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"Chinese lantern festival its a must!"(3 Tips)
"where Big Tex"(3 Tips)
"Big Texas Choice"(2 Tips)
"Take the DART to Fair Park, it's cheaper & makes life easier"(4 Tips)
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Asti PowellMarch 30, 2012This is a GREAT place to take the family for education AND fun! Fair Park is home to a Children's Aquarium, several museums, & the Texas Discovery Garden! PLUS superior architecture & a rich history! Read moreUpvoted Sep 30
There is nothing to dislike about "Fried Picnic on a Stick": spicy chicken, pickles, and tator tots fried and dipped in ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard sauce. It's enough for a meal at the fair!
Reneeshia McIntyreMay 19, 2013Come enjoy the Summer Adventure that opened new this summer @ Fair Park. Admission opens the door to lots of rides, games, food and fun. See you there!
Social News NetworkApril 18, 2013Everything's bigger in Texas including the state fair. In addition to the delicious fried foods, rides, long lines, the obligatory Red River Rivalry game falls on a weekend during the fair.- Surprisingly delicious little snack, "Fried Mexican Fire Cracker" contains shredded chicken, cheese, and jalapeños in a fresh-made masa dough— nice flavor change-up from the food coated in fry batter.
Val DiazDecember 22, 2017Loved being back in Fair Park!!! Had an awesome time at the Texas State Fair! Brought back a lot of childhood memories.- "Chicken Fried Cactus Bites" with jalapeño ranch dipping sauce or agave nectar sauce were spicier than most of us liked. Closest comparison is like eating spicy fried green beans.
Staci StevensJanuary 8, 2017I've grown up in Dallas and will always love Fair Park. Fun to visit in off season or during the fair. Love the architecture.
TheSagBartenderSeptember 26, 2015I am working the fair but wear comfortable shoes, drink plenty of water, ride the dart and save on parking , and have fun! :-):-):-)
An Art Deco landmark created for the 1936 Texas Centennial and now home to museums, performance venues, festivals, The (authentic) Cotton Bowl, football games, and the State Fair of Texas. Read more- Three-cheese mac 'n' cheese is baked, battered, and fried, then placed on a beef party on a bun, served with waffle fries. From a foodie standpoint, it tastes like 3 foods from the grocery freezer.
ChevroletOctober 8, 2012Want to test drive your favorite Chevy? Need to recharge your phone? How about taking a shot at the pitching challenge? Do all of this and more at the Chevrolet Town Square!
Jhannet SanchezDecember 5, 2013Chinese Lantern Festival is still open it is beautiful and you learn so much about their culture.
Ami H.October 430 or so left of the more than 50 art deco buildings constructed for the Texas Centenial Exposition Worlds Fair
I really like this place and the great events it held like the annual Texas State Fair and the Untappd Beer Festival!
Jennifer SperaJanuary 12, 2010the texas state fair is the best in the nation! love the art deco architecture of the buildings. many childhood memories of fair park... also it is a great place to roller blade Read more- Cash for Cars DallasOctober 29, 2013It's so fun and the best part is the Auto Show in Dallas is the best
Marci GlennonOctober 11, 2018Was at state fair for the very first time so much fun my son took me his first time food was good didn’t go on any rides too old for that very tired when I left
- Check out the Texas Museum of Automotive History at Grand Place (next to where Big Tex usually stands)
Anthony LylesOctober 8, 2013Big Tex, corny dog, turkey leg, funnel cake! What more could you ask for?- Asti PowellMarch 30, 2012The State Fair of Texas, a 24-day event boasting "entertainment, education, exposition, and organization" is held annually here!! Read more
Russ UNTOctober 26, 2015Big Texas Beerfest every year in Spring takes place in the Automotive building
Ed VargasOctober 12, 2014The Great State Fair of Texas (24 days every October of everything that makes Texas unique )- Asti PowellMarch 30, 2012Fair Park was the site of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition. Fifty years later it was designated a National Historic Landmark! Read more
- Big Texas Choice Awards - I'm rooting for "Deep Fried Breakfast for Dinner"
Jim OttoOctober 25, 2019Have to come back to Texas occasionally for the fletchers corny dogs and the auto show.
No golden gate park, no central park, but dank it, we got FAIR PARK! Much love.
- Asti PowellMarch 30, 2012Fair Park was designated by the American Planning Association a Great Place in America! Check it out:
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Site of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, the annual State Fair of Texas, concerts, and exhibits, Fair Park boasts the world's largest collection of Art Deco exhibit buildings, art and sculpture. Fair Park is a Landmark Historic District.
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- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
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"Great place for the kiddos and food trucks! Bring your own ping pong paddles and balls, golf putters and golf balls and games for the lawn. They provide books and chess and kids playground."
Naima - 8.7
"Nice playground and splash pad/fountain for the kids."
Diana Chong - 9.0
"Nice park for the family or a date. Went for oktoberfest and had fun."
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