State Fair of Texas 2027 in Dallas: weekend guide and things to do

24 September to 17 October 2027 · ExpectedDallas, United States

State Fair of Texas leaves gaps between screenings, shows and events, and companions without a pass have whole days in Dallas. This guide fills them.

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State Fair of Texas in short

When: 24 September to 17 October 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
Where: Fair Park, Dallas, United States, about 3 km from the centre
Free time: Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
Best base: Uptown: Walkable bars and restaurants.
Getting there: DFW is 30 minutes from downtown by DART or car; Love Field (DAL) is 15 minutes.
Weather: In September and October, Dallas averages highs of about 32°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 102 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 01 min of daylight.
Top things to do: Sixth Floor Museum; Fort Worth Stockyards; AT&T Stadium tour

Weather during State Fair of Texas

In September and October, Dallas averages highs of about 32°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 102 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 01 min of daylight.

Month	Average high	Average low	Rain
September	32°C (90°F)	20°C (68°F)	77 mm
October	26°C (79°F)	13°C (55°F)	102 mm

What to pack

Sun hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
A rain jacket or umbrella: it rains often in this month.
Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.

Airport to Fair Park

DFW is 30 minutes from downtown by DART or car; Love Field (DAL) is 15 minutes.

DART Green Line to Fair Park.

Public transport directions to Fair Park

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Richardson and Plano	Chains near many fields.
Mid-range	Uptown	Walkable bars and restaurants.
Splurge	Downtown and Turtle Creek	Rosewood Mansion.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hampton Inn Dallas-Richardson
Mid-range: Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown
Splurge: Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

Links search the nights from 23 September to 18 October. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual festival stay schedule for 24 September to 17 October 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.

Half-dayDallas food tour Half day · Food
Tex-Mex and BBQ.
EatKlyde Warren Park food trucks Downtown park

A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.

Free ideaDallas Arts District.

Evenings

After the last show of the day.

After darkDeep Ellum.
EatPecan Lodge BBQ in Deep Ellum

Rainy day

Indoor backups.

Rain or heat backupSixth Floor Museum Half day · Indoor
JFK assassination history.
FreeKlyde Warren Park.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Fort Worth Stockyards

Cattle drive twice a day.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

AT&T Stadium tour

Dallas Cowboys stadium.

See times and prices

Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
Dallas Zoo.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

Deep Ellum.

4 tours worth booking for State Fair of Texas

Tour	Length	Good for
Dallas food tour	Half day	Food lovers
Sixth Floor Museum	Half day	Bad weather
Fort Worth Stockyards	Half day	Families
AT&T Stadium tour	Half day	Families

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Pecan Lodge BBQ in Deep Ellum
Joe T. Garcia's Tex-Mex in Fort Worth
Klyde Warren Park food trucks Downtown park

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor

Sixth Floor Museum

JFK assassination history.

See times and prices

Dallas Museum of Art (free).
Perot Museum.

Getting around on event days

DART light rail; a car helps for spread-out fields.

Day trips from Dallas

Fort Worth: 45 minutes
Waco: 1.5 hours

Bringing a group?

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Questions people ask

When is State Fair of Texas 2027?

The next edition is 24 September to 17 October 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

What is the weather like during State Fair of Texas?

In September and October, Dallas averages highs of about 32°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 102 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 01 min of daylight.

How do I get from the airport to Fair Park?

DFW is 30 minutes from downtown by DART or car; Love Field (DAL) is 15 minutes. DART Green Line to Fair Park.

Where should I stay for State Fair of Texas?

For most visitors the best base is Uptown: Walkable bars and restaurants.

What can we do between sessions at State Fair of Texas?

Good short outings in Dallas include Sixth Floor Museum, Fort Worth Stockyards, AT&T Stadium tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near State Fair of Texas?

Family-friendly picks: Fort Worth Stockyards, AT&T Stadium tour. Perot Museum of Nature and Science.

How far is Fair Park from Dallas centre?

About 3 km in a straight line. DART Green Line to Fair Park.

How we put this guide together: dates come from the organiser's published calendar or, when not yet announced, from the event's usual pattern; weather from NASA POWER monthly averages 2001 to 2025; venue access and city tips from our own research. Last checked 2 November 2026. How we research.

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