State Fair Of Texas 2026 Dates, Food, And What's New In Dallas

No counting calories while attending The State Fair of Texas and if you're looking for the most unique eats in 2026. Here is what they will have to offer in Dallas this year.

The State Fair of Texas will run from September 25 through October 18th in 2026. Rides, games, and plenty of activities for the whole family will be taking place over that three week period. Another fan favorite at The State Fair of Texas is the food. The classics will still be there, but the new items this year are quite interesting.

Big Tex Food Finalists Announced for 2026 at State Fair of Texas

We're less than two months away from The State Fair of Texas kicking off in Dallas. A big part of the State Fair is the food. These are the new food nominations for 2026. Please note all food descriptions have been taken from State Fair of Texas website.

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Who Won the Awards in 2025 at The State Fair of Texas?

As you can see listed above they have three different categories. Savory, Sweet, and Sipper. Here are the winners from last year in case you missed out.

Savory Winner for 2025 at The State Fair of Texas (Crab & Mozzarella Arancini)

Sweet Winner 2025 at The State Fair of Texas (Chill & Thrill Delight)

Sipper Winner 2025 at The State Fair of Texas (Cookie Chaos Milkshake)

They also have a most creative category as well that everyone is eligible to win. For this year, the item I would be most excited to try is Fernie’s Frozen Espresso-tini Bar. I love a good espresso martini and if you're going to make it frozen dessert, that would be a must try for me. The State Fair of Texas was also recently named a top ten state fair in the entire country. You can see where it ranked below.