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The State Fair of Texas runs at Fair Park from September 25 to October 18, 2026, with the "Stars, Stripes and Howdies!" theme. A guide to admission prices, the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards, free attractions, the music lineup and the Cotton Bowl games.
The Red River Rivalry kicks off Saturday, October 10 at 2:30 PM at the sold-out Cotton Bowl in Fair Park, broadcast on ESPN and ABC. A guide to Dallas watch parties at Happiest Hour, Hero Victory Park, Christie's, and others, plus Friday pep rallies and the Texas Size Tailgate.
Energy Gardens Terrariums combines a Dallas nursery with hands-on terrarium and moss art workshops. Classes range from $55 to $135, with a distinctive garden snail workshop scheduled for October 25, 2026.
