Fair Park — Attraction in Dallas

October in Dallas means The State Fair of Texas.

If you are a fan of college football, corn dogs or midway games (or all of the above) and within driving distance of Dallas, you must check out "The Fair."

A Texas institution since 1886, The Fair provides endless entertainment for all ages.

According to a Google Search, The State Fair of Texas counts more than 2.5 million visitors a year:

The State Fair of Texas had the highest attendance of all fairs in 2022, industry news source Carnival Warehouse announced last week. The State Fair of Texas saw 2.5 million people at Dallas' Fair Park in 2022, edging it just above the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's 2.4 million attendees.

I quickly noticed that there were PLENTY of Cowboys jerseys on display in the crowd.

For a Texas native like myself, Big Tex's recorded welcome, Fletcher's corn dogs, The Midway and The Texas Star all evoke viscerally fond memories.

After wandering through the massive livestock area replete with pigs, horses, cattle, sheep and chickens, I stopped to listen to some live music at one of the many performance areas and then found another stage with a circus-style act. Here is a map to help you plan your visit.

When you get too hot walking around outside, tour the heavily air-conditioned automotive exhibition halls near Big Tex and purchase your water and soft drinks for only $1 at the Daughters of the American Revolution house nearby.

Please note that The State Fair of Texas only runs through October 22.

When the Fair closes, visits to The Dallas Museum of Art, Klyde Warren Park and/or The Sixth Floor Museum are also great choices for a...

Okay, so I traveled over 400 miles/drove over 8 hours to get to the Texas State Fair. I went with an old coworker/friend and her husband. It took us 45min to an hour to get there from her house. 45 minutes to park ($20.00) and get inside the gate (gate admission $18.00 at the gate for one adult) with a tram. We got inside the gate at 2:30pm on a Monday (it was a federal holiday so it was packed). Like we couldn't stay together the 3 of us because it was so busy. It was not severe weather but it did rain off and on the whole day. I didn't get soaked but it was rainy. My biggest advice is: planning ahead is key. Food and beverages are purchased with "coupons" that you have to buy in advance prior to knowing what the cost is of the items you intend to consume. I ended up buying $90.00 worth of coupons and then went about finding things I could buy. Smoked Turkey leg, smoked ribs, smoked chicken, chicken sandwich and Texas tornado fries, corn on the cob and funnel cake... that's all can remember because I went into a...

I love the state fair. I have the season pass, so I can take my son, then go on my own. We can enjoy the kids rides then I can try all the fried food and drinks and look at the different booths. It’s worth it! I’ve gone every year and am ready for it this year! First time going today...10/12. So much fun. Parking was not hard or tedious. Parking worked out well. Went in the side entrance and not bad. Coupon booth was easy and smooth. It was fun trying the different beverages and had the funnel fries. There was even a small parade which was fun. It was fun walking around and taking my time. Big and Rich was so much fun. Nice cool weather!l to enjoy the fair! Had so much going with my friend in the evening! Parking not as bad as I thought it would be. Had so much fun drinking different State Fair drinks and funnel cakes. Also, seeing Big and Rich. Had fun taking my son, dad to the fair! Getting on the rides with my son was fun too! Got to see a Stunt Show which my son loved. It’s always...