News South Dallas Nonprofits Receive $662,000 through State Fair of Texas Community Giving Program The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that in 2023, 101 organizations serving the South Dallas/Fair Park area received more than $662,000... Garland JournalFebruary 4, 2024
DMN Stories State Fair of Texas welcomed 2.3 million attendees in 2023, slight dip from previous year The fair operated all 24 scheduled days despite a shooting that left three injured. Dallas Morning NewsOctober 25, 2023
DMN Stories Alleged State Fair of Texas shooter told police he acted in self-defense, affidavit says Police say he was alone when the shooting happened. Police and fair officials are investigating how the gun was brought into Fair Park. Dallas Morning NewsOctober 17, 2023
DMN Stories 3 wounded in shooting at State Fair of Texas, suspect in custody, Dallas police say The shooting, which took place Saturday night in the food court, led to injuries that weren’t considered life-threatening. Dallas Morning NewsOctober 15, 2023
DMN Stories There was not a shooting Friday night at State Fair of Texas, Dallas police say Dallas police found that no shots were fired at Fair Park after receiving information about a shooting. Dallas Morning NewsOctober 16, 2022
Arts & Entertainment Top 10 things to do at the State Fair of Texas By Kendall Gayle Washington Watch the opening day parade: each year the fair begins with the annual parade through downtown Dallas Say Howdy to... Garland JournalOctober 7, 2022
News The Dallas Mavericks host “Mavs Vault” exhibit at State Fair of Texas Dorothy GentrySports EditorPhotos/Video: Dorothy J. Gentry If you plan on taking in the State Fair of Texas this year, you won’t want to miss... Garland JournalSeptember 29, 2022
DMN Stories Dallas man featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives’ to serve food at State Fair of Texas Jesus Carmona’s Big Tex Burrito plays the part: It’s big, bold and (sort of) fried. Garland JournalSeptember 9, 2022
News State Fair of Texas and Comerica Bank Bring Trusted World to South Dallas The State Fair of Texas has announced a new partnership with Comerica Bank, which will bring nonprofit organization Trusted World’s work to the South... Garland JournalDecember 16, 2021
News More Than 2.2 Million Celebrate the Return of the State Fair of Texas Closing the gates on the 2021 State Fair of Texas embodies an even greater meaning than years past. After more than 700 days without... Garland JournalOctober 18, 2021