Fair Park

Update on Gates and Operating Hours

Howdy! Now that Big Tex is back up at Fair Park, we have updates to share about park hours and public access during this time. Please click the button below for more information.

More Info for Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru

Fair Park

September 27

Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru

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More Info for Brown Bag Lecture: This Used to be Dallas with Harry Hall

Hall of State

September 29

Brown Bag Lecture: This Used to be Dallas with Harry Hall

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Texas Discovery Gardens

October 1

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Sep 2020

#Repost @cottonbowlstadium 😁...Only 2️⃣ more weeks until the #RedRiverShowdown returns to Cotton Bowl Stadium!

#Repost @statefairoftx ・・・ HOWDY, Big Tex 🤩🎉🤠☀️ and Happy Opening Day of the #BigTex Fair Food Drive-Thru! Get your tickets online at BigTex.com/DriveThru

‼️UPDATE‼️ Howdy! 🤠 Now that Big Tex is back up at Fair Park, we have updates to share about park hours and public access during this time. As you may have heard, the State Fair of Texas is hosting several alternative events this year at Fair Park. During these events, and similar to when the State Fair of Texas occurs during normal years, the park will be closed to non-ticketed guests. However, we know there are Fair Park and other DFW neighbors who enjoy using Fair Park for walks, exercise, bike rides, walking pets, visiting museums and facilities, etc. To safely accommodate our guests between now and October 18, the public may visit the park by entering at Gate 5 from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. on non-State Fair event operating days. For a full update on our gates and operating hours, please visit the link in our bio. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

THANK YOU! Your donations to Fair Park First for North Texas Giving Day will help us in our mission to put the 'park' back into Fair Park. We set a goal of $15,000, and through your North Texas Giving Day donations and other support, we were able to secure $35,000. We're happy to share that over $175,000 was raised in total for all of the Resident Institutions at Fair Park! This includes the African American Museum of Dallas, Dallas Historical Society, Dallas Summer Musicals, Friends of Fair Park, SPARK, State Fair of Texas, Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park, and WRR 101. Your generous support will make a meaningful difference at this crown jewel! Please stay tuned as we continue to roll out the 2020 Fair Park Master Plan Update over the next couple of months. #FairParkYourPark #NTxGivingDay @fairparkfirst

“I think the park is a good start to giving back to the community. It will create some beautification, provide uplift, and give residents somewhere nice to go in their own backyard.” -Ashley Walker, South Dallas Resident, Community Engagement Manager at Frazier Revitalization. Our neighbors support our mission to build better green spaces inside Fair Park for all to access. You can show your support too by donating to Fair Park First for North Texas Giving Day. Donate today by clicking the link in our bio! #NTxGivingDay #FairParkYourPark

Today is @ntxgivingday, and Fair Park First would love your support! Help us reach our goal of $15,000. Your donation will help us in our mission to build a thriving, vibrant community park inside of Fair Park for all to access. Plus, your dollars will be stretched with up to $5,000 in matching funds. Check the link in our bio to give before midnight. #FairParkYourPark #NTxGivingDay

A study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that greater use of parks helps to reduce Type 2 diabetes, lower body weight, reduce symptoms of depression, and enhance psychological well-being. With the 2020 Fair Park Master Plan Update, Fair Park First proposes to build a thriving, vibrant community park inside on our grounds for all to access and enjoy. Support our mission to build a greener Fair Park by donating to Fair Park First for North Texas Giving Day on September 17. Don't want to wait? Check the link in our bio to donate early. #FairParkYourPark #MyFairPark #NTxGivingDay

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! Subtronics will be joined by HE$H, Al Ross, Level Up, and Ace Aura on October 16 at Fair Park for a drive-in concert! Tickets are on sale now! Check the link in our bio for event and ticket information.

“Jubilee Park & Community Center has seen firsthand what access to safe, green space can do to strengthen an entire community. As neighbors of Fair Park, we look forward to increased accessibility and civic engagement opportunities for Jubilee Park families.” –Marissa Castro Mikoy, President & CEO of Jubilee Park & Community Center @jubileeparkdallas Our neighbors support our mission to build a more accessible Fair Park with trails and more green spaces for our community. You can show your support too by donating to Fair Park First for North Texas Giving Day on September 17! Click the link in our bio to learn more! #NTxGivingDay #FairParkYourPark #MyFairPark @fairparkfirst @ntxgivingday

🦋 😯 The Butterfly House at the Texas Discovery Gardens is open Wed-Sun from 10a-5p. Come explore! #Repost @texasdiscoverygardens: ・・・ Spotted outside in our garden today, a male Gulf Fritillary, Agraulis vanillae. Such a beautiful and striking color fluttering through the air! Come see for yourself! We have so much space to socially distance in our gardens, bring a picnic and enjoy some time outdoors today 10am-5pm! 🧺 • • • • #dallastexas #fairpark #butterflyhouse #dallasvenues #visitdallas #texasdiscoverygardens #dallaseventspace #dallasgarden #gardingtips #butterfly #getoutside #thingstododallas #kidsdallas #kidfriendlydallas #childeducationdallas #inbloom #dallasvenue #dallaswedding #dallasgardenvenue

In March of this year, the live events and convention industry began a complete shutdown. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 77% of the people in our industry lost 100% of their income, 96% of event companies cut staff, and thousands of events have been canceled nationwide. Tonight, we are lighting Cotton Bowl Stadium at Fair Park red for #WeMakeEvents and #RedAlertRESTART. You can support too, by posting a red photo of you at your favorite event and by visiting www.wemakeevents.org to learn more. #wemakeevents #RedAlertRESTART #extendpua #saveourstages

ANNOUNCEMENT! @latitude28band is bringing their Drive-In Concert & Fireworks Extravaganza to Fair Park on Saturday, September 12! Tickets are on sale now. Link in bio.

There is still time to buy tickets for tomorrow’s Iron Fork Pick-Up! #Repost @dallasobserver ・・・ Dallas Observer Iron Fork Pick- Up party is this Tuesday from 3-7PM at Centennial Hall at Fair Park! Get your tickets at observerironfork.com • While we may not be able to celebrate Iron Fork together in person, we will still be celebrating at a 6-foot distance from the comfort of your car. The music will be loud, the spirits will be high, and the Food & Drink Bundle boxes will be full and ready for you to take home. Pull your car right up with your window down and we will place your items directly in your vehicle. • VIP attendees can stick around to grab some bites from our favorite food trucks including @halalmothertruckers , Nacho Loco & @tuttaspizza

Howdy! 🤠 ICYMI, the @statefairoftx is launching the Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru at Fair Park next month! Head over to the @statefairoftx Instagram profile to find out more about ticket information.

Fair Park First and Spectra are hosting Fair Park Volunteer Day on Saturday, September 12 at 8am and we'd love your support. Join us to make a positive impact on YOUR park. Click the link in our bio to register.

JUST ANNOUNCED! We'll be showing the sci-fi, cult classic, The Fifth Element at the @capricorndrivein Spatially Distant Summer Series on Saturday! Head over to our Facebook for a chance to win 1 of 5 passes to the concert + movie. Link in bio. Good luck!