Behold, fried everything. Since the tradition first began in 1886, thebrState Fair of Texas has been a rite of passage for anyone living inbror visiting Dallas during the fall. One of the largest fairs in thebrnation, the State Fair of Texas is much more than just its uniquebr— and sometimes, outrageous — food options. Sure, there are funnel cakes,brfried Snickers, turkey legs, Fletcher's original corny dogs and hundreds ofbrother deep-fried creations to sample, but take a closer look and you'll see abrcelebration of all things Texan.br
Once you've filled up on eats and drinks, explore interactive exhibitsbrfocusing on agriculture and livestock. Take a stroll and discover art-decobrstructures. Stop into the Auto Show and take in nine acres of new and concept automobiles. Come by the Chevrolet Main Stage and jam out with localbrand national acts like The Voice champion Craig Wayne Boyd, Christianbrrapper Lecrae, The Beach Boys and more. And don't forget to head to thebrMidway to challenge your fear of heights with more than 70 rides to choosebrfrom, including the iconic 212-foot Texas Star Ferris wheel.br
With all this excitement, there's no way you'll be able to pack it all intobrjust one day, or even a weekend. Taking place September 25 through October 18, the State Fair of Texas is the longest-running fair in the United States,broffering 24 consecutive days of carnival games, rides, food, crafts, shoppingbrand entertainment. Now the only question is: What will you do first? Webrrecommend checking out the rides before exploring your food options ... butbrthe rest, well, that's up to you.
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DETAILS
Location: Fair Park in Dallas
Hours: Gates open daily at 7 a.m., museum andbrMidway hours vary daily