State Fair of Texas Event Listings

Venue: Fair Park. Located 3km (2 miles) east of the downtown area, Fair Park is a 277-acre entertainment and recreation complex owned by the City of Dallas. The park is the year-round home of the Music Hall, Cotton Bowl and eight museums. It is a National Historic Landmark


Arguably the biggest, loudest and most diverse fair in the region, the annual State Fair of Texas is an eagerly-awaited event that’s a firm favourite amongst locals and each year attracts visitors from all over the world. Primarily an agricultural show featuring numerous displays and exhibitions, the fair also includes a whole host of other events and entertainment ranging from live music and sporting contests to an auto show and eating competitions. Even back when the fair was first held back in 1886 the event attracted 100,000 visitors; now the fair entertains in excess of 3.5 million visitors each year

Shakespeare Festival of Dallas

Venue: Addison Circle Park and Samuell-Grand Park
Dates: 2008-03-01 to 2008-10-31   Annual [more info]

North Texas Irish Festival

Venue: Fair Park
Dates: 2009-03-01 to 2009-03-31   Annual [more info]