텍사스 주 박람회의 숨겨진 보석들
박람회가 처음이시든, 박람회를 더욱 풍성하게 즐기고 싶으시든, 텍사스 주립 박람회에는 고전적인 체험과 더욱 스릴 넘치는 놀라움이 가득합니다.
Updated August 2026
Find the Fair's Best-Kept Secrets
The State Fair of Texas is one of the longest running fairs in the nation, with 24 consecutive days of fun from Sept. 25 through Oct. 18, 2026. This year's theme, Stars, Stripes, and Howdies, marks both the fair's 140th year and America's 250th birthday, so there's even more reason to slow down and notice the details most people walk right past. Here are a few of our favorite hidden gems.
The Butter Sculpture
Tucked inside the Creative Arts Building, a local Texas artist carves an entirely new butter sculpture each year to honor that year's theme. This year, expect a tribute to Stars, Stripes, and Howdies, the fair's nod to its own 140th anniversary and the nation's 250th. It's a strange, wonderful bit of craftsmanship that's easy to miss if you're not looking for it.
African American Art
The African American Museum, free with fair admission, houses more than 150 shared treasures spanning African American history and culture. This year, don't miss Mandela: The Official Exhibition, an immersive look at the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela running at the museum through the fall.
Learn About Agriculture
텍사스는 가축과 농업에 관한 풍부한 역사를 가지고 있기 때문에 농업 교육을 위해 축사에 들르지 않고는 텍사스 주립 박람회 여행이 완성되지 않습니다. 주 전역의 가축 전시업체들이 다양한 종류의 축사 동물을 선보이며 경쟁을 펼칩니다. 또한 가축 출산 축사를 체험하고 다양한 품종의 부화 과정에 대해 배울 수 있어요.
The Competition Kitchen
요리에 재능이 있거나 경쟁을 즐기시나요? 그렇다면 경연 주방에 요리를 출품해 보세요. 박람회 기간 24일 내내 다양한 경연대회에 참가해 우승의 영광을 누려보세요! 홈메이드 아이스크림과 구운 빵부터 호박 장식과 혁신적인 "박람회 같은 칵테일"에 이르기까지 다양한 경연이 펼쳐집니다. 대부분의 콘테스트는 당일 참가만 가능하므로 준비된 요리를 가지고 오셔서 도착한 후 등록하세요.
Pig Races
Head to Chevy Park Plaza to catch the pig races, run four times a day with the pigs dressed in their finest racing silks. It's a short, silly stop that somehow never gets old.
텍사스 디스커버리 가든
밴드쉘 건너편 6번 게이트 근처에 위치한 텍사스 디스커버리 가든에서 잠시 휴식을 취하며 산책을 즐겨보세요. 7.5에이커 규모의 정원에는 아름다운 식물과 꽃은 물론 교육적인 전시물도 마련되어 있습니다. 텍사스의 뱀 전시나 로진 스미스 새먼스 나비 하우스 및 곤충관에서 매일 정오에 열리는 인기 있는 나비 방사를 놓치지 마세요.
New Attractions
The fair usually has a few surprises up its sleeve each year, whether that's a new show, a new photo op, or something nobody saw coming. Check bigtex.com closer to opening day for what's new in 2026, and keep an eye out as you wander, since some of the best finds aren't announced ahead of time at all.
All-Star Stunt Dog Show
If it's back for 2026, don't skip it. Held at Marine Corps Square, the All-Star Stunt Dog Show has become a fair favorite for its high-flying tricks and crowd-pleasing energy. Check the daily schedule at bigtex.com to confirm showtimes.
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You don't need a ticket to catch a great show at the fair. The free Chevrolet Main Stage headlines the 2026 lineup with Clint Black opening night, plus Bowling for Soup, Lee Brice, Kansas, Queensrÿche, RaeLynn, Muscadine Bloodline, Gym Class Heroes, and 3OH!3 throughout the run. Smaller stages keep the music going all day, including the Bud Light Stage near Cotton Bowl Stadium and the White Claw Spotlight Stage at The Grove, which also hosts a stand-up comedy series on Friday nights. Check bigtex.com for the full schedule and set times.
The Thrill of the Rodeo in Fair Park
The historic Fair Park Coliseum hosts rodeo action throughout the run, free with your fair admission. It's an easy way to see a genuine slice of Texas without buying a separate ticket, and the Coliseum itself is worth a look on its own.
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Set on Nimitz Drive near the GO TEXAN Pavilion and the Creative Arts Building, The Grove showcases Texas wineries with tastings by the glass or bottle. Live music plays daily, and Friday nights bring a stand-up comedy series to the shaded patio. It's an easy place to slow down in the middle of a long day at the fair.
Fernie's Skyway Porch
Tucked beneath the Texas Skyway and behind Big Tex himself, Fernie's Skyway Porch is a rocking-chair retreat with one of the best views on the fairgrounds. Order a cold drink, including a few wine-based cocktails on tap, and watch the fair go by from somewhere quieter than the Midway.
Trio on the Green
Trio serves nearly everything in threes, from beer and wine flights to Mason jar cocktails, all under a stand of oak trees outside the Coliseum. It's a great spot to taste your way through a few options instead of committing to just one.
Texas SkyWay
Most people ride the Texas Star and call it a day, but the Texas SkyWay gondola is the fair's quieter aerial option. It glides the length of the fairgrounds, fits strollers and wheelchairs, and gives you a rare chance to sit down and see Fair Park from above instead of fighting through it on foot.
Errol McKoy Greenhouse
Right on the Midway, in the middle of all the rides and noise, sits a genuinely peaceful stop: the Errol McKoy Greenhouse, home to Big Tex Urban Farms. It's an easy detour if you need a few minutes away from the crowds, and a nice reminder that the fair has roots in agriculture as much as it does funnel cakes.
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The Hall of State on the Esplanade is one of the most striking buildings at Fair Park, and one of the most overlooked. Built in the 1930s, it's free to enter, blissfully air-conditioned, and full of details worth slowing down for, like the inlaid marble floor and the gold Tejas Warrior statue out front. On a hot fair day, it might be the best fifteen minutes you spend at Fair Park.
Mattress Firm Illumination Sensation
Make your way to the reflecting pool on the Esplanade for the Mattress Firm Illumination Sensation, a nightly show of fireworks, water, and light. It typically kicks off around 7:30 p.m., but check the daily schedule at bigtex.com to confirm the exact time before you plan your evening around it.
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