Midway at the State Fair of Texas

Historic Fair Park, a complex recognized for beautiful landscaping and unique Art Deco architecture, is the site of the annual State Fair of Texas, which has been held every year since 1886 except for times during World War I and World War II. Typically beginning the last Friday in September and ending 24 days later, the State Fair of Texas was founded in Dallas in 1886 by a group of civic leaders who wanted to highlight the young city’s accomplishments and prospects. Since then, the State Fair of Texas consistently has offered visitors a first look at the newest and best products and performances with many national corporations and local businesses participating as sponsors and exhibitors. Featuring more than 70 rides and enough of skill-testing games to keep visitors entertained for hours, the State Fair of Texas Midway offers thrills like the Thrillway, the Kidsway, the iconic 212-foot Texas Star Ferris wheel, the 500-foot Top o’ Texas Tower and a 1914 Dentzel carousel.

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