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September 27 – October 20, 2024

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Enjoy the Flexibility of a Premium Ticket!

Can’t wait to get to the Fair but not quite sure what day you’ll be coming? The State Fair of Texas Premium Ticket is the perfect option for you. Purchase a Premium Ticket and choose any one day you want to come experience the Fair. Need to make a last-minute date change. No problem. The Premium Ticket can be used any one day of the Fair. With the Premium Ticket, you’re like Texan royalty.

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Save More with Ticket Combos

Get straight to the fun once you arrive at the Fair by purchasing one of our Premium Ticket Combo Packs! Each combo pack contains tickets and coupons so that you have all you need to start having fun immediately upon arriving. Join our Big Tex Insider email list to learn how to save money on combo packs.

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Season Tickets

Are you a State Fair super fan? Do you attend the Fair more than once each year? Then a State Fair season pass is the perfect option for you! Enjoy all 24 days of the Fair and save money! ​

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Discounts Galore!

Who doesn’t like saving money and having a great time at the same time? There are plenty of ways to save on State Fair of Texas tickets, no matter when you plan to come.

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Allowed Items

Tasting “Fair food” is a big reason why people visit the State Fair of Texas, but if you have any dietary restrictions or other reasons for wanting to bring your own food or beverages, please do. Fairgoers may only bring softshell coolers that meet the new bag policy sizing standard. Please note, loose ice is not permitted. Re-usable ice packs are recommended. Please note: Alcohol, glass containers, and metal knives and forks are prohibited, and your cooler will be searched as you enter the grounds.

For a full list of permitted and prohibited items, please visit BigTex.com/FAQ.

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Directions to the Fair

Located just outside downtown Dallas, the State Fair of Texas takes place each on the grounds of Fair Park. The Fair grounds are easily accessible by car but did you know that you can also use public transportation to arrive directly at the front gate? Click on the link here for for directions and a map.

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Plenty of Parking Options

Parking is conveniently located around Fair Park at official State Fair of Texas Parking lots. Parking is $30 per space and there are designated locations throughout the lots for disabled parking. Bicycle racks are located inside Gates 5, 6, and 11. Bicycles are not allowed past the pedestrian gates or on the fairgrounds.

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USING DART TO GET TO THE FAIR

State Fair visitors can ride theDART Rail Green Lineto two stations –Fair Park Station, located on Parry Avenue at the entrance to the fairgrounds, andMLK, Jr. Station, located south of R.B. Cullum Blvd. and convenient to the MLK fairground entrance (Gate 6)

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THE BEST 24 DAYS OF THE YEAR. MAKE THEM EPIC

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Chevrolet Main Stage

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