fried Sushi Bombs & so much more… Craving something sweet? Be sure to try the Biscoff Delight, Bourbon Banana Caramel Sopapillas, or the Cotton Candyrita!
NEW ATTRACTIONS
We are so excited to check out all the new attractions this year like the Soap Bubble Circus, Dinosaurs at the Lagoon, Acrobuffs and an insane live music lineup feat. Lonestar, X Ambassadors, CeeLo Green & more!
Plus, all the classic shows you love will be back again this year, like the Texas Auto Show, State Fair of Texas Rodeo, the Petting Zoo and more!
