Here's Your Guide to State Fair of Texas 2024 Newest Attractions

Here’s Your Guide to State Fair of Texas 2024 Newest Attractions

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The State Fair of Texas is back and Big Tex is all smiles as the gates are set to open later this month.

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As always, the festivities begin on Friday, Sept. 27, and go through Sunday, Oct. 20.

With great pride, the State Fair of Texas celebrates all things Texan and offers something for everyone. With some new and interesting additions, the old favorites are back for another round of fun.

Here is a list of the new attractions to visit at the fair this year: Courtesy of WFAA and State Fair of Texas

Billy Kidd Show

How did she do that?

Prepare to be dazzled and delighted as Billy weaves her close-up magic, leaving audiences spellbound with every sleight of hand and mind-bending trick. With her charismatic charm and infectious energy, she’ll have you believing in the impossible and craving more.

Bryan Berg the Card Stacker

Step into the Hall of State and witness a jaw-dropping spectacle as Guinness World Record-holder Bryan Berg demonstrates his incredible card-stacking skills. Watch in awe as he meticulously balances and builds towering Texas icons using only a deck of cards, defying gravity with every delicate placement.

Chainsaw Carver

Experience the unique artistry of Chad Kilpatrick as he skillfully carves raw wood into stunning sculptures with his chainsaw and other common power tools. He’ll perform his one-of-a-kind demonstration outside the Children’s Aquarium on First Avenue.

Dino Time with Professor T. Tex

Hang out with Prof. Tex and his dino-wrangler at the lagoon as they bring their favorite dinosaurs through his time machine to meet fairgoers. This show is intended for children under 10 years old and will give them an opportunity to meet small dinosaurs.

German Biergarten

Suit up in your best lederhosen or dirndl and visit the Texas Discovery Gardens’ paid attraction, a traditional German Biergarten, with communal tables, rustic decor, and a festive atmosphere that transports you to a vibrant Bavarian beer hall.

Indulge in authentic German beers and German foods including sausages, sauerkraut, pretzels, tangy German mustards, and soft drinks.