Consejos y trucos sobre la Feria Estatal de Texas que debes conocer antes de ir
Tanto si es la primera como la centésima vez que acude a la Feria Estatal de Texas, a todos nos vendrían bien algunos consejos útiles para garantizar un viaje satisfactorio.
Ir a la Sa Feria Estatal de Texas puede ser el punto culminante de la temporada de otoño de cualquiera, pero no dejes que la locura de la feria estatal te abrume. Aquí tienes cuatro sencillos consejos y trucos que te ayudarán a planear el día de feria perfecto.
Updated August 2026
1. No dediques demasiado tiempo a aparcar.
DART is a great option to save time getting to the fair. Just hop on a train to Fair Park Station and get dropped off right in front of the main gate. You can even buy your tickets through the DART GoPass app, where a current promo code gets you a discount off Fair admission. Driving instead? Parking runs $30 per space at official Fair lots, so budget a few extra minutes to find a spot on busy weekends. Either way, the time you save on transportation means more time at the Midway or a second (or third) Fletcher's Corny Dog.
2. No intentes hacerlo todo en un solo día.
The State Fair of Texas is the longest running fair in the country with open gates for 24 consecutive days from Sept. 25 through Oct. 18, 2026, and for good reason. There's so much to experience, so don't feel like you have to cram it all in one day.
3. No pagues demasiado.
Save on admission by buying a season pass. If you plan to go more than once (and we think you should), a season pass pays for itself fast. The Commemorative Hard Card pass includes unlimited visits, a free Bring-A-Friend admission ticket valid Monday through Friday, complimentary access to Texas Discovery Gardens, and a parking pre-purchase discount, while the lower priced Digital Season Pass skips those extras in exchange for a better price.
The State Fair of Texas also partners with local organizations to offer discounted admission throughout the run, including Feed the Need Wednesdays for anyone who donates canned goods to the North Texas Food Bank, half-price admission for seniors on Thursdays, and a special Opening Day rate for anyone who brings peanut butter to donate. Sign up as a Big Tex Insider for Value Day promo codes and other early access to savings.
4. Don't get caught off guard at the gate.
The State Fair uses a clear bag policy for security, so leave the oversized tote at home. Bags and soft-sided coolers need to be 9 by 10 by 12 inches or smaller, and if they aren't clear, they need to fit into an even smaller 4.5 by 6.5 inch clutch. Diaper bags and medical bags get an exception and will be searched at the gate instead. There's no bag check or lockers on-site, so anything that doesn't meet the policy has to go back to the car. Planning your bag ahead of time saves you a walk back to the parking lot.
Planning to step out for a break and come back later? Grab a hand stamp before you leave. Re-entry requires one, and if you leave the parking lot, you'll pay for parking again.
5. Don't forget it's coupons, not cash.
Food, rides, and games on the Midway all run on State Fair coupons instead of cash or card, so pick some up at a booth or buy them online before you go. Each coupon is worth a dollar, and the good news is they never expire, so any leftovers from a past fair are still good today. ATMs are available throughout the grounds if you need to reload, and you'll only need cash or a card for shopping with the fair's vendors.
6. Don't miss the icons
Big Tex
Big Tex vive en el centro del recinto ferial, a lo largo de Lone Star Boulevard y Grand Avenue, y da la bienvenida a todos los asistentes a la feria con su profunda voz de acento tejano. Además, el puesto principal de Fletcher's Corny Dog está a solo unos pasos, por lo que una parada para hacerse un selfie y un corny dog es ideal.
Midway
El epicentro de la emoción, Fair Park's Midway, alberga las atracciones, los juegos y algunos de los manjares más sabrosos de la feria. Planea que las atracciones sean a primera hora del día porque nadie en tu grupo quiere ver tu muslo de pavo por segunda vez.
Noria Texas Star
El corazón de Fair Park Midway es la Texas Star, la emblemática noria de Dallas. Hazte un selfie desde el suelo antes de subir al cielo en un viaje de 20 pisos de altura que ofrece vistas únicas de Fair Park y el horizonte de Dallas.
Fletcher's Corny Dog
Imagínese llegar a casa y darse cuenta de que su plan de "volver cuando la cola fuera más corta" se ha ido al traste por completo. Dedique tiempo a hacer cola para tener la oportunidad de probar este clásico, créanos: la espera merece la pena. ¿Es vegetariano? Ponte a la cola, porque tú también puedes satisfacer ese famoso antojo de perrito caliente con un perrito de maíz vegetariano.
Cotton Bowl
Home of the famous Red River Rivalry and State Fair Classic, the Cotton Bowl is Fair Park's symbol of victory. This year also brings back the State Fair Clásico, a soccer match between Dallas Trinity FC and a surprise international matchup. Catch one of the exciting games set to take place on this legendary field, tickets and more information here.
Salón de Estado
Set in the middle of the fairgrounds, the Hall of State is packed with historical artifacts, photos, and more, all focused on Texas history and culture. Check bigtex.com closer to opening day for this year's special exhibit, and make a visit to the Hall of State part of your time at the fair.
