Sarah Hanks

Sarah Hanks plays Fair Park on Saturday, October 17, as part of the 2026 State Fair of Texas. She's a singer-songwriter from Crowley, a small town in south Louisiana, and these days she's making her mark on the DFW music scene. She's been writing songs since she was eleven, and she describes songwriting as a way to make sense of her emotions and her perspective.

Her writing tends to be more observational than autobiographical, and her sound blends soulful alternative pop with folk and singer-songwriter influences. She pairs intimate piano-driven arrangements with vivid storytelling, and she cites Billy Joel, Finneas, Adele and John Mayer among her influences. It's the kind of set that sits comfortably between a singer-songwriter room and a pop stage.

The performance is part of the 2026 State Fair of Texas, which runs at Fair Park from September 25 to October 18. Hanks is the sole name on the bill for this date, so the afternoon is built around her set. The show starts at 1:30 PM at Fair Park, 925 S Haskell Ave, in Dallas Downtown.