Fair Park

On Sept. 29, the academy will relocate to the formerly vacant Women’s Museum in Fair Park.

Roughly $140 million worth of renovations have been completed on the 95-year-old Cotton Bowl. The massive Art Deco stadium will have now have premium seating areas, more amenities and a large terrace with a view of the Dallas skyline.

The State Fair of Texas is ending its practice of providing free tickets for high schoolers, instead offering discounted tickets. A spokesperson says the change was driven by “rising costs, low redemption rates, and increased safety concerns.”

The 36th annual Texas Black Invitational Rodeo bring crowds to Fair Park for a night of bull riding, barrel racing and Black cowboy culture

The 36th annual Texas Black Invitational Rodeo showcases Black cowboys and cowgirls in a family-friendly event at Fair Park.

Cowboys of Color Rodeo is the driving force behind the legendary rodeo at Fair Park in South Dallas

The Texas Black Invitational Rodeo at Fair Park showcases professional Black cowboys and cowgirls with live competitions, history and family fun.

Dallas County District Judge Emily Tobolowsky previously rejected Paxton's attempt to stop fair organizers from enforcing the gun ban at last year's fair. This year's event begins Sept. 26.

The project is expected to break ground in August 2026.

Cameron Turner, 23, pleaded guilty to unlawfully carrying a weapon in a prohibited place just before jurors would be selected in his trial Monday.

The nonprofit Fair Park First and its subcontractor Oak View Group have overseen programming, operations and maintenance of Fair Park since 2019.

Afro Air festival is bringing the cultures of the African diaspora together at Fair Park this May with live music, food, art and community.