By State Fair of Texas | September 15, 2026 – The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce the free attractions and entertainment lineup for the 2026 State Fair. Hundreds of activities are spread throughout the fairgrounds during all 24 days of the State Fair, all included for free with your admission ticket. Celebrating all things Texan is central to the State Fair’s nonprofit mission and providing entertainment that appeals to our diverse mix of fairgoers – for the music lovers singing their hearts out at every concert, the auto enthusiasts browsing the latest and greatest models at the Texas Auto Show, the families looking for educational exhibits infused with Fair fun, and everyone in between. Below are the highlights for this year’s lineup, with the full lineup available on our website, BigTex.com/Attractions.
What’s New and Not to Miss
From Friday, October 2, to Sunday, October 4, State Fair of Texas attendees will witness a dazzling drone show – Stars of the Fair, a three–night drone show event presented by DraftKings®. Come see Big Tex and other State Fair icons light up the sky for this limited-time attraction at the Fair. Each of the three nights will feature two shows, beginning at approximately 8:15 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. The drone shows are produced in partnership with Coppell-based Sky Elements…