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Just how big is the State Fair of Texas? Here’s how it compares to Iowa, Minnesota fairs

Visitors attend opening day of the State Fair of Texas on Friday, September 24, 2021, in Dallas. The state fair returned this year after skipping last year due to the pandemic.
Visitors attend opening day of the State Fair of Texas on Friday, September 24, 2021, in Dallas. The state fair returned this year after skipping last year due to the pandemic. amccoy@star-telegram.com

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The 2023 State Fair of Texas

Howdy, folks! This year’s State Fair of Texas runs from Sept. 29-Oct.22, 2023. Here’s everything you need to know, from parking to food to all things Big Tex. Enjoy!

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Everything is bigger in Texas, and our State Fair is no exception.

With 2.25 million visitors annually, the State Fair of Texas is the largest of all the state and county fairs in the United States according to AZ Animals.

Here’s how the size of the Texas fair compares to other large state and county fairs:

2. Minnesota State Fair: 2 million annual visitors

3. The Los Angeles County Fair: 1.3 million annual visitors

4. The Great New York State Fair: 1.2 million annual visitors

5. Iowa State Fair: 1 million annual visitors

6. Tulsa State Fair: 1 million annual visitors

7. The Orange County Fair: 1 million annual visitors

8. The San Diego County Fair: 1 million annual visitors

9. The Big Fresno Fair: 600,000 annual visitors

This story was originally published August 15, 2023 at 9:25 AM.

Dalia Faheid
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dalia Faheid was a service journalism reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from 2021 to 2023.
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The 2023 State Fair of Texas

Howdy, folks! This year’s State Fair of Texas runs from Sept. 29-Oct.22, 2023. Here’s everything you need to know, from parking to food to all things Big Tex. Enjoy!