Around The State Fair: An event guide to all things happening at the State Fair of Texas 2023

Events scheduled at The State Fair of Texas: Sep 29 - Oct 22, 2023
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In collaboration with The State Fair of Texas, Newsradio 1080 KRLD brings back Around The State Fair, a specially dedicated event guide to everything that is going on around The State Fair of Texas this fall, 2023.

KRLD hopes this feature will provide you with all the information you need to plan your special fun-filled day/weekend at The State Fair while it's open to the public from September 29 through October 22, 2023. Whether it's a family day planned for your children, an adult-only hang out with friends or a special date night, Around The State Fair includes events for everyone!

THIS WEEK'S EVENTS: OCT 16 - OCT 22, 2023

Live Music (All events will take place at the Chevrolet Main Stage)

Event: Forever Motown Concert
Date: Friday, October 20
Time: 8:30 p.m. TIME CHANGE; ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR 5:30 PM

Event: The War & Treaty Concert THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Date: Friday, October 20
Time: 8:30 p.m.

Event: Charlotte Sands Concert
Date: Saturday, October 21
Time: 2:00 p.m.

Event: Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Concert
Date: Saturday, October 21
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Event: We The Kings Concert
Date: Saturday, October 21
Time: 8:30 p.m.

Event: Yahritza Y Su Esencia Concert
Date: Sunday, October 22
Time: 3:00 p.m.

Rodeo (All events will take place in Fair Park Coliseum)

Event: United Professional Rodeo Association (UPRA) World Finals
Date: Thursday, October 19 – Sunday, October 22
Times: Thursday, October 19 - 6:30 p.m.

Friday, October 20 - 2:00 & 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 21 - 2:00 & 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 22 - 2:00 p.m.

Description: Come out and watch these professional cowboys and cowgirls compete in the historic Coliseum for the UPRA Year-End Finale Rodeo. The State Fair of Texas will host six performances to culminate with a championship ceremony on the last Sunday of the Fair.

Cooking Contests (All events will take place in the Creative Arts Building)

Event: Air Fryer, Slow Cooker, and Pressure Cooker – Cooking Contest (new)
Date: Friday, October 20
Time: 9:00 a.m.

Event: Tex Mex – Cooking Contest
Date: Saturday, October 21
Time: 9:00 a.m.

Event: Candy – Cooking Contest
Date: Sunday, October 22
Time: 9:00 a.m.

Agriculture & Livestock

Nothing planned at this time.

Other

Event: Third & Final Sensory-Friendly Morning of the Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 18
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Notes: Learn more at BigTex.com/Sensory.

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