What to expect at the State Fair of Texas 2024 – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

The annual State Fair of Texas has announced its 2024 lineup of free entertainment activities to look out for. This year, the events, ranging from concerts to car shows, will be spread over the 24 days of the fair, each free with a general admission ticket to the fair.

All new performances are coming to the Fringe Stage this year. The Billy Kidd show, a close-up magic act, will join returning fan favorites Mighty Mike, Sara Twister and Street Circus in the line-up.

The Chevrolet Main Stage will feature headline performances by Jo Dee Messina, Bowling for Soup, Dasha, Jesse & Joy and the Commodores. The Yuengling Flight Stage will also feature live stand-up as part of Deep Fried Comedy on Friday evenings at 8pm

Cirque du Soleil and Universal Music Group Nashville will also perform their new show, Songblazers, which will be presented in association with Broadway Dallas and the State Fair of Texas. Songblazers is a new production that pays tribute to legendary and modern country music pioneers through an acrobatic and live musical performance. It will be held at the Music Hall at Fair Park for just 33 performances from September 25 to October 20.

In addition to musical entertainment, the Hall of State building will also feature spectacles such as Guinness world record holder Bryan Berg demonstrating his card stacking skills. The Texana Collection, which will include selections from pre-colonial Spanish Texas through the Revolution in the North Wing, will also be on display.

The State Fair of Texas Rodeo is making a comeback at the historic Fair Park Coliseum. The Texas State Fair Rodeo returns for its third year and is open Monday through Sunday each fair weekend.

Other trade show events you can expect include the 95th annual Cotton Bowl Football Game, The Mattress Firm’s Illumination Sensation, The Pint-Sized Parade, The Texas Pig Races and Cowboy Trey.

Season passes are on sale now at bigtex.com/season-pass. The 2024 State Fair of Texas kicks off on Friday, September 27 and runs through Sunday, October 20. A full list of all trade fair attractions can be found here at bigtex.com/plan-your-visit/attractions-events/.