How much does State Fair of Texas cost for a family?

The current KidPaths family-of-four estimate is $60-$80 admission (adults $20, kids 3-12 $14, under 3 free). Rides and food extra: budget $100-$200 total. Prices and included activities can change, so confirm current rates with the venue before visiting.

How long should families plan at State Fair of Texas?

Plan for about 4-8 hours. Your visit may be shorter or longer depending on your children's ages, crowds, and the activities available that day.

What ages is State Fair of Texas best for?

KidPaths marks State Fair of Texas as a fit for infants, toddlers, younger children, school-age children, tweens, teens. Check current age, height, or supervision rules for any ticketed activity before you go.

Is State Fair of Texas stroller-friendly?

State Fair of Texas is marked stroller-friendly. Confirm any route or exhibit restrictions with the venue if stroller access is essential to your visit.

Is State Fair of Texas indoors or outdoors?

State Fair of Texas is an outdoor venue. Check the forecast and the venue's current operating notices before setting out from Dallas.

State Fair of Texas

Name: State Fair of Texas
Address: 3921 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75210, US
Telephone: +1 214-565-9931
Rating: 4.6

Rating

4.6(35,000)

Family of 4

$60-$80 admission (adults $20, kids 3-12 $14, under 3 free).

Duration

4-8 hours

Best Ages

2-16 years

About

The State Fair of Texas at Fair Park runs late September through late October and draws millions of visitors. Big Tex, the 55-foot talking cowboy, welcomes families to a midway with rides for all ages, legendary fried food competitions, livestock exhibits, and the auto show. Go on a weekday to dodge the worst crowds.

Buy ride coupons online for discounts. Budget generously for food because the creative fried concoctions are half the experience.

A typical visit lasts 4-8 hours. For a family of four, the planning estimate is $60-$80 admission (adults $20, kids 3-12 $14, under 3 free). Rides and food extra: budget $100-$200 total.

Timing guidance: Weekday mornings for shortest lines. Runs late September through late October. Nearby food guidance: Hundreds of food vendors inside the fairgrounds. The food IS the attraction.

Go on a weekday to avoid massive crowds.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Yes

Setting

Outdoor

Rainy Day

Not ideal

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings for shortest lines. Runs late September through late October.

Nearby Food

Hundreds of food vendors inside the fairgrounds. The food IS the attraction.

Why Kids Love It

Big Tex, the 55-foot talking cowboy, is an icon. Midway rides range from gentle spinners for toddlers to serious thrill rides for teens. The food is legendary and outrageous (fried everything). The livestock exhibits, auto show, and creative arts building round out the experience.