State Fair of Texas Makes Top Ten for Best in the Country

We're officially less than two months away from The State Fair of Texas opening in Dallas. Good news! They were once again named one of the best in the country.

Check out where The State Fair of Texas ranked for best in the country below and then see all the new things coming to the State Fair of Texas for 2026.

Must Tries at the State Fair of Texas?

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The fan favorite at The State Fair of Texas is the Fletcher Corny Dog and they have also proclaimed themselves The Fried Food Capital of Texas. You may think some things are un-fryable (is that a word). The State Fair of Texas throws everything into a deep fryer. Butter, Coca-Cola, and even beer.

Who's Playing at the State Fair of Texas in 2026?

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Food, rides, and games are a big part of the State Fair of Texas. Many plan their trip around one of the many concerts at the annual fair. For 2026 some big names will be playing. Like Bowling for Soup on September 29th, Kansas on October 4th, Paul Wall on October 10th, The Toadies on October 11th, Gym Class Heroes on October 17th, and 3OH!3 on October 17th as well. Check out the full music schedule for 2026 here.

When is the State Fair of Texas for 2026?

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This year the fair will run from September 25th through October 18th. Tickets can be found here.The State Fair of Texas is open Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Then on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.