State Fair of Texas

The Woofus is a curious little statue that's easy to miss because he’s tucked away between the Swine Barn and the petting zoo. He’s worth seeking out, not only because of his quirky appearance, but also because of his colorful backstory.

The 2025 State Fair of Texas will run from Sept. 26 through Oct. 19.

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.”

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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.

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.

The lawsuits follow similar ongoing litigation against the State Fair of Texas after the fair adopted a policy banning nearly all guns from last year's event.

A bill filed by Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) seeks to prevent gun bans like one implemented by the State Fair of Texas that was challenged by Texas AG Ken Paxton.

Three fairgoers are requesting up to $1 million in damages and to allow guns at the State Fair.