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State Fair of Texas: Know before you go
A wide shot of the ferris wheel at the State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas is the longest-running fair in the nation. | Photo by FTWtoday
Big Tex. Fried foods. A lineup of Texas music artists. All this can only mean one thing: The State Fair of Texas is back.

The first state fair was proposed in 1886, and because local leaders couldn’t decide where the event should take place, there were two fairs. The two sides eventually came together in 1887 and by 1916, the annual event welcomed one million people for the first time.

We’re giving you the rundown of what’s happening this year at Fair Park in Dallas. Ride with us.

Hours, tickets, and parking

  • The fair opened on Friday and will run until Sunday, Oct. 20. The gates open at 9 a.m.
  • Tickets + parking passes are available online. Admission costs $5-$25.
  • Parking is available on site — it’s $30 at official fair lots. Check out directions to get to the gates.
  • Pro tip: If you arrive after 5 p.m., all guests will pay the price of a child’s ticket.
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Trace Adkins kicked off the music lineup at the Chevrolet Main Stage in 2022.

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Photo by @FTWtoday

The concerts

Some big names are headlining this year’s concert series on the Chevrolet Main Stage, Bud Light Stage, and Yuengling Stage. More than 90 artists are set to perform this year — 74 of those hail from the Lone Star State.

Pro tip: Your fair ticket gives free admission to all concerts. Check out the full list of performers, including Alamo City artist Savannah Rae.

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Last we checked, calories don’t count at the fair.

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Photo by FTWtoday

The fried fair fare

As always, expect a lot of fried food along the midway. Since 2005, the Big Tex Choice Awards has welcomed new chefs into the exclusive club of fried food creations.

This year, don’t forget to stop by and try new additions like the Russo’s Cotton Candy Bacon on a Stick and Texas Sugar Rush Pickles.
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Events
Tuesday, Oct. 1
  • Trick or Treat! Spooky Book Exchange | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 5-7 p.m. | Westfall Library | Free | Kick off the spookiest month of the year by exchanging mystery, thriller, and horror books.
  • Ven a Tomar | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Carriqui | $70 | Join UTSA and the Consulado General de México en San Antonio for a mezcal tasting and special artwork.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
  • Helotes Hills United Methodist Church Annual Pumpkin Patch | Wednesday, Oct. 2-Thursday, Oct. 31 | Times vary | Helotes Hills United Methodist Church | Cost of purchase | Swing by for pumpkins starting at $1, photo ops, and pumpkin bread — pumpkin sales continue through Halloween or until sell-out.
  • Cuco | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 8 p.m. | Boeing Center at Tech Port | $20+ | This genre-bending indie artist brings his show to the Alamo City.
Thursday, Oct. 3
  • Happy Frights and Haunting Nights | Thursday, Oct. 3-Saturday, Nov. 2 | 5-11 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $20+ | Gather the family for a fun, trick-or-treating experience through a not-so-spooky world during the day, but once the sun goes down, Haunting Nights begins with a thrilling Halloween experience.
  • Glowga on the Plaza | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Main Plaza | Cost of purchase | Bring your own mat and come dressed in neon for a flow session followed by local drink vendors and a showing of “San Antonio: The SAGA” light show.
  • Hello Kitty Rave | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 8 p.m. | Paper Tiger | $20 | Listen to the sounds of spooky dance music, enter a costume contest, enjoy special drinks, and take pictures in a photobooth.
Events calendar here
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Consider this your fall break check-in
Presented by Wyzant
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Wyzant is pay-as-you-go (read: no expensive packages required), offering lessons starting as low as $10. | Photo via Pexels
With October upon us and the school year in full swing, it’s a good time to pause and reflect (ideally with a cozy drink in hand): How is the student in your life doing?

Whether you have a house full of kiddos or are going back to school yourself, Wyzant‘s vetted instructors can help with 300+ topics, from academic core subjects and foreign languages to test prep, musical instruments, and more.

Meet in person with a local tutor, or take lessons virtually. The best part? It’s pay-as-you-go and starts as low as $10/session.
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News Notes
Closed
  • La Ruina closed its doors over the weekend. The tropical bar on Austin Street opened in fall 2022 + was known for its handcrafted cocktails, space design, and events. See what business is coming in next. (Axios San Antonio)
Traffic
  • The Office of Sustainability closed three residential streets to install cool pavement through Friday, Oct. 4. These streets include: Truax (from Probandt to the dead end), Moon (from Truax to E. Glenn), and E. Glenn (from Probandt to the dead end). See where to park your car.
Announced
  • Longneck Manor was awarded accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. This one-of-a-kind, personal encounter with giraffes, rhinos, and a sloth is located in Fredericksburg. Fun fact: This honor has been given to less than 10% of facilities with animals in North America.
Weather
  • It’s brutal out here. Our friends at KENS 5 are reporting record high temperatures this week, climbing into the upper-90s — nearly 10 degrees above the September average. However, the humidity will be lower throughout the week.
Number
  • $20,000. That’s how much money Hash Vegan Eats seeks to raise in order to keep the business open. The business serves the surrounding community by providing healthy meals, feeding the unhoused, giving away free water, and caring for local stray animals.
Eat
  • Gimme Gimme launched a weekend brunch menu. Starting at noon on Saturdays + Sundays, guests can order dishes like Avocado Toast, Duck Fat Waffle Fries, and Carne Guisada, just to name a few. Want more brunch spots? Check out 41 more eateries.
Watch
  • The San Antonio Spurs hosted its media preview yesterday. This annual event lets the team show off new jerseys, players, and talk with coaching staff prior to the start of the season. See a first look of Chris Paul wearing No. 3 in silver and black.
Try This
  • Things are getting spicy. Whataburger released a new menu item today. The Bacon Blaze Jalapeño Double burger has two beef patties, Creamy Jalapeño Ranch, bacon, aged cheddar cheese, and jalapeño slices.
Answered
  • Last week, we asked if you have a favorite place in San Antonio where you watch football? Looks like our readers — including Robby W., Becky C., and Charles J. — prefer to watch prefer to watch the big games from the comfort of their homes.
Sports
  • How will the Aggies pull out a win over Arkansas this weekend? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Texas A&M Aggies with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Finance
  • Which card now features 0% APR Into 2026? This card. (ICYMI, experts say balance transfer cards are one of the best-kept secrets for managing credit card debt.)*
     
    Civic

    📣 Calling all artists

    San Antonio to host open call for its prequalified public art list
    Two artists painting on canvas
    Learn more about the program and how you can become one of the pre-approved city artists. | Photo by City of San Antonio
    Ever wonder how artists are chosen for city projects? Well the secret is out, the Department of Arts and Culture is hosting an open call for its prequalified public art list.

    This roster boasts a list visual artists + support service providers who are pre-approved by our City Council for potential designing, building, maintaining, and promoting future public art projects.

    The program is moving from an annual application to a biennial process — the next application opportunity will happen in 2026. Once approved, selected artists will remain eligible for projects for six years. The goal is to express the vibrancy + diversity of the Alamo City through art, varying in scope and include two-dimensional, three-dimensional, functional and other commissions.

    Interested in applying? Here are some key dates:
    • The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 25, at 4:30 p.m.
    • Information session at Mission Library on Monday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m.
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    Fun fact: I’ve never been to the State Fair of Texas. My besties from college and I are headed up there soon for the first time and we’re all excited to explore the grounds — I’m the most excited about the corn dogs.

    Our Texas markets already visited the fair during opening weekend.
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