2026 State Fair of Texas

Sep 25 - Oct 18, 2026

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Date
Sep 25 - Oct 18, 2026
Venue
Fair Park
On Sale
On Sale Now

October 16 | Friday at 10:00AM 10:00 AM Buy Tickets
October 17 | Saturday at 10:00AM 10:00 AM Buy Tickets
October 18 | Sunday at 10:00AM 10:00 AM Buy Tickets

Event Details

The State Fair of Texas and Big Tex are BACK, returning in all its Lone Star glory on Friday, September 25, through Sunday, October 18! With more than 100 free attractions, 70 Midway rides, and endless activities across the fairgrounds, the 2026 State Fair of Texas will be a celebration bigger than ever! Get ready to say, “HOWDY FOLKS,” and visit the most TEXAN place on earth at BigTex.com/Tickets.

Hours of Operation Sundays – Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fridays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Last entry time is 9 p.m.

Oct 16 - 18, 2026

2026 State Fair of Texas

2026 State Fair of Texas

Event Details

Fair Park

Cotton Bowl® Stadium

Cotton Bowl® Stadium

Event Starts 4:00 PM

Dos Equis Pavilion

Event Starts 7:00 PM

Music Hall at Fair Park

Event Starts 8:00 PM

Music Hall at Fair Park

Event Starts 7:30 PM

Fair Park

Event Starts 4:00 PM

Music Hall at Fair Park

Centennial Hall

Automobile Building

Event Starts 9:00 AM

Fair Park

Event Starts 4:00 PM

Cotton Bowl® Stadium

Event Starts 9:00 AM

Music Hall at Fair Park

Event Starts 7:00 PM

Fair Park

Event Starts 12:00 PM

Fair Park

Event Starts 7:30 PM

Music Hall at Fair Park

Event Starts 7:30 PM

Music Hall at Fair Park

Event Starts 8:00 PM

Fair Park

Event Starts 12:00 PM

Music Hall at Fair Park

Event Starts 3:00 PM

Fair Park