News Ag Awareness Day at the 2024 State Fair of Texas For more than 70 years, the State Fair of Texas® has proudly hosted Ag Awareness Day, a gathering of FCCLA, FFA, and 4-H student leaders... Texas Metro NewsOctober 8, 2024
DMN Stories Appeals Court denies AG Ken Paxton’s latest attempt to block State Fair of Texas’ gun ban Paxton has indicated in court documents that he may be planning to appeal to the Texas Supreme Court next Texas Metro NewsSeptember 25, 2024
Giveaway South Dallas Nonprofits Receive $662,000 through State Fair of Texas Community Giving Program The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that in 2023, 101 organizations serving the South Dallas/Fair Park area received more than $662,000... Texas Metro NewsFebruary 4, 2024
DMN Stories State Fair of Texas welcomed 2.3 million attendees in 2023, slight dip from previous year The fair operated all 24 scheduled days despite a shooting that left three injured. Texas Metro NewsOctober 25, 2023
DMN Stories Alleged State Fair of Texas shooter told police he acted in self-defense, affidavit says Police say he was alone when the shooting happened. Police and fair officials are investigating how the gun was brought into Fair Park. Texas Metro NewsOctober 17, 2023
DMN Stories 3 wounded in shooting at State Fair of Texas, suspect in custody, Dallas police say The shooting, which took place Saturday night in the food court, led to injuries that weren’t considered life-threatening. Texas Metro NewsOctober 15, 2023
DMN Stories There was not a shooting Friday night at State Fair of Texas, Dallas police say Dallas police found that no shots were fired at Fair Park after receiving information about a shooting. Texas Metro NewsOctober 16, 2022
Arts & Entertainment Top 10 things to do at the State Fair of Texas By Kendall Gayle Washington Watch the opening day parade: each year the fair begins with the annual parade through downtown Dallas Say Howdy to... Texas Metro NewsOctober 7, 2022
News The Dallas Mavericks host “Mavs Vault” exhibit at State Fair of Texas Sports EditorPhotos/Video: Dorothy J. Gentry If you plan on taking in the State Fair of Texas this year, you won’t want to miss a... Dorothy GentrySeptember 29, 2022
DMN Stories Dallas man featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives’ to serve food at State Fair of Texas Jesus Carmona’s Big Tex Burrito plays the part: It’s big, bold and (sort of) fried. Texas Metro NewsSeptember 9, 2022