The 2025 State Fair of Texas is right around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest yet! This year’s fair runs from September 26th to October 19th and has a packed schedule of live music featuring national headliners and local talent, to mouthwatering food finalists competing in the legendary Big Tex® Choice Awards, and more. Whether you’re planning your first visit or you’re a seasoned fairgoer, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know, including the full music lineup, food contest finalists, and ticket pricing options to help you make the most of your time at the fair!
Chevrolet Main Stage – 2025 Headliner Lineup
- Sept 26 (Fri): Kaitlin Butts | Wade Bowen
- Sept 27 (Sat): Fat Daddy | TLC
- Sept 28 (Sun): La Reunion Norteña | La Furia Del Bravo
- Sept 29 (Mon): Theo Lawrence
- Sept 30 (Tue): Kat Hasty
- Oct 1 (Wed): Metalachi
- Oct 2 (Thu): Willow Avalon
- Oct 3 (Fri): Brian McKnight
- Oct 4 (Sat): Dylan Gossett
- Oct 5 (Sun): La Mafia
- Oct 6 (Mon): Joshua Ray Walker
- Oct 7 (Tue): Rosas Divinas
- Oct 8 (Wed): Back In Black
- Oct 9 (Thu): Village People
- Oct 10 (Fri): The Band Perry
- Oct 11 (Sat): Cameron Allbright | Paul Wall
- Oct 12 (Sun): Cold War Kids
- Oct 13 (Mon): Kylie Morgan
- Oct 14 (Tue): Brothers Doobie
- Oct 15 (Wed): Madam Radar
- Oct 16 (Thu): Straight Tequila Night
- Oct 17 (Fri): Yola
- Oct 18 (Sat): Hoobastank | Hawthorne Heights
- Oct 19 (Sun): Louie the Singer
Food Finalists (Big Tex® Choice Awards — top 15 finalists across four categories)
Best Taste – Savory
- Brisket & Brew Stuffed Pretzels
- Crab & Mozzarella Arancini
- Deep Fried Deli Tacos
- Vietnamese Crunch Dog
- Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger Deviled Egg Sliders
Best Taste – Sweet
- Candy Lemon Sour Face
- Chill & Thrill Delight
- Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake
- Rousso’s Dubai Chocolate Funnel Cake Fries
- Tex’s Toast á la Mode
Best Taste – Sipper
- Coconut Quadruple
- Cookie Chaos Milkshake
- Nevins Dirty Red Bull Tex-arita
- Hot Honeycomb Lemonade Shake Up
- Poppin’ Boba Rita
Ticket Pricing
General Admission (daily tickets): Pricing varies by source but aligns roughly as follows:
- Adults: $15–$29 (depending on day)
- Children (ages 3–12): $10–$18
- Seniors (60+): $5–$18
- After 5 p.m., all ages pay the children’s price
Other offers:
- Season Pass: $52 — allows unlimited entry over the Fair’s run
- Ticket Packages (2024 example): e.g., 2‑day passes + $50 in food/ride vouchers for $98, 4‑day + vouchers for $146
- Online tickets are typically $1.50 cheaper than at the gate
- Value days (e.g., Military Appreciation, Half‑Price Tuesdays) and other special discounts exist
To Purchase tickets, plan your visit and more, visit Home | State Fair of Texas.
