1.不要花太多时间停车。
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.不要试图在一天内完成所有事情。
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.不要付太多钱。
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
大德克萨斯人
大特克斯就住在博览会会场中心的孤星大道和格兰德大道沿线，他用带着德克萨斯口音的低沉嗓音欢迎每一位来参加博览会的游客。此外，弗莱彻可乐狗（Fletcher's Corny Dog）的主摊位就在几步之遥，因此，在这里自拍和吃一只可乐狗都非常理想。
中途岛
博览会公园的中途岛（Midway）是刺激的中心，这里有博览会的游乐设施、游戏和一些最美味的食物。游乐设施的时间最好安排在一天的早些时候，因为您的团队中没有人愿意第二次看到您的火鸡腿。
德克萨斯之星摩天轮
Fair Park Midway 的核心是达拉斯标志性摩天轮 Texas Star。在您登上 20 层楼高的摩天轮之前，请先在地面上自拍一张，然后再从空中俯瞰博览会公园和达拉斯天际线的独特美景。
弗莱彻的可乐狗
想象一下，当你回到家，却发现 "等队伍短一点再回来 "的计划完全落空了。抽出时间来排队，就有机会品尝到这一经典美食，相信我们--等待是值得的。您是素食主义者吗？快来排队吧，因为你也可以用素食玉米热狗来满足对著名的玉米热狗的渴望。
棉花杯
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.
国家大厅
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.
