If it’s 1936, it’s gotta be the Texas Centennial - and here’s an exhibit I’d never heard of: Jerusalem, The Holy City. Here’s a handy 1922 map of the grounds, from the fine folks at Caterpillar (don’t miss those tractors!) - you can see where the people in the photo above are walking. In the 1920s, Fair Park looked a lot smaller: ![]() No corny dogs in 1910, but plenty of candy, peanuts, popcorn, ice cream, and, sure, why not, cigars and tobacco. ![]() Here’s a group photo showing the food vendors at the 1910 fair. (I wrote about the “The Chute” water ride, here.) (All images are larger when clicked.)Ī great-looking poster from 1890, colorful and exciting:Ī midway in its infancy, in the aughts. Here are a few images from the decades since the fair began in 1886.īelow, from 1889, a sedate advertisement for the Texas State Fair and Dallas Exposition (from The Immigrant’s Guide to Texas, 1889). The history of the State Fair of Texas is also the history of Dallas - if you live in Dallas, you know a lot about the fair, if only by osmosis. Hopefully this mini-guide gives you just a taste of what the State Fair of Texas has to offer.SFOT midway, 1961… (click for larger image) Visit here to see which teams are battling it out this year. This year there are three games scheduled to take place at the historic Cotton Bowl. A couple years ago, there were even green margaritas that were super tasty! The State Fair of Texas offers something everyone will love to eat.Ĭollege football is a classic tradition at the State Fair of Texas. There are the classic fair foods such as corn dogs and turkey legs, but the State Fair of Texas is known for anything and everything fried. Riders can enjoy sights of downtown Dallas from 212 feet above. A ride the whole family can enjoy is the Texas Star® Ferris Wheel. There are rides for both adults and kids. The fair offers more than 70 games and rides everyone will love. To see the full list of headliners and what days they perform, you can find out more here! This year’s headliners include: Rick Springfield, Daughtry, Billy Ray Cyrus, and many more. The concert is FREE with the price of admission. ![]() The Chevrolet Main Stage will highlight artists from genres including rock, country, Tejano and hip-hop. To see all the cool ways to save money, visit the fair’s website discount page here.Įnjoy a concert at the Chevrolet Main Stage. For example, every Thursday of the fair visitors can pay $9 to enter only if they bring an empty 20 oz. The State Fair of Texas has many sponsors that provide fair goers discounted admission prices. Tickets can be purchased online or can be purchased at the gate.Īccording to the State Fair of Texas’ official website, online tickets are $1.50 less than when you buy in person. Luckily there are several ways you can purchase admission tickets as well as many neat discount options to help you save some money. The State fair of Texas offers season passes, combo packs and single day admission tickets. The State Fair of Texas begins Septemand runs through October 20, 2019. Here is your mini guide to help you prepare. Come one, come all…the State Fair of Texas is here! The State Fair of Texas highlights agriculture, education and community and has something to offer for the whole family.
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