The State Fair said this is a pause, not a permanent departure.

State Fair of Texas cancels 2026 rodeo and horse shows to focus on affordability after 2025 attendance drop; promises return.

There will be no rodeo at the State Fair of Texas in 2026.

If Big Tex knew how many families are steering clear of the State Fair of Texas because of the steep prices, we feel certain he’d weep.

Attendees walk past the Texas Star Ferris wheel at the State Fair of Texas on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in Dallas. The fair also hosts free activities, including petting zoos, brand activations and an ...

This is not goodbye, it's so long for now, according to the State Fair.

The State Fair of Texas saw about 2 million visitors this year, which is the lowest attendance since 2018. Attendance was 400,000 less than in 2024, with speculation that high prices and the heat were ...

A little over 2 million people attended the State Fair of Texas this year, marking the lowest number of visitors to the fair in a decade. Shortly after the fair opened, thin crowds prompted questions ...

Our travels took us to Dallas, Texas for the last week of the State Fair of Texas – the world’s largest state fair – I’m told. After all, everything is bigger… Anytime we travel, I always look for a ...

Big Tex’s boots are worn out after the 2025 State Fair of Texas season. So now, he’ll need a new, fresh pair for the next three years. That’s where you come in. Texans can now submit their own ...